Reduced the little people doll 1981 original cabbage patch xavier roberts soft sculpture 23 standing edition toddler girl blonde meg blythe fabulousforeverfinds 5. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. Original cabbage patch dolls xavierroberts cabbage patch. This cute little set fit the cabbage patch kids toddler doll 14 cabbage patch doll. Blue eyes, dimples, brown hair cabbage patch kids doll original 1978 1982 xavier roberts. Xavier roberts, the creator of cabbage patch kids, used to sign his name on the butt of each doll to signify authenticity.
Cabbage patch doll please contact me with any questions about correct cabbage patch doll clothes size. 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. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Video game giant coleco began massproducing the second phase of. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Jul 21, 2012 giant vintage doll haul over 100 items barbie, madame alexander, cabbage patch kids, effanbee duration.
Please view all pictures carfully to see more about the condition of the doll. There are additional antique and vintage dolls in the dolls studio category. Giant vintage doll haul over 100 items barbie, madame alexander, cabbage patch kids, effanbee duration. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. Find out from celebrity appraisers at our next tucson fundraiser. Red haired green eyed original brand new in box signed by xavier roberts 292728162955. Vintage 1982 african american black girl cabbage patch kid. This quality outfit was handcrafted in my smoke free home. I have a xavier signed 1982 luella erica cabbage patch. View active tab this doll comes with the original birth certificate, diaper, pacifier, as well as original clothing. The dolls made by roberts himself are called cabbage patch original kids to distinguish them from the dolls licensed by toy companies. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. American racing classics book july 1992 autographed by richard petty nas.
I have a xavier roberts signed 1982 luella erica cabbage patch doll with original paperwork. The original 1982 cabbage patch kids license agreement with coleco. Cabbage patch kid child xavier roberts african american. By the following year, coleco couldnt keep up either. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls.
Original cabbage patch dolls xavierroberts cabbage. Eyes cabbag patch kids doll original 1978 1982 xavier roberts. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Roberts originally sold his little people dolls at art shows. Watch our product feature video for a cabbage patch dolls lot. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. And perhaps that was what their creator, 21yearold xavier roberts, had planned all along truth be told, the cabbage patch kids actually had a rather shameful backstory that xavier and company executives have been attempting to keep secret all these years.
Cabbage patch doll 1982 xavier robertsgirl brown hair original outfitoverall excellent condition some staining on fingers and kneescheck pictures carefully 202906030141. Xavier roberts vintage cabbage patch kids doll 1978, 1982 reg. Xavier roberts vintage cabbage patch kids doll 1978, 1982. 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. Cabbage patch kid coleco signed redhead girl original outfit. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. They were renamed the cabbage patch kids in 1982 and sold by coleco. She also comes with a vintage red outfit that was made just for her. Roberts, who at one time bought doll babies from thomas for his gift shop, marketed his cabbage patch kids with a similar angle. Original cabbage patch dolls, cabbage patch kids, xavier roberts, dolly doll. Truth about cabbage patch kids martha nelson thomas and. Kids were demanding the doll, causing a buying frenzy.
Dec 18, 2019 i have a xavier roberts signed 1982 luella erica cabbage patch doll with original paperwork. 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. Signed xavier roberts cabbage patch kid doll 1978 1982 vintage girl. This doll is without a box, but has never been played with, and has been housed in a trunk since the 80s. Cabbage patch kids doll boy 1978, 1982 xavier roberts vintage. Vintage cabbage patch kids doll xavier roberts 1978,1982. In 1982, xavier sold an exclusive license to coleco toys. Cabbage patch doll 1982 girl brown hair xavier roberts. The famous cabbage patch kids have been hiding this secret. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982.
In 1982, roberts little people officially underwent a name and brand change, becoming cabbage patch kids, with massproduced vinyl faces made in hong kong replacing the fabric ones. 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. Cabbage patch dol signedl xavier roberts original mattel 19781982 plast. 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. May 01, 2020 i have an original cabbage patch doll and on the manufacturer tag it says it was made in 1978. Mar 20, 2020 in 1982, roberts and his friends were unable to keep up with the orders and thus signed a contract with coleco, a toy manufacturer, who could mass produce the dolls, which were now to have plastic heads and be called cabbage patch kids. You are bidding on a lovely xavier roberts vintage cabbage patch kids doll 1978, 1982. Dec 07, 20 cabbage patch newborn please contact me with any questions about correct cabbage patch doll clothes size. Comes with one 1 original cabbage patch kids brand diaper, 1 baby carrier, 1 diaper bag, 1 sleeping sack, 1 original birth certificate and adoption papers with envelope. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. Vintage 19781982 original cabbage patch girl doll w. The dolls made by roberts himself are called cabbage patch original kids to distinguish them from the.
