Make sure this fits by entering your model number free shipping each piece is approximately 3. There were prototype koosas, as well as preemie twins. It was claimed that each cabbage patch kids doll was unique. Feb 22, 2020 cabbage patch kids head molds 8 thru 12.
Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll. Cabbage patch kids 20 doll 2002 tru excl shana dana born. If you have any questions regarding the conditions, descriptions, terminology, or whatever else you see from the photos please ask. Cabbage patch kids holiday baby doll purple dress 14 cabbage patch kids. If your doll doesnt have any hair, make sure to wash the top of the head. I soaked it in clorox, used ajax, used a scrub sponge, and even tried an sos pad. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid. The cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. Google free printable doll patterns and you might come across a pattern for a cabbage patch type doll. Head, eye and hair of coleco cabbage patch dolls 4 doll college. Once the wash is complete, hang the doll by his head to remove any excess water.
I think if theres mold on the cabbage patch bodies you cant do much. When the demand for cpk dropped, the foreign factories ceased production and all of the leftover dolls or spare parts were sent to coleco. The soft and cuddly 9 cutie is named and numbered for collectability. However, a few may have it on the right cheek in an upside down position. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. Jun 08, 2016 treating my cabbage patch kid for pox part one treatment process.
In 199091, the second edition of hasbro poseable kids were introduced, which ended the transitional period. One of the topics i get asked about most frequently is how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair. When you find some old beauties sorely in need of a spa treatment for just a couple of bucks it can make your heart sing. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. Mar, 2012 i think if theres mold on the cabbage patch bodies you cant do much. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, cabbage patch and dolls. Cabbage patch kids vhtf head mold 30 red head girl hasbro. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. It is called a transitional period and you may find foreign kids in coleco boxes and viseversa.
Doll clothes superstore cabbage patch kid doll clothes and 1516 inch baby dolls blue princess dress. Place the doll inside a pillowcase with a knot on one end. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. As far as the hair on the barbies and stuff go get some mane n tail shampooconditioner a lot of that stuff is made of horse hair or similar and i used to wash the hair with that, comb it out and let it air dry its been a while since ive done it but it used to work like a charm. Some cpks have dimples, or teeth, or removable pacifiers all of these features are dictated by the head mold used. Raised numbers in a box on some coleco heads are meaningless manufacturing codes. This number is not your cabbage patch kids age, but the mold design of its head.
Jesmar only made cpk with head molds 14 and only caucasian kids. Green signature no year on the signature has a raised number 44 on the back of her head. 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. Also only available on growin hair kids, this head mold has a smile showing a pink tounge and on some dolls, freckles.
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. Put it into the washer with the outfit and some clothes. Oct 22, 2017 my old cabbage patch preemie has a blue stained face, probably due to materials, blankets, sweat, etc. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. New listing vintage cabbage patch kids 1970 1982 girl doll blue eyesbld hair xavier roberts.
The history of the cabbage patch kids dolls thoughtco. They looked so much like the kids of the 1980s that i had to have a couple. 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 but the early cabbage patch dolls mostly had yarn hair so its important to know how to take care of it. Modern cabbage patch kids i do not collect many modern cpk, but in 2008 the 25th anniversary kids were released.
Start at one end and work your way to the other side. Babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. Pox is a mold or fungus that grows in the plastic and is activated by extreme climates. There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. The first edition poseables were introduced in 1990. If youre anything like me, visiting local thrift stores on the hunt for neglected dolls to rescue is a thrilling treat. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory information. How to clean old cabbage patch dolls and dollsbarbies with. Shes wearing a tagged outfit, but the elastic has loosened with age. Attention bidders please read entire auction description first before bidding. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. 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.
How to clean old cabbage patch dolls and dollsbarbies. Treating my cabbage patch kid for pox part one treatment process. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Head molds every mass marketed cabbage patch kid has a number on the back or his or her head. No, keep the boxes, just in case you decide to sell them. The following link is a good resource on determining the type of doll you have as far as head mold etc. He had 4 cabbage patch dolls that are still in the orginal boxes,but. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. The signature stamp, tag and notice provide clues to the identity of a cabbage patch doll. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. Cleaning a stain on cabbage patch dolls face june 16, 2012 my old cabbage patch preemie has a blue stained face, probably due to materials, blankets, sweat, etc. Different head molds, eye shapes and colors, hairstyles and colors, and clothing.
