Up for sale is a vintage cabbage patch doll, coleco version, blue signature. Each of our original handstitched to birth cabbage patch kids and little people are individual works of art. Cabbage patch kid 25th anniversary limited edition boy doll wow. Cabbage patch kid 25th anniversary limited edition boy. For your consideration is this brand new in box 25th anniversary limited edition cabbage patch boy doll. Jul 06, 2017 the first hot christmas toy i recall from my own distant childhood is probably the cabbage patch kid. Oct 15, 2014 this video is for those who are seeking to restore their cabbage patch kid doll.
How to clean old cabbage patch dolls and dollsbarbies. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Rare and hardtofind kids custom cabbage patch kids and. With the 1983 dolls, we see more diversity in terms of skin color and hair color.
Tip the doll upside down and hold its hair into the washing bowl. Get the best deals on cabbage patch black hair in vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale ebay. Cabbage patch kids have been produced with black, brown, light brown, blond, red, and orange hair.
While some cabbage patch kids are baldies, most cpks have yarn hair. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Unfollow black cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get the best deals on african american cabbage patch dolls when you shop. Your cabbage patch dolls can be just as welldressed as you are.
Cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl. For instance, in 1983, the signature was black but in 1993 it was forest green. How to care for cabbage patch cornsilk hair dolls how to. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original brunette hairbrown eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. This doll has one dimple, brown eyes, brown loop yarn hair.
Jan 24, 2020 this meant every child in the street had their own unique doll. 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. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Now some of the later cabbage patch kids had the corn silk type hair and i have a whole post about how to deal with that. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. There are lots of videos on youtube about how to curl or straighten dolls hair.
Wool or yarn hair depending on when it was produced. Now, kids young and old can once again enjoy the vintage style of the original cabbage patch kid dolls. Cabbage patch kids were launched into the world in 1982, and have been a mainstay at toy shops ever since, having produced hundreds of variants over the decades. The gimmick behind the hardheaded, softbodied baby dolls was. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. See n say, chutes and ladders, candy land, etch a sketch and cabbage patch kids. 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. Customs services and international tracking provided. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. Cabbage patch restorationthe fairy godmothers treasures. What is a cabbage patch kids doll and why was there a buying frenzy. Xavier roberts 1985 cabbage patch girl black with yarn hair.
You can change a dolls clothes according to the holiday or season, or they can even wear swimsuits. Diy cabbage patch hair yarn wig, cabbage patch kids costume. I wanted my daughters first doll to look more like her so i added soft afro kinky hair synthetic to her dolls hair. Bath camp is for the cpk who just needs basic restoration care. The cabbage patch kid names lists are gathered from reader submissions of their dolls names or auctions for vintage dolls or their adoption. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. For detailed instructions and required tools, check out this post cabbage patch kid. Vintage cabbage patch doll yarn hair ponytail restore.
People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Boy nude no clothes included fabric body with plastic head small pouf of black hair on top of head 14 tall in very good used condition. Babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. This retro vintage style doll showcases blonde yarn hair, blue eyes, a soft body, plastic head, and baby powder scent all reminiscent of the original cabbage patch kid look and feel. Each one is lovingly born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch and delivered by local artists. Product title cabbage patch kids glitz doll, brown hairblue eye girl. Whether youve purchased a cornsilk hair doll and youre looking to clean it up or you want to restore an old friend from your childhood, follow these steps to bring. Ive put yarn hair cabage patch dolls in a pillow case and then into the washer. Whether is it your old treasured cabbage patch kid or your childs newer one, you may need to clean them periodically. 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, rerooting hair and customizing kids. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. I always wonder when im about to restore or reroot a kid, if its one that is considered rare or hardtofind.
Rare and hardtofind kids dianas patch custom cabbage. 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 kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging. Get the best deals on cabbage patch black hair in vintage cabbage patch. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or.
Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize the. 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. Halloween bebes baby halloween costumes diy costumes diy carnaval fantasia fantasias star wars cabbage patch kids costume yarn wig star wars crochet crochet costumes. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Cabbage patch kids holiday baby doll purple dress 14 cabbage patch kids. Some of the cabbage patch dolls appear to have mold or some kind of aging on the soft body part. Cabbage patch kids vintage black baby doll 19781982 patch yarn hair. The history of the cabbage patch kids dolls thoughtco. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy.
This is a guide about cleaning cabbage patch dolls. Pa1044 tuft blond hair vintage 1985 cabbage patch kid preemie with pacifier. For instance, your doll can wear glasses, sneakers or hair barrettes. This retro vintage style doll showcases brunette yarn hair, brown eyes, a soft body, plastic head, and baby powder scent all reminiscent of the original cabbage patch kid look and feel. Halloween bebes baby halloween costumes diy costumes diy carnaval fantasia fantasias star wars cabbage patch kids costume yarn. Remembering the snacktime kid the terrifying doll that. Cabbage patch doll 1985 blue signature brown loop yarn. Cabbage patch black hair in vintage cabbage patch dolls.
