Cabbage Patch Kid Collector Information

History

• In 1977, Xavier Roberts, a 21 year old art student, came up with the idea for a doll that he thought would appeal to children.

  Roberts named his soft sculpture dolls (complete with birth certificates) Little People. He changed the name, in 1982, when he signed a licensing contract with a major toy company.

Types

• Cabbage Patch Kids come in several varieties. This includes Cabbage Patch Twins, Celebrity Cabbage Patch Kids and the newest addition to the clan, NASCAR Kids.

Considerations

• When collecting Cabbage Patch Kids, collectors should avoid purchasing dolls in less than excellent condition. Although cleaning and repair is possible, it still takes away from their overall value.

Significance

• In 1983, Cabbage Patch Kids made the cover of Newsweek Magazine. Close to 3 million dolls sold that year, marking the most successful doll introduction in the toy industry.

Fun Fact

• When Celebrity Cabbage Patch dolls hit the scene, Ellen DeGeneres sold her likeness on eBay for $15,000. Proceeds went to Noah's Wish and the American Red Cross.