The coleco dolls t he success of the cabbage patch kids by coleco created many imitators. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. Ive found similar, but not exact, so i drafted my own. Chinaporcelain cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. If you would like to support this channel and leave a tip, please visit.
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. But as he produced more dolls and surveyed more customers, roberts learned that as long as the proportions and details of the dolls faces matched the needlework, kids didnt mind if the faces were made of plastic. There arent many patterns on ravelry for the cabbage patch dolls. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Cuties are baby cabbage patch kids in fanciful costumes. Wash your cabbage patch doll s hair with baby shampoo.
I drafted my anna doll from an original 16inch massmarket cabbage patch kid. The head of the doll is hard, and the body is soft. Most of the major pattern companies have patterns for all types of doll clothes. Free cabbage patch doll clothes patterns sew simple home. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your.
The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. Recreate this traditional appalachian craft using old stockings stuffed with polyester batting. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. 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. Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns. Xavier roberts little people original cabbage patch kid soft face 19831984 24. Kids will love drawing and coloring the cabbage patch kids coloring pages.
In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. See more ideas about cabbage patch, dolls and cabbage patch kids. He replaced the traditional soft sculptured stocking faces with molded plastic heads, but kept the soft sculpture bodies. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. If youre anything like me, visiting local thrift stores on the hunt for neglected dolls to rescue is a thrilling treat. Soft sculpture dolls had been around for years before xavier roberts created his signature cabbage patch dolls. In some limited edition makes of the cabbage patch doll, porcelain or an allvinyl body can be noted.
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. Girls ages three and up will love changing her diaper, tying her shoes, and playing with her long, silky hair. 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. How to make a cabbage patch doll face how to adult. The coleco cabbage patch kids had large, round vinyl heads originally of a different, hard plastic, and soft fabric bodies, and were produced from 1982 to. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Some are seasonal with christmas or halloween outfits while others come dressed like animals. The adorable yet sort of creepy little baby dolls that you collected as a child could now be worth a pretty penny. The dolls generally have decal features and yarn hair. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of. Cabbage patch kids cuties collection, kallie the kittybaby doll.
We are unable to accept toy or exclusive kids or babies with vinyl heads or bodies that were manufactured by coleco, hasbro, mattel, toys r us, play along. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. Sep 19, 2017 cabbage patch kids are still popular to this day, but it turns out their history is a little more controversial than youd think. And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular. Aug 17, 2015 make a cabbage patch doll face soft sculpture dolls had been around for years before xavier roberts created his signature cabbage patch dolls.
The 2004 incarnation reintroduced the classic soft cloth bodies with vinyl heads. Now, kids young and old can once again enjoy the vintage style of the original cabbage patch kid dolls. These cabbage patch kids come with a special key that unlocks the heart locket of a cpk adoptimal pet. It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Magic eraser is strong enough to get out some of the darkest stains and wont harm your cabbage patch doll s vinyl face.
The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. A few collector cabbage patch kids have been made in porcelain. Click on the free cabbage patch kids colour page you would like to print, if you print them all you can make your own cabbage patch kids coloring book. Every parent in america coveted the potatofaced baby doll for their child. How to remove permanent marker from a dolls face how to. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. For such a cute doll, there was actually a huge controversy surrounding the company. The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
Cabbage patch dolls were such a hot item one year and so happy mandy loved her cabbage patch doll. She has a soft cloth body and porcelain arms and head. When permanent marker lands on unwanted surfaces, it can be tricky. Apr 18, 2017 soft sculpture dolls had been around for years before xavier roberts created his signature cabbage patch dolls. Rinse out all of the baby shampoo out when you are finished. Cabbage patch restorationthe fairy godmothers treasures. If the doll s hair is tangled, apply a small amount of baby oil and then use a comb to work out any knots. More information on identifying the old 1980s cabbage. 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. This retro vintage style doll showcases blonde yarn hair, blue eyes, a soft body, plastic head, and baby powder scent all reminiscent of the original cabbage patch kid look and feel. Original little people and cabbage patch kids are handstitched to birth in cleveland, georgia.
What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier. If you are not sure what the difference is in the babies, the baby on the left is the 12 doll and the 17 doll is on the right. It is common and mostly seen in 1983 when the cabbage patch kids first hit the market. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. 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. 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. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Especially when there are millions produced by many different companies. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. A baby is usually smaller than the dolls that are designed to resemble older kids. Cauliflower kids, flower kids, pumpkin kids, kraut kinder, broccoli kids, copies of.
