Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. Company lore says that a 10yearold boy named xavier discovered the babies in their patch when an unusual creature called a bunnybee led him there. See more ideas about xavier roberts, cabbage patch kids and cabbage patch. It does start out with a cute illustrated story of the cabbage patch, but then it goes on to tell of xavier s life and the softsculpture cabbage patch kids. The real history of cabbage patch kids dolls had little to do with bunnybees. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Cabbage patch dolls, 1980s doll lot xavier roberts cabbage. It does start out with a cute illustrated story of the cabbage patch, but then it goes on to tell of xaviers life and the softsculpture cabbage patch kids. Vintage xavier roberts soft sculpture little people cabbage patch girl doll. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. In the early 1980s, the toy industry gave birth to a new doll.
After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. 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. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga.
See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and xavier roberts. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier robert s original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Xavier roberts is best known for cabbage patch kid dolls, once immensely popular soft sculpted dolls based. Delivery was fast and i was happy with the product. While xavier s first creations were popular, the introduction of cabbage patch dolls saw 3 million of the dolls being adopted by the end of their first year of production. I have a vintage cabbage patch doll from 1978, autographed by xavier roberts. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. After that, it had become his mission to help find all the cabbage patch kids loving homes.
Behind those iconic chubby cheeks is a disappointing story. Xavier roberts presents cabbage patch kids preemie knits. Sweet baby cabbage patch doll 1982, cabbage patch dolls, dolls, vintage dolls, cloth body dolls, xavier roberts doll, signed doll. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. The doll brand was one of the most popular toy fads of the 1980s and one of the longestrunning doll franchises in the united states. Thomas briefly let him sell her doll babies, but stopped. 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. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named xavier roberts. I have a cabbage patch doll signed by xavier, may 1980.
Jul 28, 2018 explore conniecanaless board xavier roberts. Jul 22, 20 xavier roberts cabbage patch doll whatz it worth. While xaviers first creations were popular, the introduction of cabbage patch dolls saw 3 million of the dolls being adopted by the end of their. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982.
In 1976, xavier roberts met martha nelson thomas at a craft fair. Jul 21, 2012 cabbage patch dolls, 1980s doll lot xavier roberts cabbage patch kids. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. During the american folk art movement of the late 1970s, roberts observed several techniques involving the making of dolls from various materials. Truth about cabbage patch kids martha nelson thomas and. Artist martha nelson thomas sued xavier roberts, manufacturer of the cabbage patch kids, after he allegedly copied her doll babies, above. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list.
The growing success of xaviers hand made little people originals is documented by newsweek, the wall street journal, the atlanta weekly, and many others. Sep 05, 2018 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 show in osceola county, florida. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Xavier roberts signature is on the bum of each authentic cabbage patch kid. Xavier roberts born october 31, 1955 in cleveland, georgia is best known for cabbage patch kid dolls, once immensely popular soft sculpted dolls based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. If you are looking for information about the massmarketed cabbage patch kids with the vinyl. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. The real xavier roberts, who invented the cabbage patch kids dolls, had no trouble adopting out his dolls in 1983, for real kids around the country vied to be one of the few whose parents were able to buy them one.
Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. Cabbage patch doll, 1982 red haired cabbage patch doll blue eyes, xavier roberts, cloth doll, vintage cabbage patch doll, daysgonebytreasures 5. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. There are multiple instagram accounts where you can follow along in the life of a cabbage patch kid as if they were a real person. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. The famous cabbage patch kids have been hiding this secret. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts.
Xavier roberts, the creator of cabbage patch kids, used to sign his name on the butt of each doll to signify authenticity. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. It is in excellent condition, has been very well taken care of, and is super clean. Mar 20, 2020 the real history of cabbage patch kids dolls had little to do with bunnybees. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. His signature is emblazoned on the rear of each original cabbage patch kid. The color of xavier s signature on the doll s backside is one way you can identify. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. Xavier gave the dolls the cabbage patch kids monicker and developed their unusual background story. 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. In 1976, 21yearold xavier roberts creates the handstitched, adoptable dolls, which came with their own. The history of cabbage patch kids doesnt start with xavier roberts. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale.
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. While xaviers first creations were popular, the introduction of cabbage patch dolls saw 3 million of the dolls being adopted by the end of their first year of production. 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. Inside the shameful cabbage patch kids scandal the company has been trying to hide. I bought this so i could sew a horse for my grand daughters.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the. Red haired green eyed original brand new in box signed by xavier roberts 292728162955. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. Jan 24, 2020 the official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Looking at the display cases of original cabbage patch kids that were handcrafted by xavier roberts starting in the late 1970s i was shocked to learn.
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. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. He asked her to supply him with dolls to sell in georgia, where he lived and worked. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement.
Cabbage patch kids, known as cpks for short, are a line of softbodied dolls that are just waiting to be adopted. Watch our product feature video for a cabbage patch dolls lot. 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 show in osceola county, florida. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. This particular set of cabbage patch kids was inspired by mark twains adventures of tom sawyer. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. Cabbage patch kids dolls were so popular in 1983 that they almost touched off riots among christmas shoppers. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth. By the end of the year, more than 3 million had been sold, or adopted. Treasury of easytoknit doll clothes knitting patterns for cabbage patch dolls.
Dec 08, 2002 cabbage patch kids dolls were so popular in 1983 that they almost touched off riots among christmas shoppers. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. The collection includes three xavier robert s soft sculpture dolls. Cabbage patch dolls, 1980s doll lot xavier roberts cabbage patch kids. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. If you are looking for information about the massmarketed cabbage patch kids with the vinyl heads, theres not much information in here about that. 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. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. 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. 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.
What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. And each of those homely but lovable dolls carried xavier robertss signature embossed. Some original cabbage patch dolls are worth thousands. Apr 21, 2015 the history of cabbage patch kids doesnt start with xavier roberts. Apr 24, 2015 artist martha nelson thomas sued xavier roberts, manufacturer of the cabbage patch kids, after he allegedly copied her doll babies, above. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your.
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