May 20, 2011 weve been told an article about cabbage patch dolls coming to life and strangling their owners appeared in the national enquirer in the late 1980s. Cabbage patch kids turn the big 30 the cute, cuddly, iconic dolls were on every kids holiday wish list in the 80s, fueling a musthave frenzy by paige allen sun chronicle staff. The baby styles are usually 11, 12, or 14 inches tall. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. Cabbage patch kids 35th anniversary 14 doll with adoptimals. No smells or oders, kept in a smoke and pet free environment, we ship usps only paypal accepted, thanks 123880193344. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. He found the magical babies being born so he wanted to help them find good families.
The toy cabbage patch kids generally range in size from 9 to 16 tall. We are listing the measurements of the most common cabbage patch kid dolls for your guidance in buying doll clothes for your cabbage patch kid. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Little they may be, but your kiddo will love comforting the soothe time newborn baby doll form cabbage patch kids. 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. These were counterfeitsknockoffs made as a novelty gaggift during the initial upswing in cabbage patch doll popularity. They are either softsculpted fabric bodies with vinyl heads or all vinyl. Vintage big cabbage patch dolls soft sculpture ebay. 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. These adorable 3 pack cabbage patch dolls are only available at costco a big box retailer here in the u. Remembering reitman and muellers ridiculous cabbage patch kids stunt of 1983. Patch kids from 1994 to 2001 also kept the smaller, 14inch size.
Although normally tags match up with the head where it was made andor box, sometimes there are some cabbage patch kids that have a jesmar head with a coleco body, or some other sort of missmatch. Product title cabbage patch cuties jewel unicorn 9 inch soft body baby doll fantasy friends collection average rating. Remembering reitman and muellers ridiculous cabbage patch. The mattel cabbage patch dolls are not limited to cloth bodies and included dolls made from vinyl, which produced a more durable play doll. Baby alive cabbage patch doll cousin troll and poppy birthday. Each 18 big kid is extremely limited edition in nature and will be retired after a short production run. So if your doll is well worn, it might measures slightly less around the waist but the neck and length of the doll will not change. Doll clothes superstore sizes of cabbage patch kids clothes. Vintage big cabbage patch dolls soft sculpture condition is excellent used. Cabbage patch dolls still top most popular christmas toy list over past 50 years even beating buzz lightyear, barbie and lego monopoly, teletubbies and furby also made list of popular toys. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. Cabbage patch kids come in a few different sizes, but most original cabbage patch kids are 14 to 18 inches tall. Be forewarned, it is highly unlikely that you could bring kids here and escape without buying them a doll.
The dolls started to be sold with the story of their discovery, which stated that a 10yearold boy named xavier roberts discovered the cabbage patch kids when he was following a bunnybee behind a waterfall. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. Find great deals on ebay for cabbage patch doll clothes patterns in doll, barbie clothing patterns for sewing shop with confidence. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker. Introducing one of the newest big kids to the cabbage patch bunch, eden joelle.
Aug 17, 2018 cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978 xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid freddy borreta northfield said. Be sure to include clear of the dolls body, face, hair, stamp and signature, birth certificate and box if available. Sizes of cabbage patch kids clothes doll clothes superstore. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market.
It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. I need fast cash, yet i dont want to take a big loss either. While the cabbage patch kid may sound like just another doll, what added to their popularity was the fact that each doll came with their own adoption papers, the dolls were soft, meaning they could be taken to bed just like a fluffy animal and they were somewhat ugly but in a cute way. List your doll on a website that offers cabbage patch kids exclusively. For a wide assortment of cabbage patch kids visit today.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Variations of the dolls have been made in many sizes, but cabbage patch kids have not changed much over the years and they are easy to recognize. Thousands of the rare dolls, these folks believed, would be dropped from a b. There are several very popular cabbage patch kids sold today. Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. The larger styles with removable clothing come with a birth certificate.
In fact, more than million cabbage patch dolls were born in the past 32 years. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties. No smells or oders, kept in a smoke and pet free environment, we ship usps only paypal accepted, thanks. Dec 28, 2019 i moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. For the first time ever they are introducing the cabbage patch big kids. Though xavier roberts was the creator of the cabbage patch kids brand, many of the brands defining characteristics such as the dolls overly round faces and that they came with an adoption certificate were taken from martha nelson thomas, an american folk artist from kentucky.
The accessories and dresses will match the kids unique personality and will be the highest end cpk apparel ever. This soft and cuddly cutie loves to suck its thumb. Cabbage patch kids 14 kids brunette hairblue eye girl doll in glitz fashion. At katrinas toys we are constantly scouring all of our great local suppliers amassed over the years looking for those coveted and rare cabbage patch, furskin and koosas dolls so that we can offer them up for you in one convenient location. Buy cabbage patch kids 18 big kid collection, eden joelle the world traveler rare limited edition. 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. 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. Cabbage patch dolls clothes patterns free patterns. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a birth certificate. This blueeyed newborn baby doll comes dressed in an anklelength sleeper with floral prints, a washcloth and a pacifier, making it your kiddos perfect bedtime companion. They alleged that jakks slashed advertising for the cabbage patch line and flooded the market with lowpriced dolls in the final months it had the licenseall in an effort to tarnish the brand. Cabbage patch kids new 14 kid doll girl in kitty outfit, multicolor. Each cabbage patch doll came with a certificate of adoption from babyland general hospital, a place, one was told, where doctors and nurses watched over the big.
