By 1982, the little people had evolved into cabbage patch kids, licensed to coleco. Is your question about the clothes and are they tagged. View active tab this doll comes with the original birth certificate, diaper, pacifier, as well as original clothing. Original cabbage patch doll produced by coleco early 1980s. 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. While the little people original are much rarer than the cabbage patch kids, both of these dolls produced in the early years are highly sought. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date.
I have an original cabbage patch doll and on the manufacturer tag it says it was made in 1978. In 1982, roberts and his friends were unable to keep up with the orders and thus signed a contract with coleco, a toy manufacturer, who could mass produce the dolls, which were now to have plastic heads and be called cabbage patch kids. The original soft handmade dolls called little people created by xavier roberts under the original appalachian artworks label ran from the late 1970s and took on the cabbage patch kid name from the early to mid 1980s. On the authentic coleco dolls of this time the on the back of the head reads, 1978, 1982 original appalachian artworks, inc. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. In 1988, hasbro purchased the rights to the cabbage patch kids and began making gimmicky versions of the dolls, such as the birthday kids and baby dolls. The original 1982 cabbage patch kids license agreement with coleco industries was negotiated by roger l. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your.
Kids were demanding the doll, causing a buying frenzy. While the original little people by xavier were handcrafted, later in 1982. 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. While the original little people by xavier were handcrafted, later in 1982 coleco purchased the rights to start producing very similar dolls under the name cabbage patch kids. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Super cute vintage 19781982 cabbage patch kids doll original outfit. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982.
The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. You have a cabbage patch preemie baby doll african american in knit suit. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. In 1984 alone, 20 million dolls were bought, and by 1999, 95 million dolls had been sold worldwide. However, in 1982, coleco took over production and began creating 16inch dolls with vinyl heads and soft bodies. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. New listingvintage original 1980s cabbage patch girl doll kids baby with. 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 kids that are worth a fortune. She has dark brown hair tucked under her knitted winter hat.
Vtg 1978 1982 cabbage patch doll girl blonde hair green eyes pig tails clothes raspberrylaneco. She comes complete with socks and shoes, a two piece winter outfit and a winter hat. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. Get the best deal for vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 from the. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. 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.
Vintage 1982 xavier roberts cabbage patch doll red hair complete original outfit. Vintage cabbage patch kids orange striped koosas cat pet doll by coleco 1983. Cabbage patch kid doll 70s vintage original, i x 80s. 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. Get the best deals on cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online. 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. Now called cabbage patch kids, line becomes massive hit. Blonde hair cabbage patch kids doll original 1978 1982 xavier. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. By 1982 the little people evolved into cabbage patch kids. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas.
If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Is there anything else important you think the antiques appraiser should know. Robertss company, original appalachian artworks, gives marketing license to coleco industries. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Cabbage patch kids joined the young astronaut program and sent their first doll into space. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978.
Rare, vintage original 1978, 1982, cabbage patch kids doll. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Vintage original 1984 soft sculpture little people cabbage patch doll lila kasse. Worth of first series cabbage patch doll with paper and in. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The cabbage patch kids were a huge hit, quickly becoming a major toy fad. This is a vintage 1982 original cabbage patch premie doll with original clothes. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original brunette hairbrown eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4.
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. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. This doll is without a box, but has never been played with, and has been housed in a trunk since the 80s. By the following year, coleco couldnt keep up either.
Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. The original 1982 cabbage patch kids license agreement with coleco. Your dolls worth can vary depending on several things. Cabbage patch kids vintage doll collection youtube. Our trip to babyland general hospital to adopt an original cabbage patch with birth. Original cabbage patch doll kids 1984 fernando doug framing4you. Get the best deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls when you shop. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. New listing vintage cabbage patch kids 1970 1982 girl doll blue eyesbld hair xavier roberts. Here is a list in alphabetical order of some of the cabbage patch kids that were adopted in the 80s and 90s. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named.
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. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. Original appalachian artworks, inc he has a bald head and. Video game giant coleco began massproducing the second phase of. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world.
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