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Topps Launches Garbage Pail Kids Classic Online Set

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Jeff

That mystery online set that Topps has been planning for a while now is finally out. Today Topps launched Garbage Pail Kids Classic online set. The 40 card set features 20 new cards with a/b variations. The set is being sold under the Topps On Demand banner which has had various sets from other non sport brands. Topps did not preview any additional cards as part of the set. (Update: Topps has now posted an image showing all cards.) All artwork for the set was completed by Brent Engstrom and Joe Simko. The set comes with one random sketch card. The set is available for purchase for $99.99. There is also a bundle version of 12 sets available for $1,149. Topps says the set will be on sale for 7 days or while supplies last. Shipping is free in the US, while international shipping is $10. Topps does not say they will release the print run numbers. The max numbers of sets available for purchase is 100 sets.

For the first time Topps released an official list of sketch card artists. The list is much larger than the 25 names first thought. A total of 32 artists completed sketches for the set. They are; K. GRiMM, Daniel Goodroad, Jamison King, Rickey Kipfer II, J. David Acevedo, Joey Fitchett, Matt Stewart, J. Hammond, Matt Maldonado, Neil Camera, Kecker, Wilson Ramos, Chad Scheres, Bobby Blakey, Magnus VonRobotsson, Michael Barnard, Matt Steffens, Pat Chaimuang, Kelly Greider, Lily Z. Mercado, Jasmine Contois, Cecilia Granata, John Monserrat, Jason Crosby, Patrick Giles, Chenduz, Rory McQueen, Simone Arena, Robert ‘el smetcho’ Garcia, Kevin Lea, Rich Molinelli, Brent Scotchmer.

Here is a checklist of the cards included in the set:

1 a) COMBOVER GROVER/1 b) NOSE HARRY
2 a) CLOTHESPIN WYNN/2 b) SOILED SCOTT
3 a) WIPEOUT WALLY/3 b) CRASHED NASH
4 a) BIRDIE BATH/4 b) STAGNANT STELLA
5 a) KAY KEYS/5 b) GRANT PIANO
6 a) WALTER FALL/6 b) BARREL BARRY
7 a) BRAINY BENNY/7 b) FROZEN FRED
8 a) JUMPING JACK/8 b) CANDLESTICK RICK
9 a) JAKE EYES/9 b) SNAKE IRA
10 a) RED JED/10 b) BABY’S GOT MACK
11 a) HANDY HANS/11 b) EYEBALL SAUL
12 a) VEGE T. ABEL/12 b) EATIN’ ETHAN
13 a) GNARLY CHARLIE/13 b) THE GOLD RUSS
14 a) LETTER MANNY/14 b) JACQUES JACKET
15 a) BLACKHEAD BETTY/15 b) SQUEEZE LOUISE
16 a) DAM SAM/16 b) TOOTH RUTH
17 a) GOOD & EVIN/17 b) BAD CHAD
18 a) DISPOSE AL/18 b) GARBAGE CANDY
19 a) CRUST A. SEAN/19 b) CRACKED ZACK
20 a) PEARL E. WHITES/20 b) DENNY- TURES

2017 Garbage Pail Kids Classic Sketch Card Preview

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Jeff

While there has been no official announcement around the Garbage Pail Kids Classic online set, the work still continues. So far 32 artists have been confirmed to be working on sketches for the set. The deadline for artists to return sketches to Topps is 9/27. Some artists have already completed their sketches and are starting to show them off. Look for more artists to show sketches in the next couple of weeks. I will keep a running post below as artists share sketches. (Note that all sketches must be approved by Topps before being inserted into packs. Also, Topps will hold sketches back for replacements.) All photos courtesy of the artist, their Facebook page and/or website.

Updated 9/27/17 (Showing sketch previews from 14 of 32 confirmed artists.)
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Topps Reveals Print Run for 2017 GPK Prime Slime Awards Set

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Jeff

Topps celebrated last weekend’s Emmy awards by putting out a 12 card set featuring gags from popular TV shows. However, it doesn’t look like Topps will be winning any awards. Today Topps revealed the print run for 2017 Garbage Pail Kids Awards online set. Historically online sets based around TV shows have not sold well, and this set was no exception. Sales dropped to a total of 87 sets sold. Interesting was Topps initially released the print run as 132 sets, but has since been corrected to 87. Collectors commonly complain that they don’t get the gags on many of the TV related cards. If you don’t watch the show, you won’t understand the gag. The price point for this set was also higher at $39.99 compared to the recent music sets released. This all led to a lower number of sales than usual. With the holidays right around the corner, let’s hope Topps has some plans for Halloween!

