Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed. 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. All three are 1978, 1982 aao one bald blue eyed girl one brown. I have an original cabbage patch doll and on the manufacturer. The first dolls were made of material through a process known as needle molding and came with their own individualized birth certificates.
You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. I have only focused my collection on vintage mass market cabbage patch. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls.
The face is mottled a dark brownpurplish color and it has some pox which i will use acne cream on, but how do i get rid of the mottling of the skin and get it back to its original color. In 1982, as part of a licensing agreement between his company, original appalachian artworks, inc. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. Vintage cabbage patch doll mine looks like this but wears a red print dress. Barbee09 and i go over all our cpks in order of the companies that produced.
Were here to help you find the perfect cabbage patch kid to join your family. What is the value of 1978 cabbage patch kid doll answers. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid. Dallas, tx map is approximate to keep the sellers location private. Maureen miriam is a little people original doll who was also made at the babyland general hospital.
Open box never used brand new doll original cabbage patch kids. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. 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. It also has a answered by a verified antique expert. The baby styles are usually 11, 12, or 14 inches tall. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads.
Cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 1 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 2 2 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 3 3 of 9 cabbage patch doll 1978. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls. She has dark brown hair tucked under her knitted winter hat. Xavier roberts signature is on the bum of each authentic cabbage patch kid. 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. Vintage 19781982 original cabbage patch kids doll by. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast. I have an original cabbage patch doll and on the manufacturer tag it says it was made in 1978. Apr 18, 2017 cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a doll s outfit. How to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls youtube.
In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. I could not get this one but what do you know years later i found her. Unfollow cabbage patch 1978 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unfollow 1978 cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by.
Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. The cost for a cabbage patch kid varies based on condition, age, rarity and manufacturer. This is a vintage 19781982 original cabbage patch kids doll with winter clothes. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. May 01, 2020 i have an original cabbage patch doll and on the manufacturer tag it says it was made in 1978. Original cabbage patch kids doll emma missy 19781982 for. 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. On the authentic coleco dolls of this time the on the back of the head reads, 1978, 1982 original appalachian artworks, inc. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk doll featured on us postage stamps 1999. Super cute vintage 19781982 cabbage patch kids doll original outfit. Blue eyes wearing a top and matching booties and has yellow wool hair. Jul 06, 2016 very helpful in identifying the authentic cabbage patch dolls. 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.
Google free printable doll patterns and you might come across a pattern for a cabbage patch type doll. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Find great deals on ebay for 1978 cabbage patch doll and cabbage patch doll 1978 1982. While dolls such as barbies are recognized globally, what saw the cabbage patch kid stand out against other dolls was their cuddly nature. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. In fact, more than million cabbage patch dolls were born in the past 32.
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. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. I remember standing in a long line at toys r us when these cabbage patch dolls came out. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. Xavier roberts wins first place for dexter in 1978. A baby is usually smaller than the dolls that are designed to resemble older kids. 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. Cabbage patch kids joined the young astronaut program and sent their first doll into space. Vintage 19781982 original cabbage patch kids doll by coleco. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia. As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are not. Cleaning a stain on cabbage patch doll s face june 16, 2012 my old cabbage patch preemie has a blue stained face, probably due to materials, blankets, sweat, etc.
Vintage cabbage patch kids, 1978,1982, original appalachian artworks. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Jesmar dolls were produced in spain from 1984 to 1985. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates.
In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Combined shipping cost is offered for the doll if you buy any other item at the same time. Pictured here are two of the original kids, otis lawton 1982 and delila lorinda 1983. Looking for a really rare vintage cabbage patch doll. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. How to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps. The dolls started to get gimmicky and strayed too far from their original. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker.
Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Original vintage cabbage patch doll signed by xavier. Local pickup 1677 miles away posted 5 months ago in collectibles. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. This adorable cabbage patch kid doll is dressed in a gray and yellow jogging suit with white headband, diapers, socks and shoes. Vintage cabbage patch kids, 1978,1982, original appalachian. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas.
The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. Original vintage cabbage patch doll signed by xavier roberts 1978, 1982. Did you know cabbage patch kids have been made by seven different companies thats a lot of turnaround in 30 years. New listing new cabbage patch kids clothes vintage original outfit preemie newborn cpk pjs. She is being sold through a seller on etsy, who claims that all. See all the different and unique items i have for sale. Her eyes are blue and she has a dimple on her left cheek. Please wait for the invoice so that shipping cost will be adjusted accordingly. Find great deals on cabbage patch dolls in your area on offerup.
Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. They arent really easy to make i made two of them way back when the doll first came out. She accidentally resembles me when i was little so yeah shes. Call the cabbage patch collectors information bureau at 8003528039. Cabbage patch kids are a doll brand created by debbie morehead and xavier roberts in 1978. The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at.
Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Or, do you want to get a decent price for your vintage cabbage patch kid. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Original cabbage patch kids doll emma missy 1978 1982. Aug 29, 2017 did you know cabbage patch kids have been made by seven different companies thats a lot of turnaround in 30 years. Cabbage patch kids come in a few different sizes, but most original cabbage patch kids are 14 to 18 inches tall. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named xavier roberts. Vintage cabbage patch kid 19781982 original appalachian artworks for coleco. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just.
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