Encyclopedia of Cabbage Patch Kids: The 1980s (Schiffer Design Books) [Paperback]

Jan Lindenberger (Author), Judy D. Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999 | Series: Schiffer Design Books

Since 1978 when Cabbage Patch Kids*r dolls were "born," children have cuddled them and added new members of the clan into their hearts. This book presents the many varieties in 60 specialty lines made by three major U.S. toy companies (Coleco, Hasbro, Mattel) and many foreign companies (including Jesmar, Tsukuda, Tri-Ang Pedigree, Lili Ledy) in the 1980s. Over 750 color photos with descriptions and pricing information make this the most useful book for identifying Cabbage Patch Kids dolls.

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About the Author

Jan Lindenberger, collector extrordinaire, has written nearly 40 books with Schiffer Publishing on all types of fun collectibles. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 170 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764309676
• ISBN-13: 978-0764309670
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,036,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Teacher's Encyclopedia, April 19, 2000

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Amber Lowery (ILLINOIS, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Encyclopedia of Cabbage Patch Kids: The 1980s (Schiffer Design Books) (Paperback)

This was an awesome book! As an avid collector of Cabbage Patch Kids, it is nice to know that there is some value to my collection. Further, this provided many of my friends and acquaintances with eager cries of "Mine looked like this one!" The research that when into this book is obvious. As one skims over the glossy pages of pictures, they find themselves stopping to read the stories behind the value of "kids." I enjoyed this book thoroughly and often stay up late rereading it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Crazed Cabbie Collector!!, August 28, 2004

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kristy "kmsi" (atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Encyclopedia of Cabbage Patch Kids: The 1980s (Schiffer Design Books) (Paperback)

Although I did enjoy reading the facts about the kids, their orgin, rarities, head mold facts.....and so on.....This book ONLY focused on MIB kids. Even though there are great photos (hundreds of them), several are duplicates and the author consentrated mostly on the beloved #4 head mold. ALOT of the kids talked about were mentioned as *hard to find* and *extreamly hard to find* MIB. I do not believe all head molds and eye/hair color combonations were pictured. I also believe that what one collector views as mint another may not agree upon. For instance, some kids are redressed and out of the box...is that still considered mint in the box?

The first 14 pages are very brief paragraphs of the different headmolds, clothing, eyes and hair colors, boxes and so on. No price guide on any clothing with the exception of animal sleepers, terry sleepers and rompers.

I feel as though in my opinion only, that a Collectors guide for Cabbage Patch kids has alot of potential if more information was given and less of identical photos. This book just didn't give ME the info. that I was so hoping it had.

With that said, this book is a definate read for any collector, but quite pricey.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Information Guide, Ignore the Values!, November 18, 2010

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lusciousdragon (Xenia, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Cabbage Patch Kids: The 1980s (Schiffer Design Books) (Paperback)

This book is very informative and I learned a lot by reading it. But ignore the values that the author puts on the dolls. They are way off what they actually sell for and I was actually laughing at the prices. I have collected CPK for many years with hundreds of dolls and am in many groups.