Part 1 of 3 washing cabbage patch dolls in top load washing machine step 1 pretreat dolls with shout spray on dirty spotsstains step 2 cover head with cut sock toe part cut off step 3. Soft sculpture dolls had been around for years before xavier roberts created his signature cabbage patch dolls. 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 holiday baby doll purple dress 14 cabbage patch kids. Sep 12, 2019 explore lmkuhn76s board cabbage patch kids, followed by 219 people.
Wash the cabbage patch dolls face with a multipurpose cleaner and a rag. Jan 24, 2020 cabbage patch dolls can be distinguished by their. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. Ive found similar, but not exact, so i drafted my own. Ive searched high and low for a pattern to make dolls close to cabbage patch kids. I found my little cousins shes all grown up and 36 years old now 1985 cabbage patch doll and im going to clean the gunk off its head and give it a bath. These cabbage patch doll clothes sewing patterns are designed for 18 12 inch cabbage patch kids dolls. Be sure to include clear of the doll s body, face, hair, stamp and signature, birth certificate and box if available. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. There is a stain on the face as shown in the pictures. 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. She must have been playing hard all day to get her face so smudgedbut shes still. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a.
Doll and toy collectors know that anything can be modified or customized. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Oct 30, 2017 the cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze. Rerooting the hair or painting the eyes or face is a bit more complicated and a lot of work, there are some beautiful custom kids out there. In 1983, a wisconsin radio announcer joked that a b29 bomber would drop 2,000 cabbage patch kids into milwaukee county stadium. Another popular way to sell cabbage patch dolls is through ebay, facebook marketplace, or similar websites. My anna doll soft sculpture pattern custom cabbage patch. Please see my doll sizing page for more information. The clinical fees are listed below, should your doll arrive and it is assessed they need further repairs than what has been discussed via email i will notify you for permission to treat further injuries. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members.
An exclusive site will not get as much traffic as a large auction site, but you will reach more people that are educated about cabbage patch dolls. Wool or yarn hair depending on when it was produced cubby face, arms, and legs. Vinyl faces unless produced in the very early years measure approximately 16 inches tall. Stuff additional fiberfill into the doll s neck to keep it from being too floppy. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Free cabbage patch doll clothes patterns sew simple home. Wash the cabbage patch doll s face with a multipurpose cleaner and a rag. Be sure to include clear of the dolls body, face, hair, stamp and signature, birth certificate and box if available. What size doll clothing will fit my cabbage patch doll. New listing vintage 1980s cabbage patch kid doll, paci face girl, wheat loops blue eyes 1985. There are a few stains here and there but it is in good shape for its age. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in. If you have any questions, please ask before buying.
Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. Dec 02, 2016 at this point i was very pleased with my cabbage patch angel doll but the more i admired her, the more it seemed as if something was missing. Google free printable doll patterns and you might come across a pattern for a cabbage patch type doll. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. Save 20% automatically when you purchase five or more products. Cabbage patch kids hugs and snuggle doll set 2pack. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. Modifying a cpk can be as simple as redressing them. Attach the head the doll s body by sticking the neck of the head down into the neck of the body.
They will bring back memories for you and create new ones for your kids. It sells on their website much cheaper than it usually goes for on ebay. How to make a cabbage patch doll face how to adult. Its condition is marked as new, meaning that the doll hasnt been taken out of its. These spots seem to come from a perfume which was added to models created between 1984 and 1987. At this point i was very pleased with my cabbage patch angel doll but the more i admired her, the more it seemed as if something was missing. There are a few other sizes like the newborn dolls, but the doll patterns below are specifically for the 12 and 17 dolls. Soft sculpture dolls had been around for years before xavier roberts created. Cabbage patch kids hugs and snuggle doll set 2pack 9142500.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. The cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. 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. 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.
What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Cabbage patch restorationthe fairy godmothers treasures. Cleaning a stain on cabbage patch doll s face june 16, 2012 my old cabbage patch preemie has a blue stained face, probably due to materials, blankets, sweat, etc. 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. I drafted my anna doll from an original 16inch massmarket cabbage patch kid. A small percentage of cabbage patch kids have developed spots on their faces which spoil their vinyl. As i stared at her i remembered that a sweet loveagain doll project volunteer had donated a bag of trinkets little necklaces and bracelets for use with the uploved dolls. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock.
See more ideas about cabbage patch, dolls and cabbage patch kids. Aug 30, 2016 part 1 of 3 washing cabbage patch dolls in top load washing machine step 1 pretreat dolls with shout spray on dirty spotsstains step 2 cover head with cut sock toe part cut off step 3. Additionally, to celebrate the dolls 15th anniversary, mattel created a line of exclusively female dolls with a new molded fabric face, dressed in a. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes.
Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. This is a vintage, softfaced xavier roberts cabbage patch kid. Sep 15, 2008 cabbage patch kids messy messy cabbage patch kids messy messy skip navigation sign in. He replaced the traditional soft sculptured stocking faces with molded plastic heads, but kept the soft sculpture bodies.
Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Pair vintage cabbage patch doll cloth face original xavier roberts. List your doll on a website that offers cabbage patch kids exclusively. 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. Join facebook to connect with cabbage patch doll and others you may know. Cabbage patch kid paci face mint boy in htf engineer overalls. I accept any type of cabbage patch kid to bath camp. In some limited edition makes of the cabbage patch doll, porcelain or an allvinyl body can be noted. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. How to make a cabbage patch doll tutorial and pattern. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease.
Cabbage patch kids official, newborn baby african american girl doll comes with swaddle blanket and unique adoption birth announcement 4. It is common and mostly seen in 1983 when the cabbage patch kids first hit the market. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. At the cabbie clinic upon arrival i will assess the individual needs of your cabbage patch kid. Apr 18, 2017 cut apart the loops at the tied end to make the doll s bangs. They arent really easy to make i made two of them way back when the doll first came out. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float green eye girl flamingo. Welcome to the official cabbage patch kids fan page. Cabbage patch kids messy messy cabbage patch kids messy messy skip navigation sign in. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. Machine washing cabbage patch dolls part 1 youtube.
Cabbage patch doll patterns doll clothes patterns doll. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Most of the major pattern companies have patterns for all types of doll clothes. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. You sure get a lot for your money at my bath camp typical camp involves a complete spafresh bath, superficial body stain removal, minimal body depilling, additional body stuffing, baby powder rescent optional, hair. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. Little people was changed to the cabbage patch kids in 1983 coleco released mass market cabbage patch kids, they made kids, preemies, babies and toddlers in many different editions from 19831989. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and marketed her own line of. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. 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.
W hile the resale value of cabbage patch dolls varies widely, owners or those wishing to purchase a doll can join the manufacturers collectors club, where they can communicate with others wishing to buy or sell cabbage patch dolls. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are. If your doll doesnt have any hair, make sure to wash the top of the head. Stitch carefully around the neck, leaving a small opening. A throng of cabbage patch shoppers struggle in a nbc news report from 1983. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. The baby powder perfume apparently has affected the face vinyl so that pale green spots appear and spread across the face. People should bring catchers mitts, and whoever grabbed a doll needed to hold up their credit card to be photographed. This will remove regular dirt and grime but not stains. Start at one end and work your way to the other side.
Cabbage patch kids hugs and snuggle doll set 2pack hug, cuddle and snuggle this supersoft cabbage patch kids duo. Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll purple tutu 9 cabbage patch kids. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. 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. Video game giant coleco began massproducing the second phase of. There are a few other sizes like the newborn dolls, but the doll patterns below are. Each is dressed in a cute dress and wafting with the signature baby powder scent. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids.
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