CONVENTIONS, FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
YEAR 2014—2020 PAGE
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DIEGO COMIC-CON Super7 has released GPK product for several years now, including a Universal Monster mash-up card sets and t-shirts. Founded in 2001, Super7® is the premier pop-culture design house and producer of lifestyle-oriented collectibles, toys and apparel based in San Francisco. Led by designer Brian Flynn, Super7® has harnessed the graphics, aesthetics and energy of his youthful obsession with science fiction, giant monsters, comic books, punk rock, skateboarding, robots and rebellion to build a unique and innovative business that crosses all categories and is not bound by traditional manufacturing boundaries. Besides its own branded products, Super7 has also designed, manufactured, and distributed officially licensed programs for [other companies and their brands].  GARBAGE PAIL KIDS - ADAM BOMB (RED) — REACTION FIGURE (SDCC 2021) AVAILABLE THURSDAY, JULY 22 at 10am PT. PRICE: $20.00 — INJECTED PLASTIC & PAINT — 9x6x1 — 5oz  Per write-up and website: GPK ReAction Figure - Adam Bomb (Red). The iconic Adam Bomb is back to blow you away! This Super7 Spectacular Kinda Sorta Still at Home-ic-Con 3.75” articulated Garbage Pail Kids ReAction figure of Adam Bomb features an exclusive red colorway and a cardback depicting the original GPK card art. Follow Adam’s button-pressing example and trigger your order for the Adam Bomb figure before it’s too late! NOTE: The regular 'blue suit' variant was available for NYCC 2020. Per social media on 07/12/2021: super7 — It’s been over 35 years, but Super7 knows Garbage Pail Kids are still the bomb! The Super7 Spectacular Kinda Sorta Still at Home-ic-Con GPK Adam Bomb ReAction figure comes in an exclusive red colorway- don’t blow your chance to get him! Available Thursday, July 22 at 10am PT, only on Super7.com! |
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Atomic Toybox has been releasing GPK material at the San Diego Comic Con (and
SDCC@Home) via the Atomic Nerd website for several years now. More information
is located on the 'Cons & Fests' page. Per SDCC Unofficial Blog on 07/21/2021: "Fans of the Garbage Pail Kids need not wimper, Atomic Toybox is here to satisfy all your gross and grody cravings with four limited editions exclusive pins. Each set is limited to 200 pieces, glows in the dark, comes with a full color backing card and also an exclusive, officially licensed promo trading card officially licensed by Topps! This special pin and promo card is available ONLY from Atomic ToyBox and only while they last. Find them at the Atomic Toybox store starting Friday, July 23 at 9am PT." Per Atomic Nerd website: "This special limited edition GLOW IN THE DARK enamel pin licensed exclusively by Topps measures approximately 2” x 2.5” on a 4”x 3” backing card. The pin comes with an exclusive, officially licensed Promo Trading Card officially licensed by Topps! This special pin and promo card is available ONLY from Atomic ToyBox."  Garbage Pail Kids - ADAM Boom - L.E. G.I.T.D. Enamel Pin & Exclusive 'Cosplay Pals' Promo Trading Card It’s ONE of FOUR exclusive pins specially created for Comic-Con@Home. Limited to 200 pieces. This exclusive pin features fan favorite, ADAM Boom. $14.95ea. Garbage Pail Kids - Blasted BILLY - L.E. G.I.T.D. Enamel Pin & Exclusive 'Cosplay Pals' Promo Trading Card It’s ONE of FOUR exclusive pins specially created for Comic-Con@Home. Limited to 200 pieces. This exclusive pin features fan favorite, Blasted BILLY. $14.95ea.  Garbage Pail Kids - Charred CHAD - L.E. G.I.T.D. Enamel Pin and Exclusive 'Cosplay Pals' Promo Trading Card It’s ONE of FOUR exclusive pins specially created for Comic-Con@Home. Limited to 200 pieces. This exclusive pin features fan favorite, Charred CHAD. $14.95ea. Garbage Pail Kids - Fryin' RYAN - L.E. G.I.T.D. Enamel Pin and Exclusive 'Cosplay Pals' Promo Trading Card It’s ONE of FOUR exclusive pins specially created for Comic-Con@Home. Limited to 200 pieces. This exclusive pin features fan favorite, Fryin' RYAN. $14.95ea.  NOTE: VIMEO VIDEO STATED: "GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 200 ORDERS PLACED!" |
 CAMP DAZE PRE-ORDER DELUXE GIFT WITH PURCHASE On July 22, 2021, Abrams Kids, Topps, and freelance GPK artists took to social media to announce the pre-order prize pack and the steps needed to obtain it. A form page was created online at Abrams that stated: Preorder Camp Daze (Garbage Pail Kids Book 3) from your favorite book retailer before October 12, then fill out the form below to receive this exclusive, limited edition Garbage Pail Kids gift. Please note that filling out this form does not constitute a preorder for the book. Book is shipped separately and directly via the retailer you preordered from. Offer is only available for those who live in the United States. Limit one gift, per household. Gift will be shipped at the close of offer window, on or about October 12, 2021 and should arrive by November 9, 2021. Offer good until 10/11/21 or while supplies last. Allow 8 to 10 weeks for delivery. Limit one per person and per household. Offer limited to residents of the 50 U.S. (and D.C.), aged 13 or older. Void where prohibited by law. For complete terms and conditions, go to www.abramsbooks.com/CampDazePreorder. |
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YORK COMIC CON Topps released a GPK x Oh, the Horrorible! expansion set 1 at the NYC convention and a slightly different configuration online for four days only from October 7 to October 10, 2021 that cost $19.99 per ten-card set, or $179.99 for ten bulk sets (online). Both releases contained ten cards with a checklist and 9-card puzzle (1a-5b) backsides, but the convention set also came with an exclusive character, two extra cards with a black NYCC backside (6a/b), whereas the onlines set came with a sepia card variant.  As announced within their NYCC 2021 ad, circulated around October 5, 2021, Topps had limited-edition promo cards, t-shirts, and movie posters as giveaways along wtih artist autograph sessions. In addition, there was one 'Mad MIKE Fury Load' wall poster given away each day of the convention to four raffle winners that visited the Topps booth that extended weekend. Part three of the GPK short film was released on YouTube that following Monday. |
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NON-SPORT CARD SHOW On September 22, 2021, information was sent by the PNS show-throwers to share on social media for the show-goers: "Two exclusive promo cards for the 35th anniversary Philly Non-Sports Card Show (PNS)! Both connecting 1a and 2a Topps-approved GPK cards, painted by Gross & McWilliams, respectively, will come in every promo pack handed out to each collector attending the show with paid admission (while supplies last). The reverse card back will have the very nostalgic WANTED write-up and additional artwork. The show is on October 16 & 17 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. Please visit http://phillynon-sportscardshow.com/ for further details." —GPKWorld    Per Facebook on October 13, 2021, Gross stated, "Another super cool item I will have on sale, teamed up with Smokin' JOE McWilliams, at the Philly Non-Sport Card Show this weeend! It's a 10 x 14" print of the two 35+1 Anniversary cards we made, exclusively for the show, joined into one big print! Look for these at both of our tables!" |
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NON-SPORT CARD SHOW The PNS Spring show took place on May 21 & 22 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks (Hall E) in Oaks, PA. Three GPK-related cards were offered over the weekend; two official Topps GPK twin cards, titled 1a ADAM Bomb and 1b SAM Kablam, available only on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The card layout displayed the main GPK mascot costume created by collector and cosplayer Sam Gras' GPK for conventions and trading card shows; with the outlying artwork by (well-known sketch) artist Chris Meeks. The card production and design by showrunners Roxanne Toser and Harris Toser. Another promo card created by 'SIDEKICK' Lab has a nostalgic curved GPK-esque banner and 'TRADING CARDS' nameplate; with artwork by the previous GPK art diretor Jeff Zapata. All were in attendance at the show. 
