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. Collectible cabbage patch doll 1998 easy price guide. 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. Oct 22, 2017 i have a cabbage patch kid that is from 1986. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. How much is the original cabbage patch doll worth answers. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Prices vary for cabbage patch kids dolls depending on the type of doll and year that it was made. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. I am looking for the value of the original cabbage patch doll earle carol from 1984. The adorable yet sort of creepy little baby dolls that you collected as a child could now be worth a pretty penny. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair.
Another popular way to sell cabbage patch dolls is through ebay, facebook marketplace, or similar websites. Jan 01, 2014 how to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps. Collectible talking cabbage patch here are the results found for you based on talking cabbage patch, which were the words that you entered. Owners wishing to sell cabbage patch dolls should note that possession of the doll s original. Jun 11, 2018 there is no simple way to answer your question.
Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory. 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. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Those wishing to buy cabbage patch dolls can get a good idea of how much individual dolls are worth by looking at similar doll listings online. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983.
An xavier cabbage doll with the name on the new can be anywhere from 50 dollars to 800 dollars. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Dec 28, 2019 i moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. If you see too few items then please broaden your search terms a little. The face is mottled a dark brownpurplish color and it has some pox which i will use acne cream on, but how do i get rid of the mottling of the skin and get it back to its original color. The kid cabbage patch dolls have different hair styles, outfits, and personalities. Different heads were randomly assigned bodies to make each cabbage patch item more original. He had 4 cabbage patch dolls that are still in the orginal boxes,but the boxes are in pretty bad shape.
Check what material the head of the cabbage patch doll is made of. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Here are the results found for you based on talking cabbage patch, which were the words that you entered if you see too few items then please broaden your search terms a little. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Whether is it your old treasured cabbage patch kid or your childs newer one, you may need to clean them periodically. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay.
Find great deals on ebay for original cabbage patch doll and original cabbage patch doll signed. The cabbage patch kids toys go on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the history of the toy industry. Unfollow original cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids. Amazons choice for original cabbage patch dolls cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. Cabbage patch kids snacktime kid doll janny alana 1995 mattel nib. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. Some are seasonal with christmas or halloween outfits while others come dressed like animals. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding.
You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. The elastic on the undershorts is kind of stretched out.
How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or not. The original dolls were made entirely out of cloth whereas. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. I need fast cash, yet i dont want to take a big loss either. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. By the end of the year almost 3 million of the cabbage patch kids toys have been adopted but demand has not been met. 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. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named.
A new generation of children begged for the dolls under their christmas trees and genxers with fond childhood memories also bought the new kids. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. For instance, if your doll is completely made of vinyl and sports a coleco brand name, then you can be sure that your doll is a fake, as coleco created clothbodied dolls.
They have hard round heads and soft plastic bodies. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth very much, there are a few rare exceptions to keep an eye out for the next time youre. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast slower kevin macleod licensed under. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls.
They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies. This is a guide about cleaning cabbage patch dolls. My grandfather passed away and we were going through his things. 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. Collectible talking cabbage patch easy price guide. This cutie is in excellent vintage condition she has been laundered and is very clean. In 2004, play along toys and 4kids entertainment reintroduced a line of dolls that tried to return to the original concept. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date.
Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. They all had soft features, if you are one of the lucky ones to have a prototype of the dolls from the original babyland general hospital and you still have the adoption certificate, it could be worth quite a bit, but, it all depends. In december, they are featured on the cover of newsweek. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Each of our original handstitched to birth cabbage patch kids and little people are individual works of art. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. She wears an original cpk outfit collared dress shirt, undershorts, white socks, red shoes, hair ribbons, giraffe bib, and pacifier. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. Cuties are baby cabbage patch kids in fanciful costumes. 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.
How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float brown eye girl flamingo. Cabbage patch kids baby girl blonde brown eyes 25th anniversary. Coleco marks the start of mass production for these toys. Some of the things being 3 original cabbage patch dolls. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize the. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker.
Collectible cabbage patch doll 1998 below are the items located for you based on cabbage patch doll 1998, which were the search words that you entered. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Discover value, price guides and vintage dolls by xavier roberts for your collection. The 2004 incarnation reintroduced the classic soft cloth bodies with vinyl heads. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals.
That is a good question, xavier roberts started making the adoptable doll quite a while before they were available on the common market. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. Cabbage patch porcelain doll charles henry by danbury. Find best value and selection for your vintage 1987 cabbage patch growing hair doll coleco search on ebay. Some of the rarest vintage cpk dolls can be worth a lot of money, while others may still sell for their initial retail price. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast slower. The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads. Unlike the brand of doll, the cabbage patch doll, a. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. This doll is reserved vintage cabbage patch kid doll, 1985. May 22, 2018 as with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in.
These cabbage patch kids were called little people, and each one was a handstitched, oneofakind soft fabric sculpture. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. The toys r us line lasted until play along toys obtained exclusive licensing rights to produce the cabbage patch kids doll line.
One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. If you see too many options then please narrow your search words and search again. In 2003, play along launched a cabbage patch kids 25th anniversary collection using some of the original head sculpts from the very first coleco editions. Stefs collectible ids episode 1 how to identify vintage. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. On one of the bxes it says 1984 and the other says 1985. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. I have collected coins since childhood, and i can tell you that any collectible is only worth, what you can get for it. I moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. Get the best deals on cabbage patch dolls when you shop the. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques.
However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a doll s outfit. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
If you see too many listings then please narrow your search words and search again. Theres really no set guide to determining the value of any given cabbage patch kids doll. How much is a 1985 cabbage patch doll worth answers. Each one is lovingly born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch and delivered by local artists. How to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps. Exclusive cabbage patch kids these deluxe 17 babies and 20 kids are available exclusively on our website and at babyland general hospital. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. The classic, vintage dolls were made by a local artist in cleveland, georgia. Cabbage patch dolls are very popular among collectors and a first edition doll in good condition could be worth thousands of dollars. Below are the items located for you based on cabbage patch doll 1998, which were the search words that you entered if you get too few items then please broaden your keywords a little. 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. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978.
Cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 1 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 2 2 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 3 3 of 9 cabbage patch doll 1978. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a birth certificate. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. Find out from celebrity appraisers at our next tucson fundraiser. The rerelease of the cabbage patch dolls was quite successful. Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll.