Here are some of the designer line dolls that i have had in my possession. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. If you were born in the 80s, the cabbage patch doll is now a trip down memory lane. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. For the holiday season of 1983, a cabbage patch kid was the musthave gift on every listand demand way outstripped supply. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Cabbage patch doll, xavier roberts, 1983 vintage cabbage patch baby kid doll in red outfit, vintage doll, cloth body doll, vintage doll. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985.
The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the 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. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983. The coleco dolls t he success of the cabbage patch kids by coleco created many imitators. Cabbage patch doll madeira xavier roberts 1983 champagne.
Coleco sold more than 3 million dolls by the end of 1983. Unfollow cabbage patch dolls 1983 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Now called cabbage patch kids, line becomes massive hit. Ceramic cabbage patch doll figurine girl doll 1984 2. 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. Every so often a toy comes along that becomes so in demand people lose their minds. Cabbage patch kid christmas frenzy 1983 the other day while christmas shopping for my youngest at toys r us, i came across a 25th anniversary edition cabbage patch kid doll. Make offer 1983 cabbage patch kids alaine keely collectible rare doll w b. The cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. 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.
Get the best deals on 1983 cabbage patch doll in box when you shop the largest online selection at. I have a 1983 original african female doll with black signature and yarn hair nr. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. People should bring catchers mitts, and whoever grabbed a doll needed to hold up their credit card to be photographed. Tlc transitional dolls, like the tlc foreign dolls are worth less. If you see too few items then please broaden your search terms a little. Dolls that come with an intact box and all original accessories, including outfit, socks, shoes, ribbons and birth certificate, are more valuable. 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 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. Machine washing cabbage patch dolls part 1 youtube. Value of the original 1983 cabbage patch doll answers. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Designer line dolls, like the transitional, are worth a little more than regular coleco dolls. Oct 30, 2017 you might have a valuable cabbage patch kid doll.
In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. Parents line up at a store in 1983 to buy a cabbage patch kid doll. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts.
Image courtesy of still, i picked up a couple of sorrylooking critters at a yard sale a few years ago and brought them home. Cabbage patch kids craze born in 1980s antique trader. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Part 1 of 3 washing cabbage patch dolls in top load washing machine step 1 pretreat dolls with shout spray on dirty spotsstains step 2 cover head with cut sock toe part cut off step 3. Toy manufacturer coleco industries never expected that their homely, oneofakind kidscomplete with birth certificates. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Cabbage patch doll creator xavier roberts with a group of cabbage patch kids in 1983.
Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. He was a designer, born in clevlend georgia in 1955. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Today, a cabbage patch kid doll may be worth at least 2,000 dollars. Coleco sold more than 3 million dolls by the end of. Cabbage patch kids became yesterdays news by the late 1980s. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for.
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. In the years of 1983 and 1984 they went by the names of. Red haired green eyed original brand new in box signed by xavier roberts 292728162955. Cauliflower kids, flower kids, pumpkin kids, kraut kinder, broccoli kids, copies of the four original head molds with the were made in the asian factories. The dolls started to get gimmicky and strayed too far from their original concept of being sweet, huggable, and adoptable. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. By the end of the year almost 3 million of the cabbage patch kids toys have been adopted but demand has not been met. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version. A throng of cabbage patch shoppers struggle in a nbc news report from 1983. These prices are incredible when you consider that, according to, over 30 million dolls were sold by the end of 1983. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from. 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.
The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. In the christmas season of 1983, cabbage patch kids were americas most wanted dolls. 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. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Cabbage patch kids dolls from the 70s are worth collecting. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. They looked so much like the kids of the 1980s that i had to have a couple. My son, when he was 8 found the adoption papers for edward grant and he. In december, they are featured on the cover of newsweek. Collectible cabbage patch doll 1983 easy price guide.
Be sure to list that it has the original box, and any information off the box. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are not the most valuable dolls on the market.
These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. What is the value of 1983 cabbage patch kid doll answers. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in the united states office in 1978 as the little people. 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. Cabbage patch kids vintage 1983 6 piece set of pin back buttons. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars.
The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. 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. The cabbage patch kids toys go on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the history of the toy industry. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted cabbage patch kids dolls. Coleco filed for bankruptcy in 1988 and in 1994, hasbro mattel took over the brand.
Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. Mar 08, 2020 cabbage patch doll creator xavier roberts with a group of cabbage patch kids in 1983. I have 3 dolls, 1 from 1978 and two from 1979 all signed. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. While many stores had extremely long waiting lists, others had a firstcome, firstserved policy, which led to shocking, vicious fights between potential buyers. Apr 07, 2011 what is the typical value of a cabbage patch 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. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. I have a 1983 red hair cabbage patch doll with freckles. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. The cost for a cabbage patch kid varies based on condition, age, rarity and manufacturer. Make offer 1983 fuzzy haired cabbage patch boy wfreckles, unopened orig paperworkhang tag 1983 cabbage patch kids alaine keely collectible rare doll w b.
You are bidding on the titled doll in excellent condition. Vintage 1983 pink cabbage patch kids suitcase overnight bag arockturners 5 out of 5 stars 259. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ceramic cabbage patch doll figurine girl doll 1984 2 as a lot both are damaged. 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. When the demand for cpk dropped, the foreign factories ceased production and all of the leftover dolls or spare parts were sent to coleco. In 1983, a wisconsin radio announcer joked that a b29 bomber would drop 2,000 cabbage patch kids into milwaukee county stadium. Modern cabbage patch kids i do not collect many modern cpk, but in 2008 the 25th anniversary kids were released. Thousands of frantic parents stampeded stores that might take delivery of two or three hundred dolls max. 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. As well as ebay, the dolls have previously been sold at auctions such as mclaren.
Mar 20, 2020 during the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted cabbage patch kids dolls. It is called a transitional period and you may find foreign kids in coleco boxes and viseversa. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Aug 30, 2016 part 1 of 3 washing cabbage patch dolls in top load washing machine step 1 pretreat dolls with shout spray on dirty spotsstains step 2 cover head with cut sock toe part cut off step 3. Make offer huge lot of vintage cabbage patch dolls,accessaries, clothes 19821983 koosas 2007 cabbage patch kid magic glow surprise girl blondepink hair blue eyes nib. Dec 15, 2016 a throng of cabbage patch shoppers struggle in a nbc news report from 1983.
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