More Details on Upcoming Fright Rags GPK Releases

After taking a break from GPK products for a couple of years, earlier this week Fright Rags begun teasing four new Garbage Pail Kids t-shirts. Today Fright Rags shared details with GPKNews on everything they have planned for their upcoming release.

As previously teased, they will be offering four new t-shirts based off of brand new licensed artwork from GPK artist Brent Engstrom. Hallow Jean and Jabbed Jason will be available in Dark Heather, Sick Sid will come in Heather Caribbean Blue, and Lost Roy in Heather Royal Blue. All four shirts will be available in sizes S-3X. Pricing for the shirts will be $27 each.

That’s not all, Fright Rags will be bringing back a favorite character from the past. Fright-Rag Freddy will be available in a couple of different configurations. The artwork, also done by Brent Engstrom, was not only sold by Fright Rags as a t-shirt, but also appeared in 2014 Series 2 as a bonus card. Fans who missed out the first time will have their chance to purchase new merchandise featuring the character now. Fright Rags will offer a Fright-Rag Freddy – T-Shirt Wax Pack. Limited to 200, the pack will included a Fright-Rag Freddy – Ringer Tee, Enamel Pin, and a 5×7 Trading card. The shirts will be available in Men’s sizes S-5X, and Women’s XS-2X. The pack will be available for $40. The Fright-Rag Freddy – Ringer Tee will also be available individually for $29. Finally, Fright-Rag Freddy will also be available on socks. Limited to 190 produced, the socks will cost $12.

All the Fright Rags merchandise is set to launch on Wednesday, July 18th. Between Fright Rags, Creepy Co., and the San Diego Comic Con, July is shaping up to be a big month for GPK merchandise.

Fright Rags Teases Four New GPK Shirts

Fright Rags is not new to the Garbage Pail Kids scene. They have a history of offering GPK themed shirts in the past. Their last offering was in 2015. Today on their Instagram account Fright Rags teased four new shirts. The four shirts feature brand new officially licensed artwork done by artist Brent Engstrom. Brent has also done art on previous Fright Rags offerings. All shirts also feature the Garbage Pail Kids banner along with a name plate at the bottom. No other information has been revealed from Fright Rags as to pricing, pre-orders, or release date. As of right now the horror themed GPK artwork on the shirts is not scheduled to be featured in the upcoming GPK Oh the Horror-ible set. Of course down the line Topps could change their tune and offer the artwork as cards.

Another GPK Shirt From Creepy Co. Next Week

Update #1: Tuesday night Creepy Co. announced on their social media accounts their Adam Bomb Bottom Up 2.0 shirt. The shirt is similar to one previously offered with a couple of changes. The colors are bolder and more vibrant than the first version of the shirt. The new version also has a pocket. The shirt will launch along side their other new shirt this Wednesday at 7:00 PM Central time.

Fresh off offering two GPK themed shirts and a patch last week, Creepy Co. has again begun teasing a new shirt. This evening on their social media accounts they posted a picture of a shirt featuring the artwork for Greaser Greg. The all black shirt also features an orange GPK banner under the artwork. No other mention of GPK products, but knowing Creepy there could be more to come. Expect the short to launch during their normal Wed. 7:00 PM (Central) release window next week.

Creepy Co. To Launch Two New GPK Shirts & Patch

Update #2: Creepy Co. also revealed a Adam Bomb patch will go on sale this Wednesday along side the two new t-shirts. Get those credit cards ready!

Update #1: Creepy Co. revealed the second shirt they are offering. The all pink shirt features the Adam Bomb pack art from OS 1. Creepy also teases there are more Reveals to come.

 

 

 

 

 

Creepy Co. continues to make use of their GPK license. Earlier this evening the company posted a teaser to their social media accounts announcing they would be launching two new Garbage Pail Kids themed shirts next Wednesday, 6/13. The teaser shows one of the shirts that features the art from the OS 2 80a/b Tatoo Lou/Art Gallery card. We will update this post as more info becomes available.

 

Topps Cancels Gravity Feed Boxes from 2018S2 GPK Oh the Horror-ible

Just last week Topps was showing off the Value Box for the next retail set, 2018 Series 2 Garbage Pail Kids Oh the Horror-ible. Today Topps is making more changes to the retail lineup as they alerted distributors that the Gravity Feed configuration of the product has been cancelled. Lack of orders for the Gravity feeds was cited as the reason for the cancellation. Regular retail boxes, Value Fat Packs, and Blaster boxes are still scheduled to be released to retail stores. In the past Gravity Feed packs were found primarily at Target. These 36 pack boxes contained the exclusive Yellow Phlegm/Pee parallels the past few releases. Topps told distributors that the exclusives found in Gravity Feed packs would be moved to the regular Retail Display boxes. According to the sell sheets the two exclusives for this release for Gravity packs are the Phlegm parallels and a new Trick or Treats insert set. 2018S2 GPK Oh the Horror-ible is set to release on Sept. 19, 2018.

Topps Previews Value Box Image for 2018S2 GPK Oh the Horror-ible

Topps shared with retail distributors today a preview image of the Vlaue Box (Blaster) for 2018 Series 2 Garbage Pail Kids Oh the Horror-ible. The box features an image of Nasty Nick on the front with the shape and art details on the box made to look like a crypt. The box design will be the same on both the EA and SE versions of the box. Topps also notes that it has extended the order date for distributors until June 11th. 2018S2 GPK Oh the Horror-ible is set to release on Sept. 19, 2018.

Release of 2018 Series 2 GPK Oh the Horror-ible Still Scheduled for Sept

I hate being wrong. After reporting a couple of days ago the change in release dates on the next retail set, 2018S2 Garbage Pail Kids Oh the Horror-ible, it appears the information was incorrect. Word begin to spread on Monday after both GTS Distribution and Beckett updated their release calendars showing a change in dates to July 25, 2018. However, according to Topps repersentative Susan Lulgjuraj the set is still scheduled for a Sept. 19, 2018 release. I’ve reached out to GTS and Beckett to attempt to see why the change was made.

I really strive to have things right on GPKNews when I make reports. I apologize for adding to the “Fake News” society. I thought with both GTS and Beckett making the change it was set. I will strive in the future to do a better job in reporting.

The last couple of years Topps has followed a consistent release schedule for the retail GPK sets. 2016-2018 so far has seen standard Oct./Jan. releases. That however is changing for the next release. After initially announcing a release date of Sept. 19, 2018 for 2018 Series 2 Garbage Pail Kids Oh the Horror-ible, Topps is moving the date forward by nearly two months. Moving a set earlier is a rare move on Topps part, but the set is now scheduled to release July 25th, 2018. Thanks to Mikee Friesen with the first info on the date change. While there has been no official word from Topps, GTS distribution and Beckett have both updated the date change. Reasons for moving the release up are unknown. Topps should still have enough time to make the new release date. Card front art has been complete for a few weeks now, and sketch cards are due back to Topps in a little over a week. This gives Topps about a month to pack out and ship the set. Get ready for a summer filled with plenty of horror!