Cabbage patch kids were originally named little people, adoptable dolls with birth certificates. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys. Some of the more popular doll lines to come out under the cabbage patch kids name included the birthday kids, splash n tan kids, and pretty crimp and curl. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. 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. She was one of the preemies which meant she was bald except for a. Jul 01, 2015 part of the problem with the cabbage patch dolls besides being holding cells for demons was that the child who owned the doll would have to sign a written agreement to love a doll, thereby.
These deluxe 17 babies and 20 kids are available exclusively on our website and at babyland general hospital. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was called, we were blown away with the names. Use bizrates latest online shopping features to compare prices. The information you find on the cabbage patch pages is as up to date as possible and for entertainment only. As far as i can remember, cabbage patch dolls have always had funny names. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. The name change to cabbage patch kids was made in 1982 when xaviers company, original appalachian. Jan 01, 2014 how to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps. Duggars believe cabbage patch dolls are possessed by satan. Choose the one you want and you will be given the opportunity. Choose the one you like to see all available options, including name change. Get the best deals on girl doll 15 in doll cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Names could be officially changed but it was a process and this added to their charm.
With expert insight on baby name trends and what the names we choose reveal. I got a little newborn cabbage patch a few years ago, for myself because im a nerd and couldnt help it. Cabbage patch kid names for girl dolls range from bella nicole, beatrice nora, blair gwyneth and betsy willow to bree pamela, brooke mariah, brylee jazlyn and celina daisie. I got them in the 80s but i cant remember their names. I knew i wasnt the only one who had all my precious cabbage patches yanked away and replaced by porcelain dolls in modest ruffled skirts with suggested names like. What size doll clothing will fit my cabbage patch doll. Unfollow cabbage patch doll names to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Each cabbage patch kid doll is manufactured with a first and middle name for both boy and girl dolls. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls.
Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. We wanted to make a cert to give her with their name,dob etc. 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. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. Vintage cabbage patch dolls cabbage patch kids dolls child doll girl dolls baby dolls girls with red hair. Check out bizrate for great deals on popular brands like. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. Owners adoptive parents took an adoption oath in the store and sent in the adoption papers to receive an official birth certificate and personality trait card. Like their successors, the little people dolls all had custom names and. 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. Check out the newest additions from authentic cpk birth certificates and comment with your own kid names to add to the list. Names from the doll world baby name blog nameberry. When roger schlaifer purchased the licensing rights to the little people, the name was changed to cabbage patch kids and every doll sold from 1983 on was given a birth name.
Girl doll 15 in doll cabbage patch dolls for sale ebay. When i was a child, i had seven childrenor so i believed. Here is a list in alphabetical order of some of the cabbage patch kids that were adopted in the 80s and 90s. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version. Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. He stole her doll baby concept to make iconic cabbage patch kids apr 20, 2015. Nov 21, 2005 as far as i can remember, cabbage patch dolls have always had funny names. 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. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, my cabbages and patch kids.
As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. Apr 24, 2015 the cabbage patch kids twisted history. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. 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. 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.
Giant list of original cabbage patch kids dolls 80s. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. Xavier roberts hand printed the name tags which accompanied his babies and. Every doll also came with a signature on its rear end that of xavier roberts, the manufacturer and supposed creator of. This is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. The original soft handmade dolls called little people created by xavier roberts under the original appalachian artworks label ran from the late 1970s and took on the cabbage patch kid name from the early to mid 1980s. Cabbage patch kids baby names baby names nameberry. Each doll came with their own unique name and birth certificate. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth.
Hasbro gradually began making the dolls for younger children, which led to smaller and smaller dolls. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are. All i know is i wanted allison my middle name and they got me megan. My parents didnt want to spend that much so they got the knock off brand. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast slower kevin macleod licensed under. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. There are a few other sizes like the newborn dolls, but the doll patterns below are specifically for the 12 and 17 dolls. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Free cabbage patch doll clothes patterns sew simple home. Samantha and rebeccas names were predetermined, but i have since added middle names, so their full names are. The very 1st 1,000 handmade dolls were taken from a 1937 baby name book. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. 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.
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. Welcome to the official cabbage patch kids youtube channel. Our cabbage patch kids name list grew way out of its. My cabbage patch dolls name was henrietta hetty cabbage patch. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original brunette hairbrown eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging. Cabbage patch kids came in varying ethnicities and were targeted at both girl and boy audiences.
Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a birth certificate. Part of the problem with the cabbage patch dolls besides being holding cells for demons was that the child who owned the doll would have to sign a written agreement to love a doll, thereby. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. 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. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was.
The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. Xavier roberts hand printed the name tags which accompanied his babies and printed each birth certificate with his own fists as the footprints. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The name change to cabbage patch kids was made in 1982 when xaviers company, original appalachian artworks. 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. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc.
Or just name off the names youve seen used, maybe in stores. Cabbage patch cornsilk kids girl doll brown hair dress 1982 coleco. How to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. However, when youre pumping out thousands of baby names to make every doll different, its no surprise they had to adopt some pretty unusual. Apr 26, 2010 5 responses to the cabbage patch doll through the eyes of an ati child rml says. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes.
Created by xavier roberts, the cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls. A person dressed like a doctor pulls a doll out of a cabbage head and announces whether it is a boy or girl. Unfollow cabbage patch kids names to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Cabbage patch kids, cpk 14 kids red hairgreen eye girl doll, comes with lots of licks accessories. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. Although she is a doll from later on in the cabbage patch kid craze, she is still in great. Vintage customs services and international tracking provided. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of.
Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. Stefs collectible ids episode 1 how to identify vintage. Jul 5, 2016 my cabbage patch dolls name was henrietta hetty. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. I personally have a 12 and a 17 cabbage patch doll. 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. Cabbage patch kids feature toddler caucasian girl brunette. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale.
The cabbage patch doll through the eyes of an ati child. Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or products. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast slower. Cabbage patch kids doll lines in the 1980s came with outfit, diaper and adoption papers and some came with additional accessories such as pacifiers, crayons, glasses, etc. I knew i wasnt the only one who had all my precious cabbage patches yanked away and replaced by porcelain dolls in modest ruffled skirts with suggested names like elsie dinsmore. Every authentic cabbage patch kids comes with a xavier roberts signature, typically on the. If you were a child of the 80s or 90s, youd remember the popular, sculptured dolls called cabbage patch kids. When mother cabbage goes into labor everyone that is shopping in the hospital gathers around a window. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic.
Bec is a plumber and stylist, believing a girl can be both practical and stylish 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. There are many good online guides to help you figure out what year your kid was made in and independent craftsmenwomen who do beautiful jobs restoring. 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. I dont suppose anyone has an opinion or idea on how to find the boy and girl s name, its probably impossible but worth a try. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. I cant remember the boys middle names, but those are the names they all came with and i didnt change them. The cabbage patch doll through the eyes of an ati child x. Cabbage patch kids, cpk 14 kids red hairgreen eye girl. They may not have actually walked or talked, but i loved them unconditionally in spite of these limitations. These girl dolls come in an array of hues in terms of eye and hair color.
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