Toys of the Eighties, Cauliflower Kids
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They were almost like cabbage patch kids but they didn't seem to stay around as long. I know they came out in the 80's. I have one that was bought for me.
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April Simard - April 07, 2007 - Report this comment
I had one of these.. they came in a plastic Cauliflower.. you had to open the top to find out if it was a girl or boy and what colour hair and stuff. Just a bad Cabbage Patch rip off
Miranda - April 07, 2007 - Report this comment
I thought they were pretty neat! I did not see them as a Cabbage Patch rip off. I mean think about it, do you ever run across them on thet net? (besides this website of course). Most people do not even remember them. If we still had the Cauliflower Kids that we had as young children, they would indeed be worth some money today. I actually liked my Cauliflower Kid more than I liked my Cabbage Patch Kid!
Teresa - April 13, 2007 - Report this comment
I actually have a Cauliflower Kid complete with the plastic case.
Miranda - April 25, 2007 - Report this comment
I am soooo jealous (as geeky as that sounds)!!! I went away to college and my mother gave all of my childhood collectibles away. Teresa have you ever had it appraised?
Amanda - June 04, 2007 - Report this comment
the second picture is of a Little Miss Muffin or My Little Muffin... something like that
Clare Bear - July 02, 2007 - Report this comment
Yeah, my nan gave me one for christmas, I actually loved it! Wish I still had it! The curse of the car boot sale!
Melissa - July 16, 2007 - Report this comment
I think I got one of those too...but weren't they recalled for fire hazards or something, or was that a different cabbage patch rip off??? It was big news right around christmas time. My parents couldn't get/afford a real one, so I got this other one, and had to get rid of it (thankfully, relatives in england shipped me one - easier to get, I suppose).
Natasha - August 30, 2007 - Report this comment
I have a cauliflower kid, still with orignal plastic cauliflower!!! She's got long brown hair and freckles. Infact, I hope to not have her for too much longer, as she's going on E bay in the next week or so, along with my 1985 Babytalk doll that scared the hell out of me!!!!
Heather - September 27, 2007 - Report this comment
I rememeber being so excited when I seen these in the store and my Aunt bought me one.
Miranda - October 22, 2007 - Report this comment
Did you ever sell your cauliflower kid Natasha?
Sheshe - November 07, 2007 - Report this comment
I'm totally gutted that you can't get them anymore!! was trying to find one for my sister for christmas cos she got one one christmas and i lost it on boxing day! think 20 years on its time to replace it!
Misty - November 13, 2007 - Report this comment
My husband just brought me home two cauliflower kids. A boy and a girl. They were given to him today from an elderly women whos daughter passed away years ago. The girl is still in the cauliflower. I just looked on e-bay and did not find any. Does anyone know anyone that collects them that may want to purchase them?
Heather Feather - January 09, 2008 - Report this comment
I had a blue haired cauliflower kid when I was younger. I loved her. I took that thing EVERYWHERE with me. Then one vacation I left her in a motel room in New Hampshire and my mom refused to go back for it. I was crushed. I've been trying to find one on eBay or something but can't find any anywhere. If anyone knows where I can find one to purchase let me know! xdragunflyx@Yahoo.com
Sugaredpill - February 10, 2008 - Report this comment
I have one at the moment I'm going to list on ebay next week if anyone is still looking
Britt - March 19, 2008 - Report this comment
I had those little muffin dolls! Their muffins were scented. I remember those chocolate ones!!!!! mmm They smelled so good, I sniffed them so much!!! lol
Amanda - April 16, 2008 - Report this comment
I told my husband about the my cauliflower kid and how at christmas a prayed and wished for a cabbage patch kid but with three kids my mom and dad couldn't or better yet won't pay the $35.00 for a doll...just think about how much we spend today on our kids....we all loved our not so top shelf doll....
Tineka - June 16, 2008 - Report this comment
I remember back in 1986 I really wanted a cabbage patch kid. I just knew I would wake up Christmas Morning and find her in the box. I was FLABBERGASTED to find a smelly Cauliflower doll. I was upset, angry and disappointed to the point of being put on punishment on Christmas Day. My Mother assured me she tried her best but all the CP dolls were sold out and she was told C-kids was the next best thing. I had to earn my right to receive a CP doll for the following Christmas; and once again I received the Short end of the stick by receiving a Cabbage Patch Preemi Baby...all these years later my mother and I have a great laugh about the whole situation...what a great memory. Thanks Cauliflower Kids!!!
Serinity - June 23, 2008 - Report this comment
I am interested in buying a cauliflower baby in response to some of the above comments.asnead4@yahoo.com
amy g - July 29, 2008 - Report this comment
I HAVE ONE OF THESE CAULIFLOWER KIDS IN THE LOFT STILLIN THE CAULI. WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SELLING IT FOR THE RIGHT PRICE, ALTHOUGH MAYBE I SHOULD KEEP IT FOR WHEN MY DAUGHTER IS OLDER,ANY IDEA HOW MUCH THEY WOULD GO FOR?
