Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker. Or, do you want to get a decent price for your vintage cabbage patch kid. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. I was wondering if anyone could give me any information on the doll or how much it may be worth. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. 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. In 1982, coleco bought the rights to mass market the dolls and cabbage patch kids came to define the word fad in the. Vintage, rare, cabbage patch 1978, 1982, signed with papers.
And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular. Vtg 19781982 cabbage patch kids 1985 girl doll coleco appalachian artworks. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Influenced by his mother made, he started experimenting with quilted dolls, and after much experimentation, he created doll he named little people. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983 1984, that has never been removed from its original packaging, where the packaging shows signs of age, but the doll inside has never been touched. What is the value of 1978 cabbage patch kid doll answers. 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. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups.
You have one of the cabbage patch appalachian 1978 1982 dolls that are very common in the resale market, at least from what i can see from the zoom. Find great deals on ebay for cabbage patch 1978 and cabbage patch 1978 1982. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid. I am looking for the value of the original cabbage patch doll earle carol from 1984. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Vintage cabbage patch doll signed for sale in stock ebay. In the late 1970s, during the american folk art movement, roberts learned several skills in doll making from various materials. 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. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. Cabbage patch kid doll vintage boy 1982 blonde fuzzy hair blue eyes signed. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed, excellent condition. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date.
Cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 1 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 2 2 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 3 3 of 9 cabbage patch doll 1978. By the end of the year, more than 3 million had been sold, or adopted. Cabbage patch 1985 value 1985 cabbage patch soft sculpture roberts doll foundvalue. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. Xavier roberts boy soft sculpture little people cabbage patch kids rare blonde. Rare, vintage original 1978, 1982, cabbage patch kids doll. Cabbage patch doll we couldnt afford one when i was little. 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 14 kids doll blonde girl in polkadot party outfit, multi, model. While the coleco company produced the dolls between their primitive years, 1982 until 1988, the craze of the cabbage patch began to decline. Def getting one for my daughter my homemade cabbage patch doll had blonde pigtails and green eyes and was just as pretty as this one cabbage patch doll my mom made a doll very similar to this and sold them so i could go to brazil as an exchange student.
Vintage 1982 cabbage patch kids doll coleco girl brown hair original outfit 16. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. The cabbage patch kids scandal theyve been trying to. In 1982, coleco bought the rights to mass market the dolls and cabbage patch kids came to define the word fad in the 1980s. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. The information you find on the cabbage patch pages is as up to date as possible and for entertainment only. Back in 1978 when cabbage patch creator xavier roberts first began selling. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. Make offer cabbage patch doll kids baby brown hair girl 1996 original vintage cpk plastic. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from.
Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list gazette. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Vintage cabbage patch doll with pacifier 1978,1982 model. On the back of its neck it has 1978 1982 origional appalachian art works inc manufactured by coleco ind, inc made in hong kong 3. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth. I have a cabbage patch doll with brown eyes and brown yarn hair and a dimple on the right cheek. Just to verifyis the signature printed not an actual magic marker signatureyou can usually feel the difference as the printed ones have a bit of a slick feel to them and the actual ones dont. Look in the book find the name of your doll and it will give you a market value at the time of printing. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Cabbage patch kids collectible cuties doll zoo friends jaye lion 9. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic.
Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. Xavier roberts victoria fashion cabbage patch kids general hospital sell items soft sculpture old toys little people back in the day. Ebay cabbage patch kids selling price apartment therapy. Emelyne christabe, vintage cabbage patch doll very clean shoes socks signed. Vintage 1984 blonde blue eyes girl cabbage patch kid signed cpk. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Cabbage patch kids line seem to be those released in the first few years after 1982. It seemed that every mom and dad in the united states spent frantic days searching for cabbage patch kids to put under the christmas tree. Make offer vtg 19781982 cabbage patch kids 1985 girl doll coleco appalachian artworks.
If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale.
Taking place not after dark but in broad daylight, at the heart of each riot sat the exact same thinga cloth doll. Discover value, price guides and vintage dolls by xavier roberts for your. The idea behind cabbage patch kids was inspired by an old. Find great deals on ebay for 19781982 cabbage patch dolls and cabbage patch dolls vintage. Only rare dolls have any real value to the collector. He found the magical babies being born so he wanted to help them find good families.
Looking for a really rare vintage cabbage patch doll. Make offer emelyne christabe, vintage cabbage patch doll very clean shoes socks signed. She comes with her original mint green outfit, shoes, and socks. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named xavier roberts. 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. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts. Still, she retains a high value because she comes with a coveted signed tush. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial.
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. 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. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga.
The cost for a cabbage patch kid varies based on condition, age, rarity and manufacturer. This blonde doll is actually a little people doll, one of the precursors to cabbage patch kids. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. View active tab this doll comes with the original birth certificate, diaper, pacifier, as well as original clothing. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. Original 1978 the little people soft sculpture xavier roberts cabbage patch doll. On the authentic coleco dolls of this time the on the back of the head reads, 1978, 1982 original appalachian artworks, inc. Collector information, identification my 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 doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. If its selling that you want, then check out our easy price guide or, if you are looking to buy a rare doll, look at these great ebay deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls. Cabbage patch, the last time i looked, had its own book.
Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. This doll is without a box, but has never been played with, and has been housed in a trunk since the 80s. 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. However, she doesnt come with her adoption papers it has been 40 years since she was adopted after all. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or products. 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. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. By 1982 the little people evolved into cabbage patch kids.
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