Cabbage patch kids big kids zoe sky from wicked cool toys. A baby is usually smaller than the dolls that are designed to resemble older kids. If you are an avid fan of cabbage patch kids, you can go visit the babyland general hospital, and see the birth of a doll. The dolls generally have decal features and yarn hair. Whats great about these cabbage patch dolls is that they have 3 themes. This booklet features a basic pattern for a knitted jumper sweater to suit 2 sizes of cabbage patch babies 14 inch babies and 11 inch newborns, or similar size. Exclusive cabbage patch kids these deluxe 17 babies and 20 kids are available exclusively on our website and at babyland general hospital.
Cabbage patch kids big kids sofia lorraine is an 18inch. Some are sold as cabbage patch kids others have the name of cabbage patch newborns or cabbage patch preemies. I moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. The cutie features a snuggly onesie with adjustable hood. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. Vinyl and soft sculpture or all vinyl toys in a variety of sizes. Cabbage patch kids are a popular north american brand that has been around since 1978. The newborn cabbage patch kids are 15 12 inches from their head to their toes. Cabbage patch kids big kids zoe sky loves being a flower girl. Buy products such as cabbage patch kids newborn baby doll caucasian blonde hairblue eyes at walmart and save. Located in cleveland, georgia, the large, southernstyle house holds thousands of cabbage patch kids dolls.
Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. Beautifully situated on 650 acres in the north georgia mountains, this southern style home filled with cabbage patch kids will capture the imagination of your entire family. This 18inch doll wears a glittery pinkandpurple dress, complete with pearl bracelet, flower bag, pink shoes, and a. Jan 24, 2020 the official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. A baby is usually smaller than the dolls that are designed to resemble older. Coleco contracted different factories overseas, and each factory has a different characteristic about the dolls made there. Oct 20, 2018 cabbage patch kids are a popular north american brand that has been around since 1978. Furthermore, the cutie features the iconic baby powder scent. There are some changes to store opening hours learn more there are currently delays in processing orders. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following.
The adorable yet sort of creepy little baby dolls that you collected as a child could now be worth a pretty penny. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. The cabbage patch kids scandal theyve been trying to sweep. Oct 19, 2019 these adorable 3 pack cabbage patch dolls are only available at costco a big box retailer here in the u. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. Nov 26, 2016 some of the dolls youll see us unbox and play with are baby alive dolls, lol surprise dolls, american girl bitty baby dolls, cabbage patch kids, my life as, our generation, my sweet love, you. Each 18 big kid is an extremely limited edition in nature and will be retired after a short production run. 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. We will notify you as soon as your pick up order is ready to collect or your home delivery order has been shipped. The coleco cabbage patch kids had large, round vinyl heads originally of a different, hard plastic, and soft fabric bodies, and were produced. Cabbage patch kids big kids sofia lorraine is an 18inch ballerinathemed doll made in a limitededition quantity of 1,000. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars.
Let your little one take the oath of adoption today and become a part of the cabbage patch kids family. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. The mattel dolls are mostly sized 14 or smaller, and most variants were individualized with a gimmick to enhance their collectibility, e. The very first cabbage patch kids called little people had soft bodies and large thumbs. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage.
In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. We often get asked what clothes fit cabbage patch dolls. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. Cabbage patch doll clothes hello, my name is lila craig i love to make doll clothes and have lots of patterns to do it i love to make special request orders and. I definitely remember the cabbage patch kids craze of the 1980s and my sister owning at least one of them. The history of the cabbage patch kids dolls thoughtco. Cabbage patch dolls history of the hit from the 80s. 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. Jan 14, 2016 still smells like baby powder and includes adoption papers and birth certificate like original cabbage patch kids dolls. Cabbage patch dolls still top most popular christmas toy. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as.
A special key unlocks and activates the pets heart locket producing lights and sounds for even more fun. The cabbage patch kid is also not without controversy and may have been stolen from an earlier type of doll. The cabbage patch kids scandal theyve been trying to. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Buy cabbage patch kids vintage dolls and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. There are a few other sizes like the newborn dolls, but the doll patterns below are specifically for the 12 and 17 dolls. Well, if you find any cabbage patch kids left from your glorious childhood days, your bank account might be very happy you held onto them. Many customers refer to these particular cabbage patch kids as similar to the ones they had as a child.
The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. This is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns. What is a cabbage patch kids doll and why was there a buying frenzy. The accessories and dress will match the kids unique personality and will be the highest end cpk apparel ever. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. Cabbage patch kids big kids sofia lorraine from wicked cool. Free cabbage patch doll clothes patterns sew simple home. 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.
Dolls free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The company was created by xavier roberts who wanted to give to the world incredible soft sculpted toy dolls. In this blog post we talk about the most popular sizes and how to measure your cabbage patch doll to. Sep 19, 2017 the dolls started to be sold with the story of their discovery, which stated that a 10yearold boy named xavier roberts discovered the cabbage patch kids when he was following a bunnybee behind a waterfall. Some of the things being 3 original cabbage patch dolls. Doll sizing cabbage patch kids clothes, cabbage patch. But practically every family i know has a costco card so even if you dont have one, likely your family member or neighbor does. I personally have a 12 and a 17 cabbage patch doll. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. 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. An exclusive site will not get as much traffic as a large auction site, but you will reach more people that are educated about cabbage patch dolls. 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.
You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. 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. Cabbage patch kids cuties need your little ones love and care. What size doll clothing will fit my cabbage patch doll. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Cabbage patch kids big kids sofia lorraine from wicked. Help cabbage patch kids celebrate their 35th anniversary with this adorable partyready doll and adoptimal pet set.
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