Topps today launched 2026 Garbage Pail Kids Bizarre Competitions Week 2. This is the second set of a planned six week series on all the wacky competitions from around the world. This week’s set contains 10 cards, 5 new characters with a/b versions. All artwork on the set was done by Brent Engstrom and Joe McWilliams. Collectors buying a set will also receive either one Wrapper, Gold Foil Wrapper /25, or a SSP Gold Medal Award Winner Card. Sets can be purchased for $19.99 or in a lot of 10 for $189.99. Sets are available on Topps.com for 7 days. Topps will reveal the print run at the end of the sale. Here is this week’s checklist along with pictures of the cards.
Topps Teases 2026 Garbage Pail Kids Bizarre Competitions Week 2
While GPK collectors still have one more day to purchase the first week of GPK Bizarre Competitions, Topps sent GPKNews a teaser image for the week two set. 2026 Garbage Pail Kids Bizarre Competitions Week two is set to launch tomorrow, 7/30, on Topps’s website. The set celebrates all the wacky competitions from around the world. All artwork for the sets was done by Joe McWilliams and Brent Engstrom. Each weekly set contains 10 cards, 5 new characters with a/b versions. Each set purchased also gives collectors either a Wrapper, Gold Foil Wrapper /25, or SSP Gold Medal Award Card. The series is schedule to launch every Thursday for six weeks.
WWE Slam App Getting Garbage Pail Kids Cards
Since regaining the WWE license last year, Topps Digital has resurrected the WWE Slam app. The app, which is available for both iPhone and Android phones, lets collectors and WWE fans collect and trade digital trading cards. As WWE fans are aware, Summerslam is set to take place next weekend, 8/1-8/2. Beginning July 31, 2026, the WWE Slam app will be offering a special Summerslam Mega Pack. As part of the pack, collectors have the chance to pull the WWE x GPK cards. These cards originally appeared as physical cards in 2026 WWE Topps Chrome set earlier this year. Now users of the WWE Slam app will get the chance to own the digital versions.
Svengoolie Teases Partnership with Topps on Garbage Pail Kids Cards
Horror TV host Svengoolie teased on their social media channels today an upcoming Garbage Pail Kids card set. The posts appeared followed following the group’s panel at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. It appears the show is getting GPKs made after them that are to be released this coming October. No other information was shared. File this one away and keep your eyes open this October for these new GPKs.
GetAGrip Launches Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb Lava Lamp
GetAGrip is back, and ready to decorate your bedroom. Today the company launched the Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb Lava Lamp. This officially licensed product is just like the full sized retro lava lamps of days past. The lamp can be purchased from GetAGrip’s website for $49.99.
Topps Launches 2026 Garbage Pail Kids Bizarre Competitions Week 1
Topps today launched 2026 Garbage Pail Kids Bizarre Competitions Week 1. The new six week series celebrates all the strange and wacky competitions from around the world. This week’s set contains 10 cards, 5 new characters with a/b variations. Each set purchased also comes with either a Wrapper, Gold Foil Wrapper /25, or a SSP Gold Medal Award card. Sets can be purchased for $19.99 or in a lot of 10 for $189.99. They are available on Topps.com for 7 days. Topps will release the print run at the end of the sale. Here is the first week’s checklist.
- 1A Beardy BRENT
- 1B Fur RAY
- 2A ARMOND Pit
- 2B Musical MARCUS
- 3A Carried CARRIE
- 3B Relaxin’ RETA
- 4A Shin Kicked SHAWN
- 4B Hurt BURT
- 5A AVA Cardo
- 5B Flying FLO
Topps Teases 2026 Garbage Pail Kids Bizarre Competitions
Topps has shared with GPKNews information on the next online GPK release from the company. 2026 Garbage Pail Kids Bizarre Competitions features GPKs in strange and outrageous competitions from around the world. Starting tomorrow, Thursday, 7/23/26, there will be a new release every week for six weeks. Each set will have 10 cards, 5 new characters with a/b variations. In addition collectors can find Gold parallels, Wrapper Cards, and Award Winners. Odds and pricing have not yet been revealed. This will be the first online GPK release since 2026 Valentine’s Day. Stick to GPKNews for more information on launch day.
