Cabbage patch kids snugglies angel taniyah sidney born on january 17th plush collectors doll. Your handsome notebook screened with the collectors club logo is the perfect place to keep your adoption papers and other important membership messages. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were. Your handsome notebook screened with the collectors club logo is the perfect place to keep your adoption papers and other important membership.
Cabbage patch kids craze born in 1980s antique trader. When collecting cabbage patch kids, collectors should avoid purchasing dolls in less than excellent condition. Cabbage patch kid collector information our pastimes. Cabbage patch kids official, newborn baby african american girl doll comes with swaddle blanket and unique adoption birth announcement. You can buy the worlds largest collection of cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch kids vintage 1985 collectors doll ebay. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll. However, for the recent anniversary of cabbage patch kids. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Though xavier roberts was the creator of the cabbage patch kids brand, many of the brands defining characteristics such as the dolls overly round faces and that.
Learn about the history of this famous doll brand and its place in the modern collectors market. The cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. Dont call my cabbage patch a doll joe and pat prosey have 5,000 cabbage patch kids they take on play dates. 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 value of any collectible like the sonya olive cabbage patch doll can vary depending on the condition of the doll, its. 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.
You can buy the worlds largest collection of cabbage. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named xavier roberts. Cabbage patch dolls, 1980s doll lot xavier roberts. Also first were always signed and did not have pink hair.
Doll aficionados, children of the 80s with fond memories of christmas morning, parents of the 80s with stories to tell about the time they got into fisticuffs at child worldthe cabbage patch adopts out to all of them. A page to learn and grow about vintage cabbage patch dolls. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls.
Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll purple tutu 9 cabbage patch kids. Celebrities from ellen degeneres and al roker had a cabbage patch kid lookalike made especially for them. Best lookalike dolls for gifts and collectors sample. Also a place to share and educate others on research you. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. 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. What is the value of a soft 1984 cabbage patch doll answers. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. Though xavier roberts was the creator of the cabbage patch kids brand, many of the brands defining characteristics such as the dolls overly round faces and that they came with an adoption certificate were taken from martha nelson thomas, an american folk artist from kentucky. And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular. Learn from expert crafters about how to sell, store and care for your doll collection. The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. Pat and joe have hosted a lot of events for cabbage patch. The kits that you could get to make them show you how to make body and you could get material.
Call the cabbage patch collectors information bureau at 8003528039. Find great deals on ebay for cabbage patch doll clothes and cabbage patch doll clothes lot. The original soft handmade dolls called little people created by xavier roberts under the original appalachian artworks label ran from the late 1970s and took on the cabbage patch kid name from the early to mid 1980s. How much is a 1985 cabbage patch doll worth answers. Cabbage patch kids little sprouts cabbage academy play set playset cabbage patch kids lil sprouts sleep over party thin air brands pea pod babies. Cabbage patch kid rescue, open source software and i got my nails done. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls. 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. This is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. 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. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. By the end of the year, more than 3 million had been sold, or adopted.
The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. Some of the retailers that sell them include toys r us, ebay. Another place to find information is a local cabbage patch kids collectors club or a doll collectors expo. Pat and joe prosey, the owners of the largest cabbage patch kids. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. Pat and joe prosey, the owners of the largest cabbage patch kids collection in the world, have decided to sell their dolls. Cabbage patch kids little sprouts collector friends 15 pack perfect for any girls small doll collections. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids.
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The value of cabbage patch dolls depends on their rarity and their popularity with collectors. Today known as the cabbage patch kids, this worldwide phenomenon continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of children and adults everywhere. 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. Also a place to share and educate others on research you completed yourself. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids.
For further confirmation, locate your dolls birth certificate, as this will provide the year of your dolls creation and help you define its features based on that years manufacturer. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. Although she is a doll from later on in the cabbage patch kid craze, she is still in great condition and nearly 30 years old. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Mar 08, 2020 as for collectors, cabbage patch kids may hold great sentimental value but not much collectible cache. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Most collectors and sellers are happy to give advice. Most of these same collectors still prefer the original doll, over the newer editions. Through the years, more than million cabbage patch kids were born. Many doll collectors focus on cabbage patch kids as the main part of their collection.
There is a lemon yellow fuzzy doll that is so rare that most collectors dont think that he is original. Cabbage patch kids little sprouts collector friends 15. The signature stamp, tag and notice provide clues to the identity of a cabbage patch doll. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune.
Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging. Find a vintage doll store in your area and take your doll or dolls to be appraised. Now you can become a part of the official cabbage patch kids collectors club devoted to enjoying the fantasy and fun of the cabbage patch kids. By 1990, 65 million had been adopted, according to his web site. You can buy the worlds largest collection of cabbage patch. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. Price guide a lot of people ask me how to find out what their doll is worth. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. The original soft handmade dolls called little people created by xavier roberts under the original appalachian artworks label ran from the late 1970s. 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. In excellent condition original cloth original diaper not damaged collector s item. All about cabbage patch kids why dawn dolls were so popular during the 1970s.
Unfollow cabbage patch doll collectors to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. There are many places one can purchase a cabbage patch doll. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. By the end of 1981, the cabbage patch doll had made the cover of newsweek magazine, and he had sold nearly 3 million kids. This elegant pin depicts the official cabbage patch kids collectors club logo. It was the first doll ever to create what we at gemr call collector frenzy. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. There is some good news there are some very valuable cabbage. 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. Although cleaning and repair is possible, it still takes away from their overall value.
These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. 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. If you are a fellow collector you will notice that i have my kiddos in order by manufacturing company and head mold. It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Although the kids and memorabilia are always on display the areas change as we acquire more kids and memorabilia.
There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. Buy, sell or pawn one at pawn shops near you with pawnguru. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. Do you have valuable cabbage patch kids hiding in your. Oct 30, 2017 the cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. Magic crystal valley now is a 6,000 square foot log cabin that houses our collection of over 5,000 cabbage patch kids and hundreds of c. As for collectors, cabbage patch kids may hold great sentimental value but not much collectible cache.
Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. Jan 24, 2020 the history of the cabbage patch doll. Shop for vintage cabbage patch dolls online at target. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Another place to find information is a local cabbage patch kids collectors club or a doll collectors.