What was so special about Cabbage Patch Kids?

In 1983, a Cabbage Patch Kids doll was a 16-inch doll, usually with a plastic head, a fabric body, and yarn hair (unless it was bald). What made them so desirable, besides the fact that they were huggable, was both their supposed uniqueness and their “adoptability.”

What were Cabbage Patch Kids First?

Cabbage Patch Kids were originally named Little People, adoptable dolls with birth certificates. In 1982, their name is changed to Cabbage Patch Kids. Pictured here are two of the original ‘Kids,’ Otis Lawton (1982) and Delila Lorinda (1983).

How do you date a Cabbage Patch Kid?

Turn the doll over and look on his left butt cheek for Xavier Roberts’ signature. The color of the signature changed each year; for example, blue in 1985, red in 1986 and aqua in 1987. Black was only used on first edition dolls, with the exception of 1984 Preemies. Look at the bottom of the signature for a date.

Do Cabbage Patch Kids still come with birth certificates?

What is included with my kid or baby? Original Cabbage Patch Kids come dressed as shown in their photo. The outfit is completely removable. Each one comes with a Birth Certificate and Adoption Paper.

How much did Cabbage Patch dolls cost in 1983?

They were sold by toy company Coleco for about $25. The Cabbage Patch Kids had a unique hook that made them popular.

How much is an original Cabbage Patch Kid worth?

Dolls that were made prior to the Coleco handover are worth the most. Little Tilly Kay, a 1979 pre-Cabbage Patch Little People Original Doll sold for $550 in March. These prices are incredible when you consider that, according to cabbagepatchkids.com, over 30 million dolls were sold by the end of 1983.

Is my Cabbage Patch Kid worth anything?

While it’s true that certain dolls, such as some “Baldies,” “Red Fuzzies” (rare red yarn-like fuzzy hair) and some of the other very early Coleco dolls bring over $100, and even some pre-Cabbage Patch Xavier Roberts dolls can bring over $1,000, most dolls sell for $10 to $30 and have not changed much from the original …

Why was the Cabbage Patch Kids so popular?

We did some research and have a breakdown of the marketing tactics that tapped into the public’s psyche. The Cabbage Patch Kids were one of the first toys that felt truly customizable. In addition to the variation of names, the dolls had different shades of hair, skin tones and eye colors.

When did Coleco stop making Cabbage Patch Kids?

While the Coleco company produced the dolls between their primitive years, 1982 until 1988, the craze of the Cabbage Patch began to decline and in 1994, many years after Coleco filed for bankruptcy, Mattel began producing Cabbage Patch Kids.

Where do you find the factory code on my Cabbage Patch Kids?

Some kids are hand signed by Xavier, mostly Softies, but some MM kids were signed at collector events! The side body tag will let you know what factory and country of origin your Kid is from. Look for the factory code which is 1, 2 or 3 letters, sometimes accompanied by a number.

Where is Xavier Roberts signature on Cabbage Patch Kids?

Xavier Roberts signature is on the bum of each authentic Cabbage Patch Kid. Some have dates, others do not. If there is no date the year can be identified by color. Some kids are hand signed by Xavier, mostly Softies, but some MM kids were signed at collector events!