  Per email correspondence on May 6, 2022, "Promos: Collectors will receive promos with paid admission to the show. Promos will also be available from some of the exhibiting manufacturers and artists. Look for a special card featuring Sam Gras's Adam Bomb costume with art by Chris Meeks (they'll be different versions given out on Saturday and Sunday); Doctor Who given away at the Rittenhouse Archives tables, and Eule's Vision from Jacob Stem and Chad Heinrich. Also, be sure not to miss several different promo cards available at artist Ingrid Hardy's table, cards from SideKick, 5FINITY, Perna Studios, and many others." |
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DIEGO COMIC CON Per the Unoffical SDCC Blog! on March 11, 2023, artist JOE Simko will be in attendance at the show and will be signing at five locations at five different times throughout the event (excluding Sunday): 1. FRIDAY – JULY 22, 2022 — Atomic Toybox Booth #3921 — 11am-11:30am – Joe Simko (Garbage Pail Kids) 2. FRIDAY – JULY 22, 2022 — The Loyal Subjects Booth #2544 — 2pm – 2:30pm – Joe Simko (Garbage Pail Kids) 3. FRIDAY – JULY 22, 2022 — Unknown Comic Books Booth #4505 — 3pm – 3:30pm – Joe Simko (Garbage Pail Kids) 4. SATURDAY – JULY 23, 2022 — Atomic Toybox #3921 — 11am-11:30am – Joe Simko (Garbage Pail Kids) 5. SATURDAY – JULY 23, 2022 — Unknown Comic Books Booth #4505 — 2pm – 2:30pm – Joe Simko (Garbage Pail Kids) NOTE: SUNDAY — NO SCHEDULED SIGNINGS Per email correspondence/press release on June 21 and June 22, 2022, respectively: Garbage Pail Kids Trading Card 'Scavenger Hunt' Coming to San Diego Comic Con  Topps is pleased to be hosting a trading card 'scavenger hunt' produced exclusively in conjunction with the upcoming the San Diego Comic Con 2022. The promotion is centered around nine newly created GPK 'puzzle' cards. One specific card will be available at each of the nine GPK licensing partner booths. Featuring Garbage Pail Kids artwork by artist Chris Meeks, when combined, all nine cards reveal a complete scene — certain to delight convention goers and Garbage Pail Kids fans of all ages. In addition to Meeks' dazzling sketch card contributions to a variety of GPK and other Topps card releases, his work was recently seen in Camp Daze, the third release in the Garbage Pail Kids middle-school book series by best-selling author R. L. Stine. Meeks is also part of the creative team behind an upcoming GPK comic book series from Dynamite Publishing (soon to be officially announced)[au.note: unofficially announced at the Licensing Expo 2022 show that took place on May 24-26, 2022]. A limited number of 'puzzle' cards will be available each day of Comic Con, including Preview Night. A total of 500 cards per participating GPK partner will be distributed - at no cost -- while supplies last. "San Diego Comic Con is all about having fun and celebrating fan passion", says Ira Friedman, head of Global Licensing for Topps. "We hope that our 'scavenger hunt' provides fans with an opportunity to meet up and connect with other members of the Garbage Pail Kids community and share their common interest and enthusiasm," says Friedman.  Per SDCC blog on June 24, 2022, by Erin Tapken, also added: "Are you ready for something just a little bit gross? Your head just might explode like and Adam-Bomb when you read this! For 2022 Topps is offering San Diego Comic-Con attendees a chance to collect nine newly created Garbage Pail Kids “Puzzle” trading cards from nine different booths around the exhibit hall. ... Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a Jobe Globe to find these puzzle pieces, we’ve got them right here for you: [LIST]. You won’t want to dilly-dally like a Lazy Louie though. A limited number of “puzzle” cards will be available each day of Comic-Con, including Preview Night, and only a total of 500 cards per participating GPK partner will be distributed and only while supplies last. These cards are free of charge, something sure to make all the Cheap Chucks happy. Now go get those cards, ya Slobby Robbie!" The San Diego Comic Con (aka Comic-Con International) show took place on Thursday, July 21 & 22 and ran through Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the San Diego Convention Center. The 9-card promotional puzzle, provided by Topps, was available from nine different GPK license holders attending the weekend-long event. Each licensee received 500 promo cards to hand out to attendees to help promote the GPK brand, especially since Topps was not set up at the show. The nine different puzzle pieces created one large image created by artists Chris Meeks, hot off of attending the Philly Non-Sport show in May. The artwork is clean on the front, with no GPK header or acronym, and contains information on the back about the license holder. On July 11, 2022, Topps shared the image with the SDCC Blog and GPK website authors. Per SDCC Blog, the write-up stated: "Happy Garbage Day all you Nerdy Nicoles and Geeky Garys! The gross kids at Topps have exclusively revealed to us the full image that you’ll be able to make if you participate in the Topps x Garbage Pail Kids Trading Card Hunt at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. You’ll need to visit nine different booth inside the exhibit hall to collect all pieces of this puzzle. A limited number of puzzle cards will be available each day of Comic-Con, including Preview Night, and only a total of 500 cards per participating GPK partner will be distributed and only while supplies last, so don’t be a Lazy Louie, go get those cards! Now let’s take a look at this exclusive image, created by GPK artist Chris Meeks." NOTE: The giveaway program will begin on Preview Night (Wed. July 20) and will continue throughout Sunday the 24th, while limited supplies last. All 9 participating partners have been provided with suggested giveaway allotments, on a daily basis, in order to hopefully satisfy interest/demand throughout all days of the show.  * Per Idle Hands blog dated Tuesday, June 28, 2022: SDCC 2022: Garbage Pail Kids Blacklight Posters from Atomic ToyBox San Diego Comic-Con is approaching at breakneck speed and is sure to be one of the first major conventions fans may be heading back to in our post-Covid-Lockdown world. As is the tradition, geek-centric companies are lining up to show off their ultra-rare and extremely exciting exclusives you'll be able to pluck from the show floor after running whatever gauntlet they've put in your path. BE PREPARED!! Joe Simko of Garbage Pail Kids fame sends word on Atomic ToyBox's offerings, sure to jettison you back to your wax pack fiending days...  Presenting the first-ever Garbage Pail Kids blacklight silkscreen posters! Die hard fans can look forward to TWO colorways; BubbleGum Pink at an edition size of 150 each and Snot Green with 150 each. Each 24" x 18" poster will be signed and numbered by artist Joe Simko, who will be on hand to greet fans Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23. 11am -11:30am both days. All posters will be available exclusively during San Diego Comic-Con at the Atomic Toybox Entertainment booth #3921. Print prices TBD. Atomic ToyBox will have more exclusive GPK items at the booth! Per artist Joe Simko, per social media, on June 28, 2022, "joesimko_nyc: GPK Blacklight screenprint posters. Two colorways. Bubblegum Pink and SnotGreen. [Limited to] 150 each. Signed and numbered by me. Available at San Diego Comic Con @atomictoybox booth # 3921. I will be there for additional signing on Friday July 22 and Saturday July 23. 11am - 11:30 am both days. Atomic ToyBox will have more exclusive Garbage Pail Kids items at the booth." Per social media on August 6, 2022, by Atomic Toybox, "Hey GPK fans! We have a limited number of these left at www.atomic-nerd.com. Bubble Gum Pink or Snot Green. Signed and numbered by Joe Simko. Get the individual poster or get the set with a price break on sets which is pretty awesome." NOTE: The GITD posters posted LIVE to the Atomic Nerd/Toybox website on August 6, 2022. Posters printed by Enemy Ink.  Garbage Pail Kids - Limited Edition Black Light Posters Signed and Numbered by Joe Simko Bubble Gum OR Snot Green — $60 EACH Bubble Gum AND Snot Green— $100 SET  These special limited edition, beautifully printed, BLACK LIGHT POSTERS licensed exclusively by Topps and illustrated by Joe Simko measure approximately 18” x 24” each. The posters feature fan favorite, Adam Bomb in ALL NEW DESIGNS with color schemes of SNOT GREEN and BUBBLEGUM for SDCC 2022! This special print is ONLY available from Atomic Toybox. It’s ONE of TWO exclusive posters specially created for Comic-Con 2022. Limited to 150 each. * SDCC 2022: Garbage Pail Kids Blacklight Posters & Enamel Pins from Atomic ToyBox Per artist Joe Simko, per social media, on July 01, 2022, "Also, Glow-In-The-Dark enamel pin based on my Adam Bomb painting. Atomic ToyBox booth # 3921." Limited edition of 200 with Packrat PETE promo card. The artwork for the enamel pins is taken from Simko's FYE storefront promotional material that's become an iconic image for the GPK license brand. The artwork for the promo card, by artist Brent Engstrom, is taken from the IDW GPK comics with alternate nomenclature and a new header. The pins posted LIVE to the Atomic Nerd/Toybox website on August 1, 2022.  Per SDCC Blog, on July 5, 2022, by Erin Tapken, " Fans of the Garbage Pail Kids need not whimper, Atomic Toybox will once again be offering delightfully gross and gruesome exclusive products for San Diego Comic-Con. All of their exclusives will be for sale at booth #3921, where they will also be taking part in the Topps x GPK Card Hunt. Let’s take a look at their exclusives..." All Pins Include An Exclusive Promo Trading Card — Approximately 2” x 2.5” on a 4”x 3” backing card. 
