Please wait for the pictures to load mark twain would be proud of. I have two cabbage patch kids, three premies, and one cabbage patch show pony. Coleco aa preemies had brown tufts and caucasian preemies had tan or yellow tufts. Get the best deals on 1983 cabbage patch doll in box when you shop the largest online selection at. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. Several countries also produced the cabbage patch kids japan, south africa and spain all are worth more than a hong kong or china mass produced usa doll. Cabbage patch kids were introduced with great fanfare at the international toy fair in nyc. Cabbage patch kids zora mae 10th anniversary limited edition the legend of the cabbage patch kids many years ago, a young boy named xavier happened upon an enchanted cabbage patch, where he found very special little people who called themselves cabbage patch kids. Please wait for the pictures to load mark twain would be proud of xavier roberts mark twin collectors edition. Or, for buying, look at these great ebay deals on cabbage patch dolls.
Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Im not an expert on the older editions but your baby could possibly be worth. Long islanders went to extremes to get their hands on 1980s. How much is a never opened 1983 cabbage patch kid worth. The first edition of little people came out in 1978 and yours came out a year later. The following are the results that we found for you based on cabbage patch doll 1983, which were the words that you entered if you see too few items then please broaden your search terms a little. I have a cabbage patch doll from 1984, still in its. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage.
The listing, this is the holy grail cabbage patch kids snacktime doll brand new in the box very rare has ended. Rare mint xavier roberts cabbage patch kids mark twain. Cabbage patch kids dolls from the 70s are worth collecting. I only collect mass market cpk from 19831986 with a couple modern kids here and there, but there are so many types of cabbage patch kids and babies. Looking for a really rare vintage cabbage patch doll. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. These cabbage patch dolls from 1984 in an original box have a price guide value in the range of 175.
Like real parents, girls can feed the doll with her special spoon and change her diaper. Collectible cabbage patch doll 1983 easy price guide. In the early 1980s, the toy industry gave birth to a new doll. Feedback if you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. 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. Coleco moves out of the cabbage patch the new york times. Vintage 1983 coleco cabbage patch preemie 3870 meggi dorena ebay. Cabbage patch kids antique appraisal instappraisal. Apr 07, 2011 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. Cabbage patch kids dolls and collectibles home facebook. Get the best deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 when you shop the. And as if they werent unique enough, the computercontrolled manufacturing process randomly made small changes to each doll so that no two dolls were the same. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it.
The strange story of the cabbage patch kid riots of 1983 abc7. The dolls were so scarce and demand was so high that riots broke out in. Make offer 1983 freckle faced cabbage patch kids original outfit. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. 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. The cabbage patch kids have captured hearts for years with their sweet, welldressed, adoptable dolls. This is one of the holy grail cabbage patch snacktime doll this is brand new in the box and is very very rare. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Coleco moves out of the cabbage patch the new york. Vintage cabbage patch kids pvc figures from the 1980s you pick. Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns.
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. What are we to think of a homely, vinylfaced cloth doll that has become such an object of desire to so many people that 5,000 of them staged a near riot last week at hills department store in charleston, w. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. Find great deals on ebay for cabbage patch doll and cabbage patch doll in box. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983. Vintage 1983 coleco cabbage patch kid cpk brown fuzzy hair boy with certificate. Hand signed editions from 1976 1979 though have held their value and are still sought after by cabbage patch collectors worldwide. In 1976, 21yearold xavier roberts creates the handstitched, adoptable dolls, which came with their own. The dolls were born in cleveland, georgia, in 1978, when roberts, an artist, created handstitched fabric dolls he called little people. Jan 07, 2019 the dolls were born in cleveland, georgia, in 1978, when roberts, an artist, created handstitched fabric dolls he called little people. He was a designer, born in clevlend georgia in 1955.
The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. Troubled coleco is cashing in big on the years hottest toy. Vintage 1983 coleco cabbage patch kids preemie boy doll in box march of dimes. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. Make offer vtg 1983 cabbage patch doll w adoption certin boxhunter maynard 3900orig. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. They are the original type i believe and i havent seen the show pony anywhere else. But now theres another seemingly ordinary thing from the 1970s thats making headlines for its unbelievable value.
Kaffe fassett cabbage patch gp94 in yellow fat quarter cotton fabric oop htf westminster. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Anyone know the value of a 1983 cabbage patch doll. Vintage 1983 cabbage patch doll elspeth pattie in jeans all original with tags.
