Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or products. What made them so desirable, besides the fact that they were huggable, was both their supposed uniqueness and their adoptability. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls. Most stores at the time typically only stocked between two and five hundred. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 cabbage patch kids, known as cpks for short, are a line of softbodied dolls that are just waiting to be adopted. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars.
Original cabbage patch doll produced by coleco early 1980s. In december, they are featured on the cover of newsweek. Boy nude no clothes included fabric body with plastic head small pouf of black hair on top of head 14 tall in very good used condition. Shop for cabbage patch doll clothes online at target. Unfollow cabbage patch dolls 1980 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Now, kids young and old can once again enjoy the vintage style of the original cabbage patch kid dolls. Get the best deal for african american cabbage patch dolls from the. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. The dolls are just so darn likable, and even now i can still see the appeal. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was called, we were blown away with the names. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. See n say, chutes and ladders, candy land, etch a sketch and cabbage patch kids.
One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. The most common 1980s cabbage patch doll material is cotton. Coleco sold more than 3 million dolls by the end of 1983. Vintage cabbage patch doll 1988 signature on rear possibly hispanic latino. The skin is just slightly darker than other cabbage patch dolls ive seen. It was a black friday sale, but instead of great prices on a 50inch flat screen, youre. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. A friend told me about getting a doll named reagan corissa. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. The history channel cabbage patch kids craze christmas 1980 s. The information you find on the cabbage patch pages is as up to date as possible and for entertainment only. Inside the shameful cabbage patch kids scandal the company has been trying to hide for decades. But the early cabbage patch dolls mostly had yarn hair so its important to know how to take care of it.
You can change a dolls clothes according to the holiday or season, or they can even wear swimsuits. 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. Mar 02, 2005 still, whenever i see a cabbage patch kids doll, i get that giddykid feeling along with a rush of nostalgia. 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. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. The cabbage patch kids toys go on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the history of the toy industry. Cabbage patch kids craze born in 1980s antique trader. There were fistfights between parents, near riots outside stores and. 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. 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 kids names from the 80s and 90s if you were a child of the 80s or 90s, youd remember the popular, sculptured dolls called cabbage patch kids. Sep 14, 2016 the history channel cabbage patch kids craze christmas 1980 s.
The dolls were so scarce and demand was so high that riots broke out in stores, parents were driving hundreds of miles to buy them. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Vintage cabbage patch kids girl african american black sig doll. Vintage 1980s cabbage patch kid baby doll africanamerican. Doll id and reference links 1980snow this indexed list focuses on identifying dolls first made after 1980. Black was only used on first edition dolls, with the exception of 1984 preemies. Vintage 1980s cabbage patch kids doll blonde hair girl retro collectable 17. In november 1983, america went bonkers for cabbage patch kids. 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. If youre anything like me, visiting local thrift stores on the hunt for neglected dolls to rescue is a thrilling treat.
Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Black cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. 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. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids. Her eyes are blue and she has a dimple on her left cheek.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Vintage cabbage patch african american braids 1990 and preemie doll 1983 lot. Check the label of the cabbage patch doll, located on its side of every. Vintage 1980s cabbage patch doll shoes black mary jane t strap. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. The history channel cabbage patch kids craze christmas. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Your cabbage patch dolls can be just as welldressed as you are. Cabbage patch kids 14 kid girl doll, comes with lots of licks accessories. 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. Distinctively known for their bloated heads and slightly disturbing faces, yet somehow endearing with their soft appearance and huggable form, if theres one doll that could define the 80s, it would handsdown be the cabbage patch kids as they were the ultimate definition of a fad and its extremities in the 1980s. 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. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk.
Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Oh my goodness, i had the little boy one that a nurse gave me when i was in the hospital during christmas, his name was gilly ray. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies. It is the old show, with the bad makeup and hair from the 80s. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Butterick 3270 cabbage patch kids doll clothes swimsuit vintage sewing pattern by mbchills vintage butterick 3270 cabbage patch kids doll clothes pattern for a day at the beach.
How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. What is a cabbage patch kids doll and why was there a buying frenzy. In box 1984 cabbage patch kids african american black doll birth. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Unfollow cabbage patch doll 1980 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. When you find some old beauties sorely in need of a spa.
Before black friday was a thing, and before other toy crazes like tickle me elmo or furby, there was one toy craze to rule them all. Make offer cabbage patch kids doll wearing black dress with pink hearts. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Original cabbage patch dolls vintage 1986 original black. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. If you havent cleaned or washed your cabbie yet, i suggest you start here. The history channel cabbage patch kids craze christmas 1980. For those who werent around for the great cabbage patch kids craze of the 1980s, its hard to convey the intensity of it. Cabbage patch kids was a staple to the american childhood during the 1980s. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Check out our black cabbage patch doll selection for the very best in unique or. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years.
With the 1983 dolls, we see more diversity in terms of skin color and hair color. Unfollow 1980s cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale ebay. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. 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 19781982 original 4 4 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 5. She didnt like the name and wanted to change it to victoria ann.
It was a black friday sale, but instead of great prices on a 50inch flat screen, youre getting a vinyl face and softbodied toy for the full retail price. Get the best deals on african american cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest. One of my favorite memories as a child was visiting the cabbage patch hospital. Cabbage patch doll rescue, clean and makeover course series overview duration. 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. With numerous doll accessories and clothing available, its easy to customise a cabbage patch kid.
Cabbage patch doll creator xavier roberts with a group of cabbage patch kids in 1983. Rarevintagecabbagepatchkidsafricanamericanblackfuzzy. Vintage 1980s cabbage patch kids black african american doll with sweat suit. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. That year, cabbage patch kids had been released for sale in the united states, causing a tremendous demand for the product.
The cabbage patch riots were a series of violent customer outbursts at several retail stores in the united states in the fall and winter of 1983. The greeneyed cutie with a dimple in her left cheek still had the signature of creator xavier roberts on her bottom, which may have helped her fetch such a grand price. The main identification and reference list provides links to information about antique dolls and vintage dolls made before 1980. 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. For instance, your doll can wear glasses, sneakers or hair barrettes. Those who want to adopt a cabbage patch doll for themselves can. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay. I will always remember how special my cabbage patch kid is to me. The cabbage patch kids riots of 1983 were based around the growing frenzy of the cabbage patch kids.
Her eyes are blue and she has a dimple on her left. Now some of the later cabbage patch kids had the corn silk type hair and i have a whole post about how to deal with that. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or not.
The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. This adorable cabbage patch kid doll is dressed in a gray and yellow jogging suit with white headband, diapers, socks and shoes. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. I promise to love my cabbage patch kid with all my heart. Its condition is marked as new, meaning that the doll hasnt been taken out of its original packaging and includes all original accessories and papers. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts.
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