AMY g - July 29, 2008 - Report this comment
I HAVE ONE OF THESE CAULIFLOWER KIDS IN THE LOFT STILL IN THE CAULI. WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SELLING IT FOR THE RIGHT PRICE, ALTHOUGH MAYBE I SHOULD KEEP IT FOR WHEN MY DAUGHTER IS OLDER,ANY IDEA HOW MUCH THEY WOULD GO FOR? IF YOU ARE INTERESTED EMAIL ME amygrimsby@blueyonder,co,uk.
mike - September 01, 2008 - Report this comment
got one.still brand new in cauliflower. will sell. i have had it since 1983.
sam - September 15, 2008 - Report this comment
I had one named Amy and I have one named Katherine.
Stephani - October 01, 2008 - Report this comment
I have one of these.My Nana had one and when she past away I got to keep it. they are so cute!
Jen - October 26, 2008 - Report this comment
The dolls on the end - i cant remember the name - muffin something but the chocolate one was called chocolati - my sister had that one and next door neighbour had the pink doll 0 i was so jealous
cristina - November 16, 2008 - Report this comment
i too had a doll! my dad bought me the one with blue hair when i was 3,but years later in '93 my mom was spring cleaning and accidently threw it away! if anyone has a blue haired doll and is willing to sell it please contact me ..mariasolano23@yahoo.com
pffft - December 28, 2008 - Report this comment
the third picture is cherry merry muffin
Christie - January 17, 2009 - Report this comment
I went shopping with my father in December 1983 and saw a display of Cauliflower dolls. Come Christmas morning, "Santa" had left two wrapped Cauliflower dolls under our tree (one for my sister and one for myself). I can still remember the feeling and anticipation of pulling my doll out of the cauliflower. She had long pink hair and smelled like vanilla. My sister's was bald with a few black strands of hair (many years later after the head popped off, I would tease her with it LOL). Before Christmas day was over we had traded dolls and then traded back. I carried this doll (Nancy) with me wherever I went. She developed a personality of her own. For hours, I would make up stories with her and entertain my mom. Nancy became an extention of the family. My mom would dress her up for Halloween, help me wash her hair and hang her over a chair overnight so the yarn could dry! My dad hated the doll of course cause she was such nonsense to him. Once he threw her outside and her face landed on the sidewalk (chipped her nose, LOL). He surprised me though when he sewed her arm back on after a game of tug of war with my sister. I kept this doll over the years. She is like the Velveteen Rabbit, all torn and tattered. She is packed away and every now and again I will pull her out and look at her. She holds all the memories of my childhood.
robbrina(aka robbi) - February 27, 2009 - Report this comment
I'll buy Cauliflower Kids if any1's selling. Look me out-> sugarrrsmack@comcast.net.
robbi - March 13, 2009 - Report this comment
I actually found the cauliflower carry container! Now all I need is the doll to go w/ it! lol.
robbi...again... - March 17, 2009 - Report this comment
I finally bought a cauliflower kid. It has a ski suit on & went 4 around 30 bucks on ebay. (This was w/out the container.) I just happened 2 buy the container 4 it a few weeks earlier that some lady sold w/ real CPK dolls. Yea! I love the CPK fakies better then the real ones...I guess cuz their rarier..& cutier.
AMy GRIMSBY - March 31, 2009 - Report this comment
HAVE ONE OF THESE CAULIFLOWER KIDS IN THE LOFT STILL IN THE CAULI. WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SELLING IT FOR THE RIGHT PRICE, ALTHOUGH MAYBE I SHOULD KEEP IT FOR WHEN MY DAUGHTER IS OLDER,ANY IDEA HOW MUCH THEY WOULD GO FOR? IF YOU ARE INTERESTED EMAIL ME amygrimsby@blueyonder,co,uk.
Blackwing Rose - May 13, 2009 - Report this comment
They defintely seem like a Cabbage Patch knockoff, but are much much cuter. :-)
Julia - August 10, 2009 - Report this comment
i have listed my beloved cauliflower kids doll and cauliflower bed on ebay. She has blue hair and is cute! Item number: 250481080279. Have a bid if you want it! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250481080279&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Heather - October 22, 2009 - Report this comment
Looking to buy one of these darlings. Prefer a girl with blue hair. Contact me at onyxfire@comcast.net if you have one you're willing to sell it. Thanks!
