This retro vintage style doll showcases brunette yarn hair, brown eyes, a soft body, plastic head, and baby powder scent all reminiscent of the original cabbage patch kid look and feel. How to clean old cabbage patch dolls and dollsbarbies. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. Using this technique, he began creating dolls that he called little people originals. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth very much, there are a few rare exceptions to keep an eye out for the next time youre. Cabbage patch kids craze born in 1980s antique trader. You can buy cabbage look a like heads and make a body.
A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. Jan 16, 2019 in this video i show you how to clean a cabbage patch doll so that she comes out spotless and smelling lovely. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. The famous cabbage patch kids have been hiding this secret. 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.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. Danbury mint produced porcelain cabbage patch kids. Another place to find information is a local cabbage patch kids collectors club or a doll collectors expo.
According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. 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. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Oct 22, 2017 my old cabbage patch preemie has a blue stained face, probably due to materials, blankets, sweat, etc. Dunking a highly collectible vintage doll in hot, soapy water can be a. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia.
See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, cabbage dolls and cabbage patch. Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns. 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. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. After that, it had become his mission to help find all the cabbage patch kids loving homes. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Now, kids young and old can once again enjoy the vintage style of the original cabbage patch kid dolls. 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. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. I soaked it in clorox, used ajax, used a scrub sponge, and even tried an sos pad. Mar 21, 2018 how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair.
Now some of the later cabbage patch kids had the corn silk type hair and i have a whole post about how to deal with that but the early cabbage patch dolls mostly had yarn hair so its important to know how to take care of it. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch kids is a line of dolls created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. When roger schlaifer purchased the licensing rights to the little people, the name was changed to cabbage patch kids and every doll sold from 1983 on was given a birth name.
Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to tell if you have a vintage 1966 barbie doll. Apr 18, 2017 cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978.
Unfollow cabbage patch dolls to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One of the topics i get asked about most frequently is how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. How to clean a cabbage patch kid doll full stepbystep. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Dec 28, 2019 i moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. Xavier gave the dolls the cabbage patch kids monicker and developed their unusual background story. 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 21year old art student, xavier roberts, in helen, georgia. Machine washing cabbage patch dolls part 1 youtube. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. Most collectors and sellers are happy to give advice.
Jun 09, 2016 cabbage patch kids were totally my gig when i was growing up. Also comes in a smaller sized exclusive easytoopen box. I played with all my cabbage patch kids for years, but my first was my favorite. How to clean old cabbage patch dolls and dollsbarbies with. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. My old cabbage patch preemie has a blue stained face, probably due to materials, blankets, sweat, etc. Discover value, price guides and vintage dolls by xavier roberts for your collection.
Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. Put the cabbage patch dolls in a pillowcase and throw in the washer on a gentle cycle. You can tumble dry in your dryer and line dry, but no heat. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. 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. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Cabbage patch kids were totally my gig when i was growing up.
Or, do you want to get a decent price for your vintage cabbage patch kid. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. 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. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Cleaning a cabbage patch doll monicayasdyardfr due february 27 girl.
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. Their original dolls included fairies and olympikids to celebrate the olympics. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Shop for vintage cabbage patch dolls online at target. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Young and old alike went wild for cabbage patch kids. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Its lighter, but the blue stain wont come off around cheeks, mouth, and nose.
They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Looking for a really rare vintage cabbage patch doll. In this video i show you how to clean a cabbage patch doll so that she comes out spotless and smelling lovely. Some of the things being 3 original cabbage patch dolls.
The authentic retro style cabbage patch kid doll makes a great gift for cabbage patch fans young and old. If that doesnt do the job, make a mixture of baking soda and vinegar and give the dolls a bath in that. I need fast cash, yet i dont want to take a big loss either. 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. Xavier roberts was a tenyearold boy who discovered the cabbage patch kids by following a bunnybee behind a waterfall into a magical. 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. 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. My kids stumbled upon my retro patch stash recently and wanted to play with them. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. Mar, 2012 put the cabbage patch dolls in a pillowcase and throw in the washer on a gentle cycle. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978.
Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. You wouldnt have been the only kid in your street to be loving your doll though, as these dolls similar to barbies became a global sensation with. Beverly hills, california 57197 posts jan 24th 08 ok so i have had a few cabbage patch dolls since i was a little girl and i want to pass them on to mckenzie only problem is one of them has little dots on its head and i cant. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Find a vintage doll store in your area and take your doll or dolls to be appraised. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates.
During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. Dos and donts of cleaning old cabbage patch dolls if youre anything like me, visiting local thrift stores on the hunt for neglected dolls to rescue is a thrilling treat. Once you select your favorite, you will be offered the opportunity to change your cabbage patch kids name and birthdate. See more ideas about cabbage patch dolls, cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid.
Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. I remember getting my first one that my mom patiently put me on a wait list for. Aug 30, 2016 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. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are not the most valuable. Now some of the later cabbage patch kids had the corn silk type hair and i have a whole post about how to deal with that. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids.
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