Cabbage Patch Politics Oct 29, 2008
EBay and Cabbage Patch Kids have partnered to create a special series of Obama, Palin, McCain and Biden dolls as part of the Cabbage Patch Kid 25th Anniversary. Each doll is a one-of-a-kind and available only on eBay in an auction to benefit Toys for Tots, a charity arm of the U.S. Marine Corps that collects toys for needy kids. (Fox News)
Presidential Cabbage Patches up for auction Oct 29, 2008
That's because the vice-presidential candidate and her political peers on the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets are the latest inspirations for celebrity Cabbage Patch Kids ... "It has been fun. There has been a lot of interest in general," said Margaret McLean, spokesperson for the home of Cabbage Patch Kids at BabyLand General Hospital in Cleveland, Ga. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sarah Palin doll to be auctioned for charity Oct 29, 2008
Four one-of-a-kind Cabbage Patch Kids dolls crafted in the likeness of presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain and vice presidential candidates Joe Biden and Palin will be auctioned on the eBay ... "These four folks in particular seemed like the perfect candidates, if you will, to become one-of-a-kind Cabbage Patch Kids," said Jakks Pacific Inc. spokeswoman Genna Rosenberg ... Jakks Pacific will also auction six limited edition 25th-anniversary dolls that have been created to look... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Dolls' creator: Coming up with new ideas will be the challenge Sep 20, 2008
CABBAGE PATCH KIDS TURN 25 ... Xavier Roberts and the staff at BabyLand General Hospital are working on a new 70,000-square-foot space for the Cabbage Patch Kids and their fans ... Roberts and the staff at BabyLand General Hospital, the medical clinic he converted into a baby-building attraction in the 1970s, are working on a new 70,000-square-foot space for the Cabbage Patch Kids and their fans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Cabbage Patch Kids turn 25 Sep 20, 2008
-born Cabbage Patch Kids ... Doll creator Xavier Roberts has said the Cabbage Patch Kids got their name from a mother s answer to where babies come from the cabbage patch ... Cabbage Patch Kids hit the holiday shopping aisles in 1983, a year after now-defunct toymaker Coleco signed on to mass-produce Roberts babies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The Number One Fighting Videogame Franchise to Make Its Online Debut with WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) Online Sep 19, 2008
World Wrestling Entertainment, Ultimate Fighting Championship and Cabbage Patch Kids. JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Invasion Of The Cabbage Patchers Sep 10, 2008
WHEN it comes to Cabbage Patch Kids, Dillon Kramer doesn't mess around ... "Cabbage Patch Kids rely upon a real-world type of scenario, where not every kid is beautiful and perfect," he says ... The strategy was a striking success, and in the 25 years since their commercial launch, more than 115 million Cabbage Patch Kids have been "adopted." They've served as the US Olympic Team mascot in 1992 and again in 1996, graced US postage stamps, and even flew aboard a NASA mission to space in 1985. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
DS:BB News Extra - Day 70 #2 Aug 14, 2008
Rex asked if My Little Ponies were still made, while Nicole talked about the unique smell of the Cabbage Patch Kids. Furbies were then recalled, with most of the housemates present having had one. (Digital Spy)
Making over cartoon stars for the digital age Jun 12, 2008
"It's a terrible world, and modern parents are trying to cocoon their kids as much as possible," said Alfred Kahn, chairman of 4Kids Entertainment, which also manages franchises like Pokemon and the Cabbage Patch Kids. "What better way to protect them than wrapping them in nostalgic brands?". (International Herald Tribune)
Beloved characters as reimagined for the 21st century Jun 11, 2008
mon and the Cabbage Patch Kids. "What better way to protect them than wrapping them in nostalgic brands?". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
1980s Party Plans Jun 1, 2008
Games and Toys: Rubik s Cube, Trivial Pursuit, Cabbage Patch Kids, My Little Pony, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Smurfs, Pac-Man, Yoda, E.T., Dr. Brown s Delorean Time Machine from Back to the Future, and the Ghostbuster s Ecto 1 vehicle are all relatively easy to find in garage sales or on Ebay. Pick up enough of these toys to scatter around the party space, and not only will you decorate effectively, but you will also provide your guests with instant conversation starters and something to do... (Suite101.com)
