Item Description
Offered for sale is a 1979 soft?sculpture Black Little People plush by Xavier Roberts, presented as a Babyland “Surgeon / Doctor.” This vintage collectible comes from the early years of the original handmade Babyland dolls. The plush retains the classic handmade charm characteristic of early Babyland creations and would be an excellent addition to any serious doll or Cabbage Patch collection.

Specifications & History

• Brand: Cabbage Patch / Little People — early era soft sculpture by Xavier Roberts

• Year: 1979 (approximate early production vintage)

• Type: Soft?sculpture plush, original handmade style, circa Babyland General Hospital era

• Theme / Outfit: Heart Surgeon / Doctor (Babyland staff styling) — as originally used in Babyland “adoptions” / hospital?themed experience

• Materials: Cloth / fabric soft sculpture body (consistent with handmade Little People dolls)

• Condition: Excellent — well preserved for its age

• Race / Skin Tone: Black / African-American representation

Condition Details

• Doll itself has been very well cared for; shows little to no staining

• Some minor discoloration on the clothing consistent with age

• Face, body, limbs, and outfit remain intact and fully intact

• Overall, an excellent vintage collectible in original soft?sculpture form

Included in Sale

• 1979 Black Little People / Cabbage Patch soft?sculpture doll by Xavier Roberts, Babyland “Surgeon / Doctor” edition

• Vintage cloth outfit matching original Babyland staff theme - 'Heart Surgeon"

Shipping & Handling

• Professionally packaged to ensure safe delivery

• Secure, padded shipping to protect vintage fabric and condition

Collector Notes / Value Consideration
This is a rare early?era handmade doll from the Babyland General Hospital period — one of the earliest forms of what later became the commercially mass?produced Cabbage Patch line. Its excellent condition, preserved original outfit, and representation as a Black doll make it highly desirable for collectors of vintage Little People dolls.

Perfect for collectors seeking authentic Babyland-era dolls, especially those featuring hospital?staff themes.