These prices are incredible when you consider that, according to, over 30 million dolls were sold by the end of 1983. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. On one of the bxes it says 1984 and the other says 1985. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from. Cabbage patch kids became yesterdays news by the late 1980s. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version. I have the original birth certificate and envelope.
Find best value and selection for your cabbage patch kids doll jesmar 4 wheat hair loops boy blue eyes adorable search on ebay. 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. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. Collectible cabbage patch preemie easy price guide. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Its condition is marked as new, meaning that the doll hasn. Vintage 1985 coleco cabbage patch doll in original box w. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. I have a cabbage patch doll from 1984, still in its original box and also have cabbage patch preemies still in there original box and am wondering what there value is today.
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. While later tsukuda dolls would come with special costumes and in special editions as well, the 1983 tsukuda cabbage patch kids resembled the ones sold in the us save for the japanese print of the dolls papers and the box. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. As well as ebay, the dolls have previously been sold at auctions such as mclaren. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. The value of any collectible like the sonya olive cabbage patch doll can vary depending on the condition of the doll, its box, and whether or not you have the certificate of authenticity. Vintage 1985 cabbage patch kid preemie girl brown eyes birth certificate in box.
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. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. In some cases, if you have the original papers for the cabbage patch dolls in your collection, you may find that the value of the dolls may potentially rise a little, of course that all depends on the doll. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and. Your dolls worth can vary depending on several things.
What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. New 80s vintage cabbage patch kids preemie girl baby wdimple no. 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. It used to be the red haired yarn dolls had a higher resell value than the others, but that is not longer the case and the market for all but a few cpk is pretty low. The original dolls werent called cabbage patch kids at all. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. The dolls started to get gimmicky and strayed too far from their original concept of being sweet, huggable, and adoptable. Ironically, some of the most valuable cabbage patch dolls werent sold under their nowfamous name. However, in 1982, coleco took over production and began creating 16inch dolls with vinyl heads and soft bodies.
Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. Cabbage patch kids come in a few different sizes, but most original cabbage patch kids are 14 to 18 inches tall. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Make offer cabbage patch kids for adoptimals george melcolm doll brand new in box sealed original 1978 1982 cabbage patch kids xavier roberts appalachain artworks rare ils 671. Some sites that i recommend for selling are,, ebay and. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin 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. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. A baby is usually smaller than the dolls that are designed to resemble older kids. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Find best value and selection for your vintage 1985 coleco cabbage patch kids girl doll in box with birth certificate search on ebay.
Japanese japan vintage cabbage patch doll by coleco box w. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s if you were a child of the 80s or 90s, youd remember the popular, sculptured dolls called cabbage patch kids. In later years, coleco introduced variants on the original cabbage patch kids, and derivatives of the. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. The unique names given to the cabbage patch dolls included edwin nicholas, cora delilah, william jack, rose katniss, emily jane, destiny raine and jared benjamin. Coleco filed for bankruptcy in 1988 and in 1994, hasbro mattel took over the brand. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. My grandfather passed away and we were going through his things. The amount of these dolls that exist globally significantly reduces their overall collectible value.
Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Video game giant coleco began massproducing the second phase of. Original 1985 coleco cabbage patch kids doll and box, xavier roberts signature and date in blue ink. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market.
How to tell if you have a vintage 1966 barbie doll. Apr 07, 2011 i have a cabbage patch doll from 1984, still in its original box and also have cabbage patch preemies still in there original box and am wondering what there value is today. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. Cabbage patch original kids, which are more rare and more valuable to collectors. Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize the. Check out this fun and easy cabbage patch mermaid outfit course from this i concluded two things. Original unopened cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. Vtg cabbage patch doll 1979 1982 xavier brown yarn hair diaper dress mother day. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases.
Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. During the american folk art movement of the late 1970s, roberts observed several techniques involving the making of dolls from various materials. Do you have valuable cabbage patch kids hiding in your. Amazon ignite sell your original digital educational resources. Dec 28, 2019 i have 5 still in the box wpapers and 12 out of the box never played with cabbage patch dolls ranging from 1983 to 1985. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Each of our original handstitched to birth cabbage patch kids and little people are individual works of art. Also worth noting is one of roberts very first little people dolls he ever created sold at an. 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. Xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. I have 5 still in the box wpapers and 12 out of the box never played with cabbage patch dolls ranging from 1983 to 1985.
Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Spain cabbage patch kids was in english, but all of the writing on the box and the adoption papers were in spanish. 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. How much is a 1985 cabbage patch doll worth answers. 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. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. Your cabbage patch dolls can be just as welldressed as. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. Jan 24, 2020 the cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids.
The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture. I was wondering if they are worth anything,all orginal paper work is still in the boxes. 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. He had 4 cabbage patch dolls that are still in the orginal boxes,but the boxes are in pretty bad shape. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. Each one is lovingly born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch and delivered by local artists. Vintage cabbage patch kids preemie doll by coleco march of.
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. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Would it be quicker to try and sell all 17 at a lump sum price or sell them individually. 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. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are not the most valuable dolls on the market. Amazon ignite sell your original digital educational. Oct 30, 2017 cabbage patch kids joined the young astronaut program and sent their first doll into space. While the coleco company produced the dolls between their primitive years, 1982 until 1988, the craze of the cabbage patch began to decline and in 1994, many years after coleco filed for bankruptcy, mattel began producing cabbage patch kids. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents.
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