Toys celebrating anniversaries with special edition versions Mar 15, 2008
The Cabbage Patch Kids celebrate its 25th anniversary with dolls dressed in retro fashions and hairstyles ... He changed the name to Cabbage Patch Kids and a mass-produced version hit stores in 1983, setting off a holiday shopping frenzy ... The Anniversary Cabbage Patch Kids line will sport the vintage duds, old-school hairstyles and classic mugs that made them famous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
• Cabbage Patch comeback kids Feb 23, 2008
Play Along, the Deerfield Beach-based division of toy maker JAKKS Pacific Inc., is bringing back the iconic Cabbage Patch Kids of 1983 -- vintage fashions, hairstyles, facial expressions and all -- to commemorate their 25th anniversary this September. The company announced earlier this week plans to replicate the "original" collection and host year-long Cabbage Patch Kids promotions at the 2008 American International Toy Fair in New York ... When Cabbage Patch Kids first came out, they quickly... (Q13.com, WA)
A viral Christmas story Dec 24, 2007
Velvett said, "GREAT! This could turn out better than Play Station3, better than Wii, better than be still, my heart Cabbage Patch Kids! We could be hip-deep in the greatest 'hot toy' shortage in holiday history. Picture it! Lines of parents stretching twice around Wal-Mart at 3 a.m. Moms mugging one another in the KayBee Toys parking lot. Riots. Massacres! The first family on the block with a mint-edition UltraVeeb will have to hire Blackwater to keep the neighbors from storming their rumpus... (EETimes)
Shoppers stalk the elusive Wii Dec 10, 2007
Although it was introduced a year ago, the Wii seems to be the must-have item for 2007, like the Tickle Me Elmo doll or Cabbage Patch Kids of years past. Nintendo of America reported selling 350,000 Wiis during Thanksgiving week, its highest sales since the 2006 launch, and the company recently stepped up production, from 1. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Certain Toys May Permanently Damage Children's Hearing If Used Improperly, Study Suggests Dec 6, 2007
Cabbage Patch Kids Babies, 91. Leap Frog Learning Lily, 90. (Science Daily)
Firefighters collect for toy drive Dec 5, 2007
Mickey Mouses, baby dolls, games, teddy bears, Tonka trucks, footballs, Cabbage Patch kids and even a cash donation were among the pile of holiday gifts disappearing into the armored car and heading for the fire station as part of the Seacoast Firefighters Association's Toy for Tots campaign. "Here's a nice little Tonka truck to play with this afternoon," one firefighter was overheard saying as he helped load toys in the Bearcat. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Lead Worries Creating a New Breed of Holiday Toy Shopper Nov 30, 2007
"Of course I would love to buy my granddaughter the adorable Cabbage Patch Kids doll, but who knows if it will be on the list tomorrow?" she said. The growing concern of families is exacerbated by a sense that there is little knowledge available to them about the bigger picture. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Toys for Tots drive gets extra boost Nov 29, 2007
Other toys included a Knock-It-Down Blocktown, a Hi-Reserz sport utility truck, and a Cabbage Patch Kid. Jill Foster, a 4-H teen leader, has volunteered for the program for 10 years a notable run considering that she s only 17 years old. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
What's hot, what's not Nov 26, 2007
Cabbage Patch Kids made a big come back this year and Scott said Barbie toys are still popular for girls. In the video department, Wii systems, priced at 249, are in short supply again this year. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Little sizzle for shoppers this year Nov 23, 2007
But those items aren't new, so they haven't created the headlines that have accompanied past holiday phenomenons like Cabbage Patch Kids in the 1980s. As the traditional holiday retail season kicks off today, this dearth of hot gifts is putting even more pressure on retailers bracing for a lackluster shopping season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Portman Has Wonderful Time Working On 'Magorium' Nov 15, 2007
