However, when coleco took over manufacturing and thereafter, the vinyl heads sported decal eyes and airbrushed rosy cheeks. Cabbage patch kids vhtf head mold 30 red head girl hasbro. 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 list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. Mar 20, 2020 it was claimed that each cabbage patch kids doll was unique. The coleco dolls t he success of the cabbage patch kids by coleco created many imitators. Vintage 1986 coleco, cabbage patch kid cornsilk, head mold 8, ok factory. At the cabbie clinic upon arrival i will assess the individual needs of your cabbage patch kid. The head molds were as the original coleco head molds, and new ones. 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. Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns. These kids had new head molds, hasbro bodies, tags and mauve signatures.
Another popular way to sell cabbage patch dolls is through ebay, facebook marketplace, or similar websites. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. Identifying your cabbage patch by the head mold can give you a lot of information about your doll. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. The coleco mold number is imprinted in the vinyl and centered at the lower back of the head. Modifying a cpk can be as simple as redressing them. Doll and toy collectors know that anything can be modified or customized. It is common and mostly seen in 1983 when the cabbage patch kids first hit the market. 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. It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock.
The allnew cabbage patch kids 9 me and my cutie is a must have. List your doll on a website that offers cabbage patch kids exclusively. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. A small percentage of cabbage patch kids have developed spots on their faces which spoil their vinyl. The baby powder perfume apparently has affected the face vinyl so that pale green spots appear and spread across the face. Vintage 1984 coleco cabbage patch kids baby doll iob. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. If im interpreting this sites information correctly, i have and original doll. In the years of 1983 and 1984 they went by the names of.
Apr 18, 2017 soft sculpture dolls had been around for years before xavier roberts created his signature cabbage patch dolls. The earliest handmade cabbage patch kids had soft, sculpted features. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease.
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. For those cpks manufactured by coleco, which head mold was used can have a significant impact on the. Oct 30, 2017 the cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. In 1994, mattel took over the cabbage patch brand, including production. If you would like to support this channel and leave a tip, please visit. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. Jesmar only made cpk with head molds 14 and only caucasian kids. He replaced the traditional soft sculptured stocking faces with molded plastic heads, but kept the soft sculpture bodies. 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. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history.
The soft and cuddly 9 cutie is named and numbered for collectability. Raised numbers in a box on some coleco heads are meaningless manufacturing codes. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory information. Most of the major pattern companies have patterns for all types of doll clothes. Apr 10, 2020 anything and everything related to the cutest, cuddliest dolls to ever hit the mass market. This will remove regular dirt and grime but not stains.
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. Be sure to include clear of the dolls body, face, hair, stamp and signature, birth certificate and box if available. Cauliflower kids, flower kids, pumpkin kids, kraut kinder, broccoli kids, copies of the four original head molds with the were made in the asian factories. Friend recovering from cancer and seeks to revive old hobby. 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 19831989. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. This, plus the fact that inside each cabbage patch kids box came a birth certificate with that particular kids first and middle name on it, made. Although the classic madame alexander doll face molds, featuring cherubic wide cheeks and small cupids bow lips did not truly emerge until the 1930s, it is still possible to see early forms of these and other distinguishing features in the earliest cloth creations. How to make a cabbage patch doll face how to adult. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float green eye girl flamingo. The doll was in such rabid demand that shoppers camped overnight at toy stores, stormed displays, and mobbed parking lots. Wash the cabbage patch doll s face with a multipurpose cleaner and a rag. Feb 22, 2017 dos and donts of cleaning old cabbage patch dolls if youre.
In 199091, the second edition of hasbro poseable kids were introduced, which ended the transitional period. The cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. Get the best deal for cabbage patch dolls from the largest online selection at. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original brunette hairbrown eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging. However, the information i am searching for is how to get information on individual dolls. Dec 15, 2016 such was the epic cabbage patch kids craze of 1983. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Every mass marketed cabbage patch kid has a number on the back or his or her head. The molds used for the heads of the coleco cabbage patch dolls dictates the facial features and expressions of the doll. They arent really easy to make i made two of them way back when the doll first came out. 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. It was claimed that each cabbage patch kids doll was unique. Start at one end and work your way to the other side. Get the best deals on cabbage patch doll clothes when you shop the largest online selection at.
Product title cabbage patch kids naptime babies doll, baldblue eye girl average rating. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. The first mattel cabbage patch dolls hit the stores in 1995. The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze.
These spots seem to come from a perfume which was added to models created between 1984 and 1987. Ive been using this fabric its the best price on the web that ive been able to find and it seems to work great i make cabbage patch type soft sculpture dolls. Cabbage patch kids holiday baby doll purple dress 14 cabbage patch kids. Now little ones can be just like their favorite cutie with the adorable matching headband. It sells on their website much cheaper than it usually goes for on ebay. If your doll doesnt have any hair, make sure to wash the top of the head. The clinical fees are listed below, should your doll arrive and it is assessed they need further repairs than what has been discussed via email i will notify you for permission to treat further injuries.
Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original brunette hairbrown eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. Some cpks have dimples, or teeth, or removable pacifiers all of these features are dictated by the head mold used. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, cabbage patch and patch kids. And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. W hile the resale value of cabbage patch dolls varies widely, owners or those wishing to purchase a doll can join the manufacturers collectors club, where they can communicate with others wishing to buy or sell cabbage patch dolls. More information on identifying the old 1980s cabbage patch. One report from the time featured a texas woman gripping her doll tightly even as another shoppers purse strap was wrapped around her throat. I have many patterns for the 11 newborn, 12 toddler, 14 preemie doll, 16 classic doll, 18, 20 and 23 soft body dolls. Different head molds, eye shapes and colors, hairstyles and colors, and clothing options did make each one look different than the other. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985.
Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll purple tutu 9 cabbage patch kids. Vtg cabbage patch kids canvas tote bag new nip nos pink blond hair blue eye face. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Soft sculpture dolls had been around for years before xavier roberts created his signature cabbage patch dolls. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. On the back of the box is a drawing of a young xavier roberts finding the cabbage patch with the words, the legend of the cabbage patch kids. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. Cabbage patch doll, 1982 red haired cabbage patch doll blue eyes, xavier roberts, cloth doll, vintage cabbage patch doll, daysgonebytreasures 5. Ensure that your dolls features correspond with those of the manufacturer. Many years ago a young boy named xavier happened upon an. The first edition poseables were introduced in 1990. This cutie also features a removable hood and traditional baby powder scent. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars.
See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Vintage cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. Check out our doll head mold selection for the very best in unique or custom. Wash the cabbage patch dolls face with a multipurpose cleaner and a rag. Cabbage patch restorationthe fairy godmothers treasures.
Identify the materials that comprise your dolls head. Cabbage patch kids official, newborn baby doll girl comes with swaddle blanket and unique adoption birth announcement 4. Cabbage patch girl doll kids pink dress shirtoriginal clothes with diaper. 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. 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. Cabbage patch doll diaper or doll panty, red, fits 16 inch cabbage patch doll clothes, 16 inch boygirl doll, doll diaper, only 1. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Cauliflower kids, flower kids, pumpkin kids, kraut kinder, broccoli kids, copies of. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Jul 06, 2016 identifying your cabbage patch by the head mold can give you a lot of information about your doll. Round face, and a small crooked smile that goes up to the right, tongue showing. Rerooting the hair or painting the eyes or face is a bit more complicated and a lot of work, there are some beautiful custom kids out there.
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