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Cabbage Patch riots: the chaotic holiday toy craze of 1983

Popkin
Dec 06, 2024
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The holidays are a time for joy, family, and in 1983, a series of chaotic, violent events involving Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. The Cabbage Patch Riots occurred in the US during the holiday season of 1983, centered around the release of the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, which quickly became a massive fad.

The Cabbage Patch Kids were soft-bodied…

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