It also has a answered by a verified antique expert. As you can see, she has a lovely pony tail with wooly hair. Cabbage patch kids doll 19781982 coleco original xavier. A few minor stains blemishes on the body and on one leg with a blemish on the other. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts.
Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. Original doll in excellent used conditionoriginal dress with squirrel and acorn pattern1980 xavier roberts signed little people soft sculpture dollbirth certificateofficial adoption papersoriginal display tag for. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. 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. This cute little set fit the 11 cabbage patch doll. Cabbage patch kids 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. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. Vintage cabbage patch doll signed for sale in stock ebay. In 1982, roberts and his friends were unable to keep up with the orders and thus signed a contract with coleco, a toy manufacturer, who could mass produce the dolls, which were now to have plastic heads and be called cabbage patch kids. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Original xavier roberts little people soft sculpture doll 1983 signed preemie.
There are also other antique and vintage costume and plastic jewelry bakelite, lucite, celluloid, and figurals, collectibles, books, art, glass, china, kitchen, home decor. On the authentic coleco dolls of this time the on the back of the head reads, 1978, 1982 original appalachian artworks, inc. Jul 06, 2016 very helpful in identifying the authentic cabbage patch dolls. Xavier roberts is best known for cabbage patch kid dolls. Vintage cabbage patch doll xavier roberts red hair green eyes. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Cabbage patch dolls, 1980s doll lot xavier roberts. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. Vintage 1980 the little people soft sculptures cabbage patch dolldoll name antonia rhodaborn halloween day 10311980comes with. Sep 06, 2016 this doll is without a box, but has never been played with, and has been housed in a trunk since the 80s. Rare, vintage original 1978, 1982, cabbage patch kids doll. Top has velcro all the way down the back for easy on and off.
Over the years, a number of companies have manufactured cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Created by artist xavier roberts, who used quilting skills learned from his mother as well as the more historic needle modeling technique, the first cabbage patch kids were simply known as the little people. Vintage 1982 xavier roberts african american cabbage patch kid is in original holiday clothing. Rare, vintage original 1978, 1982, cabbage patch kids doll kerstens antiques kerstens antiques. If your little girl loves pinks and reds she will adore this cute strawberry shortcake pajamas for her baby doll.
Im having difficulty finding comps to determine value. Cabbage patch dolls, 1980s doll lot xavier roberts cabbage. Apr 24, 2015 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. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. You are bidding on a lovely xavier roberts vintage cabbage patch kids doll 1978,1982. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Sep, 20 vintage 1982 african american black girl cabbage patch kid doll xavier roberts ebay stay safe and healthy. Original dolls and those still made by xavier roberts, the original doll maker, can net anywhere from six to 10 times the amount of a massproduced and licensed version of the toy. Xavier roberts original cabbage patch doll not in the best of shape it is a 1982 do not contact me with unsolicited services or offers. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. In 1984 there were 20 million dolls sold and that total grew to 95 million by 1989. Blue eyes brown hair cabbage patch kids doll original 1978.
Vintage 1982 xavier roberts cabbage patch doll red hair complete original outfit. I have an original cabbage patch doll and on the manufacturer tag it says it was made in 1978. I have an original cabbage patch doll and on the manufacturer. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. New listing vintage cabbage patch kids 1970 1982 girl doll blue eyesbld hair xavier roberts. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. Jan 24, 2020 cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. The real cabbage patch kids of this era are identified by the by the word birthmark on the head, cheek of the buttocks and the body tag. Xavier roberts designed his little people dolls in 1978. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for.
This doll is in good condition but does need cleaning i did not want to take away any value. I have a xavier signed 1982 luella erica cabbage patch doll. Rare original xavier roberts hand signed cabbage patch kid. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. When speaking about the first cabbage patch doll, many refer to the very first dolls produced by xavier roberts which he originally titled little. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Cabbage patch doll antiques by owner collectibles sale.
Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. 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. However, in 1982, coleco took over production and began creating 16inch dolls with vinyl heads and soft bodies. Cabbage patch kid child xavier roberts african american doll 1982. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker.
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