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. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. Giant list of original cabbage patch kids dolls 80s toy store. I have only focused my collection on vintage mass market cabbage patch kids from the early 80s. Like their successors, the little people dolls all had custom names and. Cabbage patch kids 14 kid girl doll, comes with lots of licks accessories. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch dolls still top most popular christmas toy list. One line of cabbage patch kids dolls, the cabbage patch snacktime kids, was designed to eat plastic snacks. For a wide assortment of cabbage patch kids visit today. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls.
Cabbage patch kids originally had a different name. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. My husbands cabbage patch doll, which we sold on ebay last year, was bobby boyce. Names from the doll world may 21, 2009 linda rosenkrantz in one of my extracurricular, nonname lives, i write about the field of collectibles and in doing so, ive amassed several shelves full of books on the subject of dolls. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, cabbage patch and patch kids. Nov 21, 2005 as far as i can remember, cabbage patch dolls have always had funny names. Each doll came with their own unique name and birth certificate. 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. Choose the one you want and you will be given the opportunity. The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads.
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. Other accessories vary based on the cabbage patch kid. In the years of 1983 and 1984 they went by the names of. 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. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. Dec 28, 2019 i moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. 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. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Our cabbage patch kids name list grew way out of its original page. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. The dolls middle name is something pretty and feminine, i just cant remember what olivia, lynette, violet or something like that.
When i was young i had a cabbage patch doll and she came with a name. When he was asked to help, roberts agreed to find loving homes for these cabbage patch kids. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. Cabbage patch dolls still top most popular christmas toy list over past 50 years even beating buzz lightyear, barbie and lego monopoly, teletubbies and furby also made list of popular toys. We wanted to make a cert to give her with their name,dob etc. When cabbage patch arrived in 1983, materialism had reached a new high. You can find pacifiers, cozy blankets, infant bottles, strollers, shoes, various clothes, and more. 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. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. The information you find on the cabbage patch pages is as up to date as possible and for entertainment only. Cabbage patch dolls still top most popular christmas toy. The coleco dolls t he success of the cabbage patch kids by coleco created many imitators.
The papers have only one name written in english and japanese. All cabbage patch dolls came with their own unique name and you had to write to the company to get their birth certificate. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory. The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was called, we were blown away with the names. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. 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. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. In 1976, 21year old xavier roberts creates the handstitched, adoptable dolls, which came with their own. Childhood toys, childhood memories, cabbage patch kids boy, vintage cabbage patch dolls, yellow outfits, sailor outfits, popular toys, kids board, first tooth. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for premium cabbage patch kids. This adorable cabbage patch kid doll is dressed in a gray and yellow jogging suit with white headband, diapers.
Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch dolls located in cleveland, georgia. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Or just name off the names youve seen used, maybe in stores. Home collectibles vintage cabbage patch kids that are.
According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Unfollow cabbage patch doll names to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or products. My favorite dolls growing up were raggedy ann and sandy doll named after my favorite aunt i have no idea if the doll itself had a name originally it had been my aunts doll.
I cant remember the boys middle names, but those are the names they all came with and i didnt change them. In the early 1980s, the toy industry gave birth to a new doll. 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. Did you keep your cabbage patch dolls original names, or did you override that birth certificate and choose something all your own. I never thought of that as a girl name but maybe shell get a new name when dd gets older.
Every authentic cabbage patch kids comes with a xavier roberts signature, typically. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. I got them in the 80s but i cant remember their names. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement.
I remembered her name being karleen audrina, but i noticed on her birth certificate, her name was actually karleen eudrina. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. The 2004 incarnation reintroduced the classic soft cloth bodies with vinyl heads. Cauliflower kids, flower kids, pumpkin kids, kraut kinder, broccoli kids, copies of. How to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps. They may not have actually walked or talked, but i loved them unconditionally in spite of these limitations. If you want yours on the list also, simply leave a comment below. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast slower. With a soft body to cuddle, sweet clothes to accessorise, adorable facial features and the iconic signature on the butt, the cabbage patch kid dolls hit the spot for retro kids. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold.
