Nov 01, 2007 every cabbage patch kid since coleco started selling them around 1981 now playalong sells them has had a different first namemiddle name combination. Duggars believe cabbage patch dolls are possessed by satan. If you were a child of the 80s or 90s, youd remember the popular, sculptured dolls called cabbage patch kids. Like their successors, the little people dolls all had custom names and. Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll blue tutu 9 cabbage patch kids. The first two years production was all from the far east, with nine head variations produced and. Names could be officially changed but it was a process and this added to their charm. My cousin had a muchloved bald cabbage patch doll which she named sascha.
The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. I was a super tomboy, so my cabbage patches were all boys. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. The cabbage patch kids story begins in 1978 when roberts, then a twentythreeyearold artist, won a blue ribbon for sculpture for his first little people dollsplush and soft, with yarnknit hair and handpainted facesat an art. And not all of them are worth hundreds of dollars but some definitely are. While later tsukuda dolls would come with special costumes and in special editions as well, the 1983 tsukuda cabbage patch kids resembled the ones sold in the us save for the japanese print of the dolls papers and the box. 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.
The mattel dolls are mostly sized 14 or smaller, and most variants were individualized with a gimmick to enhance their collectibility, e. 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. With a soft body to cuddle, sweet clothes to accessorise, adorable facial features and the iconic signature on the butt. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale.
These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. I am probably dating myself, but i thought it would be fun to see what everyones cabbage patch kids names were when they were growing up. All of the cabbage patch kids have different names, so the value is solely based on the hair color, eye color, outfit, face mold, hair style and the factory it was made in. While many stores had extremely long waiting lists, others had a firstcome, firstserved policy, which led to shocking, vicious fights between potential buyers. The cabbage patch kid names lists are gathered from reader submissions of their dolls names or. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in.
Did you keep your cabbage patch dolls original names, or did you override that birth certificate and choose something all your own. Every authentic cabbage patch kids comes with a xavier roberts signature, typically. Each doll came with their own unique name and birth certificate. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum.
Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. Or just name off the names youve seen used, maybe in stores. Did the cabbage patch kids dolls in the 80s all have. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. My cabbage patch doll looked like this one and her name was sasha. Did all cabbage patch dolls have their own name, or were they. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Here is a list in alphabetical order of some of the cabbage patch kids that were adopted in the 80s and 90s. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage.
This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. Choose the one you like to see all available options, including name change. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was called, we were blown away with the names. In 1976, 21yearold xavier roberts discovers a german. Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll.
During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted cabbage patch kids dolls. These deluxe 17 babies and 20 kids are available exclusively on our website and at babyland general hospital. The mattel cabbage patch dolls are not limited to cloth bodies and included dolls made from vinyl, which produced a more durable play doll. Several all vinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. I got my first name from a cabbage patch doll that my older sister had. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents.
Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a birth certificate. May 20, 20 people were so crazy about purchasing a cabbage patch doll that i remember watching the news and seeing mothers lining up at the toy store and fighting over them when there was a new delivery. My first cabbage patch kid boys name is jonathan nicolas. Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. A friend of my mothers did have one, and she named it herself. He is brown skinned with a black afro, and he has on a red soccer shirt with a soccer ball on it, with blue pants, blue shoes, and a blue baseball cap.
Nov 21, 2005 as far as i can remember, cabbage patch dolls have always had funny names. Although each cabbage patch kid is inscribed with the name xavier roberts, the doll manufacturers have released a variety of individual names for both boy and girl dolls, including abigail london, annie jane, aurora hazel, alex aaron, andrew max and benjamin aiden. Learn about the history of this famous doll brand and its place in the modern collectors market. Jul 04, 2009 my sisters cabbage patch kids name was wendi patti. How to know if you have a real cabbage patch doll how to adult. Different head molds, eye shapes and colors, hairstyles and colors, and clothing options did make each one look different than the other. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads.
I would be curious if anyone on quora who may have worked with the brand would know if there was a. Lets be honest, you still want that glitter n gold jem doll. Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Mar 20, 2020 it was claimed that each cabbage patch kids doll was unique. What are the names of the original cabbage patch kids. My lovely cabbage patch babys name was odette irenenot bad my parents got it for me because my mothers name is irene. There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition.
The name change to cabbage patch kids was made in 1982 when xaviers company, original appalachian artworks, began to. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Find highquality cabbage patch doll stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Unfollow cabbage patch doll names to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cabbage patch doll stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. What are the names of the original cabbage patch kids answers. This is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. 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. While the marketing promised that each doll would have its own individual name, the brand was bought by multiple companies.
The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. 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. Sep 05, 2018 teagan abbey, the doll roberts will be giving away for the cabbage patch kids fortieth anniversary. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. The papers have only one name written in english and japanese. Did all cabbage patch dolls have their own name, or were.
Thats why so many of todays cbks have such unique names a lot of the more common combinations were already used. Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. I never had a cabbage patch doll, but as particular as i can be about names, i probably wouldve wound up getting one with a name i hated, too. Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or products. May 21, 2009 all these girls had to have boyfriendsas barbie had ken, so dawn and her pals had gary, ron, van and kevin. Cabbage patch kids dolls 35 awesome toys every kid wanted for christmas 1980s. See more ideas about cabbage patch dolls, cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids.
Giant list of original cabbage patch kids dolls 80s toys. Jun 22, 2017 today we have the safari collection of the adorable cabbage patch kids cuties. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. Get the best deals on cabbage patch kids when you shop the largest online selection at. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory information. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. 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. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. The 2004 incarnation reintroduced the classic soft cloth bodies with vinyl heads. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else.
For a wide assortment of cabbage patch kids visit today. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and marketed her own line of. Choose the one you want and you will be given the opportunity.
Images are all property of their respective owners. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a doll s outfit. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier. Spain cabbage patch kids was in english, but all of the writing on the box and the adoption papers were in spanish. Get the best deals on cabbage patch kids when you shop the largest online selection. While later tsukuda dolls would come with special costumes and in special editions as well, the 1983 tsukuda cabbage patch kids resembled the ones sold in the us save for the japanese print of the doll s papers and the box. Jan 24, 2020 the history of the cabbage patch doll. Collector information, identification my 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.
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