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Dynamite Comics Reveals Garbage Pail Kids Origins Issue #1

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The Garbage Pail Kids look to become superheroes in an upcoming comic book series from Dynamite Comics. As part of their 2022 SDCC announcements they announced Garbage Pail Kids Origins Issue #1. The series finally brings to life Jeff Zapata’s action GPK drawings he’s been working on and sharing with the community for years. Zapata is handling the art direction and assisting in developing the story for the series. Zapata and Chris Meeks will handle all the artwork for the comic. Artist Dan Contois helped with coloring on issue 1, with Dustin Graham on issues 2 & 3. The story will be written by longtime GPK super collector and Goldberg’s creator, Adam F. Goldberg, along with Hans Rodionoff. Issue #1 variant covers were shown from Zapata, Ray Lago, and Tom Bunk, all previous artists for GPKs through the years. An Adam Bomb trading card cover variant was also announced. The comics will tell the superhero backstory for many classic GPKs. Issue #1 tells the story of how Adam Bomb becomes a superhero and helps win WWII against the evil Nasty Nick. The comic is set to be released in October. It will be available for preorder wherever comic books are sold in early August.

All the GPK to Find at San Diego Comic Con

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San Diego Comic Con is back in person for the first time since 2019. This year’s show takes place with this Wednesday’s preview night and goes through Sunday. Garbage Pail Kids collectors going to the show will certainly not have a shortage of exclusives to look for. Here’s the list of everything announced so far.

Topps

Topps won’t be at the show in person, but they have partnered with nine of their licensees in a Trading Card Scavenger Hunt. Each licensee will be passing out one of 9 puzzle cards. The completed puzzle reveals new GPK artwork from Chris Meeks. The piece features numerous GPKs invading SDCC. Each card is limited to 500 copies, and Topps has supplied suggested daily limits to the booths, so collectors will want to get to the booths early.

Joe Simko

While Topps won’t be in attendance at the show, one of the main GPK artists, Joe Simko will be. Simko will make numerous appearances Friday and Saturday signing autographs. Simko will be at the Atomic Toybox booth (#3921) on both Fri. and Sat. from 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. He will be at The Loyal Subjects booth (#2544) on Friday from 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Finally, Simko will be at the Unknown Comics booth (#4505) on Fri. 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM and Sat. 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Atomic Toybox (Booth 3921)

Aromic Toybox will once again have a number of GPK items for sale during the show. There will be two glow in the dark posters with artwork done by Joe Simko. The 24 x 18 posters are available in Bubblegum Pink and Snot Green. The company will also be selling four exclusive enamel pins; Adam Bomb, Adam Boom, Brony Tony, and Horse Pie Paul. Each pin can be purchased for $14.99 and is limited to 200 copies. Each purchase also comes with their show exclusive Packrat Pete GPK promo card. They will also have previously released GPK merchandise at their booth for purchase.

ToyNK (Booth 3749)

ToyNK will be selling the previously released GPK playing card deck done by artist Hydro74. Collectors purchasing the deck ($15) will get either an Adam Bomb or Hot Scott bonus sticker. Each of the bonus stickers is limited to 1000 copies.

The Loyal Subjects (Booth 2544)

The Loyal Subjects will be offering new versions of two previously released figures. Their GPK x Stranger Things figures Demo Gordon and Waff Elle will be for sale in exclusive glow in the dark versions. Based on promotional pictures it also looks like the figures will come with updated GPK cards as well. The company will also have other previously released GPK figures available for sale at the show.

Han Cholo (Booth 1720)

Han Cholo will have their entire new line of GPK jewelry and pins at the show for sale. There will be a Nasty Nick ring ($300), pendants of Adam Bomb ($50) and Luke Warm ($50), and enamel pins ($12); Dead Ted, Tee-Vee Stevie, Roy Bot and Nasty Nick. The ring and pendants both come with a GPK themed jewelry box.

Monogram (Booth 3645)

Monogram International will be offering an exclusive GPK 3D Foam Bag Clip pack. The pack contains the previously released Adam Bomb and Bony Tony figures, along with a glow in the dark version of Dead Ted. The set can be purchased for $25 and is limited to 500.

Abrams (Booth 1216)

Abrams Books will be on hand giving away free copies of the RL Stine GPK book, Welcome to Smellville. The book giveaway will be Wednesday night at 6:00 PM, while supplies last.

 

Monogram Offering SDCC Exclusive Garbage Pail Kids Bag Clip Set

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Monogram International announced today their San Diego Comic Con exclusive 3 piece Garbage Pail Kids 3D Foam Bag Clip set. The set comes with Adam Bomb, Bony Tony, and a new glow in the dark Dead Ted figure. It comes packaged in a see through box with exclusive SDCC label. The set will be limited to 500 pieces. The set will cost $25 and can be be purchased at the Monogram booth (#3645).

