Cabbage Patch Kids: Don't Call Them the 'D' Word
To the average person they're just dolls, but to Joe and Pat, who have a Cabbage Patch Kid collection of 5,000, it's their "kids" or "babies," says Pat.
While the collectors have never had their “kids” appraised, the estimated worth is close to $1 million, with nearly six figures invested in building the collection.
Kevin, one of their most special Cabbage Patch Kids, is the one the couple brought to the studio with them today. Pat tells Anderson that they used to bring Kevin with them to many functions, but because he's a 1985 (too much wear and tear) he is only reserved for Cabbage Patch functions.
"Joe, you actually asked us to put a microphone on Kevin..." says Anderson.
"Yes, says Joe," and then speaking for Kevin, "because I love to talk... I love to talk."
The collector continues, "In the Cabbage Patch world, most all the collectors, the big-time collectors, have a special Cabbage Patch Kid that they love and carry with them just like we do Kevin. And they all have their own personality and we have found that over the years, they all have their own voice. It's just a fun thing to do."
To say Pat and Joe are extremely devoted to their 5,000 Cabbage Patch Kid collection, would be an understatement.
While the couple lives in a mobile home with approximately 1,000 square feet, their "kids" live in a 6,000 square foot home — that's climate controlled. Take a look at how this obsession began...
If your parents not only had a collection of 5,000 Cabbage Patch Kids, but treated them as real kids -- how would you react?
“What was it like growing up with thousands of Cabbage Patch Kids?” Anderson asks Vikki, Pat and Joe's daughter.
“I know they care about me and they love their kids and I think that’s great, but I always tried to distance myself,” says Vikki. “He (Kevin, her parents’ prized Cabbage Patch Kid) got his pictures on the Walk of Fame... I just kept walking the other way like I didn’t know them.”
“Does Vikki consider Kevin her actual brother?” Anderson asks. Vikki answers, “No.” According to Joe, Kevin thinks differently. Take a look...
Down the road, if something happened to you, Anderson asks Joe and Pat, collectors of Cabbage Patch Kids, "Do you worry about what will happen to your collection?"
"We do worry about that," answers Pat.
"I gotta tell you, I don't think Vikki wants it," jokes Anderson.
Vikki answers, "EBay, here I come."
"If something happens to us I would be rolling in my grave if she got her hands on it," continues Pat.
“My Crazy Obsession” premieres on Wednesday, March 7 at 10/9c on TLC. Watch Pat and Joe’s full appearance on “Anderson” on Wednesday, March 7.
Comments
I think it is kind of cool that they are doing this, what I do have a problem with is the dolls ooops (kids), have a bigger home then the adults uh hum, do
NUTS. Much better ways to spend that sort of money. Things....you only hope their daughter can sell them and get some $$$ for them once they pass on. Better indeed to have left a legacy of some REAL charitable work for real children.
I have a Cabbage Patch baby.But, I am trying to sell it. It was purchased in 1987. Sebastian Vincent is one of the original all cloth (head and body). He has red hair and green eyes.
Hi my name is Becky. I have question to ask you my Mom has a very large collection of cabbage patches. She has collected these for several years and loves each and every one of them. My problem is we need to find a good home for the dolls, you see she has a Lewy body dementia.This has been really hard because we had to put her in a home.So now wwe are force to find a good home for her dolls.If you can help us I would appreciate any input. thanks Becky
I think Pat and Joe are great! I have a deep love for cabbage patch kids too! I have 10! I think like Pat and Joe do! I think all the "kids" have feelings and want to be treated like everyone else. Haven't u ever got that feeling when u were just a little kid and u thought your cabbage patch kids were alive and played in your room when u weren't home? That's what i always thought. When i see Pat and Joe on "My Crazy Obsession", i just LOVE looking at all the different kinds of kids they have! I think it's great! I only wish i lived closer to them so my kids can have playdates with their kids! Me and all my kids live in Utah. We send our love to Pat, Joe, Kevin, and all their kids!
Why is everyone so critical of these people? Look at all thcelebrities who own 40 cars,5 200 room mansions,6 jumbo jets,spend $6 million on a wedding that wont last more then a few months. But noone criticizes them.And all this talk about giving to poor people.They owe nothing to anyone but respect.They dont do drugs,steal,nurder.They collect dolls.I for one think their cute and collect them too.Not even half that many,but what I collect and spend my money on is noones business but mine. Get over yourselves judgemental people and women who spend a couple thousand on your coach purses,Hmmm? To each his own!
How can I get in touch with Pat and Joe? I have two dolls they might me interested in purchasing. Does anyone know how to reach them? my email address is heidipenny@yahoo.com
isnt this how horror movies start?
I just lost my mother and she was an avid doll collector.she has Limited Edition Twins,16" Porcelain Dolls, with matching Velvet,still in original box never touched,except to show them to me,item # on box #4885,names,Della Francis and Timothy David.I'm lost as to where to go to sell them,could these pros,help me.I've been thru 700 dolls, but these were the only ones mom had of Cabbage Patch.
The man needs to grow a pair or find what his stupid wife did with his balls. There are so many homeless people out there that they would kill for a roof over there head and you have these two idiots that build a house for there stupid dolls
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Wow, there are a lot of truly nasty people commenting here. It's truly repulsive that nearly 2,000 people voted to burn these dolls in the poll above. For what purpose? Simply because you are obnoxious and want to seem cool for voting that way? Whoever put that poll together should really consider the ugliness they are bringing to the surface by encouraging people to equate "humor" with violence.
These people are not hurting anyone. Why do you want to hurt them? The judgmental nature of so many of you makes me truly sad for humanity.
Sure, these people are weird. But the hateful comments left by people here disturb me more than this couple. It wouldn't be a bad idea for them to donate one doll from Toys r us or Target for each Cabbage patch doll they buy, but to say that they should donate these vintage ones to kids is a bit ridiculous. I think that people are quick to judge just because the collection in question is dolls. If these people collected first editions of books,would the judgmental commenters say that they should donate them all to poor schools? Of course not.
What would be nice would be to start a museum and donate some of the profits to children's charities or something.
I think that it takes a collector to understand a collector, but there is the type who carefully compiles a "perfect" collection, and the type that just wants as many of that item as they can possibly get.
Obviously, these people are of the latter, and PROBABLY have an addiction.
6000squre ft only for cabbage patch?? why!
Pat and Joe:
We have a twin of Kevin. I would like to email you a photo of Joey and his sister Krissy if u would furnish me an email address.
Thanks