These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little. The dolls started to get gimmicky and strayed too far from their original concept of being sweet, huggable, and adoptable. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently. Cabbage patch kids became yesterdays news by the late 1980s. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. 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. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. Whether is it your old treasured cabbage patch kid or your childs newer one, you may need to clean them periodically.
He was a designer, born in clevlend georgia in 1955. Inside the shameful cabbage patch kids scandal the company has been. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. Oct 30, 2017 cabbage patch kids joined the young astronaut program and sent their first doll into space. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates.
Xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Dec 28, 2019 i moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. Original appalachian artworks was xavier roberts company. Red haired green eyed original brand new in box signed by xavier roberts 292728162955. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Some of the things being 3 original cabbage patch dolls. However, here are the top five types of cabbage patch kids circulating the net and into the radars of newbie and veteran collectors alike. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Each of our original handstitched to birth cabbage patch kids and little people are individual works of art. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. 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. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. The signature stamp, tag and notice provide clues to the identity of a cabbage patch doll. Theres really no set guide to determining the value of any given cabbage patch kids doll.
Oct 22, 2017 this is a guide about cleaning cabbage patch 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. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Jan 24, 2020 the official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the.
The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of 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. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes.
One factor that contributed largely to their success. Value of the original 1983 cabbage patch doll answers. Each one is lovingly born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch and delivered by local artists. Today, a cabbage patch kid doll may be worth at least 2,000 dollars. In most instances, the xavier roberts signature stamp appears on the left butt cheek of the doll. The dolls started to get gimmicky and strayed too far.
During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. Xavier roberts on her bottom, which may have helped her fetch such a grand price. 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. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial mind of a 21yearold art student. I am looking for the value of the original cabbage patch doll. I have six different cabbage patch dolls in their original boxes. Amazon ignite sell your original digital educational. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. How much is a 1985 cabbage patch doll worth answers. Unfollow original cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial. Check out this fun and easy cabbage patch mermaid outfit course from this i concluded two things.
Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize the. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. Find great deals on ebay for original cabbage patch doll and original cabbage patch doll signed. Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. 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. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. Premie 1983, a doll 1984, red headed twins 1985, small babie 1986, red headed cornsilk 1986 and toddler 1987. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. I moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need.
According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling. 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. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. Original cabbage patch dolls lot of 8 total vintage 1978,1982. Coleco filed for bankruptcy in 1988 and in 1994, hasbro mattel took over the brand. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of. 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. Make offer cabbage patch kids clothes vintage original outfit doll girl knit pink 2 piece 1978 signed the little people soft sculpture xavier roberts cabbage patch ils 650. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding.
Cabbage patch kids dolls from the 70s are worth collecting. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch kids joined the young astronaut program and sent their first doll into space. Signature stamps also appear in different colors that correlate with the. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Your dolls worth can vary depending on several things. As three million cabbage patch kids were adopted by the end of 1983, figuring out which dolls can possibly rake in the most money may seem daunting.
Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. Little people was changed to the cabbage patch kids in 1983 coleco released mass market cabbage patch kids, they made kids. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world.
These cabbage patch kids were called little people, and each one was a. 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. Some of the rarest vintage cpk dolls can be worth a. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Do you have valuable cabbage patch kids hiding in your. Need crimper and curling iron for cabbage patch doll. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. I need fast cash, yet i dont want to take a big loss either. However, a few may have it on the right cheek in an upside down position.
Jun 11, 2018 there is no simple way to answer your question. As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are not the most valuable dolls on the market. Discover value, price guides and vintage dolls by xavier roberts for your collection. There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. During the american folk art movement of the late 1970s, roberts observed several techniques involving the making of dolls from various materials. 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. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. 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. While xaviers first creations were popular, the introduction of cabbage patch dolls saw 3 million of the dolls being adopted. I have collected coins since childhood, and i can tell you that any collectible is only worth, what you can get for it.
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