Category Archives: SDCC

Thrilljoy Announces Garbage Pail Kids PIX! Adam Bomb Figure

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Thrilljoy is entering the GPK arena. The company lead by former Funko CEO, Brian Moriotti, has announced new Garbage Pail Kids figures for this year’s San Diego Comic Con. The company will be offering a Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb PIX! figure at their booth (#4845) and online. The figure comes blind boxed with the either the main Adam Bomb figure, a Dead Ted Chase figure (1:6), and a 40th Anniversary Adam Bomb Super Chase (limited to 48 pieces). Super Chase odds have not been revealed. Each figure also comes with a certificate of authenticity in the form of a collector’s card. The boxes state the figure is limited to 6000 pieces. Figures can be purchased at the company’s booth or online beginning on 7/23 for $19.99 each. The company has a landing page on their website site now for the figures. There are a few new GPK items planned for this year’s SDCC which takes place 7/23-7/27 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Greenlight Offering 40th Anniversary Garbage Pail Kids Diecast Truck at SDCC

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Greenlight Collectibles begin releasing information on their SDCC exclusive items, and once again Garbage Pail Kids are in the spotlight. The company will be offering a show exclusive Garbage Pail Kids 40th Anniversary Ford F-150 diecast truck. The truck comes with a new Adam Bomb 40th anniversary card with artwork done by David Gross. The truck also has the 40th GPK logo on the door. The truck will be available in two color options, original yellow, limited to (1032 pieces) and a green chrome chase variant (96 pieces). The truck can be purchased from Greenlight’s booth (#834) for $25 (yellow) and $40 (chase green). This year’s San Diego Comic Con is set to take play 7/23-7/27 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Atomic Toybox Plans New Garbage Pail Kids Enamel Pins at SDCC

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We are a little over two weeks’s away from this year’s San Diego Comic Con, and companies are beginning to reveal the show exclusives they will have at the show. Atomic Toybox will once again have new officially licensed Garbage Pail Kids enamel pins.  The two new glow in the dark pins feature classic GPK artwork of Adam Bomb. There will be an Adam Bomb and Adam Boom titled pin. Each pin purchased will also come with an exclusive promo card, Charred Chad vs. Adam Bomb. Pins are limited to /250 and can be purchased from Atomic Toybox’s booth (#3921) for $15 each. For those unable to make the show, the company will be putting 100 of the pins on their website available to order on 7/23 at 5:00 PM PST. The company will also have copies of the previously released GPK Sket-One art print available for $150. Each print is different as the artist added elements individually to each print. SDCC is set to take place 7/23-7/27 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Greenlight Updates on SDCC & GPK Series 7 Cars

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Coming out of this year’s San Diego Comic Con there are a number of updates from Greenlight Collectibles. At SDCC beyond their previously announced GPK con exclusive car, the company surprised collectors with some unannounced items.

As announced, Greenlight had the green 1969 Ford Bronco with a new card, Super Snotty, available for $20. The company also had a silver chase version of the Bronco available at their booth. The chase versions sold out quickly, with resellers fetching a premium on eBay. The company has confirmed with GPKNews the print run of the two cars, regular green car (1.944), and silver chase car (80). The company has put left over regular cars from SDCC on sale on their eBay store for collections that weren’t able to attend the show.

Additionally, the company also handed out some free unannounced GPK Greenlight promo cards at their booth. The company had passed out copies of the Series 1-5 GPK employee cards. Traffic Lady Katie, Clutch Clint, Unaware Aaron, Aggravated Angela, and Tangled Tim were available free to collectors. Greenlight confirmed with GPKNews each card was limited to /200 copies. See below for pictures of the five promo cards.

Finally, a small update on the upcoming Series 7 GPK diecast cars. The company has finalized the cars names of the accompanying cards, see below. Production images aren’t available as of yet. Also, collectors may have noticed Greenlight made a change with their chase vehicles starting with the Series 6 GPK cars. Previously the “Green Machine” chase cars had green rims or green under carriages. Now the chase cars feature all silver bodies. The company said this will continue with Series 7 cars. Here is the list of Series 7 cars and cards.

A – 1947 Ford Super De Luxe Convertible Club Coupe – Karate Kit
B – 1961 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback with Roof Rack and Surfboards – Waxed Zack
C – 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe with Trunk Mounted Ski Rack and Skis – Ski Cliff
D – 1976 Dodge B-100 with Roof Mounted Satellite Dish – Dish Grace
E – 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic – Sawyer Anything
F – 1950 Mercury Eight Convertible Lowrider – Menacing Monica (GL Exclusive)

Atomic Toybox Offering Garbage Pail Kids Cruddy Buddies Plush Pals at SDCC

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Atomic Toybox is back with an additional GPK offering for this year’s San Diego Comic Con. The company already announced exclusive GPK posters and pins they will be selling at the show. Now they have also announced Garbage Pail Kids Cruddy Buddies Plush Pals. The 3” x 5” pillow like plushes come in five difference characters; Adam Bomb, Nasty Nick, Mad Mike, New Wave Dave, and Volt Ron. The plushes also have a chain for collectors to attach to a backpack. They will be sold in complete sets of all five characters. These will be very limited with only 20 available. Sets will cost $75 at Atomic Toybox’s booth, (#3921). SDCC is set to begin next week from 7/24-7/28.

