
The Infamous Cabbage Patch Kid Riots of 1983
Everything 80s
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The Story of Xavier Roberts
She wanted to take a new approach with these dolls. They were too delicate, whether they had porcelain faces or breakable features. Instead of just buying the doll from her, you would adopt it. She started selling these new dolls at craft fairs and they were a big hit right away. Xavier Roberts was one of the people that would frequent these craft shows where Thomas was displaying these doll babies. He liked the look and even more he liked the whole concept of the adoption.
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