He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. 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 an original cabbage patch folk hand made and. Cabbage patch kids joined the young astronaut program and sent their first doll into space. This means that each doll does not have a set collectible value and the. Most collectors and sellers are happy to give advice. I never found out how much it was worth and my husband ended up selling it for. How to know if you have a real cabbage patch doll how to adult. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes.
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 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Shipping included to the continental united states. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. For instance, your doll can wear glasses, sneakers or hair barrettes. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. The mattel cabbage patch dolls are not limited to cloth bodies and included dolls made from vinyl, which produced a more durable play doll. Jul 06, 2017 the first hot christmas toy i recall from my own distant childhood is probably the cabbage patch kid. Collectible 1986 cabbage patch dolls easy price guide. The mattel dolls are mostly sized 14 or smaller, and most variants were individualized with a gimmick to enhance their collectibility, e.
By the end of the year, more than 3 million had been sold, or adopted. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for dolls. Cabbage patch dolls, 1980s doll lot xavier roberts. Take a look back at the latest and greatest toys from 1986. The first talking cabbage patch kids were released. Rare 1986 cabbage patch kids chicago cubs baseball player doll mint cpk vintage click images to enlarge description scroll all the way down to see all photos and read description this item is in used condition this is a hard to find vintage cabbage patch kids from 1986 chicago cubs baseball player. Original cabbage patch doll from the coleco era, 1986, date enscribed on behind in red. 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. With numerous doll accessories and clothing available, its easy to customise a cabbage patch kid.
I was never special enough for one of these back then. 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. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. 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. As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are. Instead of paying a purchase price, buyers of little people would have to pay an. The cabbage patch kid is by no means the most valuable collectors doll to. Vintage cabbage patch kids white wood rocking horse by coleco, 1986, hard to find piece, mid century toy, cabbage patch doll accessory havetohaveit 4.
Below are the items found for you based on 1986 cabbage patch dolls, which were the search words that you entered if you see too few items then please broaden your keywords a little. Remembering the snacktime kid the terrifying doll that. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. Some collectors have spotted j factory kids that say, made in italy. Ebay cabbage patch kids selling price apartment therapy. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. If it is, keep adding those commas because the price value will go up even more. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Cabbage patch babies bean butt babies were introduced in 1986. Value of the original 1983 cabbage patch doll answers.
Rare 1986 cabbage patch kids chicago cubs baseball player. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. Out of box, good quality, with dirty blonde hair, green eyes, and peach colored pajamas. If you see too many options then please narrow your search words and search again. Rare 1986 cabbage patch kids chicago cubs baseball player doll mint cpk vintage click images to enlarge description scroll all the way down to see all photos and read description this item is in used condition this is a hard to find vintage cabbage patch kids from 1986 chicago cubs baseball. Astronauts, all stars, circus kids, and cornsilk kids. This redhaired cutie sold after a 17bid bidding war.
Cabbage patch kids were launched into the world in 1982, and have been a mainstay at toy shops ever since, having produced hundreds of variants over the decades. If someone is looking for a particular doll and all you have is cabbage patch kid, they are going to have a hard time finding it, especially when there are thousands of cpks listed on ebay daily. He was a designer, born in clevlend georgia in 1955. Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns.
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. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. They were certainly a hit, but do they have any value to the doll collector. 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. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
Rare 1986 cabbage patch kids chicago cubs baseball. 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. Theres really no set guide to determining the value of any given cabbage patch kids doll. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. The silver skates dame brinker earned a scant support for her family by raising vegetables, spinning, and knitting. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. 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.
Feb 18, 2015 i made this video as a tribute to the vintage cabbage patch kids dolls of the 80s year 2015. How much is a 1986 cabbage patch kid worth answers. As a 21 year old art student, xavier utilized the quilting skills he learned from his mother and the historic technique of needle molding to. The top 25 garbage pail kids cards value 80s toy store. Find a vintage doll store in your area and take your doll or dolls to be appraised. J, jesmar april 19th, 1984, jesmar, a spainbased doll company, began production of their cabbage patch kids, under the contract of coleco. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from. Your cabbage patch dolls can be just as welldressed as you are. The unique names given to the cabbage patch dolls included edwin nicholas, cora delilah, william jack, rose katniss, emily jane, destiny raine and jared benjamin. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list.
As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. Find out what it is and describe as best as you can in the title. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques.
Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Vintage cabbage patch doll 1986, 16, dirty blonde, green. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named xavier roberts. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk doll featured on us postage stamps 1999. 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. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls.
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. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. Once she had worked on board the barges plying up and down the canal and had occasionally been harnessed with other women to the towing rope of a pakschuyt plying between broek and amsterdam. 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.
Check out our 1986 cabbage patch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our dolls shops. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. These cabbage patch dolls from 1984 in an original box have a price guide value in the range of 175. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. Make offer vintage cabbage patch kids baby doll with clothes and pacifier 14 1988 xavier roberts little people soft sculpture cabbage patch kids hand signed ils 596. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Doll clothes superstore blue daisy dress fits cabbage patch kid dolls and 1516 inch baby dolls ages. 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. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
You can change a dolls clothes according to the holiday or season, or they can even wear swimsuits. Coleco 1984 cabbage patch kids doll 3900 maria cecilia 4. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. How much is a red sox cabbage patch doll worth answers. The gimmick behind the hardheaded, softbodied baby dolls was. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Original cabbage patch dolls vintage 1986 original black. Cabbage patch kids became yesterdays news by the late 1980s. Find best value and selection for your vintage 1986 original black cabbage patch kid doll rare original clothes boots search on ebay.
See more ideas about cabbage patch dolls, cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids. I have a cabbage patch doll from 1984, still in its. How much is a 1985 cabbage patch doll worth answers. Id be interested to know, as i have come across a 1985 african american detroit tigers cabbage patch doll myself. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Coleco filed for bankruptcy in 1988 and in 1994, hasbro mattel took over the brand. Collectible 1986 mets cabbage patch easy price guide. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 cabbage patch kids, known as cpks for short, are a line of softbodied dolls that are just waiting to be adopted. Another place to find information is a local cabbage patch kids collectors club or a doll collectors expo. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale.
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. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. A 1986 cabbage patch doll called anna greta with double popcorn red hair, adoption papers. Oct 30, 2017 in its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid doll s were sold. Jan 26, 2017 cabbage patch kids by coleco commercial from 1986. The dolls started to get gimmicky and strayed too far from their original concept of being sweet, huggable, and adoptable.
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