In 2014, Cabbage Patch dolls were re-released, and they proved to be quite popular – which shows that kids still love them.
Originally, Cabbage Patch dolls reached the peak of their popularity in the 1980s since that was the time when most kids wanted one. Each one looked different due to the different shapes of their heads, eyes, hairstyles, and clothing.įurthermore, each cabbage patch doll box also contained a “birth certificate” containing the kids’ first and middle names, making the dolls as personal as the children who wanted to adopt them. In addition to being huggable, their “adaptability” and “uniqueness” were what made them so desirable.Ĭabbage Patch Dolls were alleged to be unique. In 1983, it was Cabbage Patch Kids.Ĭabbage Patch Kids dolls typically had 16-inch heads, fabric bodies, and yarn hair. A holiday toy frenzy of this type would be a recurring theme over the years. The dolls were “adopted” by approximately 3 million by the end of the year. Many stores had lengthy waiting lists, while others had a first-come, first-served policy, leading to shocking, vicious battles between buyers.
