Topps Reveals 9-Card Puzzle Giveaway for NYCC

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Topps today revealed the artwork being used for their Trading Card Giveaway at this year’s New York Comic Con. Collectors can collect all 9 pieces of the puzzle at various booths around the show. Once put together, the image reveals GPKs taking on New York City in a spoof of the NY Post. Artwork for the puzzle was done by artist Chris Meeks. Each booth will have a limited number of cards available each day of the show. Collectors will want to make it a priority to arrive early as these cards will go quickly. The list of booths is in the picture below. NYCC is fast approaching, scheduled to start in just 10 days taking place 10/6-10/9.

Public Launch Begins for 2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire

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After launching yesterday to Topps Montgomery Club members, today the public sale began for 2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire. Boxes are available now at Topps.com. The price remains the same at $129.99 plus shipping. Surprisingly, the sales listing shows there is a cart limit of 2, and a customer limit of 4 boxes. The listing also states boxes will ship in 10-15 days. Boxes might go quick, so collectors shouldn’t wait before purchasing a box.

Dynamite Comics Previews Garbage Pail Kids Origin Issue #3

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The comic story behind the origins of GPKs is set to come to a dramatic conclusion. Dynamite Comics has released the preview for Garbage Pail Kids Origins Issie #3. This is the final issue in the short comic series that was the brain child of Jeff Zapata. Like the other issues, the comic was written by Zapata, Adam F. Goldberg, and Hans Rodionoff. Zapata and Chris Meeks did the artwork for the comic, while Dustin’s Graham worked on coloring in this issue. The preview for this issue reads, “The stunning conclusion to the most important Garbage Pail Kids comic book OF ALL TIME! This unprecedented “origin” series has an epic conclusion you DO NOT WANT TO MISS!” Covers being offers for this release were done by Zapata, Tom Bunk, Frank Kadar, and a trading card cover featuring Adam Boom. There are also virgin covers of all three being offered, along with many more to be announced in the coming weeks. Preorders will be available wherever comics are sold. The final GPK Origins Issue #3 is set to hit store shelves 12/14/22.

2021 GPK Sapphire Public Sale Pushed Back a Day

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Everyone stop pressing F5! According to sources at Topps, the planned public sale of 2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire has been pushed back to tomorrow. No reasons were giving as to why. As of 2:30 EST the Topps website has not been updated at all today, including the popular Topps Now daily baseball cards. GPK Collectors can take the rest of the day off. Let’s do this again tomorrow!

Topps Launches 2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire

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Garbage Pail Kids collecting changed forever with the release of GPK Sapphire at the end of 2020. Topps is back with the follow up set to the hugely successful initial release. Thanks to SPK for the pictures of the release. Today Topps launched 2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire to Montgomery Club members. Montgomery Club is a yearly club Topps previously offered that allows for early prerelease purchase of exclusive online boxes. The 2021 label and box printing shows Topps had this set planned for a 2021 release, but was delayed like other GPK releases. The new set features all the original cards from OS 3 and OS 4. The additional four “B” name changes from OS 4 are also included, making the set a total of 170 cards. Each box contains 32 cards in eight 4-card packs. The lure of Sapphire are the various numbered parallels. While the first GPK Sapphire release advertised 2 parallels inside each box, the pictures of the new box do not show that same information. The new listing also does not promise any guaranteed parallels in each box. Topps does list the parallels available in the boxes, they added a new one numbered to /75. The parallels are; Blue /99, Fuchsia /75, Green /50, Orange /25, Gold /15, Purple /10, Red /5, and Pad 1/1. There are no odds listed to figure out possible print runs. Boxes are available for $129.99, plus shipping. The lists says boxes will ship in 15-25 days. Topps is limiting purchases to 1 box per account. While there have been no announcements from Topps, it’s expected there will be a public sale starting tomorrow, 9/21, to non Club members with similar order restrictions.

