Cabbage Patch Kids Doll with Braided Brown Hair and Blue Dress
Coleco / Original Appalachian Artworks · Toys & Games > Dolls
Era / Decade
Early 1980s (Circa 1983-1985, indicated by the style of the hang tag and plush soft-sculpture vinyl-face construction popularized by Coleco)
Material
Cloth soft-sculpture body with stuffed filling, molded vinyl head/face, yarn hair, and synthetic satin/lace fabric clothing
Condition
Good. The doll shows minor signs of age and handling. There is a blue price sticker directly affixed to the vinyl cheek which will need careful removal to avoid damaging the paint finish. Hair appears intact, and the dress is present with its original heart-shaped cardboard hang tag attached.
Demand Level
Moderate
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
20.00 - 35.00 - 50.00 USD
Estimated Retail Value
25.00 USD (Original 1980s retail price)
Comparable Sales
Similar 1980s Coleco Cabbage Patch Kids dolls in good condition with original clothing and tags typically sell between $25 and $45 on eBay depending on hair color rarity and completeness.
Description
Vintage 1980s Cabbage Patch Kids doll featuring brown yarn hair styled in a long braid, brown eyes, and wearing a vintage light blue satin party dress with white lace trim and faux pearls. Comes with the original Cabbage Patch Kids heart-shaped paper hang tag. Standard approximate 16-inch height. Soft cloth body with sculpted vinyl head.
Key Features
Original vintage Coleco era, includes original heart-shaped paper hang tag attached to the dress, desirable brown braided hair style, classic baby face sculpt.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Features authentic Coleco era construction markers, official Cabbage Patch Kids heart tag with period-correct graphics, and signature yarn hair and soft body build.
Flaws to Note
A store price sticker is stuck directly onto the left vinyl cheek, which poses a risk of paint lifting if not removed very carefully using a gentle solvent like un-du or rubbing alcohol. Minor dust or handling wear on the fabric dress.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, Mercari, Etsy
Selling Tips
Very carefully remove the price sticker from the cheek using a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol or adhesive remover to protect the vinyl paint. List with keywords such as 'Vintage 1980s Coleco Cabbage Patch Kids', 'Brown Braided Hair', and 'Original Hang Tag'. Ship in a sturdy box to prevent crushing.