 
 Garbage Pail Kids 2022 – Adam Bomb – Limited Edition Glow in the Dark Enamel Pin – $15 Garbage Pail Kids 2022 – Adam Boom – Limited Edition Glow in the Dark Enamel Pin – $15 Garbage Pail Kids – 2022 – Brony Tony – Limited Edition Glow in the Dark Enamel Pin – $15 Garbage Pail Kids – 2022 – Horse Pie Paul – Limited Edition Glow in the Dark Enamel Pin – $15 On July 7, 2022, Atomic Toybox took to social media to announce: "We're back! 2022 Comic-Con International is happening! More stuff coming your way from Atomic Toybox starting July 20. Watch this space for more posts and more stuff!", and displaying an image of the four enamel pins. And on July 10, 2022, posted a short video of the blacklight posters and mentioned: "Garbage Pail Kids - Limited Edition Black Light Posters Signed and Numbered by Joe Simko www.atomic-nerd.com. These special limited edition BLACK LIGHT POSTERS licensed exclusively by Topps and illustrated by Joe Simko measure approximately 18” x 24” each. The posters feature fan favorite, Adam Bomb in ALL NEW DESIGNS with color schemes of SNOT GREEN and BUBBLEGUM for SDCC 2022! This special print is ONLY available from Atomic ToyBox. It’s ONE of TWO exclusive posters specially created for Comic-Con 2022. Limited to 150 each." * Per SDCC blog dated June 29, 2022: GPK Playing Cards Designed By Hydro74 with [Exclusive] Sticker – $15 Show off your love of the vintage Topps trading card stickers with these Garbage Pail Kids Playing Cards. Notably, this playing card set features designs by acclaimed graphic designer Hydro74. Known for his unique twist on contemporary art through a pop culture lens, Hydro74 once again puts his signature touch on a popular brand with stunning character art celebrating the Garbage Pail Kids 35th Anniversary. This collectible set of Garbage Pail Kids cards is a standard deck, including 52 playing cards and 2 jokers. Celebrate the GPK 35th Anniversary with a FREE Sticker to go along with your deck, choose from Hot Scott or Adam Bomb. Limited to 2,000 pieces; 1,000 per sticker. This year, they’ve expanded to four booths, so you can find them at Booth #121, #3849, #815, and #4649 — where they’ll have 30+ exclusives. 
 The GPK Playing Card Deck novelty item, under license from Just Funky, was released by FYE the second week of October 2020, and released by Toynk the second week of November 2020, and ranged in price from $4.99 to $14.99, depending on the source or a sale. The Hydro74 artwork can also be found on GPK Nation card coins also released in 2020, earlier in the year; the playing cards were technically supposed to be released first. * Per social media on July 5, 2022, by artist Joe Simko, "GPK Demogorgon figure I designed now in [a] Glow-In-The Dark version! Available @theloyalsubjects booth # 2544 @comic_con San Diego Comic Con. Officially Licensed through Topps and Netflix." See the GPK License Agreements 2022 page for more information on the four Stranger Things x GPK figurines released in April 2022. Per social media on July 6, 2022, by artist Joe Simko, "Eleven figure I designed. Glow-In-The-Dark! Also available @theloyalsubjects booth # 2544 during San Diego Comic Con." 
Per SDCC Blog on June 6, 2022, by Kerry Dixon, "Toymakers The Loyal Subjects are heading back to San Diego Comic-Con, at Booth #2544. No word yet on pricing, or if they’ll be dropping exclusives on specific days/times like in years past, but we’ll update as we learn more. Here’s a look at this year’s exclusives: [UPDATE July 6] Garbage Pail Kids artist Joe Simko recently released images of a two new San Diego Comic-Con exclusives that you’ll be able to get from the Loyal Subjects. These GPK x Stranger Things figures now feature an intense glow-in-the-dark action, certain to light your way in the upside down. Snag them both at the Loyal Subjects booth, #2544, during San Diego Comic-Con." Both characters posted to Wal*Mart online in late July 2022 as a September pre-order. 
Stranger Things x Garbage Pail Kids Waff ELLE 4" GITD Collectible Figure w/ Card NOTE: MODELLED AFTER JOE SIMKO ARTWORK FROM 2018 ONLINE & NYCC SET (STRANGER KIDS #11b) Strange things are happening in the GPK Universe, with your favorite Stranger Things characters fusing with the Garbage Pail Kids! Meet WaffElle, the supernaturally gifted child who is a huge fan of waffles, and only these 2000 limited edition versions include glow in the dark syrup! I'M THE MONSTER: Expand your GPK or Stranger Things Collection with 1 of 2000 limited edition Glow in the Dark WaffElle Collectible Figures. Price: $16.96 — Walmart # 599235302 
Stranger Things x Garbage Pail Kids Demo GORDON 4" GITD Collectible Figure w/ Card NOTE: MODELLED AFTER JOE SIMKO ARTWORK FROM 2018 ONLINE & NYCC SET (STRANGER KIDS #7a) Strange things are happening in the GPK Universe, with your favorite Stranger Things characters fusing with the Garbage Pail Kids! The monstrous Demo Gordon is back and grosser than ever now in a limited edition glows in the dark form! There are only 2000 of these snot covered monsters going after everyone's favorite friend group and terrorizing the town of Hawkins! THE DEMO GORDON - IT GOT ME: Expand your GPK or Stranger Things Collection with 1 of only 2000 limited edition Glow in the Dark Demo Gordon Collectible Figure and collector card! Price: $16.96 — Walmart # 213780489 * HAN CHOLO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2022 EXCLUSIVES Per the SDCC Blog on July 7, 2022, by Kerry Dixon, "Han Cholo — who specialize in fun, geeky, officially licensed jewelry — are heading back to San Diego Comic-Con with exclusives for Garbage Pail Kids, Mars Attacks, They Live, and more. You can find Han Cholo at The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles Booth #1720.Here’s a look at this year’s [Garbage Pail Kids] SDCC 2022 exclusives." NOTE: Items posted LIVE for sale to their website on July 11, 2022. Additional write up on SDCC announced items within the 2022 GPK Licenses page.  • Luke Warm Gabage Pail Kids Pendant – $50 Note: also comes with an officially licensed Garbage Pail Kids jewelry box. • Adam Bomb Garbage Pail Kids Pendant – $50 Note: also comes with an officially licensed Garbage Pail Kids jewelry box. • Nasty Nick Garbage Pail Kids Ring – $300 Note: also comes with an officially licensed GPK jewelry box and a Han Cholo polishing cloth. • Garbage Pail Kids Dead Ted Enamel Pin – $12 • Garbage Pail Kids Tee-Vee Stevie Enamel Pin – $12 • Garbage Pail Kids Nasty Nick Enamel Pin – $12 • Garbage Pail Kids Roy Bot Enamel Pin – $12 * SDCC 3-PIECE BAG CLIP SET W/ EXCLUSIVE Per SDCC Blog update on July 14, 2022: Monogram is unleashing a Garbage Pail Kids 3D Foam Bag Clip 3 pc Set at San Diego Comic-Con. Get grossed out with glee by this set, which features Monogram’s first GPK blind bag collection characters of Adam Bomb, Bony Tony, and an exclusive Dead Ted in glow in the dark green. Grab it for $25 at Booth #3645, and it’s limited to 500 pieces.   NOTE: EXCLUSIVE GITD DEAD TED FIGURE |
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YORK COMIC CON Per email correspondence/press release on June 21 and June 22, 2022, respectively: Garbage Pail Kids Trading Card 'Scavenger Hunt' Coming to San Diego Comic Con Per Topps press release, "Global Debut of Adam Bomb ‘Mis-Fortune-Telling Machine’ (Topps booth # 2819) – custom built by the same company who created the popular ‘Zoltar’ machine as seen in the 1988 hit movie BIG. This first-of-its-kind unit will feature an animatronic 3-D Adam Bomb character, complete with lights, sound effects, voice track and pulsating mushroom cloud. Players will receive a special GPK ‘Mis-Fortune’ Card upon completion of each turn. Credit card payment accepted." Per artist Joe Simko, via socal media on September 28, 2022, "GPK Adam Bomb Fortune Teller machine. Debuting at NYCC! I designed the wrap around art and wrote a few of the recordings that Adam says when he gives out his mis-fortune cards. Awesome job by @charactersunlimited The team behind the Zoltar machine for the 1988 hit movie "Big"." 