Funko Launches Exclusive Fanatics Fest WWE x GPK POP!
Today is the start of the annual Fanatics Fest show, focusing on everything sports collectible related. In a surprise, Funko has launch two exclusive WWE x GPK POP! figures at the show. Thanks for collector Justin Meek for the heads up! Both John See! Nah! and Ripped Rhea are limited to /250. They can be purchased at the show for $200 each. Talk on various Funko social channels says there will be two new figures each day, however it’s not clear if those are GPK related. If more are launched, we will update this article. Fanatics Fest takes place at the Javits Center in NYC now through July 19.
Full List of Garbage Pail Kids Items at Atomic Toybox SDCC Booth
If you’re going to this year’s San Diego Comic Con, you will want to make sure to spend a lot of time at Atomic Toybox’s booth. The company is going all in this year with numerous officially licensed Garbage Pail Kids items. Thanks to Atomic Toybox for sending along complete details on everything they have planned for the show.
Glow-in-the-Dark Enamel Pins – Atomic Toybox will once again offer new enamel pins. This year’s pins are of Dead Ted and Decay Jay. Each pin purchased comes with a Tom-ato promo card. These glow in the dark pins are limited to 150 copies and can be purchased for $15 each.
Patch Pals – Atomic Toybox will launch Garbage Pail Kids Patch Pals at the show. There is a total of 9 different characters as embroidered patches. The patches will be sold in blind bags, with chase and glow variations available. The company says there are less that 200 of each style. Each purchase will also come with a promo card, while supplies last. Patches can be purchased for $12 each.
Artist Edition Mini Prints – Longtime GPK artist Joe Simko and former GPK artist Layron DeJarnette will have appearances at the Atomic Toybox booth. They will each have mini prints available at the show. Simko’s print is Snot Diego, while DeJarnette’s is Peter Pooper. Prints measure 9” x 12”, are limited to /100 numbered copies, and will be available for $40 each. Simko is scheduled to appear Friday July 24 at 11:00 AM. DeJarnette is scheduled for two appearances; Thursday July 23 at 11:30 AM and Friday July 24 at 1:00 PM.
Limited Skate Deck Collection – There will be two very limited skateboard decks at the show; Bony Tony and Unzipped Zach. Artwork for the decks was done by artist Tim Baron. Decks measure 12” x 32.25”. Bony Tony is limited to 30 copes, while Unzipped Zach is limited to 15 copies. Collectors can spin the Atomic Treasure Wheel to have the opportunity to purchase the decks. Tony is priced at $125, while Zach is $250.
GPK t-shirts- Atomic Toybox is teaming up with Bull Airs to offer new Garbage Pail Kids t-shirts. Ali Gator, Tee Vee Stevie, New Wave Dave, Nat Nerd, and Engaging Elvira will all be offered. T-shirts can be purchased for $35 each.
As you can see a jammed pack lineup of GPK goodness to be found at Atomic Toybox’s booth (#3917) this year. Remaining items will go up for sale on atomic-nerd.com after the show. SDCC is set to take place July 22-26z
GPK Skateboards & Shirts Announced by Atomic Toybox for SDCC
Atomic Toybox appears to be going all in on Garbage Pail Kids at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. The company previously announced GPK Patch Pals Series 1 will debut at the show. Today the company also teased more items. There will be two new skateboard decks of Bony Tony and Unzipped Zach available at their booth (#3917). Artwork for the decks was done by Tim Baron. Also announced, in a partnership with Bull Airs, is four new GPK t-shirts. Ali Gator, Nat Nerd, New Wave Dave, and Tee Vee Stevie shirts will also be available at the Atomic Toybox booth during the show. No pricing was revealed for any of the items. This years SDCC is schedule to take place July 22-26.


























