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Retail Blaster Odds for 2017S2 GPK Battle of the Bands

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Jeff

Topps has display boxes for the next retail GPK set on display at their booth during this weekend’s New York Comic Con. Thanks to collector, Ke We, for sending over pictures of the boxes. On display were a Collector box, Hobby/Retail box, and Blaster box. Keith was able to get a picture of the side of the Retail Blaster box, where the odds are printed. We can take an early look at the odds for Blaster packs, and how that compares to previous sets.

Early indications are that 2017 Garbage Pail Kids Series 2 Battle of the Bands is printed in much greater quantities than the previous set, GPK Adam-Geddon. Fool’s Gold parallels are almost twice are tough to pull than before. Printing Plates and Artist Autographs also have longer odds compared to the previous release. The good news is both sketch cards and Loaded sketches are slightly easier. Without knowing how the odds look on the other pack types its not possible to tell at this point what qualities have been printed. However, based on how previous sets have been printed it would appear production is up, quite a bit. Easier sketch odds can be attributed to the large number of sketch artists for this set, while the long odds on other insert cards show production is up. We will know for sure soon, as 2017S2 GPK Battle of the Bands is set to release in just under two weeks on Oct. 18th.

2017S2 GPK Retail Blaster Odds

Fools Gold 1:98
Printing Plate 1:1235
Artist Autograph 1:192
Sketch 1:262
Loaded Puzzle Sketch 1:71 (Blaster Boxes)

Topps Announces Print Run for GPK Classic Online Set

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Jeff

Topps On Demand Garbage Pail Kids cards have undergone much change throughout 2017. After slowing down and stopping the daily Trumpocracy cards in July, Topps has been sticking to weekly awards/holiday sets. They decided to change things up a little this past week, but did the experiment end up selling well? Today, Topps revealed the print run for Garbage Pail Kids Classic online set. The changes with this set compared to previous sets were many. The set was double the size of previous online sets at 40 cards, for the first time in an On Demand GPK product an artist sketch is included in each set, the first GPK set to be sold under the Topps On Demand banner, and non-themed cards for the first time On Demand much like the classic GPK sets were in the past. However, some things didn’t change, and collectors were vocal in other items they wanted to see. The price point of the set at $99.99, while in line with current online pricing, ended up pricing out many collectors from purchasing the set. Collectors also taking the “Classic” name to heart wanted to see die-cuts on the cards, numbering on the front, and card back art like awards and puzzle pieces. In the end Topps sold 156 GPK Classic sets. The print run is higher than the last couple of online sets offered.

The question now is, was that enough to make GPK Classic Series 2? Also, what will become of all the artist sketch cards created for the set. 32 artists each created 28 sketches for the set. That’s 896 total sketches. Topps has a couple of options here with these sketches. They were created on card stock that wasn’t themed to a particular set. Topps could use those sketches in a GPK Classic Series 2 set if they choose to make one. The sketches could also be used in any number of future GPK products. Of course Topps could also choose to destroy the sketches after support for the product has ended and they are no longer needed as replacements, (Usually one year.) Only time will tell how Topps views the success of GPK Classic.

Riot Fest Selling GPK Cards, Poster, T-Shirt Online

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Jeff

Did you miss out on Riot Fest Chicago a few weeks ago? Well you are in luck! Riot Fest is selling all their GPK merchandise in their online store. In a bit of a surprising move, they have the 2017 Riot Fest Garbage Pail Kids set available in their online store for $25. The set was only sold on Friday at the festival. Employees at the festival stated they had 300 sets, and they sold out quickly on Friday. There is no telling how many of this year’s set was printed. If you missed out and want to pickup the set for the price of the show, now is your chance!

Riot Fest is also selling two limited edition items featuring the Riot Beast GPK artwork. A t-shirt is available in their t-shirt section for $25. The shirt is available in XS-3xl sizes. Riot Fest says this licensed shirt is “limited”. Finally there is also a show poster with the same Riot Beast artwork. The poster will set you back $50. Riot Fest says the posted is limited edition and numbered. They don’t reveal how many of the posters are available. Get your Riot Fest GPK gear now before its gone.

Creepy Co. Launches GPK Pin for Halloween

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Jeff

After teasing it last week, today Creepy Co. launched the next enamel pin in their GPK collection. The Halloween themed pin is based off of #153a/b Jack O. Lantern/Duncan Pumpkin card from OS 4. The pin can be purchased from their online store for $11.99 + shipping. This pin adds to the other five pins from their Wave 1 GPK release. Creepy Co. is continuing to sell the other GPK pins, buttons, and puffy stickers on their website. You can expect more GPK items in the future from Creepy Co., as they utilize their license with Topps.

GPK Guide to New York Comic Con

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Jeff

This week’s New York Comic Con is set to have a big Garbage Pail Kids presence. The show is set to take place Oct. 5-8 at the Javits Center. Topps, Santa Cruz, 30 Years of Garbage, and Wish Factory will all have heavy GPK presence. Read on for what you can expect and where to find it!

As usual Topps will have a booth at NYCC this year. Topps skipped GPK at this past year’s San Diego Comic Con, but GPK is back for NYCC in a big way. Topps has big plans on Saturday for GPK. For the first time since 2014, Topps will be handing out a promo card for 2017S2 GPK Battle of the Bands. Topps will hand out the Katy Perry parody on Saturday to show goers, while supplies last. GPK artist Joe Simko will also be signing the promo cards on Saturday from 1:30 – 2:30 at the booth. Topps will also announced they will be busting GPK boxes on Saturday at the show. You can find Topps at booth #454.

Santa Cruz skateboard company will be selling their blind bag GPK themed skateboard decks at the show. Set to officially launch on 10/9, collectors can get their hands on these boards at Topps’ booth (#454). Santa Cruz artist Pitchgrim posted on Facebook that Santa Cruz will have 400 boards on hand to sell. As a special bonus only for the show, each board purchased will come with an exclusive Heaving Hand enamel pin.

The excellent GPK documentary 30 Years of Garbage will also be featured at the show. Directors Joe Simko and Jeff Zapata will be interviewed on the NYCC Livestage, booth #174, Sunday at 12:00.

Wish Factory will also be at this year’s New York Comic Con in booth #243 selling their Kawaii Cubes plushes. They will have both the small (2 inch) for $5 and medium (4 inch) for $10 GPK plushes available for sale at their booth.

Creepy Co., another Topps GPK licensee, will be sharing a booth at NYCC with Toy Tokyo (#588/688). They will not have any GPK merchandise at the show, instead focusing on their My Pet Monster line. But the company is offering discount cards to show goers. They also would love to hear from GPK collectors at the show, be sure to stop by and say hi.

If you are going to the show, keep your eyes open for all the GPK goodness!