Sep 06, 2016 this doll is without a box, but has never been played with, and has been housed in a trunk since the 80s. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The idea behind cabbage patch kids was inspired by an old. 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. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version.
Vintage 1982 cabbage patch kids doll xavier roberts. 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. Cabbage patch kids all stars phillies cpk stadium coleco 3766 16 12 tall. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Cabbage patch, the last time i looked, had its own book. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. In 1988, hasbro purchased the rights to the cabbage patch kids and began making gimmicky versions of the dolls, such as the birthday kids and baby dolls. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. I have a cabbage patch doll from 1984, still in its. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum.
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. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. Vintage 1978 1982 original xavier roberts cabbage patch kids w. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts.
Youll find new or used products in cabbage patch dolls on ebay. View active tab this doll comes with the original birth certificate, diaper, pacifier, as well as original clothing. Mar 15, 2017 121 1982 cabbage patch kid craze news story michelles doll collection. American consumer into a stark raving lunatic like the cabbage patch kids craze of 1983. I have only focused my collection on vintage mass market cabbage patch kids from the early 80s, so i will only share info about cpk from that time period. Exclusive cabbage patch kids these deluxe 17 babies and 20 kids are available exclusively on our website and at babyland general hospital. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. The cost for a cabbage patch kid varies based on condition, age, rarity and manufacturer. If you were a child of the 80s or 90s, youd remember the popular, sculptured dolls called cabbage patch kids. However, in 1982, coleco took over production and began creating 16inch dolls with vinyl heads and soft bodies. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. It seemed that every mom and dad in the united states spent frantic days searching for cabbage patch kids to put under the christmas tree.
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. This is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. Among the most expensive dolls from the cabbage patch kids line seem to be those released in the first few years after 1982. I am looking for the value of the original cabbage patch doll earle carol from 1984.
Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Original appalachian artworks 1978 1982 cabbage patch kids doll super cute. Or, if you need to buy some new outfits, look at these great ebay deals on cabbage patch doll clothes. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage.
These cabbage patch dolls from 1984 in an original box have a price guide value in the range of 175. Originally created in 1978 and called little people, these dolls are still popular today. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast slower kevin macleod licensed under. How to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Find great deals on ebay for cabbage patch doll and cabbage patch doll in box. 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. Vintage cabbage patch kids, 1978,1982, original appalachian. Rare, vintage original 1978, 1982, cabbage patch kids doll. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. Cabbage patch kids vintage collectors edition 35th anniversary doll target.
Vtg 19781982 cabbage patch kids 1985 girl doll coleco. Just to verifyis the signature printed not an actual magic marker signatureyou can usually feel the difference as the printed ones have a bit of a slick feel to them and the actual ones dont. Get the best deal for vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. 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. Signed xavier roberts cabbage patch kids doll 19781982. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list gazette. 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. Make offer vintage 1982 hard bodied cabbage patch kids doll wearing outfit original. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker. 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.
Get the best deal for cabbage patch dolls from the largest online selection at. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from. She came with me when i was six to get my tonsils out. In 1982, coleco bought the rights to mass market the dolls and cabbage patch kids came to define the word fad in the.
In 1982, coleco bought the rights to mass market the dolls and cabbage patch kids came to define the word fad in the 1980s. Cabbage patch doll new in original box vintage 1985 trista. By the end of the year, more than 3 million had been sold, or adopted. 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. Make offer vtg 1978 1982 cabbage patch kids 1985 girl doll coleco appalachian artworks. Vintage cabbage patch kids, 1978, 1982, original appalachian artworks. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. How much is a 1985 cabbage patch doll worth answers.
Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. You have one of the cabbage patch appalachian 1978 1982 dolls that are very common in the resale market, at least from what i can see from the zoom. Find best value and selection for your vintage cabbage patch kid 1982 african american elliot euc search on ebay. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. The name change to cabbage patch kids was made in 1982 when xaviers company, original appalachian artworks, began to license a smaller version of the handmade creations to a toy manufacturer named coleco which began mass production the same year. The value of any collectible like the sonya olive cabbage patch doll can vary depending on the condition of the doll, its box, and whether or not you have the certificate of authenticity. Cabbage patch kid doll ok factory girl coleco vintage baby 1986 scarf.
Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Cabbage patch kids 14 kids doll blonde girl in polkadot party outfit, multi, model. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Look in the book find the name of your doll and it will give you a market value at the time of printing.
Original vintage cabbage patch doll signed by xavier roberts 1978, 1982. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Vintage cabbage patch doll signed for sale in stock ebay. Xavier roberts boy soft sculpture little people cabbage patch kids rare blonde. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes.
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. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid. Well, it just wont do to have naked cabbage patch dolls, right.
While many of the cabbage patch dolls can see their owner making back their money or making a small amount of money, those handcrafted by xavier himself prior to 1982 see the biggest return. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. On the authentic coleco dolls of this time the on the back of the head reads, 1978, 1982 original appalachian artworks, inc. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Is your question about the clothes and are they tagged. This doll is without a box, but has never been played with, and has been housed in a. I have been looking online everywhere and keep getting hubbs lol. Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date. The real cabbage patch kids of this era are identified by the by the word birthmark on the head, cheek of the buttocks and the body tag.
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. What is the value of a soft 1984 cabbage patch doll answers. Vintage cabbage patch kid, 1982, african american elliot. Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a birth certificate. Or, is your cabbage patch doll a real clothes horse.
If you need to sell some of those clothes, then check out our easy price guide. 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. Rare, vintage original 1978, 1982, cabbage patch kids doll kerstens antiques kerstens antiques. Influenced by his mother made, he started experimenting with quilted dolls, and after much experimentation, he created doll he named little people. York and sold the rights to a major toy manufacturing company in 1982. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. Jan 01, 2014 how to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps.
The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named xavier roberts. New technology adoption in an innovative marketplace. W hile the resale value of cabbage patch dolls varies widely, owners or those wishing to purchase a doll can join the manufacturers collectors club, where they can communicate with others wishing to buy or sell cabbage patch dolls. Make offer cabbage patch doll kids baby blonde hair girl 2004 original play along cpk soft vintage 12 cabbage patch kid doll hard bodied with outfit original to doll 1982. You have a cabbage patch preemie baby doll african american in knit suit. Find great deals on ebay for 1978 1982 cabbage patch dolls and cabbage patch dolls vintage. By 1982 the little people evolved into cabbage patch kids. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. If you find one mislabeled on craigslist or ebay contact the seller immediately before the listing is cancelled and give them your info so you can complete a private sale. Otis lee is the leader of the gang of cabbage patch kids that befriended xavier. A staggering 20 million dolls were sold in 1985, and by 1999, 95 million had been bought.
Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory information. Only rare dolls have any real value to the collector. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast slower. Stefs collectible ids episode 1 how to identify vintage. The value of cabbage patch dolls depends on their rarity and their popularity with collectors. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Thus, cabbage patch dolls were characterized by a lower cost of adop tion than home computers, and they also offered a high initial demand. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Another popular way to sell cabbage patch dolls is through ebay. Cabbage patch doll 1978 1982 original 1 of 9 cabbage patch doll 1978 1982 original 2 2 of 9 cabbage patch doll 1978 1982 original 3 3 of 9 cabbage patch doll 1978. While the coleco company produced the dolls between their primitive years, 1982 until 1988, the craze of the cabbage patch began to decline.
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