Topps has released a flurry of online GPK sets in recent weeks, and the sales just keep coming up solid for them. Yesterday, Topps revealed the print run for Garbage Pail Kids x ComplexCon. The set sold a total of 1,233 copies. That’s almost 200 higher than the previous Complex releases set, and once again shows GPKs are hot with another solid finishing well into four digits in sales. We will find out soon if Topps can keep the steak going with the final Bizarre Holidays set ending today.
GPK Chrome, Delayed Releases Highlight Topps GPK Plans for 2022
Collectors haven’t seen the remaining sets from 2021 yet, but that isn’t stopping Topps from planning their 2022 releases. According to the internal yearly sales calendar for 2022, Topps once again has a full slate of Garbage Pail Kids sets planned, just with some delayed dates. The calendar is the yearly production plan by Topps for 2022. Nothing on the calendar is guaranteed to happen, but it’s the plan Topps is using for the upcoming year. While the Covid pandemic saw huge increases in trading card collectors and sales for Topps, it’s also caused huge delays across all their brands. Covid slowdowns and increased demand for trading cards have caused printers to be backed up which is resulting in delays for 2021 releases. The delays will also cause the firsts sets of 2022 to be pushed back later in the year. Collectors who are use to seeing the first retail set of the year in January will have to wait. The calendar shows 2022 Series 1 GPK is being planned for early August (8/10). This is why collectors haven’t seen the set announced yet by Topps. Artists are finishing up the artwork for 2022S1 now, Topps is expected to announce the set soon.
Chrome enthusiasts can rejoice as GPK Chrome is on the calendar once again. Chrome 4 isn’t out yet, with the current release date set for 12/31/21, but with all the trading card successes in the last year, it’s a no brainer for Topps to continue the Chrome line in GPK. While “OS 5” doesn’t show on the calendar, collectors can expect Topps to continue the theme with the set. GPK Chrome is set for a 11/9/22 release date, which if it happens will get the calendar back on track by the end of the year. Surprisingly, 2022 Series 2 GPK is scheduled to release just two weeks prior on 10/26/22. The dates on the calendar are certainly not set in store, and if 2022 continues anything like 2021, Topps will have to continue to adjust dates as the year goes along. Thanks to Jeff Pellegrino of Garbage Pail Kids Superstore at Hilltop Auctions for passing along the calendar. Be sure to check out their Facebook page!
Topps Reveals Print Run for Garbage Pail Kids Oh the Horror-ible Expansion Set 2
Topps has finally updated the sales numbers for 2021 Garbage Pail Kids Oh the Horror-ible Expansion Set 2. This was the second horror themed set launched by Topps in October. The set sold a total of 1,289 copies. The sales falls about 450 + con sales short of the first expansion set. Still almost 1300 sets for a regular online release is solid sales. Topps is back on track offering a full menu of online sets in these last few months of 2021.
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!
Topps Launches Garbage Pail Kids Bizarre Holidays March Week 4, Really
It only took eight months, but collectors can finally finish their Bizarre Holidays set. Today Topps launched Garbage Pail Kids Bizarre Holidays March Week 4. The final set in the year long series was in the can and ready to launch back in March when Topps put the brakes on GPKs. After the controversial BTS themed card was offered and pulled, Topps stopped launching GPK sets for months. After returning to selling GPKs recently, Topps is allowing collectors to finish that year long set. The set comes with 10 cards, 5 new pieces in a/b versions. Each set also comes with one light blue parallel card. The set can be purchased for $19.99 each or in a lot of 10 for $179.99. Shipping is free when choosing the SmartPost option. The set will be available on Topps.com for 7 days. Topps will reveal the print run at the end of the sale. Here is the checklist and pictures of the cards.
•16A Waffle Owen
•16B Sandy Egg-o
•17A Illogic Cole
•17B Vile Ken
•18A Anxious Adam
•18B Brewered Billy
•19A Stick NICK
•19B Poke Thru DREW
•20A Broke KEN
•20b Bust TED
Topps Delays 2021S2 Garbage Pail Kids on Vacation Once Again
Topps today, once again, officially delayed 2021 Series 2 Garbage Pail Kids GPK on Vacation. The set is now scheduled to release Dec. 15, 2021. This is the second delay the set has seen. Originally scheduled for a mid-Sept release, the set was first changed to Nov. 24 due to printing delays. Topps has seen delays and cancellations among many of their brands throughout 2021. The Covid pandemic launched a huge demand for trading card products. Manufactures continue to have a hard time finding printers who are able to meet that demand. Artists are expected to receive and sign their autographed cards soon, hopefully a sign the set has been printed, and will shortly enter the pack out process. There is no word yet if 2021 Chrome OS 4 will also see a release date change. The set is still officially scheduled to release 12/31/21.
GetAGrip Skateboards Launching GPK Adam Bomb Deck This Friday
GetAGrip Skateboards announced this week they will be launching their last Garbage Pail Kids skateboard deck of 2021 this Friday. The officially licensed Adam Bomb deck will be for sale exclusively on their website this Friday, 11/12, (no specific time has been announced). This deck will be limited and numbed /300 copies. Each deck will come with one of three random grip tapes. Collectors might get Adam Bomb, Nasty Nick, or Dead Ted grip tape with their order. An official trading card, poster, and wall hanger will also come with the package. Collectors will want to be on top of this one, previous sales have sold out quickly and crashed their website, expect more of the same this Friday.
GPK x ComplexCon Merchandise Now Available Online
After this past weekend’s ComplexCon, the show has made available a number of Garbage Pail Kids x ComplexCon products to purchase online. GPKWorld first reported on the availability of the products online. Topps went all out for this show, with no advertising on what would be available for sale. At their booth, Topps sold complete 12 card GPK x ComplexCon sets. All the cards were also available to purchase as very limited gold foil versions. Each foil card was numbered to /21. In addition a number of merchandise items were available. Collectors are now able to purchase those on ComplexCon’s website. All items feature the artwork from the recent GPK x ComplexCon set. Collectors can purchase a sweatshirt ($120), tote bag ($36), mug ($25), or two different enamel pins ($15 ea.). The pins are limited to 300 each.
Topps Offering Gold Foil GPK x ComplexCon at Convention
The ComplexCon is going on this weekend in Long Beach, CA. Topps has a booth, and as they advertised on their Facebook this morning, they are offering a Gold Foil version of the 2021 Garbage Pail Kids x ComplexCon set at their booth. The company says cards 1a-6a will be available today, while con goers can purchase 1b-6b at their booth tomorrow. No pricing or print run was shared by the company. Additionally, according to an article on Forbes, Complex Con is offering a marketplace in connection with Snapchat. Within the article are a GPK hoodie and canvas bag both featuring GPK ComplexCon characters on them that will be on sale at the show.
GPK x Stranger Things TLS Figures Now Available for Pre-order
After an Italian toy website jumped the gun a week early, the Garbage Pail Kids x Stranger Things figures from The Loyal Subjects are now available for preorder. The figures are all available on Entertainment Earth’s website for $16.99 each. There are four new figures, Demo Gordon, WaffElle, Devoted Dustin, and Stylin’ Steve. The listings do not mention any cards that come with the figures. The figures are scheduled to be released in April, 2022.
