1985 Cabbage Patch Kids 'Preemie' Doll in Original Box

This is a vintage 1985 Cabbage Patch Kids 'Preemie' doll, manufactured during the height of the brand's popularity under the Coleco label. The doll features the signature vinyl head with a soft-sculpted fabric body, characterized by the 'Preemie' line's smaller scale and lack of yarn hair to simulate a newborn. It has blue eyes and a light skin tone. The doll is dressed in a pale yellow patterned gown with a matching lace-trimmed bonnet. Notable features include the original 'adoption papers' visible inside the packaging and the 'March of Dimes' logo on the front of the box, indicating a charitable partnership. The doll appears to be in its original factory placement, secured against a green cardboard 'cabbage leaf' interior. Regarding condition, the exterior display box shows significant wear: there is a large vertical tear on the front left cardboard edge, substantial creasing on the top panel, and the clear plastic window is warped and detached from the frame in various places. There is also a visible area of damage or residue on the inner green cardboard insert near the doll's left hand. Despite the packaging damage, the doll itself appears clean and well-preserved, showing no signs of 'pock' marks or fabric degradation common in this era of dolls.