These prices are incredible when you consider that, according to, over 30 million dolls were sold by the end of 1983. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list.
According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a doll s outfit. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float brown eye girl flamingo. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most.
Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. Cabbage patch kids are a doll brand created by debbie morehead and xavier roberts in 1978. Each one is lovingly born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch and delivered by local artists. Get the best deals on vintage cabbage patch doll signed when you. How to clean a cabbage patch kid doll full stepbystep tutorial. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. The cost for a cabbage patch kid varies based on condition, age, rarity and manufacturer. The cabbage patch kid is by no means the most valuable collectors doll to date, although it was their cuddly and soft nature that set them apart. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. In 1994, mattel took over the cabbage patch brand, including production. Its one of the very first dolls and yes, this price is serious.
It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts. What is the value of cabbage patch doll 1978,1982 original. Cabbage patch kids were named the official mascot of the 1992 u. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. Each of our original handstitched to birth cabbage patch kids and little people are individual works of art. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. Cleaning a stain on cabbage patch dolls face june 16, 2012 my old cabbage patch preemie has a blue stained face, probably due to materials, blankets, sweat, etc. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. She accidentally resembles me when i was little so yeah shes adorable.
Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. Vintage 1978,1982 cabbage patch kids original doll w cpk top. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Up for sale is a cabbage patch doll that still has her retainer and glasses. Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize the. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Worth of first series cabbage patch doll with paper and in box.
Collectible cabbage patch preemie easy price guide. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls. You can buy cabbage look a like heads and make a body. New listing 1978 1982 original cabbage patch coleco doll xavier roberts pa1044 hong kong. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Vintage cabbage patch doll 1978, 1982 original appalachian artworks inc. I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands.
Jun 11, 2018 there is no simple way to answer your question. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock.
Cabbage patch kids is a line of dolls created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Worth of first series cabbage patch doll with paper and in. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Cabbage patch doll 1978,1982 coleco red hair glasses retainer. Its condition is marked as new, meaning that the doll hasnt been taken out of its original packaging and includes all original accessories and papers. The outside box is worn but everything inside is perfect. She is dressed in her original outfit including socks and shoes.
Vintage original cabbage patch doll from 1984, with braces, diaper, vintage doll, vintage toy,free shipping. Soft baby doll with take along blue and pink doll backpack carrier, briefcase pocket fits doll accessories and clothing african american inch 4. Rare, vintage original 1978, 1982, cabbage patch kids doll. 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. Ive got this old cabbage patch doll and id like to know what a collector would pay for it. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Today, a cabbage patch kid doll may be worth at least 2,000 dollars. Unfollow cabbage patch 1978 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Maureen miriam is a little people original doll who was also made at the babyland general hospital. Vintage cabbage patch kids doll 19781982 green eyes, red hair xavier roberts. The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage.
Did you know cabbage patch kids have been made by seven different companies thats a lot of turnaround in 30 years. Details about 1984 new cabbage patch doll red hairgreen eyesoriginal clothingstill with box. I actually purchased this at a yard sale about 6 years ago. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Coleco filed for bankruptcy in 1988 and in 1994, hasbro mattel took over the brand. 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. Olympic team and members of the team were given their own dolls to take to the games. The dolls started to get gimmicky and strayed too far from their original concept of being sweet, huggable, and adoptable. 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.
Super cute vintage 19781982 cabbage patch kids doll original outfit. By popular vote, the dolls were selected as one of the 15 commemorative us postage stamps representing the 1980s. Some of the rarest vintage cpk dolls can be worth a. It looks like the signature on her bottom was signed with a pen its pretty faded. 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. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed, excellent condition. Original cabbage patch doll price posted on october 16, 2009 february 28, 2010 author price guide help categories cabbage patch dolls tags cabbage patch, doll, price guide proudly powered by wordpress. Barbee09 and i go over all our cpks in order of the companies that produced. She is being sold through a seller on etsy, who claims that all. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Cabbage patch kids became yesterdays news by the late 1980s. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds.
The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. Vintage cabbage patch doll signed for sale in stock ebay. What is the value of 1978 cabbage patch kid doll answers. How to clean a cabbage patch kid doll full stepbystep tutorial duration. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular. Call the cabbage patch collectors information bureau at 8003528039. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. This doll is without a box, but has never been played with, and has been housed in a trunk since the 80s.
Oct 30, 2017 in its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize. Its got her original clothes and papers except that her shoes are missing. I have collected coins since childhood, and i can tell you that any collectible is only worth, what you can get for it. Apr 18, 2017 cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga.
Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. 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. Hasbro started making cabbage patch kids in 1988, and dolls made by hasbro are considered vintage. The first mattel cabbage patch dolls hit the stores in 1995. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. She didnt have her certificate she was just sitting on a table looking pretty. She is dated 1978, 1982 on her side tag and is made by the. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Cabbage patch kids dolls from the 70s are worth collecting. Theres really no set guide to determining the value of any given cabbage patch kids doll. Cabbage patch kids joined the young astronaut program and sent their first doll into space. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair.
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