Topps Announces Garbage Pail Kids Chrome 6 (Retail Sell Sheet)

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Chomreheads unite, the next set is upon us! Today Topps started announcing Garbage Pail Kids Chrome 6. The new set is based on the originally released Series 6 set from 1986. The base set once again contains 100 cards, all the original 88 cards, (44 paintings), from OS 6 along with 12 cards, (6 new paintings), from current artists. Collectors will find a similar setup as previous Chrome releases. The sell sheet also mentions the card backs will feature all new comics by artist Brent Engstrom. So far only Blasters are mentioned as being available, there are no mention of Hanger packs. Blasters come with six 4-card packs and carry a MSRP of $19.99. There are also 40 blasters to a case again. Once again Atomic, Black, and Gold refractors are exclusive to Blasters. Here is a rundown of the parallels that can be found inside.

  • Refractors – 1:3
  • Atomic Refractor – 3 per (Value Box Only)
  • Green Refractor – /299
  • Green Wave – /299
  • Yellow Refractor – /275
  • Yellow Wave – /275
  • Purple Refractor – /250
  • Purple Wave – /250
  • Prism – /199
  • Aqua Prism – /199
  • X-Fractor – /150
  • Black Refractor – /99 (Value Box Only)
  • Gold Refractor – /50 (Value Box Only)
  • Rose Gold Refractor – /25
  • Superfractor – 1/1
  • Printing Plates – 1/1

The popular C Name Variations and Artist autographs also make a return for Chrome 6. C name variations are advertised for all original OS 6 cards along with the new versions. Additionally the sell advertises that artist autographs from Tom Bunk and James Warhola will appear in packs. The set was expected to be announced soon, as was previously reported by GPKNews. As with Chrome 5, the retail sell sheet is the fist to surface, the Hobby sheet hasn’t been released yet from Topps. Thanks to Jeff Pellegrino from the Garbage Pail Kids Store at Hilltop Hobbies for sending along the sell sheet. Pictures of the sell sheet can be found below, for the PDF version click here. The hobby sheet should be released soon, stick to GPKNews for the latest. Topps has changed the way sets are announced. They now announced sets just about one month prior to release. Leaving a very short window for pre-orders from distributors. We are just over month away as GPK Chrome 6 is set to be release August 18, 2023.

Greenlight Releases Final Images for GPK Series 5 Die Cast Cars

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Greenlight Collectibles today via their social media, released the final pre-production images for their upcoming Series 5 Garbage Pail Kids Doe Cast cars. The cars are highlights by a Volkswagen Van and an Ice Cream Trailer. The complete list of cars is:

• Buoyant Billie – 1968 Plymouth HEMI GTX
• Crashed Craig – 1968 Volkswagen Type 2 Campmobile with Hurst Bumper – Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) Search Team
• Hal Pass – 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor – Junior High Security Guard
• Ice Cream Sandy – Retail Ice Cream Trailer
• Rhetta White & Blue – 1985 Dodge Ram D-250
• Aggravated Angela – 1977 Dodge B-100 Van

Collectors will also be able to find limited Green Machine parallel versions of the card randomly inserted into cases. Series 5 can be preordered now from die cast car websites and is set to be released this October.

Dynamite Launching GPK Graphic Novels w/ Bonus Cards

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Dynamite Entertainment is revisiting their recent Garbage Pail Kids comic book series; GPK Origins and GPK vs. Madballs. Both series will be offered as graphic novels by the company. Additionally, each graphic novel purchased comes with exclusive GPK cards featuring artwork from the Origins series. In true comic book fashion, there are a number of different cover snd book choices available for preorder on the company’s website. The Garbage Pail Kids Origins graphic novel comes in four different bundles each with a different cover. While the Garbage Pail Kids vs. Madballs graphic novel also comes in four different bundles, however the cover appears to be the same. There is also one giant bundle where collectors can purchase both novels and get the entire 10 card set. The novels are scheduled to be released in Nov. 2023. Here are the different bundles available:

