Stuff You Should Know Cabbage Patch Kids: Must-Have Toy of the Century
Dec 1, 2020
Dive into the wacky world of Cabbage Patch Kids! Discover their controversial origins and the frenzy that gripped parents during the holidays of 1983. Learn about the unique adoption concept and the creative genius behind these dolls. Explore their transition from handmade to mass production and the clever marketing that skyrocketed their sales. The podcast also delves into Cabbage Patch Kids' cultural impact and their unexpected decline, alongside the rise of their cheeky counterparts, the Garbage Pail Kids.
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Early Cabbage Patch Kid Purchase
- Chuck Bryant's sister owns an original, hand-signed Little People doll, purchased in North Georgia.
- His father initially balked at the $40 price tag but eventually bought it.
Childhood Cabbage Patch Memories
- Josh Clark's Cabbage Patch Kid, Weber Dino, met a gruesome end involving decapitation and a mohawk.
- Chuck Bryant still possesses two Cabbage Patch Kids from his childhood.
Cabbage Patch Kid Craze
- Cabbage Patch Kids were a huge phenomenon during Christmas 1983.
- The dolls' appearance sparked debate, some finding them 'so ugly they're cute,' others just plain ugly.