Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Remembering the cabbage patch craze houston chronicle. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978.
These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Not so terribly long ago, doll collectors could have purchased the first barbie dolls and cabbage patch dolls. Cabbage patch universe cabbage patch kids wiki fandom. The cutthroat saga behind the cabbage patch kids craze history 101. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. History and fun facts about cabbage patch kids simplemost. This is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the.
Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Items similar to 1985 cabbage patch preemie doll never removed from box quinton hugh nov 1st on etsy. When i first started getting interested in the cabbage patch dolls that were commercially sold in the 1980s i was pleasantly surprised to discover how amazingly resilient these kids are. 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. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. Welcome to the official cabbage patch kids youtube channel. In 1982, roberts little people officially underwent a name and brand change, becoming cabbage patch kids, with massproduced vinyl faces made in hong kong replacing the fabric ones.
I mean really these dolls are over 30 years old and they clean up beautifully. Truth about cabbage patch kids martha nelson thomas and. Home bits of cabbage main page cabbage patch timeline headmolds signature colors cabbage terms soft sculpture editions if you recognize any of the headmold models and know their names, please write to me to receive credit headmold models. Cabbage patch dolls were designed to get people accustomed to the appearance of mutants following a thermonuclear war or were modeled upon mentally defective children. 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.
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. 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. Behind those iconic chubby cheeks is a disappointing story. The recent computerization of the assembly line had introduced infinite randomized customization.
Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. For the holiday season of 1983, a cabbage patch kid was the musthave gift on every listand demand way outstripped supply. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. 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. Determined to be ready for the demands of christmas 84, toy makers released storybooks, cassettes and an animated christmas special describing the adventures of the cabbage patch kids. The baby face dolls may offer doll collectors a second chance to be the first in line for what i believe is destined to become the collectors dolls of tomorrow. Its hard to overstate how big of a deal the cabbage patch kids were in the 80s. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes.
My cabbage patch doll looked like this one and her name was sasha. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze. While sales of the dolls and other licensed products declined precipitously in the late 1980s, the dolls have become a mainstay of the toy industry, and one of the few longrunning doll brands in history. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. The name change to cabbage patch kids was made in 1982 when xaviers company, original appalachian. Unfollow cabbage patch doll names to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cabbage patch doll goes out, beautiful, godly son comes in.
No two cabbage patch dolls were alike they varied in skin color, hair style, clothing, smile, freckles, and even dimple location. I had a cabbage patch kids preemie just like this one. Determined to be ready for the demands of christmas 84, toy makers released storybooks, cassettes and an animated christmas special. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. The history of cabbage patch kids doesnt start with xavier roberts. Oaa still make dolls with cloth faces, and hasbro produced a special 10th anniversary edition in 1992 which featured cloth heads. She was one of the preemies which meant she was bald except for a tuft of hair on top of her head. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s if you were a child of the 80s or 90s, youd remember the popular, sculptured dolls called cabbage patch kids. Here you will find information about cabbage patch kids, the items i have available for sale, and get updates to new available items. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. They had many variations of bodies and heads that allowed coleco to make many different versions leading to more unique dolls. 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 the.
They travel with the athletes to barcelona for the games. Cabbage patch kids were one of the most popular toys of the 80s. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Apr 14, 2015 cabbage patch kids were one of the most popular toys of the 80s. A darling new face in the crowd prillycharmin dolls. Did all cabbage patch dolls have their own name, or were they. The history of the cabbage patch kids dolls thoughtco. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze timeline.
Sep 05, 2018 in 1982, roberts little people officially underwent a name and brand change, becoming cabbage patch kids, with massproduced vinyl faces made in hong kong replacing the fabric ones. Cabbage patch kids dolls, manufactured by coleco, come with adoption papers and a birth certificate. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. The cabbage patch kids are honored by being named the first official mascot of the u. But a new vice minidocumentary, the secret history of the cabbage patch kids, reveals that the dolls were actually invented by artist martha nelson thomas, who died of. Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. 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. Apr 24, 2015 but a new vice minidocumentary, the secret history of the cabbage patch kids, reveals that the dolls were actually invented by artist martha nelson thomas, who died of ovarian cancer in 20. For a wide assortment of cabbage patch kids visit today. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. 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. Riots over the latest christmas toy are all too familiar today, but back in 1982 when cabbage patch kids hit the scene, it was almost unheard of. Thousands of frantic parents stampeded stores that might take delivery of two or three hundred dolls max.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. Cabbage patch dolls, toy history, my cabbages, cabbage patch kids dolls, cabbage dolls, 1980s toys. Roberts, adoption certificate, cabbage patch kids dolls, history for kids, barbie. While the marketing promised that each doll would have its own individual name, the brand was bought by multiple companies. The opening paragraphs contradicted the later detail so i have inserted the correct information. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. 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. Having two names is a southern tradition, such as jamie sue or robert ryan, mclean says. The new cabbage patch kid dolls all came with adoption papers and unique looks and names. The cabbage patch kids brand of products originally started as dolls called little people created by xavier roberts with the help of four women and inspired by tennessee artisan, martha nelson the name change to cabbage patch kids was instigated by roger schlaifer before he secured the worldwide licensing rights to little people and was the basis of the story coauthored in 1982.
May 20, 20 i had a few cabbage patch dolls when i was younger, but i think they were from garage sales or hand me downs, so i dont know their names. Cabbage patch dolls were designed to get people accustomed to the appearance of mutants following a thermonuclear war. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. If you scan the cabbage patch kids website, youll see a wide array of names, from delilah naomi to josephine haley. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. So if you had a birth certificate originally and provided theyve kept some sort of record with your details they may be able to find the names for you. Dec 15, 2016 the recent computerization of the assembly line had introduced infinite randomized customization. Roberts finally licensed the doll to toy manufacturer coleco in 1982. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. These dolls were available by direct mail from the danbury mint.
Name one person who cant remember their favorite toy. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. You could also apply to change the name if you didnt like it. Only now the dolls names were chosen by a computer, not curated from charming old birth records. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history.
The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. He changed the name to cabbage patch kids, based on the childhood fable that new. Apr 21, 2015 the history of cabbage patch kids doesnt start with xavier roberts. Worlds away from the beauty of antique porcelain dolls, cabbage patch dolls have a friendly, kidfromnext door appearance. The cabbage patch kids toys go on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the history of the toy industry. They caught on big time and led to the cabbage patch kids craze of 1983 which was seen as the first big toy craze. The name change came in 1982 when the dolls went into mass production. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Did all cabbage patch dolls have their own name, or were. Jan 24, 2020 the history of the cabbage patch doll. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. I would be curious if anyone on quora who may have worked with the brand would know if there was a. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. In 2018, the dolls celebrated 40 years of the little people and cabbage dolls, not simply cabbage patch dolls.
After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. And though trolls dolls apparently also carry the seeds of satan as well, the reasoning for this is less clear. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. All cabbage patch dolls came with their own unique name and you had to write to the company to get their birth certificate. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. Jun 29, 2011 riots over the latest christmas toy are all too familiar today, but back in 1982 when cabbage patch kids hit the scene, it was almost unheard of. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Toy company cabbage patch kids, created by xavier roberts, celebrates forty. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. If youre looking for colourful and cheerful collectable dolls, then these are for you. 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.
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