Topps Launches Garbage Pail Kids 2017 Prime Slime Awards Online Set

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Jeff

After taking a couple of weeks off, Topps is back with another awards set Today Topps launched Garbage Pail Kids 2017 Prime Slime Awards online set. This 12 card set consists of 6 new cards available in a/b versions. The set parodies popular TV shows that are up for Emmy awards at this weekend’s show. Brent Engstrom did the art for all the cards in the set. The set is only sold as a 12 card set for $39.99. A 3 set bundle is also available for $109.99. Unlike the last couple of sets where each pair of cards was also sold separately. This also marks a higher price point that the previous music sets offered. Shipping is free in the US via the SmartPost option, while international shipping is $10. The cards will be available on topps.com for 7 days. Topps will reveal the print run at the end of the sale. Here is a checklist and pictures of the cards.

You Win Ewan (1a) & Double Doug (1b)
Silicon Ron (2a) & Ted Tech (2b)
Broken Benedict (3a) & Shrapnel Sherlock (3b)
Lawyer Larry (4a) & Phone Call Saul (4b)
Rob Otic (5a) & Wes World (5b)
Franned Frances (6a) & Full Dirk (6b)

More Info on Garbage Pail Kids Classic (Mystery Online Set)

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Jeff

It appears the name of the mystery online GPK set Topps is working on will be called Garbage Pail Kids Classic. This at least according to the sketch card information sent to artists this week. The “Classic” name matches up with a similar set being worked on at the same time with the Wacky Packages brand, Old School 6. Here’s what we know about the set as of now.

What can we infer about the name, Garbage Pail Kids Classic? Will the set consist of classic characters, or new characters drawn in the old classic John Pound style? At the same time as this set, Topps is also working on Wacky Packages Old School 6. In fact sketch cards were sent at the same time for this project with the same deadline. The Wacky Packages Old School sets have historically been an ode to the hardcore collector. So the big question is will GPK Classic be a similar product for GPK collectors? While the size of the set is unknown, word is both Brent Engstrom and Joe Simko have completed the artwork already for the base cards.

Speaking of sketches, artists began receiving their sketch blanks this week. Each artist is set to complete 28 sketches for the set with a tight deadline of 9/27. Sketch blanks have the straight blue GPK banner with the yellow nameplate on the front. The backs feature Adam Bomb on a pink background. Very simple classic design, matches the set name. As of right now we have been able to confirm 32 artists working on sketches for the set. The artist list is a mix of veteran and new GPK sketch artists. There are 22 artists who have worked on other sets or are working already on the upcoming sets, they are; Simone Arena, Ro Garcia Astorga, Michael Barnard, Bobby Blakey, Neil Camera, Pat Chaimuang, Jasmine Contois, Jason Crosby, “Chenduz” Vincenzo D’Ippolito, Patrick Giles, Cecilia Granata, Kelly Greider, Kevin Lea, Rory McQueen, Lily Mercado, Rich Molinelli, JM Monserrat, Chad Scheres, Brent Scotchmer, Matt Steffens, and Magnus VonRobotsson. There are also 11 brand new artists making their GPK debut, they are; David Acevedo, Joey Fitchett, Shane Garvey, Daniel Goodroad, J. Hammond, Kecker, Jamison King, Rickey Kipfer, Matt Maldonado, Wilson Ramos, and Matt Stewart. With 32 artists X 28 sketches, right now that will be 896 sketches for the complete print run.

Release date is still a mystery. Wacky Packages Old School 6 is rumored to release in October. However, no information is available for a release of GPK Classic. With the release of the retail GPK set Battle of the Bands, October could shape up to be a very busy month for Garbage Pail Kids.

Topps Working on Online Exclusive GPK Release

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Jeff

File this one under the way early rumor file. Garbage Pail Kids Sketch artists received invites today from Topps to work on sketches for an upcoming online release. Artists are signing up to work on 25 regular sized sketches with a due date of late Sept. Artists will also have 3 return cards available. Beyond that nothing else is known about the set other than its for an online release. Let the speculation begin! More info to come as Topps announces the product.

