Cabbage Patch Kids
Head Molds
Identify your Cabbie by head mold.
Hair Styles
Cabbage Patch Kids hair colors and styles.
Factory Tags
Use the CPK tags to identify the factory.
Signatures
Colors and location of bum signatures.
A Brief History of Cabbage Patch Kids
From the early 1980s Original Appalachian Artworks, Inc. and Coleco doll box:
“Many years ago, a young boy named Xavier happened upon an enchanted Cabbage Patch, where he found very special Little People who called themselves Cabbage Patch Kids. To help fulfill the Cabbage Patch Kids’ dream of having families with whom to share their love, Xavier set about building a special place known as BabyLand General, where the Kids remain until each is chosen for adoption. Won’t you adopt a Cabbage Patch Kid and fill a little heart with love?”
Cabbage Patch Kids History Timeline
1978 – The Little People soft sculpture dolls are introduced by artist Xavier Roberts.
1983 – The first mass market Cabbage Patch Kids are produced by Coleco.
1985 – Head molds 5, 6, and 8 are launched. Twins, World Travelers, Show Ponies, Koosas, Furskins, and others are introduced.
1986 – Head molds 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 are launched. Baseball, Circus, Astronauts, Babies, and Cornsilk hair dolls are introduced. Koosas with eye patch and poseable figurines are introduced.
1987 – Takling Cabbage Patch Kids are introduced.
1988 – Toddlers, The Kid in the Middle, are introduced.
1989 – Coleco files bankruptcy and Hasbro continues production of the dolls resulting in the “transition kids” with Coleco/Hasbro head and body combinations. Sippin’ Babies are introduced.
1990 – Hasbro launched their own line with Hasbro head mold stamps and body tags. First Edition Kids are introduced including Birthday and Poseable Kids.
1991 – Pre-School Kids are introduced.
1992 – My First Cabbage Patch, Little Lullabyes, and Ruff ‘N Tuff Boys are introduced.
1993 – Baby Cries So Real dolls are introduced.
1995 – Mattel takes over manufacturing CPKs. Snacktime Kids and Happy Sounds Kids are introduced.
1996 – Mattel introduces the Olympic Kids, the official mascot of the Summer Olympics for the USA. Crib Snuggler dolls are introduced and Snacktime Kids are recalled.
1997 – Brushin’ Fun Babies and Fun Bubble Babies are introduced. Avon distributes collectible Holiday Babies.
1998 – Babblin’ Fun Babies are introduced.
1999 – Millennium Celebration Cabbage Patch Doll, Preemie Suprise, and E-doption Kids are introduced.
2000 – Kick N’ Splash Kids and Pretty Surprise Kids are introduced. USPS introduces the 33¢ commemorative stamp of the Cabbage Patch Kids in the 20th century reflective series.
2001 – Sing and Go Triplets are introduced by Mattel. Toys ‘R Us takes over CPK manufacturing, referred to as “TRU Kids”.
2003 – Toys ‘R Us launches 20th Anniversary special edition Cabbage Patch Kids. Play Along takes over manufacturing the dolls.
2009 – Cabbage Patch Kids are sold at BabyLand only.
2011 – Jakks Pacific begins manufacturing Cabbies and doll are available in stores again.
2015 – Wicked Cool Toys begins mass-marketing the Cabbage Patch Kids.