Super 7 Offering Garbage Pail Kids Japanese T-shirt at SDCC

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More exclusive GPK merchandise is being revealed for this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Super 7 announced they will be selling a Garbage Pail Kids Bukimi Kun t-shirt. The shirt features Adam Bomb on the front with Bukimi Kun banner. The Bukimi Kun banner also appears on the back. The shirts can be purchased from Super 7’s booth (#2543). The company also says there will be limited shirts available to the general public on their website after the show on 7/29.

Greenlight Offering Exclusive Garbage Pail Kids Diecast Car at SDCC

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While it appears Topps will not have any presence at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, it doesn’t mean there won’t be anything GPK. According to GPKWorld, Greenlight will be offering an exclusive Garbage Pail Kids diecast car at the show. A 1969 Ford Bronco in lime green will be packed with an original GPK character, Super Snotty. Artwork for the card was done by Brent Engstrom. The car is limited to 2,024 copies produced. It can be purchased for $20 from Greenlight’s booth (#834). You can find pictures and additional details on GPKWorld’s website. SDCC takes place July 24-28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Atomic Toybox to Offer GPK Pins & Posters at SDCC

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This year’s San Diego Comic Con is right around the corner. The show is scheduled to take place July 24-28 at the San Diego Convention Center. The first bit of exclusive Garbage Pail Kids merchandise has been revealed. As has been customary the past few years Atomic Toybox will be offering both GPK pins and posters. Artist Joe Simko painted a new poster for the show. There will be two versions of the black light poster measuring 18” x 24”. Comic Conner and Fan Boyd come in Puke Yellow and Eggplant versions. Posters are limited to /100 copies each and can be purchased for $60 each. There will also be four new GPK Enamel Pins offered at the show. These glow in the dark pins feature Scotty Potty, Jason Basin, and Leaky Lindsay & Messie Tessie. Each pin purchase also includes an exclusive Captain Inaction GPK promo card. Pins are limited to /100 each and can be purchased for $14.99 each. All items can be purchased from the Atomic Toybox booth (#3921).

SDCC Updates, GPK x View Askew Boxes on Sale

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Update: GPK x View Askew boxes are live at the Mooby’s popup.

After the launch yesterday of the GPK x View Askey set, Kevin Smith took to Twitter and Instagram to finally announce where collectors can get their hands on the product. According to Smith, boxes will be for sale at his Mooby’s Popup Restaurant beginning today, 7/20. His comic book store, The Secret Stash, is also set to receive boxes next month. Additionally in the comments of his Twitter post, Smith stated there would be t-shirts featuring the cards coming soon.

Also check out some of the pictures of GPK items at SDCC courtesy of collector Paul Scarborough, who attended preview night.

All the GPK to be Found at San Diego Comic Con

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Once again the Garbage Pail Kids will have a good sized presence at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. The show is set to kick off this Wednesday, 7/19, with preview night and goes through Sunday 7/23. There will be everything from licensees promoting current and upcoming products, freebies, and exclusive GPK merchandise to purchase. Collectors attending, read on to map out your strategy for the show.

Insight Editions (#2129)

Insight Editions will be promoting their upcoming Garbage Pail Kids Popup Book. The book, which is scheduled to be released this October, will be on display for collectors to checkout. They will also be passing out a promo card Friday and Saturday at their booth to promote the book. Longtime GPK artist, Joe Simko will be at their booth Saturday, 7/22, from 1:00-1:30 signing the cards.

Super Impulse (#1021)

Super Impulse will be setting up at SDCC for the first time. The company will be revealing a number of new products at the show, although it’s not clear is any of them will be GPK related. The third series of their PopTaters line will be revealed and go up for sale at the show. Additionally, the company will be revealing new figures in their World’s Smallest line, and debuting a new product, Three Point Seven Five. There will also be contests for prize packs daily at their booth.

Atomic Toybox (#3921)

Atomic Toybox will once again have a number of exclusive GPK items for purchase at their booth. There will be a new 24” x 18” poster, with art done by Joe Simko, available in two versions, snot green and eggplant. Each poster can be purchased for $60. They will have have two new GPK pins for $14.95 each. The pins depict the certified gross logo and also will come with a GPK Guts promo card. Both the posters and pins are limited to 150 copies. Artist Joe Simko will also be at their booth signing autographs on Friday 7/21 & Saturday 7/22 from 11:30-12:00.

Abrams Books (#1216)

Abrams Books will have a number of their previous GPK releases available at their booth. All three RL Stine books; Welcome to Smellville #1, Thrills & Chills #2, and Camp Daze #3, as well at the GPK Cookbook will be available to purchase. The company will also have a signed and numbered Jeff Zapata print featuring artwork from the books they will be distributing throughout the show.

Monogram (#3625)

Monogram will have their previously released GPK products at their booth for sale. They will have Series 1 & 2 of the foam bag clips, in addition to the Adam Bomb piggy bank.

ToyNK (#815 & #3749)

ToyNK will have the previously released GPK Adam Bomb Light available at both the company’s booths. They will also have the GPK Geekitikis available at their tiki themed display at booth #3749.

Greenlight (#834)

Greenlight Collectibles will be on hand at SDCC showing off some of their GPK die cast cars. Additionally, they will be handing out GPK themed vinyl stickers of Clint (Clutch Clint) Lafollette, Product and Design Manager and Tim (Tangled Tim) Bradley, Director of Global Sales.