  Per Topps email blast on September 15, 2022, "For Immediate Release": Topps is pleased to announce a special opportunity for Garbage Pail Kids fans to collect nine unique GPK puzzle cards during the upcoming New York Comic Con (Oct. 6-9). When completed, the puzzle reveals a New York City-centric visual montage created by GPK artist Chris Meeks. Meeks' inking talents were recently showcased in Camp Daze, the third book in the GPK middle-school series by noted author R. L. Stine. Meeks is also a member of the creative team behind Garbage Pail Kids: Origins, the groundbreaking new comics series from Dynamite Entertainment. (Issue #1 on sale October 5.)  [PUZZLE IMAGE REVEALED ON SEPTEMBER 26] Here's the scoop: Specific trading cards will be distributed at designated locations throughout the Javits Center exhibition hall. These locations include two separate places within the Topps booth as well as participating GPK licensing partners and select retailers. The nine different cards are available free -- while supplies last. The attached checklist graphic provides the names of all participants along with their corresponding booth numbers.  "The resounding success of the GPK puzzle card giveaway we hosted at the San Diego Comic Con made the upcoming NYCC effort a no brainer," says Ira Friedman, head of GPK Licensing for Topps. Fans of all ages are going to have a blast chasing all nine NYCC cards, completing their puzzles, and connecting with new and long-time Garbage Pail Kids community members," notes Friedman.  NOTE: EARLY, ALT MOCK-UP IMAGE WITH SLIGHTLY OUTDATED INFORMATION  NOTE: GPK LICENSE HOLDER REVERSE CARD BACKS * PANELS & SCREENINGS : GPK GOING-ONS Garbage Pail Kids : A Gross-Out Update Thursday, Oct 6, 2022 • 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM • 1B02 Gross has never been so tasty! Join the team behind The Garbage Pail Kids Cookbook and the Garbage Pail Kids books, Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine, chef Elisabeth Weinberg, author and producer Matt Stine, and celebrated illustrator Joe Simko as they reveal the gory details and behind-the-scenes stories of creating these repulsive projects, sure to appeal to every generation of Garbage Pail Kids fans. Moderated by ABRAMS Editorial Director Charles Kochman. *   The New York Comic Con posted a "NYCC x Garbage Pail Kids T-Shirt" + "NYCC 2022 Garbage Pail Kids Poster" to their merchandise page in mid September 2022. Although the items do not appear within the NYCC Shop, the product may show up once convention has ended if there are leftovers. Artist Joe Simko also shared the new silkscreen print to social media in early September 2022. The NYC-inspired artwork will be showcased on poster and t-shirt and available for purchae at the official NYCC show store booths #1157 and #3900; the same destination as one of the nine puzzle pieces. Simko will be in attendance on Friday, October 7 at 1pm at the Topps booth signing promo cards, et cetera. Limited to 250 posters for $20 each. Several 'AP' [Artist Proof] posters also exist besides the numbered edition prints. NOTE: Poster printed by Enemy Ink. Per Topps press announcements on September 30, 2022, "Official NYCC Show Store to Offer Exclusive GPK Merchandise (Booth #’s: 1157, 3900) – GPK artist Joe Simko has created an all-new, custom image that will be available in two ways: limited edition, screen-printed ‘blacklight’ posters and high-quality T-shirts. The prints, measuring 18” x 24” and limited to an edition of only 250, are hand-signed and numbered by the artist. The T-shirts feature the same outstanding New York City-inspired GPK art and Comic Con branding. " *  Ad posted to social media on October 6, 2022. Cosplayer Sam Gras was also in attendance, dressed up as the ADAM Bomb characters on Friday and Saturday, with photo opportunities at the various Garbage Pail Kids license-holder booths participating in the scavenager hunt. Unfortunately, no exclusive ADAM Bomb card was handed out. Per Topps announcement on October 3, 2022, " Adam Bomb Costume Character Appearances– Cosplay performer and costume builder, Sam ‘Kablam’ Gras, will appear as the iconic Adam Bomb Friday and Saturday of NYCC. Adam will be stationed at the Topps booth for photo opportunities and fan interaction. He will also be on the show floor visiting the stands of GPK licensee partners. Appearance times to be finalized – stop by the Topps booth (# 2819) for latest details. For NYCC, Adam will be posing for fans in a new costume design, but don’t get too close to his detonator button – this sometimes bad boy has an unpredictable and explosive noggin!"  Ad posted to social media on October 7, 2022. Before or after the autograph card giveaways on Friday, Saturday, and Sunay, with Simko, Camera (Wacky-releated material), and Gross, respectively, a LIVE sketch session occured. The voting took place via Facebook on the Topps GPK social media page and ADAM Bomb won out as a "fan" favourite. *   The Topps booth had two, completely unannounced, exclusive cards for the New York Comic Con, taken from the recent 'book worms' retail/hobby release. Both images were created by artists Brent Engsrom, where the character card for Book Of The TED was handed out on Thursday, and the character card ADAM Book was handed out on Saturday, both free with proof of following Topps on social media. NOTE: Unlike the retail/hobby card [ADAM Book], the NYCC promo card has the name in smaller case and the word in larger case [Adam BOOK]. *  Artist Joe Simko signed an exclusive autograph card on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 1pm at the Topps, taken from the Krashers Series 3 set. The NYCC reverse card back is similar to artist DAVID Gross's card back, but also shows a pre-printed Simko autograph underneath and states "GPKrashers Creator and Artist" at the botom of the card. Per Topps press release on September 30, 2022, "Abrams Books Panel & Signing (Thurs Oct. 6, 5:15pm–6:15pm, room 1B03) – R. L. Stine, Goosebumps creator and GPK middle-school series author, Liz Weinberg and Matt Stine, co-authors of the new GPK Cookbook and GPK artist/cookbook illustrator Joe Simko to appear for a session titled GPK: A Gross Out Update. Moderated by Abrams Editorial Director Charlie Kochman. Book signing to precede the panel (4pm–5pm) at Hall A. No fees for autographs. Books available for purchase at the signing from Barnes & Noble, NYCC’s official bookseller." *  On Friday, September 23, 2022, artist David Gross took to social media and stated, "If you are heading to NYC Comic Con on Sunday Oct 9th I will have an exclusive Garbage Pail Kids card available at the Topps booth to sign." The card image stems from the 2022 GPK We Hate the 80s online expansion set, week #6, that sold from August 25 to September 01 with the character holding a sign that states, "THE SET IS OVER! GO HOME!", a parody of Ferris Bueller's quote, "You're still here? It's over. Go home. Go." The movie takes place in Chicago. * Similar to the 2021 convention, Topps released a GPK x Oh, the Horrorible! expansion set at the NYC convention and a slightly different configuration online for four days only from October 6 to October 9, 2022 that cost $19.99 per ten-card set, or $179.99 for ten bulk sets (online). Both releases contained ten cards with a checklist and 9-card puzzle (1a-5b) backsides, but the convention set also came with an exclusive character, two extra cards with a black NYCC backside (6a/b), whereas the onlines set came with a sepia card variant.  On Thursday, September 29, 2022, artist David Gross took to social media again to state, "Garbage Pail Kids Oh, The Horrorible returns to NYC Comic Con next week! A new card set featuring some of your favorite horror characters from 2022! The set will be available online next Thursday [October 6]. 10 new A/B name cards anda sepia variant. Or you can pick up the full set PLUS EXCLUSIVELY at the NYC show a 6th/7th card (A and B name versions) featuring Wicked WEDNESDAY/ADDY Addams at the show all four days. I will also be at the show Sunday at the Topps booth at 1pm signing the cards with purchase or the free NYC Ferris Bueller card." * Abrams also had several giveaways during the NYCC weekend. On Thursday, author R.L. Stine signed promo posters, with highlighted green slime, printed by and for the Blackstone Audio booth, slightly different than the 2020 promo poster available through exclusive bookstore pre-orders for book #1. An embossed postcard for the audiobooks were also handed out throughout the weeknd, printed by Blackstone Audio, and some signed by artist Joe Simko. The Abrams booth handed out numbered prints of book #3 artwork, signed by cover artist Joe Simko, with purchase of any GPK product, limited to 750; these were the leftover prints from the pre-order event that took place in 2021.  
