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. Cabbage patch 4 tiny four five inch soft sculpture dolls oaa 1983 1984,1995. These baby dolls have soft bodies and sculpted heads, resembling the iconic cabbage patch cutie feel and look. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Vtg 1985 the little people soft sculpture cabbage patch kid. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Coleco aa preemies had brown tufts and caucasian preemies had tan or yellow tufts. Xavier roberts little people soft sculpture blonde w green eyes 23 inches tall.
Later, when hasbro took over manufacturing 1989 to 1994, the dolls shrank down to 14 inches tall. Madame alexander rebecca of sunny brook farm doll 1585 mary ann face. Get the best deals on cabbage patch soft sculpture doll when you shop the largest online selection. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. They are either softsculpted fabric bodies with vinyl heads or all vinyl. Rerooting the hair or painting the eyes or face is a bit more complicated and a. Big plush giant stuffed banana 5 feet tall soft giant stuffed animal made in the usa. Americana black mammy porcelain cloth doll vintage folk art 15.
Apr 18, 2017 cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. May 29, 2017 these 9 tall soft and cuddly cuties all have the same adorable round cabbage patch kids face, but each one is uniquely dressed in brightcolored costumes of their favorite safari animals. In 1988, hasbro purchased the rights to the cabbage patch kids and began making gimmicky versions of the dolls, such as the birthday kids and baby dolls. This cabbage patch cutie is a 9inch tall baby doll that comes with a fresh baby powder scent and nonremovable outfit. Cabbage patch soft sculpture doll for sale in stock ebay. However, in 1982, coleco took over production and began creating 16inch dolls with vinyl heads and soft bodies.
Some of these infant toys make soft noises or come with an extra blanket for the baby to play with and explore. The larger styles with removable clothing come with a birth certificate. There are a few stains here and there but it is in good shape for its age. This green eyed red haired kid stands 14 tall, features a soft, cuddly body and is ready for adoption gently tap the bottom of the shoe on a hard surface or. For sale is this lot of soft sculpture cabbage patch dolls, they all have xavier robert signature except for one that has completely rubbed off. Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. If you have any questions, please ask before buying. Jan 24, 2020 the cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. Make sure this fits by entering your model number cabbage patch babland plush doll with soft rubber face measures 11 inches tall wearing a cute babyland bib.
You are purchasing a xavier roberts little people original cabbage patch kid soft face 19831984 24 with free shipping you dont want to miss adding this doll to your cabbage patch doll collection. Cabbage patch babyland plush doll with rattle inside 11 inches. For toddlers, youll still want to make sure the baby doll doesnt have small parts. Very sweet cabbage patch doll in great vintage condition. Her hair is uncut and styled but maybe a little dusty. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. Unfollow rare cabbage patch dolls to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
If you were a kid in the 80s, you probably, at some point, had a cabbage patch kid. The standard coleco kids were 16 inches tall, but the preemies and toddlers were smaller. Many customers refer to these particular cabbage patch kids as similar to the ones they had as a child. Cornelia andrea is her name with a lovely double pony. There is a stain on the face as shown in the pictures. New listing original cabbage patch doll pacifier binky paci soft for bean butt babies bbb. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. Xavier roberts little people original cabbage patch kid soft face. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. The only criticism i would make is that the quality of her dress is not great. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. Patch doll clothes top and pant pjs pale blue with darker blue animal faces. I remember all i wanted for christmas in grade was a cabbage patch doll. The original cpks were softsculptured dolls called little people first made in.
The cabbage patch kid is by no means the most valuable collectors doll to date. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. See more ideas about xavier roberts, dolls and cabbage patch kids. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978.