Buy products such as cabbage patch kids naptime babies doll, baldblue eye girl at walmart and save. Every cabbage patch kid comes with an official birth certificate and adoption papers right from babyland general hospital, and has a unique name and birthday just. Distinctively known for their bloated heads and slightly disturbing faces, yet somehow endearing with their soft appearance and huggable form, if theres one doll that could define the 80s, it would handsdown be the cabbage patch kids as they were the ultimate definition of. Sometimes over the years facial coloring fades, staining, missing stiches, hair tangling or hair loss can occur from all the love and playing these wonderful kids receive. Take the oath of adoption with the world famous 14 cabbage patch kids. 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.
They arent really easy to make i made two of them way back when the doll first came out. Mar 01, 2012 joe and pat prosey have 5,000 cabbage patch kids they take on play dates. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Jan 04, 2020 the most distinctive and timeconsuming part of the doll to make, the face, was important to kids. Machine washing cabbage patch dolls part 1 youtube. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. 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. Ive searched high and low for a pattern to make dolls close to cabbage patch kids.
The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads. You will needsteps to remove the markeradditional tips and advice advertisement cath asked. The cabbage patch kids toys go on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the history of the toy industry. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Cabbage patch kids painted faces kid ad 1997 youtube. Sep 05, 2018 the cabbage patch kids story begins in 1978 when roberts, then a twentythreeyearold artist, won a blue ribbon for sculpture for his first little people dollsplush and soft, with yarnknit hair and handpainted facesat an art show in osceola county, florida.
Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid doll s were sold. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. Cabbage patch kids come in a few different sizes, but most original cabbage patch kids are 14 to 18 inches tall. Cabbage patch doll we couldnt afford one when i was little. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. Cabbage patch kid restoration there is nothing more precious than a deeply loved cabbage patch kid.
The cabbage patch kids 25th anniversary edition doll is just as cuddly and fun to play with as her popular predecessors. Cabbage patch kids new 14 kid doll girl in kitty outfit, multicolor. Pair vintage cabbage patch doll cloth face original xavier roberts. Cabbage patch kids 14 kids brunette hairblue eye girl doll in glitz fashion. The back of her neck is also has a mold stamp that says tv scd 784. A baby is usually smaller than the dolls that are designed to resemble older.
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. More information on identifying the old 1980s cabbage patch dolls there is nothing more frustrating than trying to identify an old doll. How do i remove permanent marker from a dolls face. Vinyl faces unless produced in the very early years measure approximately 16 inches tall. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. Bath camp is the place to send your originals for minor repairs and just good clean fun. Part 1 of 3 washing cabbage patch dolls in top load washing machine step 1 pretreat dolls with shout spray on dirty spotsstains step 2 cover head with cut sock toe part cut off step 3. Google free printable doll patterns and you might come across a pattern for a cabbage patch type doll. Distinctively known for their bloated heads and slightly disturbing faces, yet somehow endearing with their soft appearance and huggable form, if theres one doll that could define the 80s, it would handsdown be the cabbage patch kids as they were the ultimate definition of a fad and its extremities in the 1980s. 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. The cabbage patch kids scandal theyve been trying to sweep. When you find some old beauties sorely in need of a spa treatment for just a couple of bucks it can make your heart sing. I personally have a 12 and a 17 cabbage patch doll.
Also check out our other cartoon coloring pages with a variety of drawings to print and paint. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. The back of her head and her tush are marked xavier roberts. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls.
The soft dolls with the wrinkled faces were created by xavier. Be sure to include clear of the dolls body, face, hair, stamp and signature, birth certificate and box if available. What is the difference between an original handstitched cabbage patch kid, a babyland exclusive and a toy cabbage patch kid. Nov 06, 2010 why is the laughter almost always out of sync in toy commercials. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. There are a few other sizes like the newborn dolls, but the doll patterns below are specifically for the 12 and 17 dolls.
These spots seem to come from a perfume which was added to models created between 1984 and 1987. 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. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids clothes, doll making patterns, vintage cross stitch pattern. Cabbage patch kids 14 kid girl doll, comes with lots of licks accessories. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls. The baby styles are usually 11, 12, or 14 inches tall. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. A small percentage of cabbage patch kids have developed spots on their faces which spoil their vinyl.
In the years of 1983 and 1984 they went by the names 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. The kid cabbage patch dolls have different hair styles, outfits, and personalities. She must have been playing hard all day to get her face so smudgedbut shes still. The baby powder perfume apparently has affected the face vinyl so that pale green spots appear and spread across the face. I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. The doll brand was one of the most popular toy fads. List your doll on a website that offers cabbage patch kids exclusively. My anna doll soft sculpture pattern custom cabbage patch. Although she is a doll from later on in the cabbage patch kid craze, she is still in great condition and nearly 30 years old. 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.
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