Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are. Mar 20, 2020 the real xavier roberts, who invented the cabbage patch kids dolls, had no trouble adopting out his dolls in 1983, for real kids around the country vied to be one of the few whose parents were able to buy them one. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. With a soft body to cuddle, sweet clothes to accessorise, adorable facial features and the iconic signature on the butt, the cabbage patch kid dolls hit the spot for retro kids.
My sister and i each had a young astronaut cabbage patch doll i think we got them in about 1987 mine was meredith iris and my sisters was queenie iris. Jan 24, 2020 the cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. While some cabbage patch kids are baldies, most cpks have yarn hair. This all changed when i started school and cabbage patch kids were all the rage.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I used an old 1930s baby book to come up with the names, cabbage patch kid creator xavier roberts told me in a phone interview from his home in atlanta. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. Nov 10, 2012 vintage 80s cabbage patch kids pet koosa dog animal doll puffy ebay.
Like their successors, the little people dolls all had custom names and birthdates with complementing. Get the best deal for cabbage patch dolls from the largest online selection at. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. In 1987, in the midst of the legal proceedings, the makers of the garbage pail kids. So if you had a birth certificate originally and provided theyve kept some sort of record with your details they may be able to find the names for you. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids. There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. Xavier roberts hand printed the name tags which accompanied his babies and printed each birth certificate with his own fists as the footprints. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. I have only focused my collection on vintage mass market cabbage patch kids from the early 80s, so i will only share info about cpk from that time period. She was one of the preemies which meant she was bald except for a. Cabbage patch kids have been produced with black, brown, light brown 3, blond 4, red, and orange hair. Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a birth certificate.
Cabbage patch cornsilk kids doll aa girl 1987 coleco baby ok factory. Thousands of frantic parents stampeded stores that might take delivery of two or three hundred dolls max. Nov 29, 2017 there were some barbie dolls that were absolutely coveted, there were of course the iconic cabbage patch dolls that everyone needed, but there was one brand that seemed to take the cake when it came to the most desirable doll on the market. During the first two years of production only mold numbers 14 were used. When roger schlaifer purchased the licensing rights to the little people, the name was changed to cabbage patch kids and every doll sold from 1983 on was given a birth name. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls.
In 1976, 21yearold xavier roberts creates the handstitched, adoptable dolls, which came with their own. The real xavier roberts, who invented the cabbage patch kids dolls, had no trouble adopting out his dolls in 1983, for real kids around the country vied to be one of the few whose parents were able to buy them one. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. I got a little newborn cabbage patch a few years ago, for myself because im a nerd and couldnt help it. What made them so desirable, besides the fact that they were huggable, was both their supposed uniqueness and their adoptability. She was one of the preemies which meant she was bald except for a tuft of hair on top of her head. Video game giant coleco began massproducing the second phase of. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay.
The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. Most of the mold number can be found on the back of your kids neck. There were some barbie dolls that were absolutely coveted, there were of course the iconic cabbage patch dolls that everyone needed, but there was one brand that seemed to take the cake when it came to the most desirable doll on the market. The cabbage patch kid names lists are gathered from reader submissions of their dolls names or auctions for vintage dolls or their adoption paperwork as well as found through thrift store and yard sales. Find great deals on ebay for original cabbage patch doll and original cabbage patch doll signed.
I cant remember the boys middle names, but those are the names they all came with and i didnt change them. They are called cabbage patch because when he was a child, he was told by his parents. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial mind of a 21yearold art student, xavier roberts, in helen, georgia. Mar 31, 2020 back in the 80s, abby had an obsession with cabbage patch kids. She came with me when i was six to get my tonsils out. Get the best deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 when you.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Each sticker card features a garbage pail kid character having some comical abnormality, deformity, andor suffering a terrible fate with a. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory. Some of the more popular doll lines to come out under the cabbage patch kids name included the birthday kids, splash n tan kids, and pretty crimp and curl. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. Coleco, the name was changed to cabbage patch kids. Foriegn kids during the 80s coleco had exclusive rights to the mass production of the kids. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. Three cabbage patch kids pets puppy dog plush dolls 1987 new. The popularity of the cabbage patch kids would continue to rise well into 1984, and the dolls began to expand into a franchise including a video game and a record album. Vintage 80s cabbage patch kids pet koosa dog animal doll. You could also apply to change the name if you didnt like it.
