Coleco dolls manufactured between 1983 and 1989 feature signature stamps in black, brown, green, dark blue, bright blue, red, mint green, lavender and rose. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts. Check what material the head of the cabbage patch doll is made of. Company lore says that a 10yearold boy named xavier discovered the babies in their patch when an unusual creature called a bunnybee led him there. Coleco aa preemies had brown tufts and caucasian preemies had tan or. Learn about the history of this famous doll brand and its place in the modern collectors market. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. What is the name of the signature of an original cabbage patch doll. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. Identifying year of manufacture cabbage patch dolls by signature colors listed below are the years of manufacture, the color of the signature, and the manufacturer of the cabbage patch dolls for that year 1983 black coleco 1984 black coleco preemies and foreign kids, green coleco and foreign kids. Company lore says that a 10yearold boy named xavier.
The information you find on the cabbage patch pages is as up to date as possible and for entertainment only. Every doll also came with a signature on its rear end that of xavier roberts, the manufacturer and supposed creator of the cabbage patch kids. 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. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. Wicked cool toys is now the current master toy licensee for the cabbage patch kids. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. Sep 10, 2018 vintage cabbage patch doll 1985 blue signature by xavier roberts thanks for watching the video hope you enjoy it please like, subscribe, comment and share with your friends please do not watch. Its one of the very first dolls and yes, this price is serious. Hasbro dolls manufactured between 1990 and 1991 feature signatures in mauve, teal, royal blue, forest green and burgundy. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. 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.
Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. They make a great toy gift for children who love cabbage patch kids. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. The history of the cabbage patch kids dolls thoughtco. And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular.
How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. How to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls youtube. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast. Xavier roberts signature is on the bum of each authentic cabbage patch kid. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. They are definitely originals and have been played with, although theyre in good condition and not damaged. In 20 jakks pacific released the celebration edition to commemorate the 30th birthday of the licensed cabbage patch kids.
Im having a hard time finding this vintage cpk doll. May 21, 2012 listed below are the years of manufacture, the color of the signature, and the manufacturer of the cabbage patch dolls for that year. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. A tag should be attached to the left side same side as the bottom signature of your doll. 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. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids.
I remember being in 3rd grade and one of my friends telling me that another little girl got a real cabbage patch doll and to our great shock. 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. You can change a dolls clothes according to the holiday or season, or they can even wear swimsuits. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Identifying year of manufacture cabbage patch dolls by. This quality outfit was handcrafted in my smoke free home. Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns. The inventor of cabbage patch kids dolls is xavier roberts. This signature is different and was used on designer line kids for a short time. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk.
For example, during 1983 a true cabbage patch kid or little people will have a black signature, green was used in 1984, blue was used in 1985, red was used in 1986, aqua was used in 1987, lavender was used in 1988 and rose was used in 1989. How to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps. 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. Also, palins signature hair and eyeglasses were featured. I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. The color of the ink used depends on the year, but the most common colors were blue and green. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. Vintage cabbage patch doll 1985 blue signature xavier. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most.
Some kids are hand signed by xavier, mostly softies, but some mm kids were signed at collector events. The real cabbage patch kids of this era are identified by the by the. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. The signature stamp, tag and notice provide clues to the identity of a cabbage patch doll. Buy products such as cabbage patch kids newborn baby doll caucasian blonde hairblue eyes at walmart and save. His signature is emblazoned on the rear of each original cabbage patch kid. The coleco factory codes are ic, kt, ok, p, pmi, ss, ut, and ws. The official cabbage patch kids story tells of a young boy named xavier roberts, who was led by a bunnybee through a waterfall, down a long tunnel, and out into a magical land where a cabbage patch grew little children. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads. Vintage cabbage patch girl doll, black signature no date. Unfollow black cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
In some limited edition makes of the cabbage patch doll, porcelain or an allvinyl body can be noted. Coleco 1983 cabbage patch kids xavier roberts doll roxie jaclyn near. 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. Why maths teacher call for a thief 420 420 give reason.
When he was asked to help, roberts agreed to find loving homes for these cabbage patch kids. Also, check for xavier roberts signature, which will be located on the bottom of each authentic cabbage patch doll. The original dolls were made entirely out of cloth whereas later editions had vinyl heads. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Cabbage patch doll please contact me with any questions about correct cabbage patch doll clothes size. Turn the doll over and look on his left butt cheek for xavier roberts signature. The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. One famous way to tell if the doll was a real cabbage patch doll or not was if it had the creator, xavier roberts, name signed on its bum. True cabbage patch kids have his trademark signature on their left butt cheek. Cabbage patch kids cuties are all named and numbered for collectibility. There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. If there is no date the year can be identified by color. Red haired green eyed original brand new in box signed by xavier roberts 292728162955.
