Many customers refer to these particular cabbage patch kids as similar to the ones they had as a child. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. I have a cabbage patch black preemie doll in really good. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. 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.
Each doll came with their own unique name and birth certificate. Unfollow cabbage patch doll names to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The larger styles with removable clothing come with a birth certificate. 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. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. I have a cabbage patch doll from 1984, still in its original box and also have cabbage patch preemies still in there original box and am wondering what there value is today. I have a cabbage patch doll from 1984, still in its. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. 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. Some of you international berries may not know what im talking about, but you american berries who were children of the 80s and 90s understand what i mean when i say that my. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids. See n say, chutes and ladders, candy land, etch a sketch and cabbage patch kids. Get the best deals on african american cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage 1979 1982 african american black cabbage patch boy doll preemie.
Did the cabbage patch kids dolls in the 80s all have. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. The toy cabbage patch kids generally range in size from 9 to 16 tall. Badger basket banberry designs barbie beverly hills doll collection boottique brainboosters brittanys bumbleberry girls cabbage patch kids carpatina dolls chester toys childtherapytoys childrens factory click n play. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. Cabbage patch doll stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Or were there repeats on names for different dolls. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by.
When i was a child, i had seven childrenor so i believed. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. Check out bizrate for great deals on popular brands like. Product title badpiggies 22 55cm reborn baby doll lifelike black. 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. Jan 24, 2020 the history of the cabbage patch doll. Cabbage patch kids cuties collection the 9 cabbage patch farm friend cuties need your love and care. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Browse 6 cabbage patch doll stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. 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.
Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Rarevintagecabbagepatchkidsafricanamericanblackfuzzy. Each cabbage patch kid doll is equipped with a birth name and birth certificate. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. Names from the doll world may 21, 2009 linda rosenkrantz in one of my extracurricular, nonname lives, i write about the field of collectibles and in doing so, ive amassed several shelves full of books on the subject of dolls.
Shop for african american cabbage patch online at target. I never thought of that as a girl name but maybe shell get a new name when dd gets older. I got my first name from a cabbage patch doll that my older sister had. The mattel dolls are mostly sized 14 or smaller, and most variants were individualized with a gimmick to enhance their collectibility, e. Most also will have a creation date located near the signature. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. I got a little newborn cabbage patch a few years ago, for myself because im a nerd and couldnt help it. A tag should be attached to the left side same side as the bottom signature of your doll. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth.
Use bizrates latest online shopping features to compare prices. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. We wanted to make a cert to give her with their name,dob etc. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. Find great deals on ebay for black cabbage patch doll and african american cabbage patch doll. The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. I cant remember the boys middle names, but those are the names they all came with and i didnt change them. Many customers refer to these particular cabbage patch kids as similar to the ones they had as a ch.
Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. 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. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Cabbage patch kids baby names baby names nameberry. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. I never heard of a friend who had a doll with the same name. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The dolls middle name is something pretty and feminine, i just cant remember what olivia, lynette, violet or something like that. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. The doll was in such rabid demand that shoppers camped overnight at toy stores, stormed displays, and mobbed parking lots. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Check out the newest additions from authentic cpk birth certificates and comment with your own kid names to add to the list.
If you have doubt about a cabbage patch, a good indicator of a genuine, when all other signs check out, is the body tag. All cabbage patch dolls should have stamped signature on the left side of their tush by the creator, xavier roberts. Or, do you want to get a decent price for your vintage cabbage patch kid. The mattel cabbage patch dolls are not limited to cloth bodies and included dolls made from vinyl, which produced a more durable play doll. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. The greeneyed cutie with a dimple in her left cheek still had the signature of creator xavier roberts on her bottom, which may have helped her fetch such a grand price. They may not have actually walked or talked, but i loved them unconditionally in spite of these limitations. They are either softsculpted fabric bodies with vinyl heads or all vinyl.
One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. Cabbage patch black hair in vintage cabbage patch dolls. I found 2 of my cabbage patch kids in my mams and want to give them to lo for christmas as a present from us. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Names could be officially changed but it was a process and this added to their charm. This was used on the first edition cabbage patch kids. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. I used an old 1930s baby book to come up with the names, cabbage patch kid creator xavier roberts told me in a phone interview from his home in atlanta. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale.
Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. One report from the time featured a texas woman gripping her doll tightly even as another shoppers purse strap was wrapped around her throat. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or products. 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. 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.
Each cabbage patch kid doll is manufactured with a first and middle name for both boy and girl dolls. With a soft body to cuddle, sweet clothes to accessorise, adorable facial features and the iconic signature on the butt, the cabbage patch kid dolls hit the spot for retro kids. With the 1983 dolls, we see more diversity in terms of skin color and hair color. If the signature is in black with no date, it will be one of the. Warm your little ones heart with this baby doll that comes with adoption papers and birth certificate from babyland general hospital, a unique name and birthday and her own individual style of. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. 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. Vintage 1979 1982 african american black cabbage patch boy doll. The information you find on the cabbage patch pages is as up to date as possible and for entertainment only. 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.
Get the best deals on cabbage patch black hair in vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Find highquality cabbage patch doll stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Although each cabbage patch kid is inscribed with the name xavier roberts, the doll manufacturers have released a variety of individual names for both boy and girl dolls, including abigail london, annie jane, aurora hazel, alex aaron, andrew max and benjamin aiden.
Such was the epic cabbage patch kids craze of 1983. What is a cabbage patch kids doll and why was there a buying frenzy. Apr 24, 2015 every doll also came with a signature on its rear end that of xavier roberts, the manufacturer and supposed creator of the cabbage patch kids. Inspired by the sweet and adorable animals running around on the farm, these soft and cuddly cuties love to suck their thumb and feature a snuggly onesie with adjustable hood, ready for adventure. Did the cabbage patch kids dolls in the 80s all have different names. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. I got them in the 80s but i cant remember their names. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Cabbage patch kids doll 14 black hair blue patch play along xavier roberts.