The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for. Cabbage patch kids, known as cpks for short, are a line of softbodied dolls that are just waiting to be adopted. This blog also includes links about cleaning, collectingbuying, identifying, packing, photographing, repairing, and selling dolls on ebay. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version. The cabbage patch kid is by no means the most valuable collectors doll to date. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. I had stuffed toys, teddy bears and a concrete tub full of goldfish. The main identification and reference list provides links to information about antique dolls and vintage dolls made before 1980. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls. Did the cabbage patch kids dolls in the 80s all have. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Get the best deals on cabbage patch kids 1987 when you shop the largest online selection at. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Giant list of original cabbage patch kids dolls 80s. Unfollow cabbage patch doll names to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. Following this, in 1987, coleco released a cabbage patch kid. Cabbage patch kids talking dolls ad from 1987 youtube.
Not surprisingly, there is a wider variation among hairstyles in the girl dolls than in the boys. But the demand for cabbage patch kids was a wee more than the us owned companys factories could handle. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. In the years of 1983 and 1984 they went by the names of. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Cabbage patch kids baby names baby names nameberry. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Known as one of the most popular toys of the 1980s, cabbage patch dolls continue to engage kids with their cute, chubby faces, oneofakind. In todays video, well show you her cabbage patch doll collection and see if abby can remember all the names of her babies. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre 1990 cabbage patch kids, known as cpks for short, are a line of softbodied dolls that are just waiting to be adopted.
Names could be officially changed but it was a process and this added to their charm. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Garbage pail kids is a series of sticker trading cards produced by the topps company, originally released in 1985 and designed to parody the cabbage patch kids dolls, which were popular at the time. Italy i bamboli del campo incantato means field of enchanted dolls sweeden kal ungarna translates to cabbage kids finland kaalitarhan tenavat means cabbage nursery peanuts denmark kalhoved bornene translates to cabbage children. Back in the 80s, abby had an obsession with cabbage patch kids. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. Xavier roberts introduced the world to his little people or cabbage patch kids in 1976 in new york and sold the rights to a major toy manufacturing company in 1982.
In 1983, a cabbage patch kids doll was a 16inch doll, usually with a plastic head, a fabric body, and yarn hair unless it was bald. The papers have only one name written in english and japanese. An old commercial for talking cabbage patch kids dolls from 1987 by coleco. All cabbage patch dolls came with their own unique name and you had to write to the company to get their birth certificate. They may not have actually walked or talked, but i loved them unconditionally in spite of these limitations. When i was a child, i had seven childrenor so i believed. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. When i was growing up i dont remember having a lot of dolls. The coleco dolls t he success of the cabbage patch kids by coleco created many imitators.
Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts. W hile the resale value of cabbage patch dolls varies widely, owners or those wishing to purchase a doll can join the manufacturers collectors club, where they can communicate with others wishing to buy or sell cabbage patch dolls. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in.
Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll. Exclusive cabbage patch kids these deluxe 17 babies and 20 kids are available exclusively on our website and at babyland general hospital. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. Hailey theeuwen was the first colecoproduced cabbage patch. For the holiday season of 1983, a cabbage patch kid was the musthave gift on every listand demand way outstripped supply. The unique names given to the cabbage patch dolls included edwin nicholas, cora delilah, william jack, rose katniss, emily jane, destiny raine and jared benjamin. Hasbro gradually began making the dolls for younger children, which led to smaller and smaller dolls. Another popular way to sell cabbage patch dolls is through ebay, facebook marketplace, or similar websites.
Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. American girl dolls were probably the fanciest things our tiny brains could dream of owning. Nov 01, 2007 each cabbage patch kid comes with a birth certificate. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. In the early 1980s, the toy industry gave birth to a new doll. Every authentic cabbage patch kids comes with a xavier roberts signature, typically on the dolls left butt cheek.
Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. The original soft handmade dolls called little people created by xavier roberts under the original appalachian artworks label ran from the late 1970s and took on the cabbage patch kid name from the early to mid 1980s. May 04, 20 an old commercial for talking cabbage patch kids dolls from 1987 by coleco. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. If you were a child of the 80s or 90s, youd remember the popular, sculptured dolls called cabbage patch kids.
Every second little girl was asking santa claus for one in 1983, even so much so that the shopping centers who sold these were crowded with moms trying to get their hands on one in time for christmas before they sold out. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups. Each doll came with their own unique name and birth certificate. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. Cabbage patch kids brand dolls became one of the most popular toy fads of the 1980s. Today, play along uses the social security register.
There are many places to find info, and i dont want to just copy from other sites, so the info on this page is only what i know. The very 1st 1,000 handmade dolls were taken from a 1937 baby name book. My childhood memories childhood toys retro toys vintage toys vintage cabbage patch dolls popular toys kids board cabbage patch kids school fun. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are available at. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. Find great deals on ebay for 1987 cabbage patch doll and 1988 cabbage patch doll.