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The dolls came with a birth certificate and their name was already picked out. The dolls smelled like baby powder and the designer Xavier Roberts signed his name on the little bottoms of the dolls.
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These dolls were so hard to find. My grandmother gave me my 1st Cabbage Patch Kid doll and I remember being on top of the world. Her name was Henrietta.
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Then my best friend broke the news to me that a shipment of dolls had just came in and her father bought her a boy. I begged my parents to take me to the store to see if we could find a boy. My parents and I hopped in the car and drove to the store.
There were only a couple left. All of the caucasion dolls were gone. I begged my parents! I have to have a boy! I picked mine out. His name was Humphrey. Mmmmm! He smelled so good. Just like baby powder.
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My friend and I would take our dolls for a walk around the neighborhood every day in their strollers! We were serious about our Cabbage Patch Kids! I remember once, feeling heartbroken because someone couldn't believe that my parents had purchased me an African American doll. I couldn't understand why this was a big deal. I now understand racism and prejudice more clearly than I did back then.
I'm sure I have Henrietta and Humphrey around here somewhere. I have some boxes my parents gave me up in the attic. Just thinking about those dolls makes me want to go drag them out of the box to see if they still have that baby powder smell.
Did anyone out there have a Cabbage Patch Kid doll growing up? Do you remember their name?
Gisella Kate. And she had red, curly hair. I miss her and her baby powder smell. Here's a link to mine:http://rubireyes-lifeinthearmpit.blogspot.com/2012/06/taras-throwback-thursday_28.html
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute name! Thanks for participating. I love seeing pics of Juanito! He is such a cutie!
DeleteHeck yeah I remember cabbage patch kids! And I had a few! I remember getting my first one in second grade. I told my other dolls that I wouldn't forget them just because I got the cabbage patch doll! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI got another one or two. I do recall getting one that had my name! Her name was Valerie, which is spelled differently than my name which is Valarie.
I also had the cabbage patch pet, a Koosa. I named her Cindy. She had a collar on where I put her name! What memories!
Sounds like you were right there with all of us and a tad bit Cabbage Patch obsessed. I remember searching and searching for one named "Tara." Having a cabbage patch doll with my name would have been the coolest thing!
DeleteYou didn't need to grow up in the 80's. Those of us that had kids growing up in the 80's especially girls didn't play with the dolls but paid for the dolls. I think it was great that you ending up with an African American one. Good life lesson. I bet you had "my little pony" too.
ReplyDeleteVery true, Bill.
DeleteMatter of fact, I had one little pony!
I remember seeing them all around my grandmas house. Actually she still has 2 or 3.
ReplyDeleteI guess everyone loved Cabbage Patch dolls. Thanks for commenting Lisa.
DeleteAwww how adorable! I remember those dolls. And good for your parents eh, knowing my inlaws they wouldnt have been as multicultured as your parents were (are).
ReplyDeleteGreat throwback!
Thanks for commenting amiga!
DeletePS amiga, haven't seen you on the new forum, you are 158% welcome over there!! Come join us!
ReplyDeleteI know! Shame shame shame on me. I've been MIA lately. Not because I've wanted to be. I PROMISE I'm going to come and visit the new forum. Hopefully soon and I really appreciate the invite!!!! Hope you and your linda familia are well.
DeleteWell as a child born in '81, I do remember Cabbage Patch dolls!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember what their names were, but I sure know I loved them :) I remember the scent of baby powder vividly!!!
What a cool post - throw back Wednesdays!! I like :))
Thanks for the sweet comment.
DeleteThese dolls were definitely a hit for many many years!
Well I found your blog while I was searching for a picture of my plastic balloons for my post on my blog. I hope you can check it out it is scheduled to post tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMy blog is http://feistyfam.blogspot.com Love your post on the plastic balloons and all your other throwback posts. Terrific.
I remember clearly my desperate want for a Cabbage Patch Kids doll back in 1983. I was really too old to play with dolls, but I got swept up in the craziness of the time. I remember my mom calling around to lots of stores and going to several. We finally found a Toys R Us that had a wait list. I don't remember what number we were, but it seemed to take weeks and weeks for mine to come in. What was unfortunate tho was that once your number was called, you had no choice in picking which doll you wanted. They just handed you one. :( Perhaps because I was a bit too old to play with dolls or because I hadn't gotten to pick mine out personally, I never really played with my Cabbage Patch Kids doll :(
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