Please note that with age and use in playing with the dolls, the inner soft stuffing over time will not be as full as a brand new doll. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are. Every second little girl was asking santa claus for one in 1983, even so much so that the shopping centers who sold these were crowded with moms trying to get their hands on one in time for christmas before they sold out. One report from the time featured a texas woman gripping her doll tightly even as another shoppers purse strap was wrapped around her throat. Inspired by the color and beauty of the tropics, these soft and cuddly cuties love to suck their thumb and feature a snuggly onesie with adjustable hood, ready for adventure. First off, theres one of the most famous dolls of all. Little people soft sculpture blonde w green eyes 23 inches tall. This brown eyed blond hair kid stands 14 tall, features a soft, cuddly body and is ready for adoption gently tap the bottom of the shoe on a hard surface or your hand to watch shoes light up and shine. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. I dont remember why we were there, but at the back of the store there was a small pile of dolls and toys. The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads. 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.
The allnew 9 cabbage patch rainforest cutie friends need your love and care. Many customers refer to these particular cabbage patch kids as similar to the ones they had as a ch. No stains or tears i can see and her eye paint has no scratches. Kids were 1618 inches tall depending on the factory. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. With all the top barbie toys ranging from dream homes to dolls, and with dolls ranging from mermaid collector editions to that handsome devil, ken, theres some fun for every imagination. This in turn caused a desperate dash to toy stores by parents determined to have a. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze.
Choose one 1984 cabbage patch miniature doll, about 3. Since cabbage patch kids are supposedly one of a kind i cant find an exact picture of what she looked like, but i can give you an approximation. Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. Re rooting the hair or painting the eyes or face is a bit more complicated and a. Vintage cabbage patch kids cpk african american black boy. This is a vintage, softfaced xavier roberts cabbage patch kid. The history of the cabbage patch kids dolls thoughtco. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls.
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. Her hair is thick and soft, and her body is firmly stuffed. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Fastforward a few years to a scene in a nice little usedfurniture shop in dexter, missouri. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Vinyl faces unless produced in the very early years. These were 16 inches tall, the same measurement of the first coleco cabbage patch kids. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory information.
She is 16 inches tall, just like the first massmarketed cabbage patch kids. For older infants, choose more realisticlooking baby dolls with soft bodies. Cabbage patch kids doll xavier roberts little people. The toy cabbage patch kids generally range in size from 9 to 16 tall.
Additionally, to celebrate the dolls 15th anniversary, mattel created a line of exclusively female dolls with a new molded fabric face. Xavier roberts little people original cabbage patch kid soft. 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. This is a vintage, soft faced xavier roberts cabbage patch kid. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. The cabbage patch kids were an immediate and unprecedented success, selling millions of dolls in a matter of weeks and creating long production backlogs as demand far exceeded supply. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, cabbage patch and patch kids. Jan 08, 2014 you can buy ready made cabbage patch dolls for not too awful much. Soft sculpt cabbage patch kids doll approx 22 tall pale yellow blonde yarn hair blue eyes pursed lips soft sculpt face soft body outsie belly button original cotton candy lavendar 2pc outfit with cpk diaper. Cabbage patch cuties are a classic doll that many parents remember having as a youth. You can buy ready made cabbage patch dolls for not too awful much.
The doll was in such rabid demand that shoppers camped overnight at toy stores, stormed displays, and mobbed parking lots. We are listing the measurements of the most common cabbage patch kid dolls for your guidance in buying doll clothes for your cabbage patch kid. Xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. They are vintage so they may need a little bit of cleaning. During the american folk art movement of the late 1970s, roberts observed several techniques involving the making of dolls from various materials. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. Blonde hair blue eyed soft sculpture boy he is one of the original cabbage patch dolls from 1983. The black flight jacket has a slight white surface.
Xavier roberts soft sculpture cabbage patch 1994 le 36in tall hand signed. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in the united states office in 1978 as the little people. Cabbage patch kids safari friends koala, toucan, giraffe. While cabbage patch kids cpks are still on the market today, most people. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Hand crafted doll cabbage patch face vintage 1982 soft body. Take the oath of adoption today and become a part of the cabbage patch kids family. The softbodied babylike dolls, each of which came with its own adoption certificate, were a worldwide.
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