However, there are ways to make a dolls hair curly again i do it all the time. Here is a list of rare and hardtofind kids taken from the book encyclopedia of cabbage patch kidsthe 1980s by jan lindenberger. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. Mar, 2012 unfortunately, they were not stored away with a lot of love. Get the best deals on cabbage patch black hair in vintage cabbage patch dolls. This meant every child in the street had their own unique doll. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. The skin is just slightly darker than other cabbage patch dolls ive seen.
Mar 21, 2018 how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair. This is how i defuzz and trim the yarn hair to make it look new again. Now the vintage cabbage patch dolls with yarn hair had several different hairstyles, and each one needs a slightly different styling strategy. I accept any type of cabbage patch kid to bath camp. Cabbage patch black hair in vintage cabbage patch dolls pre. Cabbage patch doll 1985 blue signature brown loop yarn hair. Also, the my little ponies, barbies and one doll have that fake nylon type hair. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Amigurumi photo tutorial how to hair doll crochet artofit. She has dark brown yarnhair and a green signature on rump. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids. Wool or yarn hair depending on when it was produced cubby face, arms, and legs. The dolls generally have decal features and yarn hair.
Whether youve purchased a cornsilk hair doll and youre looking to clean it up or you want to restore an old friend from your childhood, follow these steps to bring your cabbage patch kid back to its original glory. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies. Vintage cabbage patch doll 1988 signature on rear possibly hispanic latino. Nov 29, 2018 older cabbage patch kid cpk african american black preemie doll yarn patch hair. Doll is wearing a diaper, jeans, tshirt, socks and shoes. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. The kid in the middle image above doesnt really have yarn hair his is a more soft and fluffy material, which is unusual. One of my favorite memories as a child was visiting the cabbage patch hospital. Apr 18, 2017 some cabbage patch dolls have wool hair, while others have more delicate cornsilk hair.
Jun 01, 2015 i wanted my daughters first doll to look more like her so i added soft afro kinky hair synthetic to her dolls hair. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Rarevintagecabbagepatchkidsafricanamericanblackfuzzy. 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. Diy cabbage patch hair yarn wig, cabbage patch kids. Older cabbage patch kid cpk african american black preemie doll. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named xavier roberts.
Some cabbage patch dolls have wool hair, while others have more delicate cornsilk hair. Avoid dunking any of the head just let the hair dangle in. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Cabbage patch kids 12 sitting pretty black hair doll raccoon dress. While the dolls have been around for many decades, they still sport the same look.
The very first dolls used yarn, unlike the newer dolls who have the synthetic hair, kind of like the kind you would find on a barbie doll. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock. So the cornsilk hair on a cabbage patch doll is similar to the hair on a regular doll like an american girl for example. This precious doll has brown fuzzy hair, gorgeous green eyes, one bottom tooth, 2 dimples and he is wearing a blue sailor outfit. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. The first hot christmas toy i recall from my own distant childhood is probably the cabbage patch kid. Vintage cabbage patch doll yarn hair ponytail restore youtube. Vintage 1979 1982 african american black cabbage patch boy doll preemie. Vintage authentic cabbage patch kid african american girl, xavier roberts, yarn. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years.
I havent put one in the dryer, but the pillowcase with a hairband to keep it closed keeps the hair from getting all screwed up and also protects the washer. New listing cabbage patch boy twin doll brown eyes brown yarn hair overalls african american. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay. With numerous doll accessories and clothing available, its easy to customise a cabbage patch kid. Depending on the hairstyle you choose, replacing the hair can be a fairly simple operation.
Head, eye and hair of coleco cabbage patch dolls 4 doll college. What made them so desirable, besides the fact that they were huggable, was both their supposed uniqueness and their adoptability. Oct 22, 2017 this is a guide about cleaning cabbage patch dolls. Not surprisingly, there is a wider variation among hairstyles in the girl dolls than in the boys infant cpks sometimes have a single tuft, rather than a full head of yarn hair. This video is for those who are seeking to restore their cabbage patch kid doll. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. The cabbage patch kid is by no means the most valuable collectors doll to. Unfortunately, they were not stored away with a lot of love. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity. Get the best deals on african american cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. Suugestions on what to use to attempt to clean them. Wash the doll all over, do not dunk in water until you know what the doll is worth. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named.
But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. How to clean old cabbage patch dolls and dollsbarbies with. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. In 1983, a cabbage patch kids doll was a 16inch doll, usually with a plastic head, a fabric body, and yarn hair unless it was bald. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. In box 1984 cabbage patch kids african american black doll birth certificate. Unfollow vintage black cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Youll have to start with removing the remainder of the hair. One of the topics i get asked about most frequently is how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends.
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