There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. The mattel dolls are mostly sized 14 or smaller, and most variants were individualized with a gimmick to enhance their collectibility, e. The cabbage patch kid is by no means the most valuable collectors doll to date, although it was their cuddly and soft nature that set them apart from other big brand dolls during their initial production. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Get the best deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. 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.
In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid doll s were sold. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The value of cabbage patch dolls depends on their rarity and their popularity with collectors. Vintage cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. They do not list the cabbage patch doll values anymore since the bottom fell out of their market. 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. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. The 28 most expensive dolls ever made and how much they.
And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular. Ironically, some of the most valuable cabbage patch dolls werent sold under their nowfamous name. The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns. 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. Back in 1978 when cabbage patch creator xavier roberts first began selling his dolls, he made each one by hand. The cabbage patch kid is by no means the most valuable collectors doll to date. The very first coleco kids had embroidered tags, they are very rare.
Remember finding a cpk from a foreign factory does not guarantee rarity or high value. The original dolls had woolen hair, plush bodies, and somewhat chubby fingers. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk doll featured on us postage stamps 1999. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Cabbage patch kids joined the young astronaut program and sent their first doll into space. 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 can gauge by that and then watch what they are doing on servers like ebay or ruby lane. We recently spotted a garbage pail kids card selling for a monstrous sum over at ebay. Or, do you want to get a decent price for your vintage cabbage patch kid. But the older doll value books list the color coding of the early dolls. The mattel cabbage patch dolls are not limited to cloth bodies and included dolls made from vinyl, which produced a more durable play doll. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list gazette. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Unlike the brand of doll, the cabbage patch doll, a cabbage is a vegetable and therefore does not have a face.
As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. Cabbage patch doll collectors for sale rare antique. 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. Dubbed little people, each doll had a soft cloth head and was signed by the creator himself. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls.
By contrast, the imagery on the garbage pail kids cards and accompanying messaging wereare considered too grotesque, aggressive, violent and selfdestructive for children. Hi i have two, virtually brand new, in the box cabbage patch snacktime kids, one is a little blond haired boy, and the other is a red headed girl. Most dolls from sears feature moveable limbs and turning heads for creating custom looks. Looking for a really rare vintage cabbage patch doll. There are several dolls with unique or rare hair, eye, and headmold combinations that makes them more desirable with higher prices. I have a cabbage patch doll from 1984, still in its. Rare and valuable cabbage patch dolls ghost of the doll. Sold at a charity auction for the council of fashion designers in 2010, this doll is.
In the 1980s, cabbage patch kids were the most successful new doll introduction in the history of the toy industry, so its likely to stumble upon them hiding out in your closets or attic. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory. This retro vintage style doll showcases blonde yarn hair, blue eyes, a soft body, plastic head, and baby powder scent all reminiscent of the original cabbage patch kid look and feel. Look at the prices on this page for the most expensive, recently sold dolls. 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. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Doll aficionados, children of the 80s with fond memories of christmas morning, parents of the 80s with stories to tell about the time they got into fisticuffs at child worldthe cabbage patch adopts out to. As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are not the most valuable dolls on the market. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. In fact, they were intended to parody the incredibly popular toy line cabbage patch kids produced by coleco at the time that actually were positive.
To identify the 50 most valuable barbie dolls, 247 wall st. Use collectible dolls to commemorate special occasions for the important little girl in your life. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. Ebay cabbage patch kids selling price apartment therapy. Cabbage patch kids brand dolls became one of the most popular toy fads of the 1980s. Shop for rare cabbage patch dolls online at target. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. How much is a 1985 cabbage patch doll worth answers. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. 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. Parents flocked to stores in search of them, with fights occasionally erupting amongst shoppers.
Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll. Pat and joe prosey are the worlds most obsessive cabbage patch doll collectors, having amassed over 5,000 dolls they house in a custombuilt maryland museum you can buy them all for a cool. Get the best deal for cabbage patch dolls from the largest online selection at. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker. Now, kids young and old can once again enjoy the vintage style of the original cabbage patch kid dolls. There is, however, a huge secondary market as a quick search for cabbage patch dolls on ebay will show. Shop for cabbage patch doll clothes online at target. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.