Topps Reveals Print Run for GPK 2017 Empty-V Awards Online Set

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Jeff

For the first time in months, Topps decided to put out back to back sets. Both sets were themed based on various popular music artists. Just like the ratings for the MTV Video Awards show, GPK collectors were lukewarm to the online set. Today Topps revealed the print run for Garbage Pail Kids 2017 Emtpy-V Awards online set. Sales for this set were a small fraction of the previous week’s Best of the Fest set. All cards in the set finished in the 90’s for total sales. Once again Topps revealed sales for the complete sets sold at 92. Those sales show that 4 of the 6 cards were not purchased individually, as they also finished with 92. Turns out this is the biggest difference from the Best of the Fest set, as those cards all had solid individual sales. Here is how the final totals came out.

Complete Set – 92
1A: Uncaring Kendrick/1B: Lackadaisical Lamar – 92
2A: LORD LORDE/2B: EMINENT ELLA – 93
3A: Miley Virus/3B: Creepy Cyrus – 92
4A: Kooky Katy/4B: Crackpot Kerry – 92
5A: Jovian Jared/5B: Last Seconds Leto – 92
6A: Eviscerated Ed/6B: Spearin’ Sheeran – 98

Topps Reveals Print Run for GPK Best of the Fest 2017

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Jeff

How much do GPK collectors like their bands? A little more than the 4th of July, but less than their favorite comic characters. Today Topps revealed the print run for Garbage Pail Kids Best of the Fest 2017 online set. The 18 card set featured 9 new cards available in a/b versions all based on the top music acts from summer concerts. In what probably shouldn’t be a surprise, it turns out GPK collectors like GWAR. The cards based on that band led the way in sales with 186 copies sold. The remaining cards all finished in the 140 range. In a break from tradition, Topps also appears to have revealed the number of complete sets sold with 116. Sales remain consistent for the online offers despite the large breaks between sets. Here are how the final numbers ended up.

Complete Set – 116
1a: FLAMES FLEA/1b: APPETIZING ANTHONY – 153
2a: DESTRUCTIVE DAMON/2b: RAMPAGING RUSSEL – 146
3a: HEART-TEARIN’ TOM/3b: PULVERIZING PETTY – 148
4a: REPUGNANT RIVERS/4b: MALODOROUS MATT – 147
5a: CLEAN KAMAAL/5b: ALI CLEAR – 144
6a: MAD MICHAEL/6b: BRUTALIZED BRAD – 186
7a: BUTCHER BRANDON/7b: MURDEROUS MARK – 148
8a: SCRAPPY SOLANGE/8b: KNUCKLES KNOWLES – 144
9a: AEROSOL ALECIA/9b: MAKEUP MOORE – 147

Topps Launches Garbage Pail Kids Empty-V Awards Online Set

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Jeff

Another week, another music themed online set being offered. Today Topps launched Garbage Pail Kids Empty-V Awards online set. This time the set is parodies with an MTV music awards show. The 12 card set features 6 new GPK cards available in a/b versions. Each a/b card can be purchased individually for $9.99, or the entire set is available for $29.99. Shipping is free via the SmartPost option in the US, while international shipping is $10. The cards are available on topps.com for 7 days. Topps will reveal the print run at the end of the sale. Here is a checklist and pictures of the new cards:

1A: Uncaring Kendrick (Artist: Brent Engstrom)
1B: Lackadaisical Lamar
2A: LORD LORDE (Artist: Brent Engstrom)
2B: EMINENT ELLA
3A: Miley Virus (Artist: JungHwa Im)
3B: Creepy Cyrus
4A: Kooky Katy (Artist: JungHwa Im)
4B: Crackpot Kerry
5A: Jovian Jared (Artist: David Gross)
5B: Last Seconds Leto
6A: Eviscerated Ed (Artist: David Gross)
6B: Spearin’ Sheeran

Topps Launches GPK Best of the Fest 2017 Online Set

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Jeff

As Topps prepares for the next retail release 2017S2 GPK Battle of the Bands in October, the online music sets that serve as a bit of a preview have started. Today Topps launched Garbage Pail Kids Best of the Fest 2017. This large 18 card set consists of 9 new GPK cards available in a/b versions. There are no Wacky Packages cards as part of this set. The set highlights the best acts from this summer’s music festivals. The set is available for $44.99. For the first time in quite a while you can also purchased individual a/b pairs for $9.99 each. Free shipping is available via the Smartpost option in the US, while international shipping is $10. The cards will be for sale on topps.com for 7 days. Topps will reveal the print run at the end of the sale. Here is a checklist along with pictures of the cards.