Giant 1st Series

~ Series Introduction ~
~ Product Overview ~
~ Artwork Images - Card Fronts ~
~ Artwork Images - Card Backs ~
~ Fun Facts and Tid-bits and History ~
~ Comprehensive Checklist ~

SERIES INTRODUCTION

In 1986, during the 2nd series, Topps re-released the 1st series Garbage Pail Kids as giant sticker set measuring slightly smaller than 5 X 7 inches that come 3 cards to a pack. Each pack cost 99¢, came without twin cards (only the 'a's), and with a checklist only on the backside of the wrapper. There are two print runs of the giant 1st Series; #8 "ADAM Bomb" can be found with two different backs.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

PINK BOX (1-468-70-01-6) - 1 Variation

PINK & CLEAR WRAPPER (0-468-15-01-6) - 1 Variation

DEALER SELL SHEET (#468)(8" x 11")

12/36 ct. CARDBOARD CASE BOX (#468)(2-468-25-01-6)
(UPC 41116-00468)

40 CARD SET - 39 Cards + 1 Variation
Card Variations : 8a, 8a

CARD FRONTS

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ARTWORK IMAGES

CARD BACKS

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FUN FACTS and TIDBITS and HISTORY

1. The only Two Cards in the original series Not included In The Giant Series Set are cards: 9a/b "Boozin’ BRUCE/Drunk KEN" and 17a/b "Wacky JACKIE/Loony LENNY". 1st series card 41a "Unstitched MITCH" replaced card 9a "Boozin' BRUCE", and 1st series 40a "Mean GENE" replaced card 17a "Wacky JACKIE" for the Giant 1st series, leaving the set at 39 cards.

2. Only the "a" Names are Used in the set -- no twin cards.

3. Card #8 "ADAM Bomb" can be found with Two Different Backs found in different print runs. Either the "Most Unpopular Student Award" or the "Most Unlikely To Succeed Award". The concept for the 1st series backs came from the 1960's sets "Nutty Postcards" and "Kooky Awards" and were re-worked by Tom Bunk.

4. The Ribbon Artwork on the backside of the card with number was created and drawn by Mark Newgarden.

5. A Printing Press Error can be found on the front side of card #29 "Bony JOANIE", a large 'splat' of red color is located under the left ponytail to the right of the card.

6. Card #30 "New Wave DAVE" can be found with its original card back titled "Dirty Rat Award", or with the 15 Giant card back for #11 "Living Death Certificate", caused by a Production Error.

7. The Checklist Mis-spells card #17 as "Mean JEAN instead of "Mean GENE" and card #32 as "Frigid BRIDGIT" instead of "Frigid BRIDGET".

8. The GIANT 1st Series Backs are NOT in the same order as the original 1st Series backs -- only card #1 has the same back for both sets.

9. The Checklist is on the wrapper.

COMPREHENSIVE CHECKLIST

#	NAME	ARTIST FRONT	ARTIST BACK	WRITER BACK
1	Nasty NICK	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
2	Junkfood JOHN	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
3	Up CHUCK	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
4	Fryin' BRIAN	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
5	Dead TED	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
6	ART Apart	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
7	Stormy HEATHER	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
8	ADAM Bomb (v)	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
8	ADAM Bomb (v)	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
9	Unstitched MITCH	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
10	Tee-Vee STEVIE	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
11	Itchy RICHIE	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
12	Furry FRAN	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
13	Ashcan ANDY	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
14	Potty SCOTTY	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
15	Ailin' AL	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
16	Weird WENDY	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
17	Mean GENE	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
18	Cranky FRANKIE	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
19	Corroded CARL	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
20	Swell MEL	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
21	Virus IRIS	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
22	Junky JEFF	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
23	Drippy DAN	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
24	Nervous REX	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
25	Creepy CAROL	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
26	Slobby ROBBIE	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
27	Brainy JANIE	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
28	Oozy SUZIE	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
29	Bony JOANIE	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
30	New Wave DAVE	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
31	Run Down RHODA	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
32	Frigid BRIDGET	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
33	Mad MIKE	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
34	KIM Kong	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
35	Wrinkly RANDY	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
36	Wrappin' RUTH	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
37	GuilloTINA	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
38	Slimy SAM	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
39	Buggy BETTY	John Pound	Tom Bunk	Mark Newgarden
#	NAME	ARTIST FRONT	ARTIST BACK	WRITER BACK