  • Origins Softcover w/ Card #1 $9.99
  • Origins Hardcover w/ Cards #1 & #2 $19.99
  • Origins Hardcover signed by Adam F. Goldberg and Hans Rodionoff w/ Cards #1, #2, #3 $39.99
  • Origins Hardcover w/ remarqued sketch by Ken Haeser w/ Cards #1-#5 $75.00
  • Madballs Softcover w/ Card #6
  • Madballs Hardcover w/ Cards #6 & #7
  • Madballs Hardcover signed by Schools Fisch w/ Cards #6, #7, #8 $39.99
  • Madballs Hardcover remarqued sketch by Jason Crosby w/ Cards #6-#10 $75.00
  • Both Origins & Madballs Hardcovers w/ remarqued sketches w/ Card #1-#10 (one card signed by Goldberg and Radionoff) $150.00

 

 

Greenlight Passing Out GPK Vinyl Stickers at SDCC

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Greenlight Collectibles will be attending this year’s San Diego Comic Con to help promote there their upcoming Series 5 Garbage Pail Kids die cast cars. They company will be passing out at their booth, (#834), two exclusive GPK vinyl stickers of members of the Greenlight team, Clint (Clutch Clint) Lafollette, Product and Design Manager and Tim (Tangled Tim) Bradley, Director of Global Sales. The characters were created by longtime GPK artist Joe Simko. The stickers will be limited, so collectors will want to hit up their booth early. SDCC is set to take place from 7/20-7/23.

Topps VP of Licensing, Ira Friedman, Leaving Topps

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Ira Friedman’s over 33 year career at Topps is coming to an end. In a farewell letter to fans, Friedman announced today his final day with Topps will be 7/31. Ira has been the Vice President of Licensing for a number of years for the company. His leadership over Garbage Pail Kids licensing has been one of the key reasons the brand has flourished over the past few years.

Below you will find his final farewell to not only Garbage Pail Kids but collectors as well. I can tell you from my personal experience, there has not been a bigger supporter of GPKs at Topps the past few years as I’ve ran this website. Ira always had collectors in mind while working there. That seems to be a rare quality these days. The brand won’t be the same without him. Thank you Ira!

It’s All About Fans First!
by Ira Friedman

Ever since my first publishing gig at STARLOG and FANGORIA sci-fi and horror magazines in the late ‘70’s, it’s always been about the fans. In 1980, when I worked atLucasfilm Ltd., I saw firsthand how much care and attention George Lucas placed on fostering an authentic connection with Star Wars fans everywhere. When I later branched off on my own, I produced official tie-in magazines for fan-fueled properties including: BladeRunner, The Goonies, Gremlins, Back to the Future, among others, and created the official E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Fan Club for Amblin Productions and Universal Studios.

When the Garbage Pail Kids blindsided the world in 1985, it didn’t take long for me to get hooked on everything GPK. In 1987, I acquired the publishing rights for an official “one-shot” magazine, based on the ill-fated Garbage Pail Kids movie. The film tanked at the box office yet has become a cult favorite to some many years later. While not particularly fond of the movie, it did not undermine my fascination with this quirky and outrageous property. Nor did it discourage the legions of fans who just couldn’t get enough of GPK.

In 1988 I joined Topps as the company’s Director of New Product Development. I got to ‘play’ in the firm’s non-sport ‘sandbox’ and spent much time immersed in things like Wacky Packages, Mars Attacks, along with many outside licenses and other company creations, most notably Garbage Pail Kids. My obsession with this irreverent-yet-adorable, controversial-yet-hilarious brand was in full blossom. While I was technically in charge of the GPK trading card program, the bulk of the credit goes to the artists – both back in those halcyon days and to the current times – whose incredible artwork and boundless creativity hit a nerve that continues to reverberate throughout the fan community.

In more recent times I have functioned in the role of chief architect of the GPK licensed merchandise business. It’s been a blast working with like-minded partners from all areas of commerce as they’ve passionately translated GPK into a wide variety of innovative consumer goods. This diverse range ofofficial products span: Monopoly board games, 8-bit video games, middle-school books by R.L. Stine, comics written by Adam F. Goldberg, a stunning 78-card Tarot Deck and the upcoming, first-ever GPK Pop-Up book, plus a myriad of amazing toys and lots of other cool stuff.

My 33+ year love affair with GPK is about to come to its professional end as July 31 will be my last day at Topps/Fanatics. The company has assembled a competent team to carry the torch and I look forward to seeing GPK persevere, prosper and continue to charm and infatuate the “little kid” inside us all.

