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. They made ponies, birthday dolls, kids, and pets that have hair that can be crimped and curled. And by mint, i mean that they are in absolutely perfect condition, not a stain, not a speck of dirt, no smells, no. Feb 18, 2015 i made this video as a tribute to the vintage cabbage patch kids dolls of the 80s year 2015. Dolls that come with an intact box and all original accessories, including outfit, socks, shoes, ribbons and birth certificate, are more valuable. See more ideas about cabbage patch dolls, cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. 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. 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 mind of a 21yearold art student, xavier roberts, in helen, georgia. Save on a huge selection of new and used items from fashion to toys, shoes to electronics.
The mattel dolls are mostly sized 14 or smaller, and most variants were individualized with a gimmick to enhance their collectibility, e. The cost for a cabbage patch kid varies based on condition, age, rarity and manufacturer. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a birth certificate. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and marketed her own line of. Cabbage patch doll in red and blue 31 sweat suit with tooth and dimples, looped yarn haired, vintage cabbage patch doll, vintage doll. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The most common cabbage patch doll vintage material is cotton. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. 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. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage.
The allnew cabbage patch kids 9 me and my cutie is a must have. Find a vintage doll store in your area and take your doll or dolls to be appraised. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Here is a list of rare and hardtofind kids taken from the book encyclopedia of cabbage patch kids the 1980s by jan lindenberger.
Vintage 1990s cabbage patch clueless outfit troll doll. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. The mattel cabbage patch dolls are not limited to cloth bodies and included dolls made from vinyl, which produced a more durable play doll. These deluxe 17 babies and 20 kids are available exclusively on our website and at babyland general hospital. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid. This is a group to honor martha nelson thomas the original mother of the adoptable soft sculptured handmade.
Chicago cubs cabbage patch kids doll cabbage patch kids. 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. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Now little ones can be just like their favorite cutie with the adorable matching headband. Koosas of wykoosa valley were pets for cabbage patch kids koosas come in 3 varieties cats, dog and lions designed in 198384 by appalachian artworks and coleco, being pets, koosas did not come already named. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum.
New and used cabbage patch dolls for sale in queen. Friend recovering from cancer and seeks to revive old hobby. The 1980s version of cabbage patch dolls were dolls that each had an individual look and name, so no two dolls were the same. Some of the things being 3 original cabbage patch dolls. Rare and hardtofind kids i always wonder when im about to restore or reroot a kid, if its one that is considered rare or hardtofind. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. We were having serious problems with our daughter around 1992 because of our own legalism and then i read the article about how evil they were from an article a lady gave us in the church nursery which was not at all associated with bill gothard.
How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Another place to find information is a local cabbage patch kids collectors club or a doll collectors expo. Dec 28, 2019 i moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. American girl berry backpack doll carrier for girls truly me 2015. This is a soft sculptured cabbage patch doll, and has her complete outfit she came with disclaimer cabbage patch soft sculptured doll is in very good condition. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. However, if they are rare or have a rare outfit on, then they are worth more. Dec 27, 2016 vintage cabbage patch dolls christmas, 2016. Unfollow cabbage patch dolls to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Native american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay.
For the most part, normal, regular coleco vintage dolls are not worth much. Cabbage patch kids 14 kids blonde hairblue eye girl doll. Jun 09, 2016 cabbage patch kids were totally my gig when i was growing up. Danbury mint porcelain cabbage patch kid dolls fullsize collectibles. As the years went by, various lines of dolls were produced, including corn silk dolls with silky hair instead of yarn hair, special dolls like birthday cabbage patch dolls, dolls you could swim with and dolls with hair.
Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial. I need fast cash, yet i dont want to take a big loss either. Rare and hardtofind kids dianas patch custom cabbage. 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. I remember getting my first one that my mom patiently put me on a wait list for. Tens of millions of cabbage patch kids are being adopted since their introduction.
Most collectors and sellers are happy to give advice. For over 35 years, the iconic and beloved cabbage patch kids have touched the hearts of millions of children all over the world. Vintage 1984 cabbage patch kids bunny coleco costume sleeper rabbit outfit only. Find great deals on cabbage patch dolls in queen creek, az on offerup. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version. Choose the one you want and you will be given the opportunity. Hasbro started making cabbage patch kids in 1988, and dolls made by hasbro are considered vintage. Cabbage patch kids shop for cabbage patch kids online mr. 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.
Let your child take the oath of adoption with these cuddly cute dolls. Desperately need source of fabric for soft stretchable fabric for dolls similiar to cabbage patch or real looking dolls must stretch both ways and not run. Apr 28, 2020 find great deals up to 70% off on preowned cabbage patch kids baby dolls on mercari. My kids stumbled upon my retro patch stash recently and wanted to play with them. Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating.
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