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)

What Garbage Pail Kids Collectors Will Find At Fanatics Fest

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Fanatics Fest NYC won’t just be about sports. The show is set for 8/16-8/18 at the Javits Center in New York City. This will the first show from Fanatics as they try to take over the sports convention business. While the show will be mostly sports personalities and sports collectibles industry people, Fanatics will have an Artist Zone with some of their Topps artists. There are three artists with Garbage Pail Kids ties that will be attending the show. Long time final card artist David Gross will be there offering new prints, new cards, and final GPK artwork! Sketch card artists Mike Stephens and Jasmine Contois (8/17 only), will also be there offering their own artwork and meeting collectors. There are no plans for exclusive GPK cards or merchandise at the show. If your’re in the NYC area this weekend be sure to stop by and meet your favorites GPK artists!

Garbage Pail Kids Part of 2024 Topps Trading Card Day

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Update 8/1/24: Topps has finally released the list of participating hobby stores that will take part of Trading Card Day. The list is posted at their Ripped Blog page, or you can click here for the PDF file.

While Topps hasn’t shared the checklist yet. They did share with GPKNews, 15 images of GPK cards in the set. All 15 feature artwork from Kids At Play. See pictures below. I’ll update this article with the checklist once it’s released.

This year’s 2024 Topps Trading Card Day is scheduled for this Saturday, 8/3/2024. It appears Garbage Pail Kids will once again be part of the promotion. Information has been scarce from Topps on this year’s promotion. While the company has a page on their website, it hasn’t been updated with participating stores, checklist, or any other information like in year’s past.

It does appear Topps is making a few changes to the program this year. Gone is the “International” title that had been part of the day in years past. Customers going into their local hobby stores can once again receive a free pack of cards. This year there are only three options, MLB, Bowman U Football, and Garbage Pail Kids. Dave & Adam’s card store appears to have received some information on this year’s promotion. They had three different sample images of GPK cards. It appears Topps is using art from 2024 GPK Kids At Play set. Examples include Pac Manuel, Buster Balloon, and Hungry Henry. There isn’t any additional information on the set including checklist, SP inserts or autos.

GPKNews has reached out to Topps for more info. If we hear back this article will be updated. Until more info is shared by Topps, start planning your Saturday route now! Call your local stores and see if they are participating!

Certified Gross Launches New 4” GPK Adam Bomb Coins

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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!

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.

GetAGrip Launches Two New Garbage Pail Kids Discraft Buzzz Discs

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GetAGrip is back today with their new Friday tradition of launching new Garbage Pail Kids Discraft Buzzz discs. Today’s new new characters being offered are Junkoffd John and Up Chuck. Like before both discs are limited to /100 copies. Discs can be purchased from GetAGrip’s website for $29.99 each. Discs sell out quickly so don’t delay!

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).