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. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Vintage cabbage patch doll 1986, 16, dirty blonde, green. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. The cabbage patch doll, a cabbage is a vegetable and therefore does not have a face. Shipping included to the continental united states. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. This is an authentic cabbage patch doll and he wears his original red outfit no shoes. Rare 1986 cabbage patch kid popcorn hair girl doll brown hair hm 8 kt tag. Out of box, good quality, with dirty blonde hair, green eyes, and peach colored pajamas. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars.
The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Buy original cabbage patch dolls and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Cabbage patch kids official, newborn baby african american girl doll comes with swaddle blanket and unique adoption birth announcement 4. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. The cabbage patch kid names lists are gathered from reader submissions of their dolls names or auctions for vintage dolls or their adoption paperwork as well as found through thrift store and yard sales.
Find best value and selection for your vintage 1986 original black cabbage patch kid doll rare original clothes boots search on ebay. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. Xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are not the most valuable dolls on the market. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. During the 1980s, xavier roberts unique cabbage patch kids erupted into immediate popularity. Please let me know if there are any cabbies missing from this list also, i need a good picture of every single cabbage patch doll in this list it is a huge task. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. Cpk, dolls, cabbage patch kids, hasbro, mattel, play along, coleco, vintage, clothes, custom, oneofa. The amount of these dolls that exist globally significantly reduces their overall collectible value.
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. Or, do you want to get a decent price for your vintage cabbage patch kid. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. What is the value of an original cabbage patch folk hand made and signed by xavier. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. She came with me when i was six to get my tonsils out. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Get the best deal for cabbage patch dolls from the largest online selection at.
Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Known as one of the most popular toys of the 1980s, cabbage patch dolls continue to engage kids with their cute, chubby faces, oneofakind names and birth certificates, and detailed designs. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. His signature is emblazoned on the rear of each original cabbage patch kid. 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. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Another place to find information is a local cabbage patch kids collectors club or a doll collectors expo. 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. Cabbage patch kids 1986 coleco young astronaut african american girl. How much is a 1986 cabbage patch kid worth answers. Youll find new or used products in cabbage patch dolls on ebay.
Cabbage patch kids dolls from the 70s are worth collecting. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. This is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. This listing is for a cabbage patch kid preemie doll with his tongue sticking out. Looking for a really rare vintage cabbage patch doll. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids.
The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list gazette. One famous way to tell if the doll was a real cabbage patch doll or not was if it had the creator, xavier roberts, name signed on its bum. I have three original cabbage patch dolls signed by.
Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from. This adorable bald preemie boy was made in 1986 by xavier roberts. 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. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. The idea behind cabbage patch kids was inspired by an old german fabric. Original cabbage patch dolls vintage 1986 original black. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Guessing christmas 86 was the tail end of the craze. Price guide a lot of people ask me how to find out what their doll is worth. Box in pretty good condition for age with just a few littlebends 153866403228. How much is a 1985 cabbage patch doll worth answers. Vintage cabbage patch doll sandy blonde hair blue eyes xavier roberts 1988. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Find a vintage doll store in your area and take your doll or dolls to be appraised. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids.
The inventor of cabbage patch kids dolls is xavier roberts. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Get the best deal for vintage cabbage patch dolls from the largest online selection at. I only collect mass market cpk from 19831986 with a couple modern kids here and there, but there are so many types of cabbage patch kids and babies. 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. Black was only used on first edition dolls, with the exception of 1984 preemies. Cabbage patch kids 1986 coleco young astronaut african american girlvintage.
A love story on wvtv channel 18 in milwaukee wisconsin. 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. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or not. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. 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. Most collectors and sellers are happy to give advice. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Chinaporcelain cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. During the american folk art movement of the late 1970s, roberts observed several techniques involving the making of dolls from various materials. Unfollow cabbage patch 1985 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While the coleco company produced the dolls between their primitive years, 1982 until 1988, the craze of the cabbage patch began to decline and in 1994, many years after coleco filed for bankruptcy, mattel began producing cabbage patch kids. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. I only collect mass market cpk from 1983 1986 with a couple modern kids here and there, but there are so many types of cabbage patch kids and babies. 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.
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