2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire Available to Montgomery Club Members Tomorrow

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Topps Montgomery Club Members received an email today informing them that 2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire will be available tomorrow, 9/20, for members. Thanks to SPK for a picture of the email sent to members. The box advertises 8 4-card packs for a total of 32 cards. Bony Tony is the cover character for this release. No pricing, parallel, or odds information has been released yet. The boxes are expected to go on sale to the public on Wednesday, 9/21.

Topps Releases Checklist for 2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire

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Topps today released the checklist for 2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire. Yes, yea it’s being labeled as a 2021 set. Just over a week ago, the release showed up on Topps release calendar for 9/21/22.. The follow up set, to the hugely popular initial Sapphire release, features cards from OS 3 & OS 4. Additionally, Topps has added the 4 additional “B” name cards to push the set total to 170 cards. No other information has been released by Topps including pricing, parallels, or odds. Distribution also isn’t clear. It’s unknown if Montgomery Club members will get first crack at pre-sales tomorrow, 9/20, or if the the sale will be public only on 9/21. You can click here to see the official 2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire checklist. GPKNews will have more information when it’s released.

Simko NYCC Garbage Pail Kids Print and Shirt Preview

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Longtime Garbage Pail Kids artist Joe Simko previewed a new silkscreen print that will be available at this year’s New York Comic Con via his Facebook account. The print features a number of GPKs in a NYCC setting. The GPK banner and NYCC logo and date also appear on the print. There will also be t-shirts of the poster available for sale at the show. The print and shirt can be purchased at the official NYCC show booths #1157 or #3900. Simko will also be on hand signing promo cards at the Topps booth Friday, 10/7 at 1:00 PM. This year’s NYCC is set to take place from 10/6-10/9. Many more Topps GPK NYCC announcements to come!

Garbage Pail Kids Official Coloring Book Coming in 2023

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The Garbage Pail Kids are getting their own officially licensed coloring book. Epic Ink Books will be publishing The Garbage Pail Kids: The Official Coloring Book. GPKWorld was first to report the new coloring book. All the art in the book will be done by longtime GPK artist Joe Simko. The description for the book promises over 50 classic GPK characters to color including; Adam Bomb/Blasted Billy, Unzipped Zack, Bad Breath Seth, Oozy Suzy, Cut-Up Carmen, Dead Ted, New Wave Dan, April Showers, Electric Bill, Disgustin’ Justin, Evil Eddie, Junky Jeff, Dough Boyd, and Brutal Brad. The 128 page coloring book retails for $12.99. The book is available now for preorder at various online book sellers like Books-A-Million. Collectors should wait before busting out their crayons, as the current release date is scheduled for Sept. 12, 2023.

Hybris Production Launches GPK Clothing Line in Europe

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Do you live in Europe? Do you need a new wardrobe? Then Hybris Production has you covered. The company recently launched a large line of officially licensed Garbage Pail Kids clothing and posters. GPKWorld was first to report on the products. The Sweden based company has a license to produce a number of GPK clothing items and posters. There are nine different styles available; 7 card variations, 1 curved GPK banner, and 1 new licensed trash logo. Each style is available in 8 different types, everything from men’s and women’s tshirts, big & tall, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies. Most items also come in a number of different colors. A large range of sizes are available for almost anyone. There are also baseball caps and a tote bag with the new licensed trash logo. The company sells their cloths direct to Europeans in their online Shirt Store. The company also produces over 100 different  posters featuring artwork from OS 1-3. The posters are available in four different sizes ranging from 21 CM x 30 CM (8”x11”) to 70 CM x 100 CM (27”x39”). Europeans can purchase the posters from Just Posters online store. Collectors in the United States will have to get creative if they want these items. There is a seller on Amazon who will ship the clothing items to the US at a steep cost. The posters don’t appear to be available to be shipped to the US as of yet. This is one of the largest GPK clothing lines to date. Collectors are sure to find something for them.