Topps x Ermsy Entertainment Blend Launches

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Topps today launched a new online set featuring the artist Ermsy. Topps Entertainment  Blend is a 20 card set featuring Ermsy’s take on Garbage Pail Kids, Wacky Packages, Mars Attacks, and Ugly Stickers. GPK cards are abundant in the set with 8 base, 8 b names, and 3 chase. The set is being sold in pack form. Each 6-card pack comes with 5 base cards, and 1 “hit”. The hit can be a chase card (5), foil card (Blue /25, Red /10, Gold 1/1), auto (5), or short printed b name GPK card (8). Each day Topps will also be listing 4 new silver framed AP cards numbered /49 for sale, with the chance at a gold framed 1/1. Each pack can be purchased for $19.99. Shipping is free when choosing the Economy/Smart Post option. Packs are available on Topps.com for 7 days. Topps will reveal the print run at the end of the sale. Here is a checklist along with some samples of the cards.

First Look: Pack & Box Art for 2022S1 Garbage Pail Kids Bookworms

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We are just over two weeks away from the release of the first retail set in months, 2022 Series 1 Garbage Pail Kids Bookworms. It looks like the release is on schedule, as Topps has shared with GPKNews the Pack and Box art for the upcoming set. All the art on both packs and boxes features a new character from the upcoming set having quite the vomit portal issue. Box art is below for the Collector, Retail Display, and the brand new Walmart exclusive Mega Box. The Mega box advertises on the box that there are 136 cards included in the box. Interestingly the number of packs isn’t displayed, although 136 cards equates to 17 8-card packs. The Mega box also advertises randomly inserted Gross Adaptations insert cards, as expected. GPK collectors should finally have packs to bust soon! 2022S1 GPK Bookworms is scheduled to be released 7/27/22.


Han Cholo Garbage Pail Kids Products Available Now

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In a surprise, the announced Garbage Pail Kids products for SDCC from Han Cholo are available to order now. Collectors can purchase the products at Han Cholo’s website. They are offering a Nast Nick Ring ($300), Adam Bomb and Luke Warm Pendants ($50), and Nast Nick, Dead Ted, Roy Boy, and Tee-Ver Stevie enamel pins ($12). Collectors not attending San Diego Comic Con, can update those jewelry boxes now!

Topps Reveals Image for 9 Card GPK Puzzle Giveaway at SDCC

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Topps shared with GPKNews the image of the 9 card Garbage Pail Kids puzzle giveaway at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. The artwork, done by artist Chris Meeks, features a number of GPKs all invading SDCC, both above and underground! Collectors attending the show can collect the completed image in a 9 card puzzle available at 9 different GPK partner licensee booths. Each booth has 500 cards to pass out over the five day show. Topps did give each partner suggested daily handout limits, so collectors will want to visits the booths early! Checkout the checklist below for the list of participating booths.

Han Cholo Announces Garbage Pail Kids Jewelry and Pins for SDCC

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Han Cholo, a new licensee to Garbage Pail Kids, announced their line of Jewelry and Pins that will be available at this years San Diego Comic Con. Two pendants will be available for $50 each, Adam Bomb and Luke Warm. A Nasty Nick ring will be available for $300. All three of those items comes with an officially licensed GPK jewelry box, and the ring also comes with a Han Cholo polishing cloth. The company will also have four new GPK enamel pins available for $12 each; Dead Ted, Roy Bot, Nasty Nick, and Tee-Vee Stevie. All items will be available at the Han Cholo booth, (#1720). No word yet if any of the items will be for sale on the company’s website after the show.

Glow in the Dark GPK x Stranger Things Figures from The Loyal Subjects at SDCC

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Joe Simko recently revealed two exclusive figures from The Loyal Subjects that will be available at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Two previously released Garbage Pail Kids x Stranger Things figures are being redone in a Glow in the Dark theme. Both Demo Gordon and Waff Elle will be available exclusively at The Loyal Subjects booth, (#2544). No pricing info or availability post show is known yet.

More Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids Comic Variants Coming Soon

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As the release date for Dynamite’s Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids comic approaches, more and more variants of issue #1 are revealed. Dynamite is holding their first NTWRK show 7/7/22 at 3:00 PM EST. Among others comics, they will show off some of the new Madballs vs. GPK comic book series. The show can be viewed on the NTWRK mobile app. They are advertising two new variants, the Ashcan Retailer version, and the Ashcan NTWRK Premiere version. Both versions will be available for preordering on the NTWRK app during their show tomorrow.

There have also been a number of comic book store exclusive variants to surface the past couple of weeks. Variants can be ordered from; Gotham City Comics, Ken Salines Variant, Alan Quah Homage, Easton Hawk Variant, Juan Navarro Variant, Juan Navarro Virgin Variant, These are all in addition to the 16 various variants available wherever comics are sold. So far that makes a total of 24 different variants of issue #1 available for preorder!!! Notice any missing? Let me know!