BLACKSTONE 2022 NYCC 11x17 PROMO POSTER [HIGHLIGHTED SLIME] + AUDIOBOOK 2022 NYCC ~4x6 POSTCARD [EMBOSSED] NOTE: A SLIGHTLY LARGER ABRAMS 2020 R.L. SLIME PROMO POSTER EXISTS WITHOUT THE HIGHLIGHTED SLIME *  Per Topps announcement on October 3, 2022, "Adam F. Goldberg Signing at Midtown Comics (stand #3137) – Sunday 3pm. Creator of ABC-TV’s ‘The Goldbergs’ will sign copies of the brand-new comics series (issue #1 on sale this week): ‘Garbage Pail Kids: Origins.’ Goldberg is the lead writer of this new line of comics from Dynamite Entertainment. Joining Goldberg at the Midtown stand is Hans Rodionoff, co-writer on ‘Origins’ and close collaborator on Marvel’s ‘Damage Control’ as well as ‘Muppets Mayhem,’ the highly anticipated new streaming series from Disney+. Adam and Hans will be providing autographs free of charge. The groundbreaking ‘GPK: Origins’ comics reveal, for the first time, how the GPK Universe came to be. Fasten your seat belt; you’re in for one helluva ride!" |
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PHILLY
NON-SPORT CARD SHOW The PNS Fall show took place on October 15 & 16 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks (Hall E) in Oaks, PA. Three Garbage Pail Kids -related cards were offered over the weekend; two official Topps GPK twin cards, titled 1a ADAM & Nick and 1b BILLY & Eddie, available only on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The card layout displayed the two very popular OS1 characters, with their outfits switched, created by GPK sketch artist David Acevedo, who was in attendance. Promo card 1a was handed out at the Saturday night dinner and promo card 1b was handed out at the show on Sunday. The card production and design by showrunners Roxanne Toser and Harris Toser. The other promo card, created by GPK artist Neil Camera, also in attendance, was Hallowe'en-themed and handed out at the show on Saturday.   Per social media update, by artist David Acevedo, on September 12, 2022, "Hope to see you in Philly next month! Will have lots of 1/1 art available and for the first time 2 Topps authorized promo cards designed by yours truly will be given away to attendees. Card “Adam & Nick” on Saturday at the Show Dinner and card “Billy & Eddie” on Sunday at the show. Huge Thank you to Roxanne Toser, Topps and the Philly Non Sports Card Show. It truly is an honor I will forever be grateful for." On July 19, 2023, artist David Acevedo took to his social media channels to post the original sketch for the Fall 2022 promo card, stating, "Original Pencil Art for Philly Non Sports Card Show Promo Card Oct. 2022." 
  The PNS show took to social media on September 28, 2022, to announce: "Incoming! Two Halsey and Neil Camera designed Garbage Pail Kids and one Wacky Packages promo cards will be available at the upcoming Philly Non-Sports Card Show taking place October 15 & 16 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. See details on each of the cards shown below [above]." Per website, GPK card 1a Haunted HALSEY was a Saturday give-away, GPK card 1b NEIL At Night was a Saturday night dinner give-away, and the unnumbered Wacky Packages card was a Sunday give-away. |
| GROSS
CARD CON — TOY CONVENTION TOPPS LICENSED PRODUCT FOR PURCHASE Per social media on October 12, 2022, Get-a-Grip Skateboards announced, "HUGE NEWS!!! We will be at GrossCon in November!! Wahhhooo!! Make sure to come down and say hi! We will have BRAND NEW, OFFICIAL GARBAGE PAIL KIDS PRODUCTS!! Keep your eyes open this week for more info!!!"  On October 14, 2022, had a give-away and stated, "In celebration of our latest drop AND our upcoming GrossCon debut, we are going to give ONE, very lucky customer a Mystery Box full of brand new official Garbage Pail Kids merch! These are going to be for sale in Vegas for $125 and are limited to 100, (well 99 after a random winner gets sent theirs!!) Good luck!! Winner picked at random on Sunday night." and on October 26, 2022, showcased the new product and stated, "Say hello to the Get A Grip Mystery Box!! Limited to 100! This is a Gross Con exclusive and we can't wait to meet you all at Vegas!!"  
 Per GPK & Wacky Warehouse and GPK News, cosplayer Sam Gras as ADAM Bomb will aslo be in attendance, and official GPK cards by Topps, created by Get-a-Grip artist Rory McQueen, will celebrate the event with twins cards 1a ADAM Bomb and 1b SAM Kablam; a give-away with purchase of the Gross Card Con set pack or exclusive GCC skate deck. |
| COMPLEXCON
— BRAND INFLUENCER EVENT Per Complex website, "WE ARE BACK! COMPLEXCON '22. ComplexCon is an expertly-curated festival of the future, bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an immersive and unforgettable two days of style, sneakers, art, food, music, inspiration, and more. Add your energy to ours and experience the future of pop culture this November 19–20 in beautiful Long Beach, CA." The groundbreaking festival returns November 19-20, 2022, bringing together pop culture, music, food, innovation, activism, education & more.  With very little fanfair and only one day prior to the weekend event, Topps took to social media on November 18, 2022, to accoune, "The Garbage Pail Kids are headed to @complexcon. Garbage Pail Kids: California Takeover has your favorite characters with an LA twist! Visit the Topps Booth to grab the exclusive #GPK set - Supplies will be limited." Per box packaging: Garbage Pail Kids are taking over California! Collect all 40 stickers (20A names & 20B names) • 5 Packs Per Box • 6 Base Stickers [Per Pack] • 1 "C Name" Parallel [Per Pack] • 1 Foil Card or Sketch Card Per Pack [1:2]! |
| GPK
CALIFORNIA TAKEOVER | COMPLEXCON | |||
| B | HOLLY Wood — PACK BOX | BRENT
Egnstrom | FIVE-PACK
BOX |
| 01a+b+c | HOLLY Wood + Oak KAY + CINDY Sign | BRENT
Engstrom | 'A-NAME'
CHARACTER PUZZLE PCS 01-09a |
| 02a+b+c | Mapping MATT + Grifting GRANT + Direction LES | DAVID
Gross | 'A-NAME'
CHARACTER PUZZLE PCS 10-18a |
| 03a+b+c | ADAM Bombed + BILL Blast + STEVIE Peevey | NEIL
Camera | 'B-NAME'
CHARACTER PUZZLE 10-18b |
| 04a+b+c | Barfin BART + Yicchy MICKEY + INDY Outie | JOE
Simko | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 05a+b+c | Bubble Gum ALI + Gooey GUY + Already BEN Chewed | JOE
McWilliams |
'B-NAME' CHARACTER PUZZLE 01-09b |
| 06a+b+c | Muscular MOLLY + Amazing GRACE + VENUS Beach | JOE
Simko | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 07a+b+c | RHODA Drive + BEVERLY Hills + Los ANGELA | DAVID
Gross | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 08a+b+c | Night SKYLAR + Eye SEYMOUR + Zodiac ZAK | NEIL
Camera | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 09a+b+c | Palm TREY + PAM Tree + Shady SHEILA | BRENT
Engstrom | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 10a+b+c | Cave MANDY + DION Sarah + B.C. BRIDGET | JOE
McWilliams | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 11a+b+c | PAT Splat + Hurt CURT + SANDY Cruz | JOE
Simko | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 12a+b+c | ? + San FRAN + LLOYD Bridges | NEIL
Camera | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 13a+b+c | BETH Death Valley + Hot as MEL + Desert TED | DAVID
Gross | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 14a+b+c | Molten MARILYN + Scorching SCOTT + Torrid TUPAC | JOE
McWilliams | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 15a+b+c | WALT of Fame + Walk of JAMES + Crumbling CRAIG | BRENT
Engstrom | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 16a+b+c | Dee-JAY + Hip Hop HAL + Rappin' RON | NEIL
Camera | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 17a+b+c | DON Nuts + Ravenous RANDY + D'oh BAKER | DAVID
Gross | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 18a+b+c | Cement TED + SETH in Stone + Rocked HUDSON | JOE
McWilliams | PUZZLE
PIECES + C-NAME BACK |
| 19a+b+c | Hot DOUG + FRAN Furter + Pink PETE | JOE
Simo | 1A/B
+ 5A/B PUZZLE PREVIEWS + C-NAME BACK |
| 20a+b+c | Smoggy AUGIE + B.O. BO + Polluted PAUL | BRENT
Engstrom | 2A/B
+ 3A/B PUZZLE PREVIEWS + C-NAME BACK |
| F1 | A + B Silver Foil Parallel Cards - Not #'d | VARIOUS
ARTISTS |
ARTISTS LISTED
ABOVE |
| F2 | A + B Red Foil Parallel Cards - #/5 | VARIOUS
ARTISTS |
ARTISTS LISTED
ABOVE |
| F3 | A + B Blue Foil Parallel Cards - #/10 | VARIOUS
ARTISTS |
ARTISTS LISTED
ABOVE |
| S | Sketch Cards - Pack Ratio 1:2 | VARIOUS
ARTISTS |
VARIOUS SKETCH
ARTISTS |
| # | NOMENCLATURE / ITEM | ARTIST
/ CONCEPT |
INFORMATION |
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PHILLY NON-SPORT
— SPRING CARD SHOW The Topps Company/Fanatics had an exclusive pair of Prime Slime Trashy TV Promo Cards (100ea?) printed through and for the Philly Non-Sports Card show that took place the weekend of May 20 and 2 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks (Hall E) in Oaks, PA. 
