While furskins were given a name at manufacturing, they were not unique like the kids names supposedly were. Unfollow 1984 cabbage patch dolls to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. It is all original, hardly played with great shape original clothes, no paperwork but original huge box with some wear, and missing window of the popular coleco doll line,cabbage patch. Vintage 1984 cabbage patch kids doll by coleco signed xavier. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement.
Unfollow original cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about 1984 cabbage patch. She redressed with a 2piece outfit, consisting of a red, white and blue plaid shirt label sewn on sleeve and denim jeans. The outside box is worn but everything inside is perfect. 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. Each kid comes wearing a special new fashion ready to celebrate 35 years of cabbage patch kids. Take the oath of adoption with the world famous 14 cabbage patch kids. 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. We take a look back at the cabbage patch kids craze as it swept the world in the early 80s.
It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. Cabbage patch kids birthed in store 1984 retrofocus. What is the value of a soft 1984 cabbage patch doll answers. The pants have elastic waist handcrafted in my smokefree home. Original patch cabbage 1984 cloth doll doll original cloth patch 1984 cabbage. 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. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of.
Cabbage patch kids doll brunette coleco 1984 adoptable with. In most instances, the xavier roberts signature stamp appears on the left butt cheek of the doll. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. 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.
This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Does have a few mildew spots that i couldnt get to come out, as well as a couple of loose strands of yarn on head. Dave dee dozy beaky mick and tich last night in soho 7. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker.
Cabbage patch kids reece rob 1984 original box new condition doll. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Cabbage patch doll pajamas this cute little set fit the new 14 cabbage patch doll. This cpk has large brown eyes, 2 dimples and auburn brown yarn hair with one ponytail. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. Original cabbage patch dolls boy and girl in original clothes. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 1984 1985. The most common 1984 cabbage patch material is glass. This is an original unique and adoptable brunette, from 1984. Oct 30, 2017 in its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Mommy joins me and we open cabbage patch dolls together. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. Jul 5, 2019 vintage 1984 cabbage patch kids doll by coleco signed xavier roberts.
One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. These cabbage patch dolls from 1984 in an original box have a price guide value in the range of 175. Truth about cabbage patch kids martha nelson thomas and. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. Condition of doll is new but box has some slight damage to it. Kid or little people will have a black signature, green was used in 1984. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory. Though xavier roberts was the creator of the cabbage patch kids brand, many of the brands defining characteristics such as the dolls overly round faces and that they came with an adoption certificate were taken from martha nelson thomas, an american folk artist from kentucky. Cabbage patch kids brown hair green eyes doll red xmas winter outfit gift. It is all original, hardly played with great shape original clothes, no paperwork but original huge box with some wear, and missing window of the popular coleco doll line, cabbage patch kidsnow you can adoptthis little girldoll. Cabbage patch doll shoes are included in the price listed, if you would like this outfit without the shoes please message me and i will set the listing up for you. 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. The outside box is worn but everything inside is perfect 1984 new cabbage patch doll red hairgreen eyesoriginal clothingstill with box ebay.
The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Cabbage patch kids doll brunette coleco 1984 adoptable. Details about 1984 new cabbage patch doll red hairgreen eyesoriginal clothingstill with box. Jakks introduced a 14inch cabbage patch kids fashionalitytm line and other cabbage patch kid products. Good preowned condition, no rips or holes in cloth body. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. Original cabbage patch doll kids 1984 fernando doug it has a small spot on the sleeve. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. Apr 07, 2011 what is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983 1984, that has never been removed from its original packaging, where the packaging shows signs of age, but the doll inside has never been touched. Cabbage patch kids 14 kids doll blonde girl in polkadot party outfit. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. In later years, coleco introduced variants on the original cabbage patch kids, and derivatives of the original line of dolls continued to be marketed.
Coleco filed for bankruptcy in 1988 and in 1994, hasbro mattel took over the brand. Little people was changed to the cabbage patch kids in 1983 coleco released mass market cabbage patch kids, they made kids, preemies, babies and toddlers in many different editions from 19831989. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are. Hailey theeuwen was the first colecoproduced cabbage patch kid. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. I am looking for the value of the original cabbage patch doll earle carol from 1984. I have a cabbage patch doll from 1984, still in its original. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. Oct 16, 2018 we take a look back at the cabbage patch kids craze as it swept the world in the early 80s.
Jan 24, 2020 the history of the cabbage patch doll. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Buy original cabbage patch dolls and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Jakks pacific acquired play along toys and assumed the master toy licensee c2011 for the cabbage patch kids. The official cabbage patch kids story tells of a young boy named xavier roberts, who was led by a bunnybee through a waterfall, down a long tunnel, and out into a magical land where a cabbage patch grew little children. Vintage 1984 cabbage patch kid, 16 girl doll with original clothes mint. 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. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. When he was asked to help, roberts agreed to find loving homes for these cabbage patch kids. Another popular way to sell cabbage patch dolls is through ebay, facebook marketplace, or similar websites. I have a cabbage patch doll from 1984, still in its. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. If you ever owned a cabbage patch kids doll and if you were alive in the 80s, you almost certainly did, you might remember the signature scrawled on each dolls tush.
Vintage 1984 cabbage patch doll in original box mabelle. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Cabbage patch kids birthed in store 1984 retrofocus youtube. 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. Coleco 1984 cabbage patch kids doll 3900 maria cecilia. Get the best deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 when you. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. The plastic on the front of the box is slightly coming off and has been retaped in certain areas.
In 20 jakks pacific released the celebration edition to commemorate the 30th birthday of the licensed cabbage patch kids. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was called, we were blown away with the names. The dolls started to get gimmicky and strayed too far from their original concept of being sweet, huggable, and adoptable. Cabbage patch kids joined the young astronaut program and sent their first doll into space. All of my doll clothes are made from quality fabrics and seams are serged for professional appearance. Owners wishing to sell cabbage patch dolls should note that possession of the doll s original. If your little girl loves spring and summer then she will adore this set of shorts and top for her cabbage patch doll.
Cute smaller sized cpk doll with tuft of blonde hair. Red haired green eyed original brand new in box signed by xavier roberts 292728162955. This episode of antenna aired on abc tv on may 17, 1984. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Now, kids young and old can once again enjoy the vintage style of the original cabbage patch kid 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. During the video, she surprises me with a huge box of cabbage patch dolls from the 1980s when they were. I have a 1984 porcelain cabbage patch boy doll signed on the back of his neck by xavier roberts and. This auction is for a 1984 cabbage patch doll in the original box and was never taken out. Cabbage patch kids became yesterdays news by the late 1980s. 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. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. 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. Original cabbage patch doll kids 1984 fernando doug original. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from.
In good condition with some light wear marks and pilling on the back area. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983 1984, that has never been removed from its original packaging, where the packaging shows signs of age, but the doll inside has never been touched. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids.
This retro vintage style doll showcases brunette yarn hair, brown eyes, a soft body, plastic head, and baby powder scent all reminiscent of the original cabbage patch kid look and feel. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Top has velcro all the way down the back for easy on and off. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your.
Wearing original authentic cabbage patch kid outfit. Huge cabbage patch kids surprise opening with original. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc.
Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Each kid comes wearing a new trendy fashion ready for fun and love. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk doll featured on us postage stamps 1999. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Original cabbage patch doll kids 1984 fernando doug.