The earliest coleco cabbage patch kids were kts with made in hong kong on their heads and or body tags. Cleveland, georgia if youre a student of early 1980s culture, you know the cabbage patch kids. Here are 5 things you may not have known about the cabbage patch kids. More information on identifying the old 1980s cabbage patch. Welcome to the official cabbage patch kids fan page. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial mind of a 21yearold art student, xavier roberts, in helen, georgia. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Day trips from atlanta cabbage patch kids babyland. The famous doll was created here in the north georgia mountains. For the 1983 to 1986 kids the initials on the tags give information on the quality of the doll. They still mesmerize a legion of loyal fans and collectors, now reaching its third generation.
If you or your kids are interested in cabbage patch dolls then this is the place to. Cabbage patch dolls have been an american icon for 30 years. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. The coleco factory codes are ic, kt, ok, p, pmi, ss, ut, and ws. A glimpse inside the birth place of all cabbage patch kids youtube. Babyland general hospital cabbage patch kids dolls part 1. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. Babyland general hospital cabbage patch kids helen, ga. One report from the time featured a texas woman gripping her doll tightly even as another shoppers purse strap was wrapped around her throat. The place is babyland general hospital, and it is cleveland, georgias most popularand surrealattraction. She is dressed in a mauve dress with white lace trim and pearl buttons. On a recent trip to helen, georgia we visited the home of the cabbage patch kids aka babyland general hospital located in cleveland.
Unfollow cabbage patch dolls to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. New huge cabbage patch kids doll cpk coleco vintage lot 1980s ok factory 8485. Thousands of cabbage patch kids at babyland general hospital are just waiting to be adopted. In 1976, xavier roberts met martha nelson thomas at a craft fair. The place is babyland general hospital, and it is cleveland, georgias most popularand. Dec 15, 2016 such was the epic cabbage patch kids craze of 1983. Also, check for xavier roberts signature, which will be located on the bottom of each authentic cabbage patch doll. Throughout the year there are special public seasonal events, tea parties, along with private birthday, ballroom and wedding celebrations. Babyland general cabbage patch factory cleveland, ga. W hile the resale value of cabbage patch dolls varies widely, owners or those wishing to purchase a doll can join the.
Thomas briefly let him sell her doll babies, but stopped. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nurseries include preemies, newborns, lullabye and larger kids, from bald to a full head of hair. Cabbage patch hospital helen, georgia interest facebook. Fantastic cabbage patch doll store hospital if you or your kids are interested in cabbage patch dolls then this is the place to visit. Such was the epic cabbage patch kids craze of 1983. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. Jul 06, 2016 knowledgeable collectors of the cabbage patch kids know the circled initials on the coleco tags are factory codes. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. For them, a visit to babyland general hospital isnt an option. In 1983, the cabbage patch kids became the best selling doll of all. Jul 06, 2016 another interesting identifier of cabbage patch dolls is the body tag sewn into the side seam of the dolls.
The doll brand was one of the most popular toy fads of the 1980s and one of the longestrunning doll franchises in the united states. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids. On these tags of the coleco manufactured dolls is a code that tells at which factory produced the doll. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Product title cabbage patch kids adventure doll, brown hairblue eye girl average rating. Here is a limited edition collector cabbage patch porcelain doll from 1985. Situated on 650 acres in the mountains of north georgia is a mansion filled with dolls. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original brunette hairbrown eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging. Cabbage patch kids cleveland, ga iconic factories on.
Company cabbage patch kids cleveland, ga 30528 map location latitude. Babyland is in cleveland, ga about an hour and a half from atlanta. If they dont have the cabbage patch you want something is wrong g. Coleco contracted with a number of factories to make the dolls. At the time i didnt live in atlanta, but was surprised to learn that the factory where the cabbage patch kids are born, babyland general is located just an hour and half north of atlanta in cleveland, ga. If youre a student of early 1980s culture, you know the cabbage patch kids. Another interesting identifier of cabbage patch dolls is the body tag sewn into the side seam of the dolls.
Cabbage patch kids doll georgia dee16 porcelain ld ed. A museum and doll store featuring a surreal and super sanitized version of where babies come from. In 1982, roberts sought out coleco, a hong kong factory that already made dolls, to produce plasticheaded, yarnhaired, 16inch dolls he called cabbage patch kids. Babyland general hospital official georgia tourism.
