Cabbage Patch Kids dolls were the talk of the town in the 80s, and are still collectibles today. In fact, they were so popular that in the early 80s when they first came out people actually rioted over them!

Cabbage Patch Kids Toys are some of the most famous dolls of all time. Cabbage Patch Kids have been around for 30 years, and every child has wanted one at some time or another.

Kids were highly encouraged to “adopt” these dolls which became very collectible over time. The dolls themselves were not the most attractive purchases, but what made them so collectible was a large number of outfits each doll came with.

Ode to the lovely but sometimes a little creepy-looking Cabbage Patch Kids—born in the 80s and still going strong. We are happy that yes, you can still get one from eBay, Craigslist, or if you’re really lucky, at your local designer toy store!

You might have a few of these lying around your house. They’re adorable, and almost impossible not to want to touch. Cabbage patch kids dolls are adorable, and their popularity has grown with each passing year. These little creatures a favorite among children and adults alike.

Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls History

Did you know that Cabbage Patch Kids dolls are like a cult classic now? The story behind the dolls is practically Shakespearean in its complexities – and that’s precisely what makes it so great.

The brand has undergone numerous incarnations over the past few decades, but at its heart, it’s always been about

creating dolls that are both cute and fun. It makes sense then, that some would want to create media related to these creations, transforming them into simple — yet visually adorable little friends.

Did you know that the original name for a Cabbage Patch Kids Doll was a “Little Person?” We know, definitely not something that would have withstood the test of time in our modern more politically correct culture. But hey, it was the 80’s so anything goes right?

They Were Art Before Dolls

These dolls began as art. Literally! They were handmade by a man named Xavier Roberts and he showcased them in an art gallery. Soon after, he began to sell them, and they really took off.

It was a very clever marketing strategy to say the dolls were “adoptable” rather than a commodity to be purchased. It gave the buyer a better feel about it, and thus is credited with dramatically improving sales.

Once their popularity soared, Roberts opened up a factory in Kong Hong and America just fell in love with these popular 80’s toys!

They Are Now Collectibles

When Cabbage Patch Kids dolls first came out they were wildly popular. In fact they were so popular that parents would fight over them at department stores, and there was even a riot over them in 1983!

Though these days people may not be beating each other up over these dolls, they still are a very valuable collector’s item that often fetch hefty sums.

Some Cabbage Patch Dolls with birth certificates and adoption papers can fetch hundreds of dollars. There are even cases where dolls have been sold for thousands!

Cabbage Patch Kids dolls have had an enormous increase in price over the years. Collectors realize that Cabbage Patch Dolls are now worth a lot more than they used to be. At the time, some dolls sold for $30 but now some with certificates are selling for hundreds.

Incredible! You might want to check your closet or garage!

Regardless of their retail value now, Cabbage Patch Kids were loved by many because they were different. They were designed to look like real babies and have interesting stories behind each of their unique faces and names.

And that’s what made them one of the most sought after toys during the 1980s, and if you were lucky enough to have one as a kid, consider yourself blessed.