As for me, while GPK will always hold a special place in my heart, it’s time to move on and explore other opportunities. Thanks to every one of you for being a part of my GPK adventure and for allowing me to play some part in your GPK experience. In my book, it’s always been — and always will be –about fans first!

– Ira Friedman, July 2023

P.S. And may the Farts be with you, always! J

 

Garbage Pail Kids To Be Part of 2023 Topps International Trading Card Day

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Garbage Pail Kids will once again be part of Topps International Trading Card Day. Topps is expanding the program for 2023. This time anyone who visits a participating hobby store on 8/5/23 will get their choice of a free pack. Collectors can choose Baseball, UEFA Soccer, Formula 1, Bowman U Football, Athlete’s Unlimited, or Garbage Pail Kids. Additionally, anyone spending $10 in the store on 8/5 gets a Mike Trout card, and can return on 8/12 for a free Adley Rutschman card. Topps will release a list of participating stores and a checklist just prior to the event.

The GPK portion appears to be different this year. GPKNews is aware of 5 new paintings that were created by David Gross, Joe Simko, Brent Engstrom, and Joe McWilliams. It’s not yet known if there will be any other GPK cards as part of the set. The sell sheets for the product show one of the new GPK cards, Batty Kattie done by Smokin Joe McWilliams. GPK packs might be tougher to come by this year. Once again shops must purchase boxes to participate. Boxes cost dealers just over $50. Each 100 pack box contains; MLB (40), UEFA (20), Formula 1 (15), Bowman U (15), Athlete’s Unlimited (5), and Garbage Pail Kids (5). Each pack contains 5 cards. Get the family together and plan a Saturday searching all the Hobby shops in your area!

Abrams To Offer Signed Jeff Zapata Print at SDCC

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Abrams has announced their Garbage Pail Kids plans for this year’s San Diego Comic Con. The company will have many of their recent GPK releases available at their booth, (#1216), including; Welcome to Smellville, Thrills & Chills, Camp Daze, and the GPK Coolbook. Abrams will also be distributing throughout the show signed prints by artist Jeff Zapata. The prints are hand numbered /750 and feature artwork from the Thrills & Chills book. This year’s SDCC is scheduled to take place 7/20-7/23.

Atomic Toybox Reveals SDCC Garbage Pail Kids Merchandise

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The reveals continued today as Atomic Earth released their SDCC Garbage Pail Kids merchandise info via the SDCC Unofficial Blog. The company has traditionally had both prints and pins at their booth and this year is no exception. First there will be two versions of a GPK Blacklight poster available. The Snot Diego poster will come signed by the artist, Joe Simko. The poster measures 18” x 24” and comes in either super snot green or eggplant. Each color is limited to 150 copies and will be priced at $60 each.  Additionally, Atomic Toybox will have two versions of the Certified Gross logo in a glow in the dark enamel pin. The pins are also limited to 150 copies, but will also come with an exclusive GPK Guts Promo card. Each pin will cost collectors $14.95. All items will be available at the Atomic Toybox booth (#3921) during this year’s SDCC happening from 7/20-7/23.

Insight Editions Plans Garbage Pail Kids Promo Card for SDCC

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Companies are starting to announce their plans for this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Garbage Pail Kids will once again have a presence at the show. Yesterday, Insight Editions announced plans for a GPK promo card via the SDCC Unofficial Blog. The company will be promoting their upcoming Garbage Pail Kids Pop-Up Book. The book is written and illustrated by longtime GPK artist Joe Simko, and designed by Matthew Reinhardt. Insight will be passing out the promo card at their booth (#2129) Friday and Saturday, limit one per person while supplies last. Saturday of the show, Simko will be at the booth signing autographs from 1:00-1:30. Additionally, collectors will get their first look at the book, which will be on display at the booth during the show. The GPK Pop-Up book can be preordered now, and is scheduled to be released in October. SDCC will take place form 7/20-7/23.

Topps Reveals Print Run for GPK Prime Slime Trashy TV Week 6

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It took a while, but Topps has finally revealed the print run for Garbage Pail Kids Prime Slime Trashy TV expansion set week 6. The set sold a total of 1,694 copies. Sales were down a bit from the previous week’s set. Week six was the second lowest selling set of the series. This set marked the final set of the expansion series. Despite the sharp drop in sales after week 1, the set still held onto high sales numbers throughout the series. Collectors will get a short break now until the next six week series is launched online.