As late as 1982, xavier roberts was creating handsewn dolls with certificates of authenticity not yet called adoption papers and signing each butt with a felttip. Cabbage patch kids babyland general in cleveland, ga. The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze. Knowledgeable collectors of the cabbage patch kids know the circled initials on the coleco tags are factory codes. Babyland general hospital tour and live birth of cabbage patch. Roberts created his own version in 1978, and in 1982 he licensed the dolls to coleco for massproduction under the name cabbage patch kids.
This doll comes in a cabbage patch box, probably was not hers to begin with, name is added to the list of factory names printed on the box. We had not even heard about this place that has been. Jan 21, 2018 on a recent trip to helen, georgia we visited the home of the cabbage patch kids aka babyland general hospital located in cleveland. Babyland general hospital is a cabbage patch museumfactoryshowroom of sorts, and i finally got to see it for myselfwith my parents in tow. Its a great place for kids and i almost wished they had a separate area for the adult kids since i dont have kids, it was a little annoying having kids running around and making a lot of noise. Cleveland, georgias bestkept secret southern living.
Beautifully situated on 650 acres in the north georgia mountains, this southern style home filled with cabbage patch kids will capture the imagination of your. Feb 24, 20 at babyland general hospital witnessing the birth of a new cabbage patch baby doll. Every baby has a name, birthday and a hardtoresist personality. Fantastic cabbage patch doll store hospital if you or your kids are interested in.
This is in cleveland, georgia, not too far from hellen, ga another beautiful place to visit if you are in north. She seems to be complete, possibly been on display in a store. At babyland general hospital witnessing the birth of a new cabbage patch baby doll. Beautifully situated on 650 acres in the north georgia mountains, this southern style home filled with cabbage patch kids will capture the imagination of your entire family. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. Its picturesque southern home sits on 650 acres among the north georgia mountains.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Cabbage patch applause kids limited edition 1985 porcelain. Georgia dee made by applause wallace berrie in 1985. The cabbage patch kids join the young astronaut program and christopher xavier becomes the first cabbage patch kid to journey into outer space as a passenger on the u.
The babyland general hospital is where the dolls are grown. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. These extra special works of softsculpted art continue to be lovingly hand crafted by local artists in cleveland, georgia. Did you know that babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia is the birthplace of all cabbage patch kids. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. The doll was in such rabid demand that shoppers camped overnight at toy stores, stormed displays, and mobbed parking lots. Cabbage patch kids babyland general hospital tour and birth. One report from the time featured a texas woman gripping her. I bought my first cabbage patch kid the day we visited. Voted as the travel channels top ten toylands, babyland general hospital is a showroom.
Stop in and take a tour or buy a cabbage patch kid of your. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. These codes are a one, two or three letter code on the tags. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. Cabbage patch kids each one is an individual handstitched work of softsculpture delivered by local artists. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist. She is wearing white lace panties and white socks and red patent leather shoes. Voted as the travel channels top ten toylands, babyland general hospital is a showroom of vintage cabbage patch kids with hefty price tags, a birthplace for new dolls and a store. Day trips from atlanta cabbage patch kids babyland general.
This factory was one of two under the coleco brand that made cabbage patch kids and after the transition, they stopped production altogether. They have big faces and wide eyes and curly, yarnlike hair. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier. Babyland general hospital cleveland 2020 all you need.
Here are 5 things you may not have known about the cabbage. Jul 03, 2017 babyland is in cleveland, ga about an hour and a half from atlanta. They are carefully born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Watch in awe or horror as puffy cabbage patch kids are actually born. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Mar 08, 2020 this was a really nice place and a lot of fun. Free admission to the cabbage patch kids southernstyle, antebellum home in the georgia mountains. For site problems or suggestions please use the contact form herehere. Cabbage patch porcelain doll georgia limited edition ebay.
Nurseries include preemies, newborns, lullabye and larger kids, from bald. Babyland general hospital tour and live birth of cabbage. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Babyland general hospital cleveland 2020 all you need to. Each cabbage patch doll came with a certificate of adoption from babyland general hospital, a place, one was told, where doctors and nurses watched over. Babyland general hospital, cleveland, georgia roadside america.