They first appeared at the international toy fair in nyc and by october, parents were already going crazy trying to obtain them for christmas presents. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale ebay. She was different because she had ears unlike the other dolls. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Seeing it brought back a lot of memories of back in the day when the cabbage patch kid doll was the most coveted toy on the face of the earth. Certain head molds and hairstyles are more coveted because they were made in limited quantities.
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 1983 1989. Vintage cabbage patch kids girl african american black sig doll. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Get the best deals on 1983 cabbage patch doll in box when you shop the largest online selection at.
Cabbage patch kids 15th anniversary 1983 commemorative reproduction. Explore our web site for additional information on cabbage patch doll. Vintage 1983 cabbage patch doll reddish brown hair original clothes cpk. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as.
Cabbage patch dolls are very popular among collectors and a first edition doll in good condition could be worth thousands of dollars. The cost for a cabbage patch kid varies based on condition, age, rarity and manufacturer. Xavier roberts signature is on the bum of each authentic cabbage patch kid. Or, if you need to buy some new outfits, look at these great ebay deals on cabbage patch doll clothes. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Find great deals on ebay for cabbage patch doll and cabbage patch doll in box. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. Cabbage patch kids limited edition cabbage patch kids 25th.
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Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Vintage 19791983 cabbage patch lot of 2 boy african american. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. Or, is your cabbage patch doll a real clothes horse. Cabbage patch kids cabbage patch doll 2018 holiday edition. Vintage 1983 first edition cabbage patch kid african american girl. Make offer vintage 1983 cabbage patch kids doll black african american boy in box rare. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. The color of the xavier roberts signature, printed on the left butt cheek of every doll, reveals its year of manufacture. What is the typical value of a cabbage pa tch 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.
This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. If you were born in the 80s, the cabbage patch doll is now a trip down memory lane. In 1976, 21yearold xavier roberts creates the handstitched, adoptable. Unfollow vintage black cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. For some reason, this one only has one tooth which is hilarious to me but apparently, it makes the value go up. In fact, more than million cabbage patch dolls were born in the past 32. Vintage cabbage patch kids doll african american black left dimple. 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.
African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Top has velcro all the way down the back for easy on and off. Vintage african american black cabbage patch boy doll original outfit shoes. 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. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was called, we were blown away with the names.
Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns. Cabbage patch doll creator xavier roberts with a group of cabbage patch kids in 1983. All of my doll clothes are made from quality fabrics and seams are serged for professional appearance. Black signatures indicate a doll that is from 1983 or earlier. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or not. I have a cabbage patch black preemie doll in really good. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. Get the best deals on mattel vintage cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage 1985 original cabbage patch black doll in box with birth certificate.
What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983. If you need to sell some of those clothes, then check out our easy price guide. There are many good online guides to help you figure out what year your kid was made in and independent craftsmen. These prices are incredible when you consider that, according to, over 30 million dolls were sold by the end of 1983. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Rare 1983 tsukuda japanese vintage cabbage patch kids doll in box serna cpk.
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Mattel vintage cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. 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. Cabbage patch kids vintage cabbage patch kids preemie by coleco white receiving gown 1983 1984. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. If its selling that you want, then check out our easy price guide or, if you are looking to buy a rare doll, look at these great ebay deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls. Cabbage patch doll xavier roberts signature 1984 green polka dot dress good used. Looking for a really rare vintage cabbage patch doll. Cabbage patch kids christmas mini 9 black aa doll toy vinyl mattel vintage 1995. Others are a little older, have longer hair, and sport dresses. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Jul 06, 2016 knowledgeable collectors of the cabbage patch kids know the circled initials on the coleco tags are factory codes. Or, do you want to get a decent price for your vintage cabbage patch kid.
They were only available in gift stores, not in department stores. Below are the results that we have located for you based on cairn studio, which were the words that you entered if you see too few items then please change your search terms a little. Apr 2, 2015 1983 black cabbage patch kids boy doll in box by hermionescloset. Cabbage patch kids craze born in 1980s antique trader. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. How much would a 1983 cabbage patch kids koosas be. Rare 1983 coleco cabbage patch kids doll stu julian triang. Shoppers go coocoo for cabbage patch kids in this clip wtvjs ana azcuy files two cabbage patch stories from a north miami zayre store. Collectible cabbage patch doll 1983 the following are the results that we found for you based on cabbage patch doll 1983, which were the words that you entered. Signature on bottom in black denoting 1983 coleco release. Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or products. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars.
I have only focused my collection on vintage mass market cabbage patch kids. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from. Cabbage patch preemie 1983 1984 with box and sealed papers 16 white boy vintage. Vintage 1984 cabbage patch kids doll with pacifier. Find great deals on ebay for black cabbage patch doll and african american cabbage patch doll. Stories from the cabbage patch riots of 1983 toysplosion duration.
Signature on his behind is dark brown an original 1983 kid. The pants have elastic waist handcrafted in my smokefree home. It wouldnt have been a real christmas without cabbage patch. How much would a 1983 cabbage patch kids koosas be worth. Cabbage patch kids preemie 14 doll hyacintha june born sept 1 nib 1983. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. I have a cabbage patch black preemie doll in really good shape from approximately from 1983 can you give a value for answered by a verified antique expert. Cabbage patch kids 14 kids doll blonde girl in polkadot party outfit. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. He comes in original box with papers sealed and glued inside. Get the best deals on original unopened cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. Cabbage patch kid collect vintage 1983 coleco original.
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. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. Value of the original 1983 cabbage patch doll answers. 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. Inside the shameful cabbage patch kids scandal the company has been trying to hide for decades duration. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. What is the value of a 1983 colt mark iv government second edition black with gold engraving and wood grips in original box new cond never been. Collectible cabbage patch doll 1983 easy price guide. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls.
They were certainly a hit, but do they have any value to the doll collector. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named xavier roberts. By the end of 1983, almost three million of the cabbage patch kids were adopted. Well, it just wont do to have naked cabbage patch dolls, right. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. Cabbage patch kids doll brunette hair hispanic dressy black cabbage.
Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Mar 15, 2017 1211982 cabbage patch kid craze news story michelles doll collection. If you see too many options then please narrow your search words and search again. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. Vintage cabbage patch doll with blonde pigtails 1978, 1983. Coleco dolls manufactured between 1983 and 1989 feature signature stamps in black, brown, green, dark blue, bright blue, red, mint green, lavender and rose. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The babies might be dressed for bed and come with a pacifier. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. My doll is a new ears doll she came in a pink dress, bonnet, and a new ears sash.
As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are. For the 1983 to 1986 kids the initials on the tags give information on the quality of the doll. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Get the best deals on african american cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid. What is the typical value of a cabbage pa tch doll from 1983 1984, that has never been removed from its original answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Hatchimals fly off toy store shelves, leaving parents in a. Sep 25, 2012 value of the original 1983 cabbage patch doll.
If you see too few items then please broaden your search terms a little. The earliest coleco cabbage patch kids were kts with made in hong kong on their heads and or body tags. Coleco aa preemies had brown tufts and caucasian preemies had tan or yellow tufts. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids. Id say 30 to 40 percent of the value is how it hatches. Cabbage patch doll pajamas this cute little set fit the new 14 cabbage patch doll. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. The information you find on the cabbage patch pages is as up to date as possible and for entertainment only. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Vintage african american black cabbage patch boy doll. Vintage 1983 cabbage patch kids doll black african american boy. Recalling the christmas of 1983, i remember my sister sitting. Get the best deals on african american cabbage patch. Youll find new or used products in cabbage patch dolls on ebay.
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