Certain quarters from 1970 are worth a ton of money now. Casey ohara, 3, cuddles with cabbage patch kids dolls that once. The dolls, said to have been found in a cabbage patch. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original.
Jun 01, 2016 you already know that some of your favorite vintage childhood toysbeanie babies, barbie dolls, and cabbage patch kids dollscould be worth a small fortune if theyre in good condition. This belonged to my aunt who had a huge doll collection, i just cant keep them all. She has never been taken out of the box, so everything is. Are you looking for one particular cabbage patch kid. This one vintage coin from the 70s is worth a ton of money. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. My little pony, little ones, vintage cabbage patch dolls, cabbage patch kids dolls, troll dolls, strawberry shortcake, adolescence, vintage dolls, tapas cabbage patch dolls i didnt get one of these right away because the price was so steep. Are some cabbage patch doll worth more than others answers. 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. Get the best deals on cabbage patch doll clothes when you shop the largest online selection at. Brown looped hair in two pigtails, blue eyes, two dimples, closed mouth.
During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. Buy cabbage patch kids and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. If you see too few items then please broaden your search terms a little. Or, did you recently inherit your aunts collection of cabbage patch dolls and want to see if its worth anything. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. We have been in the estate sale business for over 30 years and this is the first time we have come across one. Despite rioting in the aisles as parents fought to get the last cabbage patch doll in the run up to christmas, the dolls were discontinued in 1989. Original 1983 vintage cabbage patch kids koosas doll wearing red jumper. Sometimes it is all just fun and games the new york times.
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. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Jan, 2009 several countries also produced the cabbage patch kids japan, south africa and spain all are worth more than a hong kong or china mass produced usa doll. Her name is jerilyn beth and was born in the cabbage patch on october 1.
The official adoption paper and birth certificate makes kids feel as if they are truly adopting a child. Cabbage patch doll accessory group 1983, cabbage patch dolls, doll accessorys, doll dishes,toy dishes. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Box has age related wear and tear condition is new. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. In november 1983, america went bonkers for cabbage patch kids. The name change to cabbage patch kids was made in 1982 when xaviers company, original appalachian artworks, began to license a smaller version of the handmade creations to a toy manufacturer named coleco which began mass production the same year. Currious on what they are worth because i keep them put up and could use the money.
So what are we to think about the great cabbage patch kids madness of 1983. Liers went to extremes for these 1980s dolls newsday. 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. They are the original type i believe and i havent seen the show pony anywhere. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. Aug 16, 2014 vintage cabbage patch doll mint condition very rare with paperwork ebay. Capsule histories of some of 20thcentury americas bestloved dolls, toys and other amusements. Or, do you want to get a decent price for your vintage cabbage patch kid. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques.
Kids were 1618 inches tall depending on the factory. Collectible cabbage patch doll 1983 the following are the results that we found for you based on cabbage patch doll 1983, which were the words that you entered. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. Vintage 1985 cabbage patch kid doll preemie nib with adoption papers. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from. Xavier roberts was a tenyearold boy who discovered the cabbage patch kids by following a bunnybee behind a waterfall. In 1982 little people is changed to the cabbage patch kids. Otis lee is the leader of the gang of cabbage patch kids that befriended xavier. Barbie dolls, and cabbage patch kids dollscould be worth a small fortune if theyre in good condition. Apr 18, 2017 cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. Coleco, a maker of traditional toys that enjoyed a major success with its. Up for sale is a vintage classic coleco cabbage patch kids baby doll carrier manufactured in 1983. Unfollow cabbage patch dolls 1983 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sep 25, 2012 the cabbage patch kids were made in the year 1983.
Call up your mom and tell her you hate her for making you throw these away so she could turn your room into an office. Jul 21, 1985 the incredible cabbage patch kids in the 1980s. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Original xavier roberts soft sculpture cabbage patch kids 1986 mark twain collectors editionhuckleberry finn, tom sawyer and becky thatcher lots of pictures. 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. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. Part of an estate sale this rare carrier represents a period of time when the biggest toy fad was owning a cabbage patch doll. Vintage cabbage patch doll mint condition very rare with. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Little people was changed to the cabbage patch kids in 1983 coleco released mass market cabbage patch kids, they made kids, preemies, babies and toddlers in many different editions from 1983 1989.
Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial. Dec 27, 2010 how much is a never opened 1983 cabbage patch kid worth. Sep 12, 2011 are some cabbage patch doll worth more. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups.