SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: Cabbage Patch Kids: Must-Have Toy of the Century
The discussion centers on the iconic Cabbage Patch Kids, recognized as a quintessential Christmas toy and a cultural phenomenon. The hosts share personal anecdotes, including the joys and memories tied to owning these dolls, while reflecting on their enduring popularity and significance in holiday traditions.
Key Takeaways
- Cabbage Patch Kids: 'So ugly they're cute' or just ugly? 1983's answer still divides opinions.
- Xavier Roberts' handmade dolls once fetched $2K; today, even originals struggle for $150 on eBay.
- Forget designer babies, Reagan's Cabbage Patch conspiracy was prepping us for nuclear mutant babies.
- 1983 Christmas craze: Parents betrayed dignity, opting for toddlers elbowing in aisles over 'fugly' dolls.
- If Cold War tension doesn’t get you, the myth of dolls aiding Reagan’s USSR plan might entertain!
Who is mentioned in this episode?
8 people come up, including Little Chuck, Josh Malcolm Clark, Art Spiegelman.
- Little Chuck (Person)
- Josh Malcolm Clark (Person)
- Art Spiegelman (Person)
- Ronald Reagan (Person)
- Carrie Keley (Person)
- Charles Wayne Bryant (Person)
- Millie Bobby Brown (Person)
- J.J. Abrams (Person)
Mentioned in this episode
- Cabbage Patch Kids (Product)
- Garbage Pail Kids (Product)
- Little People (dolls) (Product)
- Stuff You Should Know (Company)
- Cleveland, Georgia (Location)
- Toys R Us (Company)
- Kico (Coleco/KCO as referenced) (Company)
- Maus (Book)
- iHeartRadio (Company)
- Bee the Beaver (Concept)
- Nessie (Concept)
- Copyright (Concept)
- Newsweek (Company)
- Rubik's Cube (Product)
- Christopher Xavier (Concept)
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (Location)
- Topps Trading Cards (Company)
- Vice (Company)
- Unicoi State Park (Location)
- Challenge (Concept)