Certified Gross, formerly GPK Nation, is back with a new coin collection, and it’s huge! These new officially licensed Garbage Pail Kids coins feature Adam Bomb with artwork done by Andrew Artz and Louis “Uncle Louie” Gregory. The coin is a gigantic 4”, making it the largest GPK coin to date. There are two coins currently available, Silver Glitter and Antique Nickel. There are plans for a total of 15 different variations of the coin. Each coin is only limited to /15 numbered copies. Coins can be purchased for $34.99 each from the Certified Gross website. Be on the lookout for more color launches soon!
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GPKNation Launches 24KT Gold Plated Adam Bomb Coin
GPK Nation Launching Adam Bomb Cheater’s License OS 1 Coin
GPK Nation is getting 2024 off to an old school start! The company will be launching tomorrow the GPK Adam Bomb Cheater’s License OS 1 Coin. The officially licensed coin features Adam Bomb on one side, with the artwork for the Cheater’s License from the original card back on the other side. Each coin will be numbered to /50. The coin goes on sale at the GPKNation website tomorrow, 1/10/24, at 3:00 PM EST.
GPK Nation to Launch Solid Silver Adam Bomb Coin
GPKNation has certainly been busy with the coin launches the past couple of weeks. They are in the midst of continuing to offer different colors of officially licensed Garbage Pail Kids coins with Adam Bomb artwork by Andrew Artz. The company has more colors planned, the next one Antique Nickel, set to launch this Tuesday 10/10 at 3:00 PM EST. Four new pins using those same colors are being launched 10/9 at 3:00 PM EST.
The company announced this weekend that Adam Bomb can also be found on their largest pure silver coin to date. Weighing in at 20 grams, the .999 fine pure silver coin will go on sale on 10/18/23 at 3:00 PM EST. The coin will be limited to /50 copies. Customers purchasing this one will also receive a surprise autograph trading card. Lots of choices for collectors who collect coins and pin. Be sure to visit their website to purchase and get the latest updates on launches.
GPKNation Launch to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
GPKNation has been busy the past couple of weeks launching many different color parallels of their three piece Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb coins. Today’s launch will be just a little more special as the company is set to donate 100% of the proceeds to charity to support breast cancer awareness. The Glitter Pink GPK Adam Bomb 3-piece coin is set to go on sale today at 3:00 PM EST at the GPKNation website. Like previous versions, the coin is limited to /15. Additionally, the company will also offer a lightening deal of a pink coin + pin set. There will be just five of the coin/pin sets available. You’ll have to be quick this afternoon if you want to snag these new items, while helping to support a good cause!
GPKNation Launching Interactive 3-Piece Adam Bomb Coin
GPKNation is back with its first GPK launch in six months. The company is launching a three piece interactive Adam Bomb fully licensed Garbage Pail Kids coin. The coin has a removable front and back. The first color to launch will be copper plated. The company plans on launching additional colors in the coming weeks. Collectors can mix and match to create their own individual coins. The company released the following press release on the launch:
For immediate release:
New York, NY
September 8, 2023
Topps Licensee and GPK Nation co-founder Louis “Uncle Louie” Gregory shared that “This coin was made with Andy Artz and he is one of my favorite Topps Artists to work with. I wanted to develop a coin people could not just stick on a shelf and look at but one they could play with. As we drop additional versions, collectors will see how the removable pieces can be mixed and matched to create their own versions of this innovative Adam Bomb coin. Adam F. Goldberg and I endeavor to take our Certified Gross collection to an unprecedented level and are grateful to Ira Friedman, recently retired from Topps, for believing in our vision and can’t wait to build our brand with Fanatics and Topps.
The first color will be limited to /15 copies. No price has been revealed yet by the company. Coins will go on sale at the company’s website. They will launch tomorrow, 9/9/23, at 3:00 PM EST.
GPK Nation Set to Return with Strahan Coins & Cards
GPK Nation is back with Garbage Pail Kids officially licensed merchandise. The company announced last night their new Certified Gross line that will debut with a GPK themed Michael Strahan challenge coin and card. Artwork for the Strahan was done by Neil Camera. The company said there will be four different foil versions, including rainbow. They will also be gold foil numbered. For the first time the coin will come with a licensed GPK card. Strahan will also be autographing inserts. The video below shows prototype versions of the coin and card, but the final card will have the GPK banner. The coins and cards are in production now, they expect to launch within 1-2 months. The company recently renewed their license deal with Topps. They also have hired former Topps Editor-in-Chief Chris Vaccaro to lead development for future coins.
Here is the press release from the company along with a video showing prototypes of the upcoming product:
For immediate release:
August 30, 2023
Manhattan, NYC
GPK Nation’s Certified Gross Line is being teased and through a new deal with Topps, their highly sought after challenge coins will be accompanied by Official Garbage Pail Kids cards! Various foil variations and gold foil serial numbers have been promised and, through an exclusive partnership with Michael Strahan, autographed inserts are coming to CertifiedGross.com too. This is the first of many. If GPK Nation’s coins sold out in minutes before, what will happen now? Louis “Uncle Louie” Gregory, Adam F. Goldberg and the team at Collectibles Nation have done it again! In more news, Adam and Louie have hired former Topps Editor-in-Chief Chris R. Vaccaro to lead the team into the next phase of development as the preeminent collectible coin manufacturer in the hobby!
GPK Nation Set to Offer GPK Dead Bomb Pin Mashup
GPKNation continues going strong offering new officially licensed Garbage Pail Kids coins, pins, and more on a weekly basis. They announced today a new pin featuring brand new artwork from artist Neil Camera. The Dead Bomb pin is a GPK mashup of Dead Ted and Adam Bomb. The new pin will be limited to 50 copies. Each pin comes autographed from the artist, and with a matching autographed card. The company has not announced a release date yet for the pin. Be sure to follow their Facebook group for release date details.
The company is also holding a special surprise drop today for a new Reese Pieces pin. The pin is limited to 50 copies and will cost $12.99 per pin. The pin goes on sale today, 6/3 at 6:00 PM EST. The pin can be purchased at the GPKNation website.
GPK Nation Offering Two Part Semi Colin Coin
After a few holiday related releases, GPK Nation is preparing to offer a two part Garbage Pail Kids Semi Colin coin. Artwork for the licensed coin was done by artist Andrew Artz. This is the Yellow Color Proof version, the company is planning on launching additional colors with this design. Coins will be numbered /25 on the back, and labeled as 21a & 21b. Collectors can get their hands on the coin this Sunday, 12/12 at 3:00 PM EST.
GPKNation Launching Holiday GPK Coins and Pins
GPKNation is getting into the holiday spirt! The company is ready this with with everything a collector needs to get ready for the holiday. First up is a matching officially licensed Garbage Pail Kids Christmas Coin set. The set comes with two coins, one Adam Bomb and the other is Adam Bomb dressed as Santa. The back of the coins say Happy Holidays. Artwork for the coins was done by GPK artist Neil Camera. The coins are limited to /25 sets. The sets go on sale today, 11/16, at 3:00 PM EST. Next up is an Adam Bomb Hanukkah tchotchke. The menorah exploding from Adam’s head piece is set to launch Thursday, 11/18 at 3:00 EST. Finally, a matching two pin Christmas set will launch Black Friday, 11/26 at 3:00 EST. The pins feature the same Neil Camera artwork as the coins and will be limited to /50. It’s time to get into the holiday mood with GPK Nation!