In 1983, Cabbage Patch Kids dolls inspired a nationwide craze inviting children to "adopt" their very own Kid. Of course, parenthood is a real responsibility--a new baby needs toys, clothing, diapers, and countless other items! Here is a full-color price guide for the vast array of merchandise surrounding the Cabbage Patch Kids, which are becoming as collectible as the dolls themselves.
This work spans the Cabbage Patch Kid collecting phenomena of the 1980s with chapters on Coleco Kids, Toddlers, Babies, and Premies, foreign mass-produced dolls, as well as the inclusion of the original and porcelain CPKs, transitionals and poseables.
Do you love collecting Cabbage Patch dolls? Are you a huge fan of the old Colecos or maybe the Jaxx or Play Along dolls? Whatever your obsession, this 6" x 9" 120-page blank lined notebook is the perfect place for you to write notes, paste pictures and record every aspect of your Cabbage Patch doll collection in glorious detail!According to Wikipedia, Cabbage Patch Kids are a line of soft sculptured toy dolls sold by Xavier Roberts and registered in the United States copyright office in 1978.The Cabbage Patch Kid doll brand was one of the most popular toy fads of the 1980s and one of the longest-running doll franchises in the United States. The characters appeared in many other Cabbage Patch merchandising products ranging from animated cartoons to record albums to board games.Created by Xavier Roberts in the early 1980's, today Babyland General Hospital is the "birthplace" of Cabbage Patch Kids and is located in Cleveland, Georgia. Roberts converted an old clinic into a "hospital" from which to sell his dolls, originally called "Little People". The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the Cabbage Patch Kids. In accordance with the theme, employees dress and act the parts of the doctors and nurses caring for the dolls as if they are real. Babyland General moved to a new facility on the outskirts of Cleveland, Georgia in 2010 and has been voted one of the Travel Channel's top 10 toylands.Today there are hundreds of thousands of Cabbage Patch doll lovers and avid collectors all over the world. This Cabbage Patch Doll inspired notebook is for you to write about what some (not us!) might call a "weird obsession." Enjoy!
A collection of all 206 colorfully over-the-top images from the first five series of the popular collectible stickers from the 1980s. Garbage Pail Kids—a series of collectible stickers produced by Topps in the 1980s—combined spectacular artwork and over-the-top satire. The result was an inspired collaboration between avant-garde cartoonists and humorists including Art Spiegelman, Mark Newgarden, John Pound, Tom Bunk, and Jay Lynch. A new generation of fans continues to embrace this pop-culture phenomenon as Garbage Pail Kids stickers are still being published. Now, for the first time, all 206 rare and hard-to-find images from Series 1 through 5 are collected, along with a special set of four limited-edition, previously unreleased bonus stickers. This exciting follow up to Wacky Packages is guaranteed to appeal to die-hard collectors as well as a new generation of fans. Praise for Garbage Pail Kids “If you ask me, reliving my time with Bad Breath Seth and Potty Scotty is worth the cover price alone.” —USAToday.com “A wonderfully designed tribute to these shit-disturbing cards in all their graphic, full-color glory.” —ComicsBeat.com “There’s a lot of interesting stuff in Spiegel man’s intro, and in the afterward by John Pound, the artist who originated and drew the bulk of the Kids. But the real reason to buy this book is for the graphic brilliance of the art itself.” —Boston Phoenix
Tracing developments in toy making and marketing across the evolving landscape of the 20th century, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference guide to America's most popular playthings and the culture to which they belong. From the origins of favorite playthings to their associations with events and activities, the study of a nation's toys reveals the hopes, goals, values, and priorities of its people. Toys have influenced the science, art, and religion of the United States, and have contributed to the development of business, politics, and medicine. Toys and American Culture: An Encyclopedia documents America's shifting cultural values as they are embedded within and transmitted by the nation's favorite playthings. Alphabetically arranged entries trace developments in toy making and toy marketing across the evolving landscape of 20th-century America. In addition to discussing the history of America's most influential toys, the book contains specific entries on the individuals, organizations, companies, and publications that gave shape to America's culture of play from 1900 to 2000. Toys from the two decades that frame the 20th century are also included, as bridges to the fascinating past—and the inspiring future—of American toys.
Picking up where the authors' first encyclopedia (The 1980s) left off, this marvelous book follows the Cabbage Patch Kids license through the 1990s to show the full line of Kids produced by Hasbro from 1990-1994, and all the Mattel Kids produced from 1995-1998. Included is an excellent 85-photo reference for head molds used throughout the '80s and '90s. There's also lots of valuable information about Koosas, fakes and altered Kids in the marketplace, and creative ways to turn shabby flea market finds into beautiful Kids again.
Go on an exciting pirate adventure in this hardcover Big Golden Book starring the crew from Nickelodeon’s Santiago of the Seas! When Enrique steals the heart of El Bravo, Santiago, Lorelai, and Tomás enlist Prima Tina to help them get it back! But can these pirate protectors still save the seas when Enrique teams up with Bonnie Bones? Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this hardcover Big Golden Book with a shiny gold spine based on Nickelodeon’s Santiago of the Seas! Santiago of the Seas is an interactive action-adventure series for preschoolers starring Santiago Montes, an 8-year old boy who discovers the mystical compass of fabled pirate Capitán Calavera, making him the next Pirate Protector of the High Seas. Along with his crew, cousin Tomás and Lorelai the mermaid, Santiago goes on heroic quests against nefarious villains and proves that kindness and good deeds can always save the day!
An inspirational meditation book of easy reading. It will truly touch your heart and help you with any sad things going on in your life today. A keepsake or a fine gift for anyone. Order this special book now, you will be glad you did. Prayers to help those dealing with drugs. Thanking God for all of His blessings and by reading this book it will give you peace of mind.Thank you so much for stopping by, and tell your friends. Please write a review. Author Judith Ann Schwartz
