Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. They looked so much like the kids of the 1980s that i had to have a couple. 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. These are not suitable for hard candy, they are not meant to withstand extremely high temperatures.
The head molds were as the original coleco head molds, and new ones. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s if you were a child of the 80s or 90s, youd remember the popular, sculptured dolls called cabbage patch kids. Maybe you stood in line before dawn and wrestled another desperate mom for that last big yellow box in december of 1983, or maybe you just discovered those darling 2007 fresh scent kids with the adorable eyelashes in your local walmart. These spots seem to come from a perfume which was added to models created between 1984 and 1987. Collectible 1988 cabbage patch below are the items located for you based on 1988 cabbage patch, which were the keywords that you entered. Play along also partnered with carvel ice cream in a cobranding campaign. This face has a bright looking expression, with a shorter nose, and a dimple on the dolls left cheek.
Oct 30, 2017 the cabbage patch lil sprouts range is for the little collector in your family. The coleco mold number is imprinted in the vinyl and centered at the lower back of the head. I remember all i wanted for christmas in grade was a cabbage patch doll. A health benefit of spicy foods is that it can improve bland healthy foods to make them palatable so that a person will eat more of the bland healthy foods. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. 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. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, cabbage patch and dolls. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Apr 18, 2017 wash the cabbage patch dolls face with a multipurpose cleaner and a rag.
New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory information. In 199091, the second edition of hasbro poseable kids were introduced, which ended the transitional period. Cabbage patch kids 20 doll 2002 tru excl shana dana born. Ebay cabbage patch kids selling price apartment therapy. Jul 06, 2016 identifying your cabbage patch by the head mold can give you a lot of information about your doll. The first edition of coleco mass marketed cabbage patch kids came out. Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll. Metz went on to create a cabbage patch kid nativity, a st. 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. But the demand for cabbage patch kids was a wee more than the us owned companys factories could handle. It is common and mostly seen in 1983 when the cabbage patch kids first hit the market. Her face is overall clean, there are a few minor spots and a very small scratch.
This will remove regular dirt and grime but not stains. She is a transitional doll meaning she has a coleco head and a hasbro body. Spain cabbage patch kids was in english, but all of the writing on the box and the adoption papers were in spanish. More information on identifying the old 1980s cabbage patch. I played with all my cabbage patch kids for years, but my first was my favorite. 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. Make offer vtg cabbage patch kids boy 1985 coleco red fuzzies 16. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Most of the mold number can be found on the back of your kids neck. A nonmedical benefit of spicy foods is greater happiness if one loves the taste of spicy foods.
Some cpks have dimples, or teeth, or removable pacifiers all of these features are dictated by the head mold used. She is a transitional doll meaning she has a coleco head. Modern cabbage patch kids i do not collect many modern cpk, but in 2008 the 25th anniversary kids were released. Mar, 2012 i think if theres mold on the cabbage patch bodies you cant do much. If you have any questions regarding the conditions, descriptions, terminology, or whatever else you see from the photos please ask. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Encyclopedia of cabbage patch kidsr the 1980s schiffer. This number is not your cabbage patch kids age, but the mold design of. The signature stamp, tag and notice provide clues to the identity of a cabbage patch doll. During the first two years of production only mold numbers 14 were used. Patricks day scene with dolls around a pool table, a groom proposing to a bride, carmen miranda, dolls with corn rows, and a colts. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. These kids had new head molds, hasbro bodies, tags and mauve signatures.
Marrissa clarrisse 1985 head mold 2 kt factory red head, conner casey1983 preemie head mold 2 ok factory suzanne anne 1986 cornsilk shirley temple. Cleaning a cabbage patch doll monicayasdyardfr due february 27 girl. With most blind bags being a foil packet, mad props to the creators for supplying packaging that can be used along with the toy. Attention bidders please read entire auction description first before bidding. 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.
In 2003, play along launched a cabbage patch kids 25th anniversary collection using some of the original head sculpts from the very first coleco editions. My other cabbage patch kids only have the head mold number. The resulting cobranded cabbage patch kids were packaged with a carvelbranded ice cream cone. The blind bags are little plastic lettuces with a cabbage patch lil sprout inside along with a pet. Foriegn kids during the 80s coleco had exclusive rights to the mass production of the kids. Raised number 44 on the back of my cabbage patch k. The cabbage patch kid craze started in the 1980s, and continued into the 1990s, where it is perpetuated by a strong community of collectors. It was claimed that each cabbage patch kids doll was unique. The history of the cabbage patch kids dolls thoughtco. This ponytailed cabbage patch doll comes with quite the sticker shock. I got the doll and matching high chairplaypen and was so excited. Cabbage patch kids vhtf head mold 30 red head girl hasbro. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version.
There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. If your doll doesnt have any hair, make sure to wash the top of the head. The cabbage patch kids piece girls wardrobe quilted doll carrier, cabbage patch kids quilted patch work slumber bag. The first edition poseables were introduced in 1990.
Does anyone know what the deal is with this particular doll. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. My kids stumbled upon my retro patch stash recently and wanted to play with them. Signature stamps also appear in different colors that correlate with the. Start at one end and work your way to the other side. Learn how to remove ink stains, buff out scratches, remove smudges, repair popped stitches, whiten yellowed shoes, and more.
A page to learn and grow about vintage cabbage patch dolls. The most common cabbage patch mold material is aluminum. However, a few may have it on the right cheek in an upside down position. Every mass marketed cabbage patch kid has a number on the back or his or her head. I remember getting my first one that my mom patiently put me on a wait list for. A small percentage of cabbage patch kids have developed spots on their faces which spoil their vinyl. What are dangers of eating moldy cabbage answers on healthtap. I remember going to babyland general before cabbage patch kids went mass production. In most instances, the xavier roberts signature stamp appears on the left butt cheek of the doll. Different head molds, eye shapes and colors, hairstyles and colors, and clothing. Green signature no year on the signature has a raised number 44 on the back of her head. If you get too few items then please change your keywords a. Jesmar only made cpk with head molds 14 and only caucasian kids. The baby powder perfume apparently has affected the face vinyl so that pale green spots appear and spread across the face.
Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. Head, eye and hair of coleco cabbage patch dolls 4 doll college. How to clean old cabbage patch dolls and dollsbarbies with. Video game giant coleco began massproducing the second phase of. This excellent book picks up the story at the start of the 1990s, where the authors successful first book left off. Jun 09, 2016 cabbage patch kids were totally my gig when i was growing up.
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