Comments and Statistics - A Big Surprise #1

INTEREST IN CABBAGE PATCH DOLLS

There were no plans to do an article on Cabbage Patch Dolls.

I thought that I had written alot of information on them.

But I reread the comments that come in on my blog.

I usually read only the newest ones.  I get many comments,

and a few questions.  Thank you for all the kind comments.

After reading many years of comments, would you believe

about 70% were questions about the Cabbage Patch dolls. 

 I looked at the statistics on pages visited for many years

 and my articles on Cabbage Patch dolls were by far the

most visited.  I should keep track of these statistics, but this 

blog is not monetized by google.  There was no reason to

keep up with all the statistics.  I have never earned a penny.  

Dolls  are my hobby, I love to learn about them and share that

 information.  I only do this blog to educate about dolls and hopefully

increase interest and love of dolls not only as toys, but also as a lifelong 

hobby.

My other enjoyments are research and writing.  

This blog combines all of them. My hope is to continue for 

many more years.  

I've realized there is still a very avid interest in these 

dolls to collectors.  The questions most asked:  Who is

my doll, what is its worth?   My answer would be,

"I have no idea."  These dolls have been made by 

the thousands daily since 1983.  Only the Coleco and 

Hasbro dolls have  some identifiers unless you have the 

original box or hangtag.

So began a lot of research.  WOW!  A mass of information.

I am only going to address the Coleco dolls now,  Maybe

at a later date I'll research some of the later dolls.

I have read and researched every thing I can for about a

year and I have learned alot.  I have decided to put this  info

into a series about Cabbage Patch Dolls.  Specifically, the ones

issued first commercially the dolls manufactured by Coleco.

 There is alot I'm not going to include:

Changes to each head mold of the painting of the face to give

each mold a different look.  Example, different hair and eye color

çombinations, addition of freckles ect).  Another is clothing.

If all of that info were included, I would have to write a thick book.

                                    MY COLLECTION

My collection  of Cabbage Patch consisted of about 25 dolls.

They were all manufactured by Coleco.  When we moved from

Georgia, I gifted another collector  friend with them.  I had to downsize

 my doll collectioñ and make a lot of decisions.  I hope friends that

have them now enjoy them as much as I did. Today there

is only one Cabbage Patch doll in my collection.  She is an original

from Baby Land Hospital.  She was found about 15 years ago at

a yard sale.  She was naked except for her shoes and socks.  

 

Best Selling Barbie Of All Time

 On a whim I googled,  "best selling Barbie".  The answer to this was a total unexpected shock.  With all the beautiful designer, special edition and Chrisimas Barbies, some, that are so beautiful they take your breath and selling new for hundreds and even thousands.

Much to my surprise,  a pink box line selling in1992 at Sears for, $11.99.

                                     

                                                                  Here she is!

                                                                                    

                                               TOTALLY HAIR BARBIE

She was issued in early 1992 in a pink box, selling at Sears for $11.99.  Mattel heavilly advertised the doll on TV and in print.  This doll was to be the best seller for Christmas with a projection of ten million the first year, and a total sales of one billion.  Though the doll did not reach that goal, she still became the most sold Barbie in history.  She was issued as a blonde, brunette and African American.  In Europe the doll was issued as Ultra Hair Whitney and used the Stephie face.  This doll is extremely rare.  Other dolls iñ the Totally Hair family were: Totally Hair Ken, Courtney and Skipper.  This Barbie during her original issue from 1992 - 1995, over ten millioñ have been sold.  Are you as surprised as I am?  What would have been your choice?

Happy Saint Valentines Day 2025

    Happy Saint Valentines Day

This beautiful vintage Barbie is the "Loving You" Valentine Barbie issued in 1983.

My favorite Valentine Bardie.  I sold her many years ago.   

Valentine's Day

 

 Three Ideal Toni Dolls from the 1950's dressed in their Valentiñe

dresses.  It iš hard to believe these dolls are abour 75 years old