Is there a way to find my cabbage patch kids real name. Inspired by the sweet and adorable animals running around on the farm, these soft and cuddly cuties love to suck their thumb and feature a snuggly onesie with adjustable hood, ready for adventure. Daughter was given a cabbage patch doll and i think she was made in 1985 if i remember correctly. 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. When i was a child, i had seven childrenor so i believed. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. The unique names given to the cabbage patch dolls included edwin nicholas, cora. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. Original cabbage patch kids 1983 cpk collection dolls toys. What are the names of the original cabbage patch kids.
Cabbage patch kids cuties collection the 9 cabbage patch farm friend cuties need your love and care. Mar 20, 2020 the real history of cabbage patch kids dolls had little to do with bunnybees. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Babyland cabbage patch kids wiki fandom powered by wikia. Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a birth certificate. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. The mechanism could be deactivated by releasing the backpack. The mechanism enabling this was a pair of oneway smooth metal rollers behind plastic lips. I got a little newborn cabbage patch a few years ago, for myself because im a nerd and couldnt help it. 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. My cabbage patch doll s name was myrna keely a name id never heard and didnt particularly like but i liked the doll all the same. 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. Once you select your favorite, you will be offered the opportunity to change your cabbage patch kids name and birthdate.
I love the wrap blanket that she comes with and so does my 2year old. The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze. I found my little cousins shes all grown up and 36 years old now 1985 cabbage patch doll and im going to clean the gunk off its head and give it a bath. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. At the same time, people were becoming fatigued by electronics the last popular doll, baby alive, ate food and pooped it into a diaper. Cabbage patch kids are a doll brand created by debbie morehead and xavier roberts in 1978. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. Georgiana has long pigtail braids and is dressed in her original outfit. The snacks would exit the dolls back and magically appear into a backpack. Here is a list in alphabetical order of some of the cabbage patch kids that were adopted in the 80s and 90s. In 1976, 21yearold xavier roberts creates the handstitched, adoptable dolls, which.
The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. Xavier roberts converted an old clinic into a facility from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. I personally hate the cabbage patch dolls who have hair. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid.
Although she is a doll from later on in the cabbage patch kid craze, she is still in great condition and nearly 30 years old. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. 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. The cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. I was looking for a cute doll who was bald and i found her right here. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. Hailey theeuwen was the first colecoproduced cabbage patch. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. The doll came with a name and birthdate just like the traditional dolls. Names could be officially changed but it was a process and this added to their charm. As far as i can remember, cabbage patch dolls have always had funny names.
Shop for vintage cabbage patch dolls online at target. The name change to cabbage patch kids was made in 1982 when xaviers company, original appalachian artworks, began to license a smaller version of the. I dont suppose anyone has an opinion or idea on how to find the boy and girls name, its probably impossible but worth a try. Some of the things being 3 original 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. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. All cabbage patch creations are born at the babyland general hospital and come with a birth certificate.
The adorable yet sort of creepy little baby dolls that you collected as a child could now be worth a pretty penny. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. These deluxe 17 babies and 20 kids are available exclusively on our website and at babyland general hospital. I know you used to be able to send your old dolls back to themand theyd fix their hair and give them new clothesthen send them back to you for 30. Nov 14, 20 cabbage patch dolls still top most popular christmas toy list over past 50 years even beating buzz lightyear, barbie and lego monopoly, teletubbies and furby also made list of popular toys.
It is common and mostly seen in 1983 when the cabbage patch kids first hit the market. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies. 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. Xavier roberts was a tenyear old boy who discovered the cabbage patch kids by following a bunnybee behind a waterfall into a magical cabbage patch, where he found the cabbage patch babies being born. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. My cabbage patch dolls name was henrietta hetty cabbage patch. Cabbage patch kids baby names baby names nameberry. I found 2 of my cabbage patch kids in my mams and want to give them to lo for christmas as a present from us. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. You could also apply to change the name if you didnt like it. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding.