The exclusives are available only at babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia and on our website. In 1978 he formed the original appalachian artworks inc. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. This african american doll has curly black hair and big brown eyes. Get the best deals on cabbage patch cloth face when you shop the largest online selection at. Babyland general cabbage patch kids exclusive dolls youtube. Blue cabbage patch doll gown, 14 inch doll, cloth body doll. Part 1 of 3 washing cabbage patch dolls in top load washing machine step 1 pretreat dolls with shout spray on dirty spotsstains step 2 cover head with cut sock toe part cut off step 3.
Cabbage patch kids cloth cabbage patch dolls for sale. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Blue cabbage patch doll gown, 14 inch doll, cloth body doll sarahsnicknacks. Dec 06, 2011 cabbage patch dolls are interesting for a few reasons. Pair vintage cabbage patch doll cloth face original xavier roberts. My kids stumbled upon my retro patch stash recently and wanted to play with them. Unfollow original cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nov 19, 2017 babyland general cabbage patch kids exclusive dolls thank you so much to cabbage patch kids, babyland general hospital and wicked cool toys for the adorable. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Vintage dolls, cabbage patch kids, free shipping, dolls,cpk, clothes. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. New listing vintage 1980s cabbage patch kid doll, paci face girl, wheat loops blue eyes 1985.
Expect to only receive between 25 and 50 percent of the dolls worth. Cabbage patch kids were born in 1978 and were based on a fictional story. 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. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls.
The very first cabbage patch kids called little people had soft bodies and large thumbs. A cabbage baby birth at babyland general cleveland georgia. The oaa dolls had cloth sculptured heads and hand painted faces. Worlds away from the beauty of antique porcelain dolls, cabbage patch dolls have a friendly, kidfromnext door appearance. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a.
The authentic retro style cabbage patch kid doll makes a great gift for cabbage patch fans young and old. 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. The original adoption dolls, xavier roberts, before they. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies.
Sweet baby cabbage patch doll 1982, cabbage patch dolls, dolls, vintage dolls, cloth body dolls, xavier roberts doll, signed doll. Various discount stores have them at various times. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Also comes in a smaller sized exclusive easytoopen box. Wool or yarn hair depending on when it was produced. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars.
Get the best deals on cabbage patch kids cloth cabbage patch dolls. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Machine washing cabbage patch dolls part 1 youtube.
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. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. Shop for cabbage patch doll clothes online at target. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Cabbage patch kids dolls 35 awesome toys every 80s girl wanted for christmas. Friend recovering from cancer and seeks to revive old hobby. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. The 2004 incarnation reintroduced the classic soft cloth bodies with vinyl heads. Red haired green eyed original brand new in box signed by xavier roberts 292728162955. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. Cabbage patch dolls for sale public group facebook. Vintage cabbage patch doll signed for sale in stock ebay. Jun 12, 2011 the cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads.
Desperately need source of fabric for soft stretchable fabric for dolls similiar to cabbage patch or real looking dolls must stretch both ways and not run. I had it when my daughters were little, but have since lost it. Babyland general cabbage patch kids exclusive dolls thank you so much to cabbage patch kids, babyland general hospital and wicked cool toys for the adorable. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Im looking for the original cabbage patch dolls pattern. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Jun 09, 2016 cabbage patch kids were totally my gig when i was growing up. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch 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. While many stores had extremely long waiting lists, others had a firstcome, firstserved policy, which led to shocking, vicious fights between potential buyers. This will remove regular dirt and grime but not stains. Jan 24, 2020 the official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. If your doll doesnt have any hair, make sure to wash the top of the head. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and marketed her own line of.
Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel, and the latest incarnation released in 2004 have gone back to the classic soft cloth. The current toy cabbage patch kids are produced under license by wct toy company in bristol, pa. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with cloth sculpted faces. Rare original soft sculpted cabbage patch girl preemie edition doll. 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. The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed.
Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Wash the cabbage patch doll s face with a multipurpose cleaner and a rag. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale.
Xavier roberts little people original cabbage patch kid soft face 19831984 24. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. Start at one end and work your way to the other side. They have soft bodies and feature adorable faces that children find hard to resist. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. Collector, 41, shows off his array of 600 dolls he has been amassing since the 80s. No two handstitched original cabbage patch kids are exactly alike. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. Aug 30, 2016 part 1 of 3 washing cabbage patch dolls in top load washing machine step 1 pretreat dolls with shout spray on dirty spotsstains step 2 cover head with cut sock toe part cut off step 3. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Cabbage patch kids official, newborn baby african american girl doll comes with swaddle blanket and unique adoption birth announcement 4. They are available in only two sizes and have vinyl heads and cloth bodies.
There arent many patterns on ravelry for the cabbage patch dolls. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Vintage dolls, cabbage patch kids, free shipping, dolls,cpk, clothes, peaceocake. This is a page about finding a cabbage patch doll pattern.
Now, kids young and old can once again enjoy the vintage style of the original cabbage patch kid dolls. Jan 08, 2014 you can buy ready made cabbage patch dolls for not too awful much. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. While xaviers first creations were popular, the introduction of cabbage patch dolls saw 3 million of the dolls being adopted by the end of their first year of production. The original cabbage patch kids and other christmas morning. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch kids are some of the most widely known dolls out there, bridging gaps among generations as well as children with language barriers. I remember getting my first one that my mom patiently put me on a wait list for. In the years of 1983 and 1984 they went by the names of. I got 12 yards on ebay it seems to firn compared to the original.
The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later. Cabbage patch dolls, i honestly cant remember what color hair she had, or even what her original clothes were. The coleco dolls t he success of the cabbage patch kids by coleco created many imitators. If youre looking for colourful and cheerful collectable dolls, then these are for you. The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Cabbage patch kids were totally my gig when i was growing up. 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. Cauliflower kids, flower kids, pumpkin kids, kraut kinder, broccoli kids, copies of the four original head molds with the were made in the asian factories. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Fao exclusive cabbage patch doll 30th anniversary 50cm collector kid girl, brunette, brown eyes. Cabbage patch kids clothes cabbage patch kids dolls 90s kids kids girls dolls from the 80s cabbage dolls doll divine journey girls brown hair description.
While xaviers first creations were popular, the introduction of cabbage patch dolls saw 3 million of the dolls. Mar 20, 2020 during the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted cabbage patch kids dolls. Oaa still make dolls with cloth faces, and hasbro produced a special 10th anniversary edition in 1992 which featured cloth heads. I played with all my cabbage patch kids for years, but my first was my favorite. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named.
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