I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. Vintage cabbage patch doll black african american girl 1985. Even xavier roberts signature on the buttocks was copied. Signature stamps also appear in different colors that correlate with the. True cabbage patch kids have his trademark signature on their left butt cheek. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Mar, 2014 vintage cabbage patch girl doll, black signature no date, original appalachian stay safe and healthy. Cabbage patch kids cuties collection, sammy sloth cutie baby doll amazon exclusive 9. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. If you have doubt about a cabbage patch, a good indicator of a genuine, when all other signs check out, is the body tag. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. However, a few may have it on the right cheek in an upside down position. Cabbage patch kids all stars phillies cpk stadium coleco 3766 16 12 tall.
The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. Listed below are the years of manufacture, the color of the signature, and the manufacturer of the cabbage patch dolls for that year 1983 black coleco 1984 black coleco preemies and foreign kids, green coleco and foreign kids. Kids were 1618 inches tall depending on the factory. There youll find the signature of xavier roberts, and, often, a date. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Identifying year of manufacture cabbage patch dolls by. Vintage cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. Coleco aa preemies had brown tufts and caucasian preemies had tan or. Cabbage patch kids official, newborn baby african american girl doll comes with swaddle blanket and unique adoption birth announcement 4. Vintage cabbage patch kids 3 dolls black signature. If the signature is in black with no date, it will be one of the earliest dolls. When cabbage patch kids made their debut in 1983 they became the most popular toy fad of.
Find out from celebrity appraisers at our next tucson fundraiser. I just found 3 cabbage patch dolls with xavier signature. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. It seems that the people took the promise lightly, going by the vast numbers of secondhand cabbage patch kids around. Its easy to check the date of a cabbage patch kid by looking at its bottom. Signature the signature stamp has a different color for each year of production. 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. Most also will have a creation date located near the signature. I just found 3 cabbage patch dolls with xavier roberts signature. Find great deals on ebay for cabbage patch doll 1982 and cabbage patch dolls 19781982. She has the xavier black signature on her left cheek and an additional signature by xavier in blue, whom i met when i was there when this doll was born.
The coleco factory codes are ic, kt, ok, p, pmi, ss, ut, and ws. Red haired green eyed original brand new in box signed by xavier roberts 292728162955. Also, check for xavier roberts signature, which will be located on the bottom of each authentic cabbage patch doll. Cabbage patch kids craze born in 1980s antique trader. Refine your search for vintage black cabbage patch doll. One famous way to tell if the doll was a real cabbage patch doll or not was if it had the creator, xavier roberts, name signed on its bum. Make offer 17 cabbage patch kids doll vintage appalachian coleco girl red hair blue eyes 1988 xavier roberts little people soft sculpture cabbage patch kids hand signed ils 596.
Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Doll socks black stretch fit 16 cabbage patch my child cpk baby born 18 dolls. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Get the best deals on original cabbage patch when you shop the largest online selection at. Youll find new or used products in cabbage patch dolls on ebay. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing.
They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. 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. Surprisingly, i have had no kids with black signatures. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid.
New listing cabbage patch doll clothes, 16 inch boy size, red, black, white,paw, pants set. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Cabbage patch doll bella ballerina black hair 2004, d2. Xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. I remember being in 3rd grade and one of my friends telling me that another little girl got a real cabbage patch doll and to our great shock.
Every doll also came with a signature on its rear end that of xavier roberts, the manufacturer and supposed creator of the cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float green eye girl flamingo. And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular. Black was only used on first edition dolls, with the exception of 1984 preemies. May 21, 2012 listed below are the years of manufacture, the color of the signature, and the manufacturer of the cabbage patch dolls for that year 1983 black coleco 1984 black coleco preemies and foreign kids, green coleco and foreign kids. The toy cabbage patch kids generally range in size from 9 to 16 tall. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Cabbage patch kids 1983 red doll green eyes xavier robert black signature 1st ed. New listing cabbage patch doll clothes, 16 inch boy size, red, black, check, pajamas hat set. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker.
New listing vintage cabbage patch kids girl african american black sig doll signature tooth. I have just found my motherinlaws cabbage patch doll. Also available, although not as prominent, were porcelain cabbage patch kids, available directly through the danbury mint. For example, during 1983 a true cabbage patch kid or little people will have a black signature, green was used in 1984, blue was used in 1985, red was used in 1986, aqua was used in 1987, lavender was used in 1988 and rose was used in 1989. These body tags are very helpful in identifying the authentic cabbage patch dolls. The color of the ink used depends on the year, but the most common colors were blue and green. They have a cross tie on the green eyed doll with the dimple on the left cheek. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and marketed her own line of. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition.
Vintage cabbage patch girl doll, black signature no date. W hile the resale value of cabbage patch dolls varies widely, owners or those wishing to purchase a doll can join the. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Coleco dolls manufactured between 1983 and 1989 feature signature stamps in black, brown, green, dark blue, bright blue, red, mint green, lavender and rose. Couture kids appeared in canada wearing fur coats and hats in 1984. Check the label of the cabbage patch doll, located on its side of every doll. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Truth about cabbage patch kids martha nelson thomas and. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original brunette hairbrown eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. They are either softsculpted fabric bodies with vinyl heads or all vinyl. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune.
Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll purple tutu 9 cabbage patch kids. It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts. The larger styles with removable clothing come with a birth certificate. Cabbage patch kids vintage collectors edition 35th anniversary doll target. Cabbage patch kids holiday baby doll purple dress 14 cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. A tag should be attached to the left side same side as the bottom signature of your doll. Original 1983 1st year made black signature cabbage patch. If you ever owned a cabbage patch kids doll and if you were alive in the 80s, you almost certainly did, you might remember the signature scrawled on each dolls tush. 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. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars.
Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Vintage african american cabbage patch doll black xavier roberts 1984 signature. Black cabbage patch dolls for sale rare antique collectibles. Coleco editions 19831989 cabbage patch kids were introduced in 1983. 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. The only thing that was not copied was the body tag on the authentic cabbage patch kids. Coleco aa preemies had brown tufts and caucasian preemies had tan or yellow tufts. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Later models will have tags with information as well. First edition cabbage patch dolls did not include a date. Jan 24, 2020 for example, during 1983 a true cabbage patch kid or little people will have a black signature, green was used in 1984, blue was used in 1985, red was used in 1986, aqua was used in 1987, lavender was used in 1988 and rose was used in 1989.
I built this site to share my collection and information with other collectors. Cabbage patch kids 1985 black signature african american doll. The real cabbage patch kids of this era are identified by the by the. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. This was used on the first edition cabbage patch kids. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. I have a 22 1995 redhaired cabbage patch soft body sculpted and soft faced doll. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Cabbage patch kids 1985 black signature african american. The signature stamp, tag and notice provide clues to the identity of a cabbage patch doll. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. Hasbro dolls manufactured between 1990 and 1991 feature signatures in mauve, teal, royal blue, forest green and burgundy. Many customers refer to these particular cabbage patch kids as similar to the ones they had as a child. The ink coklours changed each year, the earliest being black no date.