 Per social media the first half of May, artist David Gross mentioned, "If you are going to the [Philly Show] I'll be at my booth with an exclusive official [GPK] card available!" and "Adam F. Goldberg's The Muppets Mayhem is now streaming on Disney+! Check it out and get the [GPK] promo cards (A/B Names) I painted which are available at the [Philly Show]!" Note: the Philly show has been printing and paying for these cards to be printed, roughly 100 per promo card, for several years, after first getting permission. More than 60% of these particular promocards were miscut, so Gross paid to have them reprinted, so roughly 200 may eventually exist on the secondary market. |
SAN
DIEGO COMIC CON — SDCC  ...as well as, "Garbage Pail Kids – Limited Edition CERTIFIED GROSS Glow in the Dark Enamel Pins and Exclusive Promo Trading Card. Are you gross and proud of it? Then let the whole world know with these “Certified Gross” limited edition enamel pins, licensed exclusively by Topps. Each pin measures approximately 2” x 2.5” and comes on their own 4”x 3” backing card. You will also receive an exclusive, promo trading card, also officially licensed by Topps! Limited to 150 pieces each, they will be available for $14.95 each." Atomic Toybox sent out a flash email blast on 06/22/2023 with similar information, but also included after-the-show website information, "EXCLUSIVES COMING TO SAN DIEGO! Garbage Pail Kids - Limited Edition Glow in the Dark Enamel Pins and Exclusive Promo Trading Card licensed by Topps! Available @ SDCC July 19 - 23. Or at our web Store - August 5, 202[3]. Only 150 pieces per design. Each enamel pin comes with an exclusive trading card. Get them before they’re gone!" and "Limited Edition Black Light Posters Signed & Numbered by Joe Simko. Available @ SDCC July 19 - 23 Or at our web Store - August 5, 2022. LAST YEAR’S SOLD OUT QUICKLY!" NOTE: both posters and pins were posted online on 07/28/2023, instead of in August, stating, "Garbage Pail Kids and Mars Attacks are here! These are the remaining quantities from the con... so get 'em before they're gone." The pins were differentiated as 'Color - GROSS GLOW BLUE' and 'Color - GROSS GLOW GREEN', whereas the previously described Eggplant & Super Snot Green posters were listed as $60 each or $100 for the set of two. * Although not new GPK product, the Unofficial SDCC Blog published an article titled, "Super Impulse Announces San Diego Comic-Con Plans", on June 25, 2023, which stated, "Toy makers Super Impulse, who specialize in the mini toy movement, are heading to San Diego Comic-Con for the first time with their own booth. You can stop by Booth #1021 all weekend for fun suitable for all ages. Attendees will get a sneak peek at the third series of their PopTaters line, which reimagines the classic Mr. Potato Head as characters from pop culture, such as previous versions for Deadpool, Bob Ross, and Garbage Pail Kids‘ Adam Bomb. At the booth, you’ll get exclusive sneak peeks at the new line-up of characters, and the ability to purchase first before the general public. They’ll also be showcasing their World’s Smallest Micro Figures (a line of highly detailed and articulated fan-favorite characters in 1.25" collectible form) and 3 Point Seven Five (a line of 3.75" articulated figures that come with a base and diorama card). Stop by for daily giveaways and photo ops as well." ** Although again, not new GPK product, the Unofficial SDCC Blog published an article titled, "Abrams Books Returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2023", on June 28, 2023, which stated, "Publisher Abrams Books is returning to San Diego Comic-Con 2023, where they’ll have plenty of exciting options for Garbage Pail Kids fans. You can stop by all weekend at Booth #1216 to purchase: Garbage Pail Kids: Cookbook • Garbage Pail Kids: Camp Daze #3 POB • Garbage Pail Kids: Thrills and Chills #2 POB • Garbage Pail Kids: Welcome to Smellville #1 POB. They’ll also have signed and numbered Garbage Pail Kids prints by GPK Origins comics series artist Jeff Zapata, featuring trading card artwork of fan favorite characters Brett Sweat, Disgustin’ Justin, Nasty Nancy, Nat Nerd, and Windy Winston. We’ll update with more information about Abrams Books’ appearance as we learn more." NOTE: this item was a partial bonus item for pre-ordering book #2. * Yet again, although not new GPK product, the Unofficial SDCC Blog published an article titled, "Toynk San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Exclusives & Debuts", on June 30, 2023, which included, "Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb Light — This Garbage Pail Kids lamp is a real BOMB. It won’t be available on retail shelves, but you can find it at Toynk Booth #815 and #3749 during the convention (and you’ll also find Garbage Pail Kids Tikis on sale within the tiki-themed area of the Toynk display)." and "Bottom’s up you garbage kids! These Geeki Tiki Garbage Pail Kids Tikis are ready and willing to hold all your flammable and filthy concoctions You can complete your collection at booth #3749." NOTE: ADAM Bomb item already available through Amazon, and GPK Geeki Tikis all previously released. **  Per the Unofficial SDCC Blog published an article titled, "Alex Pardee San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Exclusives", on July 5, 2023, stating, "Alex Pardee is returning to San Diego Comic-Con 2023 at Booth #5502 this year, where he’ll have his patented brand of colorful terror (or “brightmares”). You can probably expect new tees, new art, and even more. Get ready for a gross attack (in the best way) from Alex Pardee, as he will be debuting a new series of Garbage Pail Kids inspired trading cards. The series, titled “Spoiled Sports“, explores a world of grotesque sports, where players like “Ken Phlegm” run bases as much as their nose runs (and hint: it’s a lot). The Ken Phlegm card will be limited to 500 pieces and a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive. It will only be sold as a 2-pack, and you’ll also receive one randomly chosen “Artist-Autographed” Garbage Pail Kids card from Pardee’s official TOPPS/GPK Major League Baseball series. Each card comes signed by Pardee and encased in a specially marked case. You can score a gross-out homerun (or at least the two-pack of cards) for $45, with a limit of three 2-packs per customer per day." *  Greenlight Collectibles took to social media on June 14, 2023 (Twitter), to announce, "For the first time ever, GreenLight Collectibles will be taking on Comic-Con! We are excited to participate in San Diego's Comic-Con from July 20-23. Visit us at Booth #834 to say hi, buy some diecast, and get some free merch while it lasts!" and on July 6, 2023 (Instagram & Facebook), with a GPK logo, to state, "GreenLight Collectibles is taking on Comic-Con! We are excited to participate in San Diego's Comic-Con from July 20-23. Visit us at Booth #834 to see our latest products featuring The Terminator, Garbage Pail Kids, Gone in 60 Seconds and more."   On the same day, GPK News posted two sticker giveaway images, showcasing the Clutch CLINT Dodge Challenger character (GL team member Clint Lafollette, Product and Design Manager), from the 2019 Series 1 set, and the Tangled TIM (GL team member Clint Bradley, Director of Global Sales), from the 2022 Series 4 set. The two exclusive, vinyl stickers are limited and will be handed out at the Greenlight Collecibles booth (#834) during the show. ** Topps released GPK x View Askew pack boxes—also shared with San Diego Comic Con (SDCC)—online on July 19, 2023, that cost $50.00 per six-pack box (four cards per pack). See more information for the View Askewniverse Productions within the Online 2023 page. The upcoming GPK: Trashin' Through Time comics by Dynamite Entertainment was also announced at SDCC; see the Licenses 2023 page for more information on this publication. The Topps Garbage Pail Kids Facebook page also posted on July 19, 2023, about Joe Simko signing at the Atomic Toybox SDCC booth On Friday and Saturday, at 11:30am both days. |
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FANATICS LEADERSHIP
EVENT TOPPS LIMITED PRODUCT On September 21, 2023, Fanatics CEO, Michael Rubin, took to Instagram and posted several leadership event pics including a Garbage Pail Kids card, stating, "Incredible two days with members of our leadership team across all @fanatics' businesses! Was great to get everyone in one room and dive into all the ways we need to keep improving and innovating for our fans. Excited for our future and where we’re headed. A huge thank you to our team and thought provoking speakers. ps swipe to the last picture - the collectibles team abusing me like everybody else!" The last picture being a caricature of himself created by artist David Gross. Per Fanatics, Inc., Rubin is a "serial entrepeneur, philanthropist, and social justice advocate, is the founder and executive chairman of Fanatics." 
