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. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Little tilly kay, a 1979 precabbage patch little people original doll. Vtg cabbage patch kids 1979 boy blonde hair blue eyes complete outfit. 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 kids that are worth a fortune. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. I have an original cabbage patch doll given to me in 1979. 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.
Ceramic cabbage patch doll figurine girl doll 1984 2 as a lot both are damaged. Jun 19, 2019 the cabbage patch kids dolls were the rage of the doll market during the holiday season in 1983, causing nearriots at several department stores as hundreds of people, some waiting at the doors for hours, scrambled to get their hands on one. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Cabbage patch kids cuties collection, parker the puppy cutie baby doll. Vintage cabbage patch doll signed for sale in stock ebay. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. These prices are incredible when you consider that, according to, over 30 million dolls were sold by the end of 1983. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. This vintage little people doll from 1979 is hand signed by xavier roberts sold for.
According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Allow me to introduce gorgiana she was loved her whole life by my mother whom passed away in january. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. In 1976, xavier roberts invented little person dolls, the first cabbage patch kids. Xavier roberts little people cabbage patch doll original 1979rare original 1979 hand made, hand signed xavier roberts vintage original little people soft sculpture. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. There are different schools of thought about how to dry your dripping wet cabbie. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll purple tutu 9 cabbage patch kids. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Soft sculptured baby handstitched by original appalachian artworks incleveland, ga. Discover value, price guides and vintage dolls by xavier roberts for your collection.
The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. Little tilly kay, a 1979 precabbage patch little people original doll sold. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. New listing 1980s cabbage patch kids baby doll yarn hair cpk pound purries kitten pink bj752. Xavier roberts 1979 signed soft sculpture little people cabbage patch kid xavier. Cabbage patch doll in red and blue 31 sweat suit with tooth and dimples, looped yarn haired, vintage cabbage patch doll, vintage doll. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. The cabbage patch kids dolls were the rage of the doll market during the holiday season in 1983, causing nearriots at several department stores as hundreds of people, some waiting at the doors for hours, scrambled to get their hands on one. Roberts was a teenager when he started the babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia, where people could adopt a baby the hand sewn dolls were never called. 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. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind.
Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. Totally obsessed nancy townsend the goose mother fred willlard. African american doll cabbage patch dolls for sale in. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. I have an original cabbage patch doll given to me in 1979 that is signed by xyiere. 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 kids are a doll brand created by debbie morehead and xavier roberts in 1978. Every second little girl was asking santa claus for one in 1983, even so much so that the shopping centers who sold these were crowded with moms trying to get their hands on one in time for christmas before they sold out. In some limited edition makes of the cabbage patch doll, porcelain or an allvinyl body can be noted. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. The cost for a cabbage patch kid varies based on condition, age, rarity and manufacturer. 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, xavier roberts, in helen, georgia. 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. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker. She is in perfect condition and has answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. May 29, 2014 totally obsessed nancy townsend the goose mother fred willlard. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid.
The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. So after youve squeezed out the excess water, i find the best way to start the drying process is to hang your cabbie over a coat hanger outside or in the bathroom and let it dripdry. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in.
As well as ebay, the dolls have previously been sold at auctions such as mclaren. How much is a little people vintage cabbage patch doll with adoption papers worth. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars.
African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock. Cabbage patch doll signed 1979 little people soft sculpture. Cabbage patch kids holiday baby doll purple dress 14 cabbage patch kids. Jul 17, 2011 i have an original cabbage patch doll given to me in 1979 that is signed by xyiere. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. Cabbage patch doll, 1982 red haired cabbage patch doll blue eyes, xavier roberts, cloth doll, vintage cabbage patch doll, daysgonebytreasures 5. Just so you guys know, the guy who did cabbage patch dolls came out with and earlier version. Make offer vintage coleco original cabbage patch doll. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair.
Cabbage patch kids first christmasthe little troll prince double feature 4. I was not able to locate her original dress, my mother would dress her for each holiday so the lavender bow would have been easter. While the cabbage patch kid may sound like just another doll, what added to their. Get the best deals on vintage cabbage patch doll signed when you shop the largest online selection at. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the. Cabbage patch kids first christmasthe little troll prince double feature.
The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. New listing 1978 1982 original cabbage patch coleco doll xavier roberts pa1044 hong kong. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float green eye girl flamingo.