The 2004 incarnation reintroduced the classic soft cloth bodies with vinyl heads. For instance, your doll can wear glasses, sneakers or hair barrettes. The greeneyed cutie with a dimple in her left cheek still had the signature of creator xavier roberts on her bottom, which may have helped her fetch such a grand price. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. 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. Jul 06, 2017 vintage cabbage patch dolls please do not watch these videos if you do not like these dolls thanks any hate comments will be reported to youtube and blocked.
All cabbage patch dolls should have stamped signature on the left side of their tush by the creator, xavier roberts. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. Jakks introduced a 14inch cabbage patch kids fashionalitytm line and other cabbage patch kid products. Mar 20, 2020 the official cabbage patch kids story tells of a young boy named xavier roberts, who was led by a bunnybee through a waterfall, down a long tunnel, and out into a magical land where a cabbage patch grew little children.
With numerous doll accessories and clothing available, its easy to customise a cabbage patch kid. The sloth doll also comes with the ability to move its arm and suck its thumb. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Later models will have tags with information as well. 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. This cute little set fit the cabbage patch kids toddler doll 14 cabbage patch doll. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Apr 24, 2015 the cabbage patch kids twisted history. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Signature on bottom cabbage patch kids cabbage patch. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Vintage cabbage patch doll 1985 blue signature xavier roberts. Items similar to vintage cabbage patch kid dark yellowblue eyes girl ok on. Cutie dolls come with the signature baby powder scent associated with the classic cabbage patch kid figures. Most are signed on their bum, but one has a side tag only and this black one has neither. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. Owners adoptive parents took an adoption oath in the store and sent in the adoption papers to receive an official birth certificate and personality trait card. Top has velcro all the way down the back for easy on and off. The only thing that was not copied was the body tag on the authentic cabbage patch kids. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. 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.
Find out what it is and describe as best as you can in the title. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. This was used on the first edition cabbage patch kids. Some are seasonal with christmas or halloween outfits while others come dressed like animals. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. While the cabbage patch kid may sound like just another doll, what. Mar, 2014 vintage cabbage patch girl doll, black signature no date, original appalachian.
Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. Hasbro started making cabbage patch kids in 1988, and dolls made by hasbro are considered vintage. Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or products. Cabbage patch kids doll lines in the 1980s came with outfit, diaper and adoption papers and some came with additional accessories such as pacifiers, crayons, glasses, etc. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker. Kids were 1618 inches tall depending on the factory.
Find great deals on ebay for black cabbage patch doll and african american cabbage patch doll. Cuties are baby cabbage patch kids in fanciful costumes. Most also will have a creation date located near the signature. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Identifying year of manufacture cabbage patch dolls by signature colors listed below are the years of manufacture, the color of the signature, and the manufacturer of the cabbage patch dolls for that year. If someone is looking for a particular doll and all you have is cabbage patch kid, they are going to have a hard time finding it, especially when there are thousands of cpks listed on ebay daily. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars.
W hile the resale value of cabbage patch dolls varies widely, owners or those wishing to purchase a doll can join the. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls. They made ponies, birthday dolls, kids, and pets that have hair that can be crimped and curled. Vintage cabbage patch dolls please do not watch these videos if you do not like these dolls thanks any hate comments will be reported to youtube and blocked. Your cabbage patch dolls can be just as welldressed as you are. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named xavier roberts. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Coleco editions 19831989 cabbage patch kids were introduced in 1983.
On the left side of every dolls tush, you can find the signature of cabbage patch kids inventor, xavier roberts. If the signature is in black with no date, it will be one of the earliest dolls. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a doll s outfit. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging. What is the name of the signature of an original cabbage. Even xavier roberts signature on the buttocks was copied. The kid cabbage patch dolls have different hair styles, outfits, and personalities.
These body tags are very helpful in identifying the authentic cabbage patch dolls. Vintage cabbage patch doll 1985 blue signature by xavier roberts thanks for watching the video hope you enjoy it please like, subscribe, comment and share with your friends please do not watch. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. If you have doubt about a cabbage patch, a good indicator of a genuine, when all other signs check out, is the body tag.
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