Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. Get the best deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls when you shop. 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 was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed, excellent condition. Easy price guide find out how much it is worth, before you. Cabbage patch kids dolls from the 70s are worth collecting. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed. New listing 1978 1982 original cabbage patch coleco doll xavier roberts pa1044 hong kong. On the authentic coleco dolls of this time the on the back of the head reads, 1978, 1982 original appalachian artworks, inc. Call the cabbage patch collectors information bureau at 8003528039. This is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018.
Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. Most collectors and sellers are happy to give advice. 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 are a doll brand created by debbie morehead and xavier roberts in 1978. While you have a few option in that regard, they arent all effective. Another place to find information is a local cabbage patch kids collectors club or a doll collectors expo. As well as ebay, the dolls have previously been sold at auctions such as mclaren.
During the american folk art movement of the late 1970s, roberts observed several techniques involving the making of dolls from various materials. Unfollow cabbage patch 1978 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cabbage patch kid doll 1978 1982 vintage girl blonde 20 signed xavier roberts. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. If you find one mislabeled on craigslist or ebay contact the seller immediately before the listing is cancelled and give them your info so you can complete a private sale. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. 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. What is the value of 1978 cabbage patch kid doll answers. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves.
The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. Xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth. The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital. Back in 1978 when cabbage patch creator xavier roberts first began. Originally created in 1978 and called little people, these dolls are still popular today. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for. My son, when he was 8 found the adoption papers for edward grant and he.
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. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named xavier roberts. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups.
Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Oaa still make dolls with cloth faces, and hasbro produced a special 10th anniversary edition in 1992 which featured cloth heads. 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. This means that each doll does not have a set collectible value and the price of each. Theres really no set guide to determining the value of any given cabbage patch kids doll. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Well, before you sell whatever it is, you need to know how much its worth and how best to sell it. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float brown eye girl flamingo.
Jul 06, 2016 very helpful in identifying the authentic cabbage patch dolls. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Find a vintage doll store in your area and take your doll or dolls to be appraised. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Make offer huge lot of vintage cabbage patch dolls,accessaries, clothes 19821983 koosas 2007 cabbage patch kid magic glow surprise girl blondepink hair blue eyes nib. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Apr 07, 2020 i have 2 1978 original, xavier roberts little people soft sculpture dolls. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original brunette hairbrown eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging. Dec 28, 2019 this is a page about selling cabbage patch dolls. Get the best deals on cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest.
Vintage cabbage patch doll signed for sale in stock ebay. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid. 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. The cost for a cabbage patch kid varies based on condition, age, rarity and manufacturer. These prices are incredible when you consider that, according to, over 30 million dolls were sold by the end of 1983. Super cute vintage 19781982 cabbage patch kids doll original outfit. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. Need crimper and curling iron for cabbage patch doll. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979.
If youre looking for colourful and cheerful collectable dolls, then these are for you. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Kids were 1618 inches tall depending on the factory. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Xavier roberts on her bottom, which may have helped her fetch such a grand price. Today, a cabbage patch kid doll may be worth at least 2,000 dollars. Vintage cabbage patch kids doll 19781982 green eyes, red hair xavier roberts. 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. As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are not the most valuable dolls on the market. I have 3 dolls, 1 from 1978 and two from 1979 all signed.
Coleco aa preemies had brown tufts and caucasian preemies had tan or yellow tufts. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. For the holiday season of 1983, a cabbage patch kid was the musthave gift on every listand demand way outstripped supply. Worlds away from the beauty of antique porcelain dolls, cabbage patch dolls have a friendly, kidfromnext door appearance. Thousands of frantic parents stampeded stores that might take delivery of two or three hundred dolls max. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Blonde hair cabbage patch kids doll original 1978 1982 xavier. Parents line up at a store in 1983 to buy a cabbage patch kid doll. On, cabbage patch dolls from the 1980s are priced in. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n.
The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. By the end of the year, more than 3 million had been sold, or adopted. Easy price guide find out how much it is worth, before. Vintage cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. 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 kids doll 1978 1982 green eyes, red hair xavier roberts. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Please let me know if there are any cabbies missing from this list also, i need a good picture of every single cabbage patch doll in this list it is a huge task.
Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. Nov 15, 2008 for example cabbage patch doll who eats. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Feb 18, 2015 i made this video as a tribute to the vintage cabbage patch kids dolls of the 80s year 2015.
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