 David Gross took to social media the same day to share the Michael 'Rambunctious RUBIN' parody image (and information), sporting GPK bling, stating, "Fanatics had a two day leadership event and myself, Brent Engstrom and Joe Simko did three Garbage Pail Kids for the event. I did the Michael Rubin card featuring him, Tom Brady, Robert Kraft, Kevin Hart and Travis Scott partying it up at the White Party." The concept pictured to the right was rejected, which showcases three popular GPK characters, surrounding the charismatic CEO, that probably doesn't bring in as much money to the company as the four replacements on the final card version, pictured to the left.  Artist Joe Simko worked on the 'Grumpy GLENN' character, and stated, "Here's my original painting, and the final card version they altered in post. Brent's card is on the right. My guy was Fanatics CFO Glenn Schiffman", the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Within the original image, the 'SCB' chart was removed in post production at Topps, and the 'EBITDA-' sign, which is short for "earnings before interest, taxes, depreciations and amortization"—one of the most widely used measures of a company's financial health and ability to generate cash flow—was moved and changed to 'FCF-SBC', which stands for "Free Cash Flow - Stock Based Compensation". 
 Artist Brent Engstrom completed the artwork for the 'On-Time ORLANDO' character card, poking fun at Orlando Ashford, the Chief People Officer (CPO) of Fanatics, who manages global human resources for the company and directly oversees the HR team within Fanatics Holdings, per their website. Brent mentioned that "[Topps] wanted watches all up his arms so I put them on his legs too, just to push the gag a little." Several watch band colors and faces were changed in post-production at Topps, as well as making the skin tone a little darker. After the event, the CEO asked if these changes could be implemented on the final artwork so that they could be gifted to the individuals. *  On October 7, 2023, artist Neil Camera took to social media to post an image he painted of Rubin in 2022, stating, "Here's a fun little GPK portrait I was asked to paint for Michael Rubin back in 2022 when Fanatics first acquired Topps." The image contains a plethora of GPK characters in the background with 'MIKE the King' spinning a 76ers basketball and holding a Devils hockey stick. The 'CERTIFIED GROSS' header is a tagline that was taken from the GPK license logo. As of October 20, 2022, "Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin completes divestment in company that owns 76ers, Devils, sources say. Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has sold his 10 percent stake in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, completing a divestment as a limited partner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, sources told ESPN on Thursday." NOTE: this image was requested by 'Uncle Louie' of GPK Nation (Leo Challenge Coins) in hopes of getting a card printed, but was not requested by Topps nor part of any event. |
NEW
YORK COMIC CON This new fan-focused project is similar to what Fensterman did at ReedPop, but with a different audience. While Fanatics plans to launch next year with two events, show content is still in development. “I don’t see us moving into the territory of NYCC yet,” he says, “but could other non-sports collectibles be a part of something we build? Absolutely, but not at the beginning. We need to cater to a very specific community.” Fanatics also owns the well-known trading card company Topps and has licenses for Star Wars and Strangers Things, and Topps itself owns some IP, like the classic Garbage Pail Kids. “We’ll see what people want,” Fensterman adds.* On September 25, 2023, artist JOE Simko took to the socials and stated, "Here is one half of the official [New York Comic Con] GPK screenprint I designed. Side 'A'. Available next month at the show. 18" x 24" Signed and numbered. Vibrant Fluorescent Blacklight color with Metallic shine. Stay tuned for side 'B'" and on October 11, 2023 for part two, stating, "Music vid. Look for these blacklight GPK x NYCC 2023 prints at New York Comic Con Available at the NYCC official show store. Starting tomorrow! Left side and right side print. 600 each. Signed and numbered."  NYCC 2023 Garbage Pail Kids Posters NYCC Official Show Store $20.00 Each?  NYCC x Garbage Pail Kids 2023 T-Shirt NYCC Official Show Store $35.00 *  On September 30, 2023, artist JOE Simko took to social media and stated, "I'll be signing GPK Pop-Up books during [New York Comic Con on] Saturday, Oct. 14th [at the Insight Editions] booth # 3418 2:00 - 2:30pm" and on October 13, 2023, reiterating, "Tomorrow at New York Comic Con I'll be signing copies of the GPK Pop-up book. Plus Free Pop-up book promo cards. Info in post." NOTE: the promo card were unfortunately not available, and JOE had his parter June Gonzales created the signing ad for the show and had Topps share, where they stated, "SAVE THE DATE: If you are heading to New York Comic Con this weekend, be sure to catch artist Joe Simko at the Insight Edition Booth signing copies of the all-new GPK Pop-Up that he wrote & illustrated!!" *  Although unannounced, and unlike the daily cards (and special Oh, the Horror-ible set) like last year, Topps had a New York themed ten-card set that could be obtained by winning two different daily, clear-cellophane, packs (containing five cards each) via completing several puzzles & obstacles, and entering the codes into a vending machine and lockers system which revealed what prize you won (either a Topps tote bag, GPK card pack, Star Wars card pack, GPK t-shirt, etcetera); the Topps booth employees were sporting GPK t-shirts and cosplayer Sam Gras was onsite for Saturday & Sunday. On October 16, 2023, Topps took to social media and stated, "What a difference a year makes! The KING of GPK cosplay Sam Gras traded in his Adam Bomb costume and debuted a new Roy Bot suit this weekend at NYCC! How do you think he did?!" Unfortunately, no ROY Bot promo cards were being handed out. |
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PHILLY NON-SPORT
— FALL CARD SHOW The Topps Company/Fanatics approved an exclusive PNS promo card for attendees attending the Saturday night dinner event. The cards were printed (100 print run?) through and for the Philly Non-Sports Card show that took place the weekend of October 14 and 15, 2023, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks (Hall E) in Oaks, PA. 