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. 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. It is common and mostly seen in 1983 when the cabbage patch kids first hit the. Does anyone know what the deal is with this particular doll. Clean magic eraser cleaning pads to get any leftover marks off his face. The coleco cabbage patch kids had large, round vinyl heads originally of a different, hard plastic, and soft fabric bodies, and were produced from 1982 to.
Many head moulds were produced, so you could choose your ethnic group, decide. More information on identifying the old 1980s cabbage patch. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. People seem to want the boxes, even the worst shape ones.
Now little ones can be just like their favorite cutie with the adorable matching headband. Oct 30, 2017 the cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. Online shopping from a great selection at handmade products store. There are several dolls with unique or rare hair, eye, and headmold. Remove the clothes from around the dolls head area. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A head mold that is lesser seen, it features a crooked smile and tounge showing. Raised number 44 on the back of my cabbage patch k. This is a gentle, simple way to wash your cabbage patch dolls hair. Please check out previous video where i introduce cabbage patch head mold 1 thru 6. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls. A page to learn and grow about vintage cabbage patch dolls. The coleco mold number is imprinted in the vinyl and centered at the lower back of the head.
Her hair is in good condition, although needs to be cleaned up a bit. Treating my cabbage patch kid for pox part one treatment. The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight. Mar 21, 2018 how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair. Here is a list in alphabetical order of some of the cabbage patch kids that were adopted in the 80s and 90s. Identifying your cabbage patch by the head mold can give you a lot of information about your doll. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Head molds of coleco cabbage patch dolls the molds used for the heads of the coleco cabbage patch dolls dictates the facial features and expressions of the doll. Marrissa clarrisse 1985 head mold 2 kt factory red head, conner casey1983 preemie head mold 2 ok factory suzanne anne 1986 cornsilk shirley temple.
A small percentage of cabbage patch kids have developed spots on their faces which spoil their vinyl. Most of the major pattern companies have patterns for all types of doll clothes. Some dolls had freckles spanning across the cheeks and nose. This will remove regular dirt and grime but not stains.
Video game giant coleco began massproducing the second phase of. Cleaning a cabbage patch doll monicayasdyardfr due february 27 girl. The baby powder perfume apparently has affected the face vinyl so that pale green spots appear and spread across the face. The allnew cabbage patch kids 9 me and my cutie is a must have. These spots seem to come from a perfume which was added to models created between 1984 and 1987. 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. Jul 2, 20 2001 toys r us tru 1st edition cabbage patch kids head mold k2 stay safe and healthy. You may even find kids with mismatched factory heads and bodies. Apr 18, 2017 wash the cabbage patch doll s face with a multipurpose cleaner and a rag. Jul 06, 2016 identifying your cabbage patch by the head mold can give you a lot of information about your doll.
My other cabbage patch kids only have the head mold number. Jesmars have a 3line notice with made in spain or italy from what ive heard and the head mold number at the bottom center. Online search, type in cabbage patch doll name 1984 or 1985, and see what comes up. Signature stamps also appear in different colors that correlate with the. Doll clothes superstore maroon teddy print pajamas fits cabbage patch kid dolls. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Shes wearing a tagged outfit, but the elastic has loosened with.
In this video i introduce you to 5 more cabbage patch dolls head molds. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was called, we were blown away with the names. They arent really easy to make i made two of them way back when the doll first came out. Beverly hills, california 57197 posts jan 24th 08 ok so i have had a few cabbage patch dolls since i was a little girl and i want to pass them on to mckenzie only problem is one of them has little dots on its head and i cant. 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. Ebay cabbage patch kids selling price apartment therapy. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and marketed her own line of. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float green eye girl flamingo. The head molds were as the original coleco head molds, and new ones. My grandfather passed away and we were going through his things. This cabbage patch doll has recently been washed in the machine and is very clean.
This cutie also features a removable hood and traditional baby powder scent. Wash the cabbage patch dolls face with a multipurpose cleaner and a rag. In most instances, the xavier roberts signature stamp appears on the left butt cheek of the doll. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Discover how much your cabbage patch kids doll could be worth on.