Angela - December 10, 2009 - Report this comment
looking to purchase a cauliflower kid,please contact me at tunseltaeb@yahoo.com
jessica - February 04, 2010 - Report this comment
i would love 2 purchase a cauliflower kid! please contact me if anyone has one! thanks! jthacker4754@yahoo.com
Amy - March 03, 2010 - Report this comment
OMG They are awesomee! I wantr a girl with brown shoulder length hair , so yes, if you are willing to give one away, contact me on disney-fanatic-101@hotmail.com Hope someone has one like I said! x
Mickell - March 23, 2011 - Report this comment
I have recently found a cauliflower kid that my Aunt had bought in Europe in 1985. We are interested in selling it. Please contact mickper28@hotmail.com and make an offer. Thank you :)
Lori - May 17, 2011 - Report this comment
Would love to have one. If anyone has one for sale especially one with black hair please contact me at ldfoor@yahoo.com
Theresa - September 07, 2011 - Report this comment
I would love to own one of these again so if you have one for sale please contact me theresa.oneill@talktalk.net
Heather - December 10, 2011 - Report this comment
Interested in buying one of these since I had one when I was little. Contact me at kitpaws@comcast.net
justin - January 07, 2012 - Report this comment
I just bought a complete brown hair girl cauliflower baby with orignal package and califlower im interested in selling so shoot me an offer it is in almost new condition thanks jman1277@msn.com
Jennifer - March 09, 2012 - Report this comment
I am interested in buying one. I had one when I was little ... had it the day I was born until when I was 15. Someone broke into our storage and took her :( I can't get her back but I do want to find the one just like it. Send me pics and a price I will buy it email me at jenn_soad@yahoo.com Thanks everyone
Amanda Jackson - March 10, 2012 - Report this comment
My house burned when I was in 2nd grade. When I got to go back to school, my teacher had bought me a cauliflower kid. I loved it so so much. I wish I still had it..
staceykelly - February 26, 2013 - Report this comment
hey, i'm looknig for a good condition cauliflower doll with cauiflower to buy, please e mail me your pics if anyone outthere selling, ty ,my email is staceykelly78@hotmail.co.uk
EmGriffin - April 28, 2013 - Report this comment
I've found one of these that I had as a kid. She has pink hair and a few freckles. Her Cauliflower is embossed with EFFE ITALIAN s.p.a 1984. Was going to put it to auction on eBay, but doesn't seem to be any market there. If anyone is interested please email me angelofthewest@aol.com and I'll send photos and answer any questions.
erichmond - November 07, 2013 - Report this comment
im looking for a cauliflower house if someone has one please?? im based in Ireland my email is emgaughran@gmail.com thanks:)
Colleen - November 12, 2013 - Report this comment
Hi everyone, I had one when I was a kid, she had blue hair. I would love to find a girl one for my daughter!
Amber - January 09, 2014 - Report this comment
I would love to purchase 2 cauliflower kids. Addisonashton@yahoo.com
Chelline - February 03, 2014 - Report this comment
Would like to buy one had one when I was a kid email me chellinecarvilleie@yahoo.co.uk
chellabellab@yahoo.com - February 10, 2014 - Report this comment
I just bought a cauliflower kid today at a local thrift store thinking it was a cabbage patch kid. It included the cauliflower, shoes and an outfit. Just curious does anyone know their value?
Hope - March 27, 2014 - Report this comment
Looking for a cauliflower kid in the plastic cauliflower tote she had brown or blonde hair I had one and it was my only memory of child hood please help me want to buy one!!! Email at babygirl_hope06@yahoo.com
Dishpiglet - June 28, 2014 - Report this comment
My mother completely surprised me one Christmas by buying me a cauliflower doll.It was love at first sight and I called her Colly.A few days later I lost her :-(.She was my idea of the perfect doll.If anyone has a cauliflower kid for sale please drop me a line dishpiglet@yahoo.com
rosie - February 06, 2015 - Report this comment
I've got one and I love it even my brother at the time loved it to and scratch her eye off,wouldn't part with her as my mum got it for me for Xmas when I was a kid
jman1277@msn.com - February 22, 2015 - Report this comment
Hello i have a caliuflower kid and its container with packaging for sale if interested please contact me at jman1277@msn.com thanks much Justin
Regina - September 04, 2015 - Report this comment
I'd be interested in buying one or just the container if anyone has one. Please message me motormom@gmail.com.
Lindsey - October 03, 2015 - Report this comment
Does anyone have any spare clothes for sale for a cauliflower boy doll? I too received a cauliflower doll one Christmas about 30 years ago. He has brown hair and a blue track suit. Much nicer than the Cabbage patch dolls, which I thought were ugly...
Kay - February 17, 2016 - Report this comment
I'm looking for a cauliflower kid doll with cauliflower case. I got one for my daughter back in the real early eighties and at the time she was not grateful because she wanted a Cabbage Patch kid instead ,but the cauliflower kids was more affordable. And it's been a topic of conversation in the family all of these years because her family was too poor to get her a Cabbage Patch doll , so after she was grown one of her best friends at the time bought her a Cabbage Patch doll and she has kept it in her closet still in the box ever since. But I being the mother that I am would love to be able to find her another cauliflower kid doll it would mean so much to me to give her another one.nannak4@hotmail.com and thanks in advance
Tracy - February 19, 2017 - Report this comment
I have just had a loft clear out and found my old Cauliflower kid. It's listed on eBay (along with lots of other of my 80s & 90s toys) if anyone is interested in taking a look. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/201825268193?_mwBanner=1 Thanks!
Katie - May 29, 2017 - Report this comment
If anyone is interested. I recently cleaned out some toys and found one in beautiful condition https://www.ebay.com/itm/282498373215 EFFE 1980's Cauliflower Kid From Italy
Eler - May 20, 2018 - Report this comment
My mother just gave me mine complete with cauliflower case

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