 Per online article on September 14, 2023, GPK News stated, "The next Philly Non-Sports card show is ready to go in October. [...] From a GPK perspective, collectors will recognize one of the guest artists as veteran sketch artist David Acevedo. [...] GPK sketch artist Rickey Kipfer will also be setup at the show as a vendor. Attendees of the show will have the chance to pickup a Topps approved promo card, Philly Sneezesteak, created by Perter Zies and Neil Camera. The traditional Saturday dinner will feature guest speaker Gary Gerani. [...] Attendees to the dinner will receive a Topps approved Halloween GPK card done by David Acevedo." NOTE: the reverse image, tribute artwork of OS5 LUKE Puke by JOHN Pound, has the OS4 Barfin' BART namesake. |
COMPREHENSIVE CONVENTION CHECKLIST
| ITEM |
PRODUCT TYPE |
ARTIST(S) |
LOCATION |
| PROMO | FRYIN'
RYAN VS. ADAM BOOM |
JOHN POUND | SDCC
2021 |
| PROMO | NYCC-2021
MAD MIKE FURY LOAD — 6X9" POSTER CARD |
JOE SIMKO |
NYCC 2021 |
| 1 | "MAX
WAX" AUTOGRAPH CARD - BLANK BACK |
DAVID GROSS | NYCC
2021 |
| NYCC-1 | 65b
LYDIA LIBERTY PROMO CARD |
DAVID GROSS | NYCC
2021 |
| 6a | BUFF
BILL - OTH EXCLUSIVE - NYCC BACK |
DAVID GROSS | NYCC
2021 |
| 6b | SILENCED
SILAS - OTH EXCLUSIVE - NYCC BACK |
DAVID GROSS | NYCC
2021 |
| 1a | 35TH
+ 1 PROMO CARD |
DAVID GROSS | PNSS
2021 |
| 2a | ANNIVERSARY
PROMO CARD |
JOE MCWILLIAMS | PNSS
2021 |
| 1a | ADAM
BOMB PROMO CARD — SAT. VERSION |
CHRIS MEEKS / SAM GRAS | PNSS
2022 |
| 1b | SAM
KABLAM PROMO CARD — SUN. VERSION |
CHRIS MEEKS / SAM GRAS | PNSS
2022 |
| P1 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 229: THE OP/USAOPOLY |
CHRIS MEEKS | SDCC
2022 |
| P2 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 2543: SUPER 7 |
CHRIS MEEKS | SDCC
2022 |
| P3 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 1216: ABRAMS |
CHRIS MEEKS | SDCC
2022 |
| P4 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 3749: GEEKI TIKIS (TOYNK) |
CHRIS MEEKS | SDCC
2022 |
| P5 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 2544: THE LOYAL SUBJECTS |
CHRIS MEEKS | SDCC
2022 |
| P6 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 2135: INSIGHT EDITIONS |
CHRIS MEEKS | SDCC
2022 |
| P7 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 1720: HAN CHOLO |
CHRIS MEEKS | SDCC
2022 |
| P8 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 3921: ATOMIC TOYBOX |
CHRIS MEEKS | SDCC
2022 |
| P9 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 3645: MONOGRAM INT'L |
CHRIS MEEKS | SDCC
2022 |
| S1 | ADAM
BOMB PLAYING CARD STICKER; JUST FUNKY / TOYNK |
HYDRO74 |
SDCC 2022 |
| S2 | HOT
SCOTT PLAYING CARD STICKER; JUST FUNKY / TOYNK |
HYDRO74 |
SDCC 2022 |
| TLS1 | WAFFELLE
GPK x STRANGER THINGS; THE LOYAL SUBJECTS |
JOE SIMKO | SDCC
2022 |
| TLS2 | DEMO
GORDON GPK x STRANGER THINGS; THE LOYAL SUBJECTS |
JOE SIMKO |
SDCC 2022 |
| PROMO | PACKRAT
PETE EXCLUSIVE CARD / TOYNK |
BRENT ENGSTROM | SDCC
2022 |
| P1 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 2819: TOPPS |
CHRIS MEEKS | NYCC
2022 |
| P2 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 3129: ABRAMS BOOKS |
CHRIS MEEKS | NYCC
2022 |
| P3 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 1109: FYE |
CHRIS MEEKS | NYCC
2022 |
| P4 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 1325: SUPER 7 |
CHRIS MEEKS | NYCC
2022 |
| P5 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 3106: GEEKI TIKIS/TOYNK |
CHRIS MEEKS | NYCC
2022 |
| P6 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 1157 + 3900: NYCC SHOW STORE |
CHRIS MEEKS | NYCC
2022 |
| P7 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 3137: MIDTOWN COMICS |
CHRIS MEEKS | NYCC
2022 |
| P8 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 3224: BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING |
CHRIS MEEKS | NYCC
2022 |
| P9 | PUZZLE
PIECE; BOOTH # 2819: TOPPS DIGITAL |
CHRIS MEEKS | NYCC
2022 |
| P1 | BOOK
OF THE TED — EXCLSUVE THURSDAY PROMO CARD |
BRENT ENGSTROM |
NYCC 2022 |
| P2 | ADAM
BOOK — EXCLSUVE SATURDAY PROMO CARD |
BRENT ENGSTROM | NYCC
2022 |
| A1 | AUTOGRAPH
CARD — GKKRASHERS SERIES 3 |
JOE SIMKO | NYCC
2022 |
| A2 | AUTOGRAPH
CARD — WE HATE THE 80's ONLINE SET #6 |
DAVID GROSS | NYCC
2022 |
| 6a | WICKED
WEDNESDAY - OTH EXCLUSIVE - NYCC BACK |
DAVID GROSS | NYCC
2022 |
| 6b | ADDY
ADAMS - OTH EXCLUSIVE - NYCC BACK |
DAVID GROSS | NYCC
2022 |
| P1 | HAUNTED
HALSEY PROMO CARD — SATURDAY SHOW |
NEIL & HALSEY CAMERA | PNSS
2022 |
| P2 | NEILD
AT NIGHT PROMO CARD — SAT. NIGHT DINNER |
NEIL &
HALSEY CAMERA | PNSS
2022 |
| PW | WACKY
HALLOWE'EN PROMO CARD — SUNDAY SHOW |
NEIL & HALSEY CAMERA | PNSS
2022 |
| 1a | ADAM
& NICK PROMO CARD — SAT. NIGHT DINNER |
DAVID ACEVEDO |
PNSS 2022 |
| 1b | BILLY
& EDDIE PROMO CARD — SUNDAY SHOW |
DAVID ACEVEDO | PNSS
2022 |
| 1a | ADAM
BOMB PROMO CARD |
RORY MCQUEEN | GCC
2022 |
| 1b | SAM
KABLAM PROMO CARD |
RORY MCQUEEN | GCC
2022 |
| 1a | MARTY
MAYHEM PROMO CARD |
DAVID GROSS | PNSS
2023 |
| 1b | DOCTORED
TEETH PROMO CARD |
DAVID GROSS | PNSS
2023 |
| P | INSIGHT
EDITIONS GPK POP-UP BOOK PROMO |
JOE SIMKO | SDCC
2023 |
| P | ATOMIC
TOYBOX PIN 'IT TAKES GUTS...' PROMO |
JOHN POUND | SDCC
2023 |
| F1 | RAMBUNCTIOUS
RUBIN PROMO CARD |
DAVID GROSS |
FANATICS |
| F2 | GRUMPY
GLENN PROMO CARD |
JOE SIMKO |
FANATICS |
| F3 | ON-TIME
ORLANDO PROMO CARD |
BRENT ENGSTROM |
FANATICS |
| NY-1 | GPKNY-1
ALICE ISLAND (OS3) |
JOHN POUND | NYCC
2023 |
| NY-2 | GPKNY-2
DINAH SAUR (OS3) |
JOHN POUND | NYCC
2023 |
| NY-3 | GPKNY-3
ASHLEY CAN (OS4) |
TOM BUNK | NYCC
2023 |
| NY-4 | GPKNY-4
HOMER RUNT (OS7) |
JAMES WARHOLA | NYCC
2023 |
| NY-5 | GPKNY-5
SPRAYED WADE (OS5) |
JOHN POUND | NYCC
2023 |
| NY-6 | GPKNY-6
BRANDONW'S BARGAINS (BIZARRE HOLIDAYS) |
JOE MCWILLIAMS | NYCC
2023 |
| NY-7 | GPKNY-7
SKYE SCRAPER (BIZARRE HOLIDAYS) |
DAVID GROSS | NYCC
2023 |
| NY-8 | GPKNY-8
BREWED BILLY (BIZARRE HOLIDAYS) |
DAVID GROSS | NYCC
2023 |
| NY-9 | GPKNY-9
PEG PIGEON (30TH ANNIVERSARY) |
MARK PINGITORE | NYCC
2023 |
| NY-10 | GPKNY-10
WALLACE STREET (AMERICAN AS APPLE PIE) |
MARK PINGITORE | NYCC
2023 |
| P | BARFIN'
BART PROMO CARD |
DAVID AVECEDO |
PNSS 2023 |
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