When I was little, I had all of the '80s toys like the Cabbage Patch Kids, My Little Pony and Rainbow Brite -- all of those things. "These days, kids growing up have the new waves of "Star Wars" prequel trilogy action figures, dolls and vehicles to play with .Among them, of course, are several versions of Portman's character, Queen-turned-Senator Padme Amidala -- aka the wife of Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader and the mother of Luke and Leia (yes, it's true: one of Portman's action figures is of a... (Click2Houston, TX)
I love the '80s toys: Classic toys make a comeback Nov 13, 2007
The Cabbage Patch Kids are skate punks ... Cabbage Patch Kids, 4Kids Entertainment. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Toys were us . . . Cabbage Patch Kids leave lasting mark Nov 12, 2007
Cabbage Patch Kids leave lasting mark - The Business Review (Albany) ... Cabbage Patch Kids leave lasting mark ... Donna Abbott Vlahos The Cabbage Patch Kids craze created 2,000 Capital Region jobs, pumped millions into the local economy and breathed new life into Coleco Industries. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Classic toys get an upgrade Nov 11, 2007
"Here's a look at some oldies-but-goodies that have been updated for the children of 2007:Barbie 1959: Named after inventor Ruth Handler's daughter Barbara, Barbie from Mattel Inc. was introduced to the nation as a teenage fashion model sporting a ponytail, black-and-white bathing suit and full line of fashion accessories.2007: Barbie has exhausted more than 100 careers, from princess to astronaut, and is available in the Barbie Girls line as more than just a doll. The Barbie Girl also is an MP3... (Florida Today)
I miss the old Christmas shopping season Oct 15, 2007
I don t really remember commercials though, or any toy that was a must-have until around fourth grade when the doll that changed toy sales forever appeared the Cabbage Patch Kid. Suddenly stores were mob scenes, and adults battled for the few dolls that had arrived. (Winona Daily News, MN)
From Kewpie Dolls to Cabbage Patch Aug 14, 2007
(Clockwise, from top left): Bratz, Barbie, Madame Alexander, Cabbage Patch Kids. CABBAGE PATCH KIDS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cabbage Patch Kids Show Age May 30, 2007
"Their largest properties Yu-Gi-Oh, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cabbage Patch Kids have hit their peak, and while they still generate nice revenue for them, they are certainly getting toward the latter phases of their cycles.". The feast-or-famine nature of the business can be seen in 4Kids' top-line results. (SmartMoney)
Hard-To-Find Webkinz Toys Coveted Among Kids May 2, 2007
(CBS) CHICAGO The hottest toys to come along since the Cabbage Patch Kids, Webkinz are loved by kids who say they are cute, fun and interactive. But, as a popular new toy, theres just one problem: theyre unbelievably hard to find. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Webkinz sparks a craze, and a shortage Apr 30, 2007
Launched less than two years ago, Webkinz have quietly grown into a phenomenon similar to Cabbage Patch Kids and Beanie Babies in years past the type of toy that a parent will drive across the state to snag, or pay four times the selling price for on a Web site such as eBay. Popular with 7- to 12-year-olds, Webkinz is a sort of amalgamation of tween favorites: a cute plush toy, a virtual pet, a social networking Web site and a place to play online games. (MSNBC -- Business)
Toy maker strikes gold with Beanie Babies of the online era Apr 6, 2007
They've taken some of the successful elements of Cabbage Patch Kids and Neopets [a virtual world where users play games and raise digital pets] to create something new that blurs the lines between physical toys and digital content, says Anita Frazier, a toy analyst with NPD Group of New York. Related to this article. (Globe and Mail)
Hardly Babes In Toyland Jan 25, 2007
It's an inspiring and amusing phenomenon: There's something incredibly cute about grown-ups trying to pitch the next Cabbage Patch Kids or Easy-Bake Oven. But, alas, in Toyland, as in almost every industry, dark forces are at work. (BusinessWeek)
Cool 2 Know: The Rubik's Cube Jan 24, 2007
Barbie dolls, Cabbage Patch Kids and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are hot - no batteries or instruction manuals required. But only the Rubik's Cube is featured in "Happyness," in which Smith's character solves a cube during a cab ride with a Dean Witter executive he is trying to impress. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
