While many Cabbage Patch Kids are worth no more than a couple of hundred dollars, this particular CPK remains intact in his original box hence the high auction price. Robert would tell people the dolls weren’t for sale but that they could be adopted at a price ranging from sixty to as much as a thousand dollars. Robert sold the dolls at arts and crafts shows before opening a clinic that he called BabyLand General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia where the employees dressed up like doctors and nurses and took care of the dolls in cribs as if they were real babies. If you grew up in the 80’s or the 90’s or even the early 2000’s, chances are you or your sibling loved and cherished a Cabbage Patch Kid. You wouldn’t have been the only kid in your street to be loving your doll though, as these dolls similar to Barbie’s became a global sensation with many keen collectors still holding onto their original dolls 40 years later. If you are more into theme games, get the Kimono Girl Cabbage Patch doll from Japan. It’s all dressed up and has a lovely, matching obi (sash) and sandals. Also, this one’s about 16 inches tall, and you’ll get it in a Seiza posture, perfect for high-tea games!

In the 1980s, Cabbage Patch dolls were at the top of the market since kids wanted one at that time. 2014 was the year of the Cabbage Patch doll re-launch, and the dolls were quite popular, indicating that children still love them. Richard Russell is literally a baby! Well, not exactly! But this doll is fully draped like a baby and has its own pacifiers and toys. And since Cabbage Patch Kids stopped making it in 1999, this one is a rare collectible now! In some limited edition makes of the Cabbage Patch Doll, porcelain or an all-vinyl body can be noted. Robert called his own creation The Little People. They were actually modified versions of Martha Nelson’s dolls. The dolls also came with birth certificates, adoption papers, exactly like Martha Nelson did hers too. Imitation cabbage patch dolls flooded the market shortly after Robert Xavier’s dolls started making huge sales. Hence, you have to be sure your cabbage doll is genuine before exhibiting it. The following are the ways to identify vintage cabbage patch doll: SizeThese dolls come with fantastic, brightly colored outfits and have been a huge hit with kids. Having brightly colored clothing makes the toys more appealing to children.

This doll was produced prior to the Cabbage Patch Kid’s company began. Designed and crafted by Xavier Robert’s himself, and hand signed, this doll fetched a high price at auction even with clothes that were queried whether they were originals or not. It is fairly easy to tell the cabbage patch doll that is handcrafted from the ones that were mass produced in factories in China. Handcrafted dolls share similarities but are never the same in details as the dolls each were designed with their own personalities. Are Cabbage Patch Dolls Still Made? Sold exclusively by Toys R Us were the 20th Anniversary Cabbage Patch Kids. There were a number of different styled dolls although they all appear to wear the same teddy bear pajama set. The original Cabbage Patch Kids stood between 16 and 18 inches tall while the Preemies measured between 14 and 15 inches. The Coleco produced a number of specialty lines of the dolls during their peak time and it is these limited edition style CPK’s that often fetch the highest prices at auction. During 1985, Coleco produced special edition kids such as twins, world travelers, and western kids and later in 1986 specialty kids such as the astronauts and all-stars were released. Following this, in 1987, Coleco released a Cabbage Patch Kid designed to be able to be bathed and another kid that could talk.Cabbage Patch Kids dolls typically had 16-inch heads, fabric bodies, and yarn hair. In addition to being huggable, their “adaptability” and “uniqueness” were what made them so desirable. Original Boxes – While the ‘Little People’ collection did not come with boxes, those produced under the ‘Cabbage Patch Kid’ brand did. Moreover, the toys have soft bodies. With this feature, your child can cuddle up to the doll easily. As well as using plastic materials, they were able to add more detail to the head. The Cabbage Patch Popcorn Girl is a rare Christmas doll for all theme-based collectors. It has yellow hair, hats, and flowery dresses to uplift the festive spirit.

They thus have excellent chances of developing their creative thinking skills. Also, they love the vintage look of this doll. It is an excellent addition to any youngster’s collection because it is unique. 6. 1985 Yvonne Millie The doll is made of plastic materials that provide a distinctive design that kids enjoy for its head. In this way, they can play more creatively. 5. Vintage Retro StyleThis particular Cabbage Patch Kid was released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the dolls. Titled Zora Mae, this doll had blonde curly hair and wore a pink outfit and matching bonnet. But by the end of the first decade of their existence 65 million kids have been sold around the world. The place where they are supposedly born, Babyland General Hospital still exists. It was originally located in Cleveland. In 2010 the hospital moved to the North Georgia mountains. It now sits on 650 acres of land. Genuine cabbage dolls have soft bodies and vinyl heads. The ones Robert Xavier first created on the other hand had soft heads and bodies. In 1989 Mattel introduced dolls with all vinyl bodies and 2 inches smaller than the original dolls. Craftsmanship Cabbage Patch Dolls were alleged to be unique. Each one looked different due to the different shapes of their heads, eyes, hairstyles, and clothing. The dolls were “adopted” by approximately 3 million by the end of the year. A holiday toy frenzy of this type would be a recurring theme over the years. In 1983, it was Cabbage Patch Kids.

The Vintage Cabbage Patch Doll comes with a variety of removable accessories, shoes, and dresses. By doing this, kids can customize their dolls to their liking and have a lot of fun in the process. Your child will be able to play more imaginatively when using this technique. While the dolls have been around for many decades, they still sport the same look. Cabbage Patch Dolls can be distinguished by their: And this one’s rare because Xavier Roberts signed it and added some heart-shaped name tags at the base!Ann Greta is one of the hyper-realistic dolls from Cabbage Kids. Like, it comes with fiery red, braided or popcorn hair, pacifiers, shoes, and bows. In fact, you’ll also see German dirndl dresses and aprons that you won’t get elsewhere! So this one’s a rare regional collectible!