Some of the rarest vintage cpk dolls can be worth a lot of money, while others may still sell for their initial retail price. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Jan 01, 2014 how to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. If you see too few items then please broaden your search terms a little. 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. A new generation of children begged for the dolls under their christmas trees and genxers with fond childhood memories also bought the new kids. Each one is lovingly born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch and delivered by local artists. 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. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. I am looking for the value of the original cabbage patch doll earle carol from 1984.
In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. Unfollow original cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. The original dolls were made entirely out of cloth whereas. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. They have hard round heads and soft plastic bodies. Get the best deals on cabbage patch dolls when you shop the.
Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize the. For instance, if your doll is completely made of vinyl and sports a coleco brand name, then you can be sure that your doll is a fake, as coleco created clothbodied dolls. 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 porcelain doll charles henry by danbury. How much is the original cabbage patch doll worth answers. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or not. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Another popular way to sell cabbage patch dolls is through ebay, facebook marketplace, or similar websites. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. Each of our original handstitched to birth cabbage patch kids and little people are individual works of art. On one of the bxes it says 1984 and the other says 1985.
The rerelease of the cabbage patch dolls was quite successful. I need fast cash, yet i dont want to take a big loss either. Here are the results found for you based on talking cabbage patch, which were the words that you entered if you see too few items then please broaden your search terms a little. In 2003, play along launched a cabbage patch kids 25th anniversary collection using some of the original head sculpts from the very first coleco editions. This is a guide about cleaning cabbage patch dolls. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. 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. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory. The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads. That is a good question, xavier roberts started making the adoptable doll quite a while before they were available on the common market.
Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast slower. Cabbage patch kids baby girl blonde brown eyes 25th anniversary. I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch dolls are very popular among collectors and a first edition doll in good condition could be worth thousands of dollars. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. 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. These cabbage patch kids were called little people, and each one was a handstitched, oneofakind soft fabric sculpture. Theres really no set guide to determining the value of any given cabbage patch kids doll. Check what material the head of the cabbage patch doll is made of. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Below are the items located for you based on cabbage patch doll 1998, which were the search words that you entered if you get too few items then please broaden your keywords a little.
Stefs collectible ids episode 1 how to identify vintage. The kid cabbage patch dolls have different hair styles, outfits, and personalities. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic.
The toys r us line lasted until play along toys obtained exclusive licensing rights to produce the cabbage patch kids doll line. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies. Dec 28, 2019 i moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. Discover value, price guides and vintage dolls by xavier roberts for your collection. Those wishing to buy cabbage patch dolls can get a good idea of how much individual dolls are worth by looking at similar doll listings online. Cuties are baby cabbage patch kids in fanciful costumes. Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. An xavier cabbage doll with the name on the new can be anywhere from 50 dollars to 800 dollars. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts.
Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. 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. Some are seasonal with christmas or halloween outfits while others come dressed like animals. Jun 11, 2018 there is no simple way to answer your question. They all had soft features, if you are one of the lucky ones to have a prototype of the dolls from the original babyland general hospital and you still have the adoption certificate, it could be worth quite a bit, but, it all depends. If you see too many listings then please narrow your search words and search again. Prices vary for cabbage patch kids dolls depending on the type of doll and year that it was made. The classic, vintage dolls were made by a local artist in cleveland, georgia. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. 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. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. The cabbage patch kids toys go on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the history of the toy industry. Find out from celebrity appraisers at our next tucson fundraiser.
The adorable yet sort of creepy little baby dolls that you collected as a child could now be worth a pretty penny. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. Cabbage patch kids snacktime kid doll janny alana 1995 mattel nib. 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. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. Find best value and selection for your vintage 1987 cabbage patch growing hair doll coleco search on ebay. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market.
If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. Coleco marks the start of mass production for these toys. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Collectible cabbage patch doll 1998 below are the items located for you based on cabbage patch doll 1998, which were the search words that you entered. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Collectible talking cabbage patch easy price guide.
The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Find great deals on ebay for original cabbage patch doll and original cabbage patch doll signed. This cutie is in excellent vintage condition she has been laundered and is very clean. In december, they are featured on the cover of newsweek. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth very much, there are a few rare exceptions to keep an eye out for the next time youre. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. He had 4 cabbage patch dolls that are still in the orginal boxes,but the boxes are in pretty bad shape.
Collectible talking cabbage patch here are the results found for you based on talking cabbage patch, which were the words that you entered. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. My grandfather passed away and we were going through his things. Collectible cabbage patch doll 1998 easy price guide. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. The elastic on the undershorts is kind of stretched out. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Oct 22, 2017 i have a cabbage patch kid that is from 1986. She wears an original cpk outfit collared dress shirt, undershorts, white socks, red shoes, hair ribbons, giraffe bib, and pacifier. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed. Different heads were randomly assigned bodies to make each cabbage patch item more original. I moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid.
Whether is it your old treasured cabbage patch kid or your childs newer one, you may need to clean them periodically. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast slower kevin macleod licensed under. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date. Amazons choice for original cabbage patch dolls cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. 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. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float brown eye girl flamingo. Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a birth certificate. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Owners wishing to sell cabbage patch dolls should note that possession of the doll s original. This doll is reserved vintage cabbage patch kid doll, 1985. Some of the things being 3 original cabbage patch dolls. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. In 2004, play along toys and 4kids entertainment reintroduced a line of dolls that tried to return to the original concept.
I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. Unlike the brand of doll, the cabbage patch doll, a. The 2004 incarnation reintroduced the classic soft cloth bodies with vinyl heads. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. How to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps. By the end of the year almost 3 million of the cabbage patch kids toys have been adopted but demand has not been met.
The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. If you get too few items then please broaden your keywords a little. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. I have collected coins since childhood, and i can tell you that any collectible is only worth, what you can get for it. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth.