PRODUCTION ARTWORK — BITS & BOBS BACKSTORY —ANNOTATED NOMENCLATURE

42a PATTY PUTTY — Semi-rhyme; the name Patty with the word 'putty'. A parody of the toy product Silly Putty. def'n: Putty – A dough-like cement used to fill holes. 42b MUGGIN' MEGAN — Semi-rhyme; the name Megan with the word 'mug+ging'. def'n: Mug – slang. The face of a person. A grimace. def'n: Pull a face – idiomatic. To make an abnormal facial expression. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's Silly Putty gag titled 'MAKING FACE' was the second concept he executed for the OS2 set, although it was revised per notes on Pound's tight pencil and color roughs; 2-02 (R). To 'make a face' — or faces — is defined as producing an expression on one's face that shows dislike, disgust or some other negative emotion. Or, one that is intended to be fun and amusing. — The background color was chosen to be the beloved 'royal blue' tint for the box and wrapper. Due to this color choice ADAM Bomb's blue suit has been changed to red for the wrapper — rendered artwork by Tom Bunk. This very nostaglic color-combination was also used for the Imperial Toys GPK packaging. — The character was one of the main cast members for the cancelled 1987 CBS Garbage Pail Kids cartoon of 13 episodes later released by Paramount on DVD in 2006. The cartoon cells were created by artist Geof Darrow. — The character was one of four 2nd Series characters out of ten used in the U.S. Cheap Toys figurine line released in 1986 (middle right). The checklist line artwork was rendered by artist George Evans; the figurine is standing. — Artist George Evans created the rendered wrapper artwork for the 1986 GPK Chewy Candy release (far right); not all images are known to have been used for the final product. The character's diaper was changed to a different color so it wasn't 'lost' in the wrapper. — Twelve 2nd Series characters and sticker write-ups show up in the 2013 and 2014 MiniKins releases of resin figures that are reminiscent of the 1986 Cheap Toys characters; text by Pat Barrett and Colin Walton.

43a SMELLY KELLY — Rhyme; the name Kelly with the word 'smelly'. def'n: Smelly – Having an unpleasant odor. 43b DOUG PLUG — Rhyme; the name Doug with the word 'plug'. def'n: Plug – An object used to stop a hole. A fire plug — when water mains were made from wood. def'n: Fire hydrant, (aka fireplug) – A connection point by which firefighters can tap into a water supply. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed a gag that centers around 'territorial marking' (aka scent marking) for the OS2 set; a behaviour of animals that involves the urination or spraying to mark or identify their territory. A road was added to Pound's concept to add depth and to set the scene for the victim of the impending 'golden shower'. One of many inanimate GPK objects to come. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release. Several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (far right). — Twelve 2nd Series characters and sticker write-ups show up in the 2013 and 2014 MiniKins releases of resin figures that are reminiscent of the 1986 Cheap Toys characters; text by Pat Barrett and Colin Walton. Minus the variations, the DOUG Plug character is actually painted red, like the symbolic fire hydrant color.

44a SY CLOPS = Cyclops. def'n: Cyclops – A mythical, primoridal race of centered, one-eyed giants within Greek and later Roman mythology. Sometiems shown with a horn protruding from the forehead. 44b ONE-EYED JACK — A slang expression for a person missing an eye. def'n: Jack – A fellow, chap. def'n: One-eyed – Having one eye. BITS & BOBS: — The fourth gag Pound executed for the OS2 set titled 'CYCLOPS' (2-04) that was a concept of Mark Newgarden's taken directly from the1985 Gross Bears Big Bad Buttons set that he worked on exclusively with Tom Bunk. Bunk's color rough (bottom left) is a concept limited to a smaller, round button shape compared to Pound's fully fleshed-out rendition; button #19 CYCLOPS BEAR. The image was published to card within the 2017S2 release; #18. — Artist George Evans created the rendered wrapper artwork for the 1986 GPK Chewy Candy release (bottom right); not all images are known to have been used for the final product. The character's diaper was changed to a different color so it wasn't washed out due to the white wrapper. — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 44c Giant GILES. — Twelve 2nd Series characters and sticker write-ups show up in the 2013 and 2014 MiniKins releases of resin figures that are reminiscent of the 1986 Cheap Toys characters; text by Pat Barrett and Colin Walton. — The character became one of Funko's Mystery Minis sculpted vinyl figures in 2016; thirty-one years later.

45a LEAKY LINDSAY — Lindsay; L name to go with the word 'leak+y'. def'n: Leak – A hole, crack, or similar opening through which something can escape or pass. 45b MESSY TESSIE — Rhyme; the name Tessie with the word 'messy'. def'n: Messy – Untidy; dirty; disordered. def'n: Mess – An unspecified amount (of something). BITS & BOBS: — The fifth gag Pound executed for the OS2 set titled 'SNOT' (2-05) is based off of his own concept, but the cat's cradle string of snot, a child's game in which a loop of string is put around and between the fingers and complex patterns are formed, between the two hands may have been Art Spiegelman's idea. The word 'sine' from the 'SINE OFF' bottle comes from the Latin word 'sinus' meaning curve – a narrow curved pathway; nasal passageway. — The character was used for the first GPK puzzle for the first production run of the OS2 set, replaced by 53a Jolted JOEL and 53b Live MIKE characters for the following production runs. The 2014 Chrome set contains both puzzles but not in the same order or with the same card backs. — The character was one of four 2nd Series characters out of ten used in the U.S. Cheap Toys figurine line released in 1986 (middle right). The checklist line artwork was rendered by artist George Evans. — The GPK Buttons used the same outline for all 12 buttons. Part of the cat's cradle is strangely missing from the head area of the snotty character with an eerie human-like mouth remaining; touched up by the Topps Art Department. The same magenta color is used for the 'BLESS YOU!' expression as the original nameplate color (far right). — The character was one of twelve OS2 MiniKins in 2013 & 2014 and became one of Funko's Mystery Minis sculpted vinyl figures in 2015 and a POP! figure in 2021; thirty & thirty-six years later, respectively. — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 58c Booger BETTY.

46a RAPPIN' RON — Ron; R name to go with the word 'rap+ping'. A visual parody of Ronald Reagan; the 40th U.S. President. def'n: Rap – To talk freely and openly. 46b RAY GUN = Reagan; the 80's President. A visual parody of Ronald Reagan; the 40th U.S. President. def'n: Gun – To seek to catch, overcome, or gain (speechwise). BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed a 'presidential' concept for the OS2 set that was a visual and name parody of President Ronald Reagan. Mark Newgarden's rendition of ADAM Bomb from OS1 was the President pushing the nuke button; this idea was brought over to the 2nd Series set and the character was placed behind a podium holding a pair of guns — hence, the B-name namesake. The guns were removed prior to the color rough and final version; the 2014 OS2 Chrome set has the color rough instead of the tight pencil within the variation 'sketch' set (far left). — One of the only cards found with a black (A-name) and white (B-name) card numbers. The white number tends to appear 'yellow' on card; most likely due to the acetate yellow overlay and the missing black color. — During the OS2 and OS3 releases, Topps took advantage of the runaway fad and released and licensed a ton of GPK merchandise. The Rappin' RON image is only a handful of characters that found their way into the Topps 3-D Wall Plak release in 1986 (middle right) and folder #4 of the 1985 release from Bright Ideas, Inc. — The character is also found on card for the Flashback (2010) and Chrome (2014) releases, but the best card print can be located in the As American As Apple Pie (2016) set as part of the 'Classic GPK Patriot' stickers subset.

47a DIGUSTIN' JUSTIN — Rhyme; the name Justin with the word 'disgust+ing'. def'n: Disgust – To make (someone) feel sick, annoyed, averse or offended. 47b VILE KYLE — Rhyme; the name Kyle with the word 'vile'. def'n: Vile – Hateful; disgusting.  Very unpleasant, objectionable. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's seventh concept for the OS2 set, titled 'HELL'S ANGEL' (2-07), was a 'biker' gang gag that dealt with 'drinking and driving' to some degree. A lot of the humour for some of these images was the fact that the character was not of legal age—or a Kid that looked like or mimicked a grown-up. A beer guzzlin' guy up on his fat hog. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release — several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome ( bottom left). — In the sue-happy society and state of our nation, it's not surprising that Topps censors more nowadays than they did back in the '80s. But one can't help and feel we're going backwards; regressing, but I digress ... the 2011 Flashback 3 set has the character with 'BEER' removed from the can (bottom right), however, the 2012 GPK Abrams book and 2014 OS2 Chrome set (including the R1a and R1b card backs) both have the beer can back and intact. — One of four OS2 images with a skull and crossbones.

48a TONGUE TIED TIM — Tim; T name to go with the words 'tongue-tied'. def'n: Tongue-tied – Speechless or confused in expression, as from shyness, embarassment or surprise. 48b MARTY MOUTHFUL — Marty; M name to go with the word 'mouthful'. def'n: Mouthful – to have your mouth full (of something - usually food). BITS & BOBS: — The eighth gag Pound executed for the OS2 set titled 'TONGUE-TIED' (2-08) is the first horizontally displayed character on card ... that doesn't look quite as nice in a 9-pocket sleeve. The concept remained the same from the tight pencil and color rough through to the final artwork. It is unknown what the thumbnail sketches looked like. — Due to the character's position of being flattened down and more parallel to the horizon, the image doesn't seem to have been picked as much for various products and releases. The character does show up on Imperial's Pencil Case (and School Set) as line artwork with a different color combination, and as one of only six Tacky Snappers. — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 48c Tonguey TEDDY.

49a DOUBLE HEATHER = Double header (heads). def'n: Double – Twofold, dual. Twice as much. Composed of two parts. def'n: Header – Game expression for two in a row. 49b SCHIZO FRAN = Schizophrenia; schizophrenic. def'n: Schizo – Split. def'n: -Phrenia (suffix) – The mind. Mental state. Mental disorder. def'n: Schizophrenia – A psychosis characterized by reality withdrawal, variable behavioral, and disturbances. 49b FRAN FRAN — No nomenclature meaning. Frantic FRAN. def'n: Frantic – To be emotionally out of control. Mentally deranged. BITS & BOBS: — The nineth concept Pound executed for the OS2 set, simply titled 'TWO HEADS' (2-09 R), is in a fistfight with itself — a physical fight with bare hands . Pound poses the question 'Beating up?' found on the tight pencil and colour rough; thus suggesting action. The white undergarments were changed to pink for the final artwork image. — One of the twin names, Schizo FRAN, had a large number of complaints to the extent that Topps felt forced to change the name for the third and final production. Normally, Topps would've stated that no additional print run was in production which rendered any cease & desist complaint null & void, but the OS2 set was selling so well that a third production was impending. 'Schizo' simply means 'split' on its own, but put together, 'schizophrenia' is a behavioral illness ... the then President at Topps, Arthur Shorin, made the decision to quickly re-name the character FRAN FRAN. The Schizo FRAN name shows up on a few Imperial products, but is a rarity printed anywhere even to this day. — Artist George Evans created the rendered wrapper artwork for the 1986 GPK Chewy Candy release; not all images are known to have been used for the final product. The product was released during or after the third OS2 production run considering the character name change to FRAN FRAN had already occured (bottom left). — The character was one of four 2nd Series characters out of ten used in the U.S. Cheap Toys figurine line released in 1986. The #6 Double HEATHER checklist line artwork was rendered by artist George Evans, the same image used for the GPK Chewy Candy release (bottom right). — The character was made into a 2014 MiniKins figurine.

50a MAD DONNA = Madonna. ~ A name parody on the singer/songwriter Madonna Ciccione. def'n: Mad – Feeling anger or resentment; lacking restraint. 50b NUTTY NICOLE — Nicole; N name to go with the word 'nutty'. def'n: Nutty – slang. Crazy; insane; wacky; silly. BITS & BOBS: — The tenth concept Pound executed for the OS2 set titled 'WILDMAN' (2-10) ended up receiving two female names. A busy patterned wallpaper was added to the background of the character. def'n: Wildman – a primitive or uncivilized man, as used in medieval times as a symbol of the wild side of human nature or of seasonal fertility; a man with a fierce or wildly unruly nature. — A NPD department head's daughter named the character after her favorite singer at the time. Circa Like a Virgin. — In 1986, the Imperial Toy Corporation licensed the GPK brand name. Products such as key chains, sunglasses, hi-bounce balls, puffy stickers, rings, pencil billboards, bop bags, bubble sets, etc. were released, including zipper pulls (far left). The 1st and 2nd Series character images were used on a multiple number of products. NOTE: due to the Imperial blue packaging color, ADAM Bomb's suit was changed to a red color. — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several rare C-names; 50c Geek SHONA (Geek show; Freakshow).

51a RUSSELL MUSCLE — Rhyme; the name Russell with the word 'muscle'. def'n: Muscle – Muscular strength; power, force. 51b BRETT SWEAT — Rhyme; the name Brett with the word 'sweat'. def'n: Sweat – To excrete perspiration through the pores of the skin. BITS & BOBS: — The eleventh concept Pound executed for the OS2 set, titled 'MUSCLES' (2-11 R), portrays a body builder excessively working out; Art Spiegelman and NPD gang suggested Pound add more muscles and the idea was revised -- "add muscles on top of muscles". — Artist George Evans created the rendered wrapper artwork for the 1986 GPK Chewy Candy release (middle right); not all images are known to have been used for the final product. — The character was one of four 2nd Series characters out of ten used in the U.S. Cheap Toys figurine line released in 1986 (far right); the checklist line artwork was rendered by artist George Evans. — Twelve 2nd Series characters and sticker write-ups show up in the 2013 and 2014 MiniKins releases of resin figures that are reminiscent of the 1986 Cheap Toys characters; text by Pat Barrett and Colin Walton. The figure is strangely sculpted without weights. — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 51c Brawny JOHNNY.

52a DIRTY HARRY — A name parody of the 1971 action thriller film Dirty Harry starring Clint Eastwood. def'n: Dirty – Soiled; grimy. Filthy, grubby, unclean. 52b ROB SLOB — Rhyme; the name Rob with the word 'slob'. def'n: Slob – A crude or slovenly person. Messy, untidy. BITS & BOBS: — The twelveth concept Pound executed for the OS2 set, simply titled 'SLOB' (2-12), takes the definition of being a 'messy pig' quite literally, pig nose and all. The character is sitting in a murky pigsty (aka pigpen), a small fenced-in enclosure, surrounded by slop, waste water, and food scraps. The stench radiates off of his body and attracts flies. — 1986 was the most popular and productive year for GPK, collectors saw an abundance of product releases and licenses by the Topps company, including Garbage Pail Kids Halloween costumes (far right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 52c PEG Sty (pigsty).

53a JOLTED JOEL — Joel; J name to go with the word 'jolt+ed'. def'n: Jolt – An abrupt shock (ie. electricity). 53b LIVE MIKE — An expression used for a microphone on stage that is on, or 'live'. def'n: Live – Carrying an electric current. def'n: Mike – informal. A microphone. BITS & BOBS: — The thirteenth concept Pound executed for the OS2 set was titled 'ROCK/SHOCK' (2-13) which had a rock-'n'-roller being violently shocked by electricity. The character was used as the replacement GPK puzzle for the second and third production runs of the OS2 set, replacing card character 45a Leaky LINDSAY and 45b Messy TESSIE from the first print run. The 2014 Chrome set contains both puzzles but not in the same order or with the same card backs. — The character was one of a few images used for the Bright Ideas, Inc. Garbage Pail Kids folders (and notebooks). — 1986 was the most popular and productive year for GPK, collectors saw an abundance of product releases and licenses by the Topps company, including Garbage Pail Kids drinking cups (far right) by Peter Pan Ind. (Inudstries) – located in Newark, NJ and Made in the U.S.A.

54a FRYIN' RYAN — Rhyme; the name Ryan with the word 'fry+ing'. def'n: Fry – informal. To cook or burn. def'n: Burn – To destroy or be destroyed by fire. 54b CHARRED CHAD — Chad; C name to go with the word 'char+red'. def'n: Char – To scorch or become scorched. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's fourteenth concept for the OS2 set, titled 'GODZILLA' (2-14 R), was a Kaiju-esque parody concept where the monstrosity is seen stomping through a miniature cityscape and wreaking havoc. A Japanese lizard-like kaiju (= giant monster) was also borrowed by Midway for their 1986 arcade game titled 'Rampage', which also wrecks devastation throughout city landscapes. — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards with parallels including refractor cards and printing plates used to create the card images (bottom left image). — The character became one of Funko's Mystery Minis sculpted vinyl figures in 2016; thirty-one years after its card release (bottom right image).

55a HAIRY GARY — Rhyme; the name Gary with the word 'hair+y'. def'n: Hair – A fine, threadlike outgrowth from the skin of a mammal. 55b BRUTAL BRAD — Brad; B name to go with the word 'brutal'. def'n: Brutal – Characteristic of a brute; cruel; harsh; crude. Entirely physical or instinctive; not involving much intelligence. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's 'Caveman' executed concept, along with final artwork for #56, portrays both (fraternal) twin characters on both cards in mirror-image fashion; in reversed identical form. The gag may have been inspired by the early 80's movies revolving around Neanderthals (archaic humans), such as Quest for Fire, or more aptly the slap-stick flick Caveman, both released in 1981. — Artist George Evans created the rendered wrapper artwork for the 1986 GPK Chewy Candy release (middle right); not all images are known to have been used for the final product. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (far right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 55c Cave MANNY.

56a HAIRY CARRIE — Rhyme; the name Carrie with the word 'hair+y'. def'n: def'n: Hair – A fine, threadlike outgrowth from the skin of a mammal. 56b BRUTAL BRIDGET — Bridget; B name to go with the word 'brutal'. def'n: Brutal – Characteristic of a brute; cruel; harsh; crude.  Entirely physical or instinctive; not involving much intelligence. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's 'Cavewoman' executed concept, along with final artwork for #55, portrays both (fraternal) twin characters on both cards in mirror-image fashion; in reversed identical form. The gag may have been inspired by the early 80's movies revolving around Neanderthals (archaic humans), such as Quest for Fire, or more aptly the slap-stick flick Caveman, both released in 1981. — Artist George Evans created the rendered wrapper artwork for the 1986 GPK Chewy Candy release (middle right); not all images are known to have been used for the final product. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (far right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 55c Cave MINNY.

57a TOMMY GUN — A play on words; slang. A type of machine gun. def'n: Gun – A weapon. A portable firearm that shoots or discharges. def'n: Machine gun – An automatic gun that fires bullets in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is pressed. 57b DEAD FRED — Rhyme; the name Fred with the word 'dead'. def'n: Dead – No longer alive; lifeless. Suggestive of death. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed a 'Mobster' concept – a member of a group of violent criminals – for the OS2 set that featured a gangster dying whilst in mid-fire by a tummy gun; showcasing a cigar, bullet holes, and blood splatter. The machine gun is visually known for its 'drum box' cylinder-shaped ammunition holder. The character has a scar on his face, which may have been inspired by the 1983 Scarface movie of 'modern' mobsters. — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 57c Scar FABE (scarface).

58a CRACKED JACK — Rhyme; the name Jack with the word 'crack+ed'. def'n: Crack – To break or cause to break. 58b SOFT BOILED SAM — Sam; S name to go with the words soft 'boil+ed'. def'n: Soft – Not hard or firm; offering little resistance. def'n: Boil – To cook by boiling in water. BITS & BOBS: — The eighteenth concept Pound executed for the OS2 set, titled 'CRACKED' (2-18 R), shows a character with a completely formed egg-shell body and egg-shaped head with a yellow chick busting out. Pound's original color rough portrayed the chick as red, which may have taken your eyes away from the main character too much. This is the first all non-cloth and non-plastic character in the GPK line and our first 'surreal' art-like Kid. Even with a busted arm with bleeding yolk, and a creature busting out of his cracked cranium, the character is still smiling. — Twelve 2nd Series characters and sticker write-ups show up in the 2013 and 2014 MiniKins releases of resin figures that are reminiscent of the 1986 Cheap Toys characters; text by Pat Barrett and Colin Walton (far right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 58c Eggy ERROL.

59a CLOGGED DUANE = Clogged drain. def'n: Clogged – To make or become obstructed. def'n: Drain – To make or become empty or dry. To remove water. 59b BYE BYE BOBBY — Bobby; B name to go with the words 'bye bye'. ~ A possible parody on the 1963 movie title Bye Bye Birdie. def'n: Bye-bye – Used to express farewell. Goodbye. def'n: Farewell – Used to express good wishes on parting; marking someone's departure. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed a boy-in-a-bathtub concept where the character is literally going down-the-drain; usually a metaphoric term for: "on the way to being lost or wasted; disappearing.", as in spending money on expensive items (ex. Cabbage Patch Kids dolls), et cetera. The artwork shows a wonderful forced perspective of the bathtub. — The character was one of the main cast members for the cancelled 1987 CBS Garbage Pail Kids cartoon of 13 episodes later released by Paramount on DVD in 2006. The cartoon cels were created by artist Geof Darrow (right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 59c Flushed FRANK.

60a PRICKLY RICK — Rhyme; the name Rick with the word 'prick+ly'. def'n: Prick – The sensation of being pricked. A sharp or pointed object, as a thorn or needle. slang. For penis; dick. def'n: Prickly pear – A cactus with bristly flattened or cylindrical joints. 60b CACTUS CAROL — Carol; C name to go with the word 'cactus'. def'n: Cactus – Any of various leafless, fleshy stemmed, often spiny plants of arid (dry) regions. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's revised twenty-first concept, titled 'CACTUS' (2-21), was executed for the OS2 set looking slightly phallic – relating to or resembling a phallus or erect penis; not sure how un-intentional this was or not. One of the many initial inanimate objects found within the Original Series releases. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (far right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 60c Thorny THEO.

61a JOLLY ROGER — A play on words. def'n: Jolly roger – A pirate's flag, black with white skull and crossbones. The traditional English name for these flags flown to identify a pirate ship was about to attack during the early 18th century. def'n: Jolly – Festive; merry. Merrymaking. 61b PEGLEG PETER — Peter; P name to go with the word 'pegleg'. def'n: Pegleg – A fake leg made of wood. Wooden leg often associated with pirates. BITS & BOBS: — The twenty-second concept Pound executed for the OS2 set, titled 'PIRATE' (2-22), shows a character in stereotypical pirate garb and fashion: pegleg, talking parot, hooked hand — reminiscent of 'Captain Hook' in J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, skull and crossbones hat, pirate sword, gunpowder pistol, brass buckled boot(s), patched eye, gold earings, knife in mouth — to allow the swinging from ropes, et cetera. The character is a hackneyed combination of Blackbeard and every other pirate in book, on TV, and/or in the movies — possibly including the One-Eyed Willy character from the June 1985 adventure movie The Goonies, with his deadpan stare. — One of four OS2 images with a skull and crossbones. — Artist George Evans created the rendered wrapper artwork for the 1986 GPK Chewy Candy release (far right); not all images are known to have been used for the final product. — Twelve 2nd Series characters and sticker write-ups show up in the 2013 and 2014 MiniKins releases of resin figures that are reminiscent of the 1986 Cheap Toys characters.

62a GREASER GREG — Greg; G name to go with the word 'grease+r'. Greaser – A punk of the 1950's-1960's era. Derived by the hair "grease" and wax used in that time period's styled hairdos. def'n: Grease – Any thick oil or lubricant coated or soiled with grease. 62b CHRIS HISS — Rhyme; the name Chris with the word 'hiss'. def'n: Hiss - An expression of disapproval or contempt conveyed by a hiss. Oftentimes heard during gang knife fights. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's twenty-fifth concept titled '50's J.D.' (2-25), meaning 'juvenile delinquent', was executed for the OS2 set and modeled after 50's 'greaser' gang members of that time priod. The character is portrayed in a mid-street fighting pose with black leather jacket, greased hair, switchblade knife, ring-linked chain, broken glass bottle, tight crisp denim jeans and Converse 'All*Star' shoes. The flaming skull with wrench 'crossbones' t-shirt emblem is a hardcore gear-head or grease-monkey symbol. — One of four OS2 images with a skull and crossbones. — Artist George Evans created the rendered wrapper artwork for the 1986 GPK Chewy Candy release (far right); not all images are known to have been used for the final product. The rotated character is missing part of his chain. — The character was one of the main cast members for the poorly scored 1987 CBS Garbage Pail Kids movie released by MGM on DVD for the first time in 2005 and on Blu-ray by Shout Factory in 2015 for underground cult collectors.

63a SPACEY STACY — Rhyme; the name Stacy with the word 'space+y'. def'n: Spacey – slang. For ditsy, dizzy, airheaded. def'n: Space – The expanse universe of the solar system, stars, and galaxies. 63b JANET PLANET — Rhyme; the name Janet with the word 'planet'. def'n: Planet – A nonluminous celestial body illuminated by light from a star around which it revolves. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's twenty-sixth concept, titled 'SPACE MONSTER' (2-26), was executed for the OS2 set and reminiscent of the popular subject matter of extraterrestrial aliens in books, comics, magazine, and movies. For the most part, the character is based off of a multiple of three; three legs, three arms, nine fingers, three ponytails, three antenna; but the character has only one horn and tongue and four sets of eyes. John had two questions written out on the original tight pencil concept; 'SKIN – GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE, PINK?' and 'ALT. – TENTACLE ARMS?'. The alien's skin did indeed become a gradient of green, blue and purple and the hair, eyes and dress became pink. The arms did not become tentacles, but remained hands with feelers. — The character shares the same first name with OS1 character 13b Spacey Stacy. — Twelve 2nd Series characters and sticker write-ups show up in the 2013 and 2014 MiniKins releases of resin figures that are reminiscent of the 1986 Cheap Toys characters; text by Pat Barrett and Colin Walton (far right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 63c Alien ALICE.

64a HOT SCOTT — Rhyme; the name Scott with the word 'hot'. def'n: Hot – Possessing or yeilding great heat. 64b LUKE WARM — As in 'lukewarm' temperature. def'n: Lukewarm – Mildly warm; tepid. Halfhearted. def'n: Warm – Moderately hot. Giving off moderate heat. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's demon Kid was executed for the OS2 set and its devil image based off of folklore and old wives' tales — a superstition or traditional belief that is regarded as unscientific or incorrect. Demonic beliefs, stemming from religion, good vs. evil, Hell, et cetera will be around until Armageddon ... even around the time of the OS2 release, the late 1985 (UK) and 1986 (US) dark fantasy movie Legend contained a satan-like character, 'Darkness' reminiscent of fairy tales, fables and stories of oral tradition. — Twelve 2nd Series characters and sticker write-ups show up in the 2013 and 2014 MiniKins releases of resin figures that are reminiscent of the 1986 Cheap Toys characters; text by Pat Barrett and Colin Walton (middle right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 64c Demon DAMEN. — The character became one of Funko's "Mystery Minis" sculpted vinyl figures in 2015; thirty years after its card release (far right), outfitted with his Satan's Trident.

65a SHRUNKEN ED = Shrunken head. A tribal ritual involving the shrinking of a decapitated head; a shrinking head ceremony. def'n: Head – the upper part of the human body, or front an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck and containing the brain, mouth and sense organs (ears, eyes, nose, tongue). 65b CHEEKY CHARLES — Charles; C name to go with the word 'cheek+y'. def'n: Cheek – The part of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear on either side. def'n: Cheeky – having large cheeks. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's twenty-eighth revised concept, titled 'TINY FACE' (2-28 R), was executed for the OS2 set and explored the planet's obsession with tiny features. Tiny dancer. Tiny hands. The alarmingly small facial features are infinitesimal, but it's a monumental CPK gag. The nomenclature 'Shrunken ED' is a misnomer of sorts, considering it's the frontal facial features that have shrunk only, and not the head itself, or the ears. — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 65c Face LES. — The image can be found on the backside of the 2015S1 Wacky Packages card #46 Hit Kat as a B&W Volkswagen ad parody (far right), stating 'Think smaller'. The VW 'Think Small' ad was art directed by Helmut Krone and written by Julian Koenig at the Doyle Dane Bernbach agency in 1959.

66a MATT RATT — Rhyme; the name Matt with the word 'ratt' (rat should be spelled with one 't'). def'n: Rat – Any of various long tailed, often destructive rodents. 66b RACHEL RODENT — Rachel; R name to go with the word 'rodent'. def'n: Rodent – Any of various related mammals, as a mouse, rat, or beaver, that have large front incisors adapted for gnawing and chewing. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed a rat-in-a-trap concept for OS2 and it's the second horizontally displayed character on card for the set. The word 'ratt' from the twin name MATT Ratt was most likely spelled this way after the heavy metal band 'Ratt' whose 1984 Out of the Cellar and later 1985-1986 Invasion of Your Privacy albums brought them commercial succes; the original 1976 band name 'Mickey Ratt' was shortened to 'Ratt' in 1981. — Due to the character's position of being flattened down and more parallel to the horizon, the image doesn't seem to have been picked as much for various other product releases. — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 66c Trapped TRAVIS.

67a PHONY LISA — A parody of the famous painting The Mona Lisa created by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503. def'n: Phony – informal. Not genuine or real; fake. 67b MONA LOSER — A parody of the famous painting The Mona Lisa created by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503. def'n: Loser – To fail or be defeated. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed a perfect parody concept of the iconic Italian Renaissance piece The Mona Lisa by artist Lenoardo da Vinci for the OS2 set; although, the GPK character, even amongst the dark setting and backdrop, is far happier sitting and posing than in the original. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (middle right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained autograph cards signed by artist John Pound within the nameplate section of the card. A mock-up image was electronically sent out prior to the release for advertising purposes (far right).

68a OLIVER TWISTED — A name parody on the broadway play Oliver Twist. def'n: Twist – To assume a spiral shape. The act of twisting or condition of being twisted. 68b DIZZY DAVE — Dave; D name to go with the word 'dizzy'. def'n: Dizzy – Having a whirling sensation. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's thirty-fourth concept, simply titled 'TWISTED' (2-34), was executed for the OS2 set and looks like a wrung-out dishtowel or rag doll. Seeing (planets and) stars, drawn here as asterisks, along with swirls, are internal flashes of light in the retina represented here above the character's head as a result of being extremely dizzy — or in cartoons, being hit on the head. A spinning arc (and a smaller arc) is seen to show action for the full body twist. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (far right).

69a JENNY JELLY — Semi-rhyme; the name Jenny with the word 'jelly'. def'n: Jelly – A soft, semisolid food substance with a springy consistency. To make or become jelly. 69b SARA SLIME — Sara; S name to go with the word slime. A potential parody of the 1975 Hall & Oates song title "Sara Smile", Sara plus the perfect anagram 'slime'. def'n: Slime – A moist, sticky substance or coating. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's thirty-fifth concept, titled 'OOZE/MELTING' (2-35), was executed for the OS2 set and is a departure from the CPK cloth body and yarn hair and concentrates more on the meltable plastic head. Nothing better than a gloopy (informal. any messy sticky fluid or substance) and gloppy GPK. Slime, in general, was an integral part of television and toys in the 80's, from You Can't Do That On Television (1979-1990), the Slimer Ghostbusters character (1984), and buckets of slime (goop, sludge, et cetera). — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (far right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 69c Melted MELLODY.

70a BAD BREATH SETH — Rhyme; the name Seth with the words 'bad breath'. def'n: Bad – Rotten; spoiled. def'n: Breath – The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration. 70b FOUL PHIL — Phil; F sounding name to go with the word 'foul'. def'n: Foul – Defensive to the senses; disgusting. Having an offensive odor. Spoiled; rotten. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed a pollution concept for the OS2 set where the character's breath is emitting toxic smog ... the introduction into the environment of a substance that has harmful and poisonous effects, showcased by the surrounding billowing black smoke, dead bird falling from the sky, individual with a gas mask, clothespin on nose, and dead daisy/flower in pot. — The character was one of the main cast members for the poorly scored 1987 CBS Garbage Pail Kids movie released by MGM on DVD for the first time in 2005 and on Blu-ray by Shout Factory in 2015 for underground cult collectors. — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 70c HAL Itosis (halitosis, the technical term for chronic bad breath). — The character is found on card for the Original (1985), Flashback 2 (2011), and Chrome (2014) releases, but the best card print can be located in the Adam-geddon (2017) set as part of the 'Classic GPK' stickers subset as a fall-out (radioactive particles that are carried into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion or accident and gradually fall back as dust or in precipitation) character.

71a ODD TODD — Rhyme; the name Todd with the word 'odd'. def'n: Odd – Strange; unusual. 71b BENT BEN — Ben; B name that is part of the word 'bent'. def'n: Bent – Not straight; crooked. As in a backbone. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's thirty-eighth concept, titled 'HUNCHBACK' (2-38), was executed for the OS2 set and is a direct parody of the infamous hunchback (a back deformed by a collapsed vertebra forming a hump) character from the The Hunchback of Notre Dame movie seen here holding a small chime, which represents the bells of Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris), a medieval Catholic cathedral. — In 1986, the Imperial Toy Corporation licensed the GPK brand name. Products such as key chains, zipper pulls, sunglasses, hi-bounce balls, puffy stickers, rings, pencil billboards, bop bags, bubble sets, etc. were released, but most notably were the characters hidden in garbage cans called Pop-Ups which, besides the Cheap Toys figures, were the first realized 3D character toys (far right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including 20 rare C-names; 71c LON Chimey. Double meaning ... A name parody of actor Lon Chaney who played the 'Quasimodo' character in the 1923 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the 'long chime' sound that large bells, tubular bells, and doorbells make.

72a MAD MAX — A name parody on the 1979, 1981 & July 1985 Mad Max movie titles. def'n: Mad – Suffering from a disorder of the mind; insane. Mad scientist. 72b BRAINY BRIAN — Brian;  B name that closely resembles the spelling of 'brain'; anagram. def'n: Brain – The portion of the central nervous system consisting of a large mass of gray nerve tissue. def'n: Brainy – adj. To describe a very smart person. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed a 'mad scientist' concept for the OS2 set where the character has removed his brain and is inspecting its inner workings. The 'stereotypical' caricature of a 'mad scientist' (aka mad doctor or mad professor) is displayed as being mad and/or insane due to a combination of disturbing personality traits, overambitious tendencies, hubristic nature, and crazy experiments. — The scientist is seen drooling from excitement and his head is surrounded by asterisks (stars), planets and swirls that are comic book images for a character that's 'out of it', literally out of his mind. — The character became one of Funko's Mystery Minis sculpted vinyl figures in 2016; thirty-one years after its card release (far right). The character's top half of his head is liftable and a brain inside removable. Brilliant.

73a GORGEOUS GEORGE — The name parody and nickname of President George Washington (1st U.S. President) and, incidently, a nickname of a pro wrestler. def'n: Gorgeous – Dazzingly brilliant; magnificent. Strikenly attractive. 72b DOLLAR BILL — As in the denomination of U.S. paper currency; 1 dollar bill, 20 dollar bill, et cetera. President George Washington's mug is present on the one dollar ($1) U.S. bill. def'n: Dollar – The currency type for several different countries = 100 cents. def'n: Bill – A piece of paper money. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed a paper currency concept for the OS2 set portraying a caricature portrait of President George Washington as seen on the U.S. one dollar ($1) bill. The background to the revised concept pencil rough shows the paper currency lines that were removed for the final image. What later sells the image is adding the die-cut sticker shape reminiscent of the oval portrait on the dollar bill and the nomenclature. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing inwards, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up ... with a nameplate issue. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (middle right ). — Over the course of many releases, with the changing of the header and the die-cut update (and eventual removal of), the character has lost that 'dollar bill' feeling. As with the 2011 Flashback 3 release sample (far right). — The 2014 Chrome OS2 set contained several chase cards including C-names; 73c Gener AL (General Washington).

74a MARK BARK — Rhyme; the name Mark with the word 'bark'. def'n: Bark – The short, harsh sound characteristically made by a dog. 74b KENNEL KENNY — Semi-rhyme; the name Kenny with the word 'kennel'. def'n: Kennel – A shelter for a dog for breeding, training or boarding. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's forty-second concept for the OS2 set, titled '(ALT) DOG' (2-42), portraying a normal, non-rabid family dog. Historically, spiked collars have been used to protect dogs from its natural enemy, the wolf, as a defense mechanism. In comparison to the colour rough and final artwork, the tight pencil artwork shows a regular Kid acting like a dog, with no fur and spots. The 'ALT' version shows the character as an actual canine, with the added fur treatment and colour patches. The character is reminiscent of the 1984 Milton Bradley game My Dog Has Fleas! — In 1986, the Imperial Toy Corporation licensed the GPK brand name. Products such as key chains, zipper pulls, sunglasses, hi-bounce balls, puffy stickers, rings, pencil billboards, bop bags, bubble sets, etc. were released, but most notably were the characters hidden in garbage cans called Pop-Ups which, besides the Cheap Toys figures, were the first realized 3D character toys (middle right). — Twelve 2nd Series characters and sticker write-ups show up in the 2013 and 2014 MiniKins releases of resin figures that are reminiscent of the 1986 Cheap Toys characters; text by Pat Barrett and Colin Walton (far right).

75a OFF-THE-WALL PAUL — Rhyme; the name Paul with the phrase 'off-the-wall'. def'n: Off-the-wall – informal. Very unconventional; bizarre. 75b ZACH PLAQUE — Rhyme; the name Zach with the word 'plaque'. def'n: Plaque – An ornamented or engraved plate, slab, or disk used for decoration. Often hung on a wall. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's forty-third concept for the OS2 set, titled 'WALL TROPHY' (2-43), is a trophy mount concept portraying a perfect decapitated CPK head parody with pacifier. The plaque plate reads the singular form of Garbage Pail Kid. The main feature of prominent freckles accentuates the Kid's cranium adding more personality and cuteness to the character and his hung up predicament. Althought the concept is very much "off-the-wall", the character's head is very much on the wall. Per tight pencil and colour concept, there is an 'ALT' thumbnail sketch of a 'side view, like a prize fish', similar to a 'singing fish' plaque. — Beginning in 1986 the Topps company began releasing and later licensing the GPK name internationally, through a plethora of parody releases throughout various countries, oftentimes translated and printed in different languages initially with the Garbage Pail Kids name and later a translation of The Garbage Gang after the 1987 lawsuit settlement; the most sought after being the Bukimi Kun cards from Japan (bottom left). — The Topps company released a '30th Anniversary Series' in 2015 to celebrate thirty years of the Garbage Pail Kids franchise. Original Series cards obtained by hobby shops and other sources were stamped with '30 Years' and inserted as special chase cards within the packs (bottom right).

76a BONNIE BUNNY — Semi-rhyme; the name Bonnie with the word 'bunny'. A parody of Playboy's Bunnies. def'n: Bunny – A rabbit. def'n: Rabbit – A burrowing, plant-eating mammal with very long ears, long hind legs, and a short puffy tail. 76b POURIN' LAUREN — Rhyme; the name Lauren with the word 'pour+ing'. def'n: Pour – To flow or cause to flow in a steady stream. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's forty-fifth concept, titled 'PLAYBOY BUNNY' (2-45), was executed for the OS2 set as a direct parody of Hugh Hefner's Playboy Bunny; a waitress at a 'Playboy Club' (1960—1988 and 2006—2012). The waitress wore a 'bunny suit' costume inspired by the tuxedo-wearing Playboy rabbit mascot (middle right) that consisted of a strapless corset teddy, bunny ears, a collar, cuffs, black pantyhose, and a fluffy cottontail. The outfit was originally unveiled in an early Playboy's Penthouse episode. The baby bottle next to the cocktail really sells the piece. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (far right).

77a GHASTLY ASHLEY — Rhyme; the name Ashley with the word 'ghastly'. def'n: Ghastly – Terrifying; dreadful. Extremely unpleasant. 77b ACNE AMY — Semi-rhyme; the name Amy with the word 'acne'. def'n: Acne – An inflammatory disease of the oil glands, characterized by pimples, esp. on the face. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed an 'acne' concept for the OS2 set portraying a previously prepubescent Kid going through puberty and posing for a yearbook-like school picture. The student is at the acme of puberty, with acne, dental braces, eyeglasses for poor eyesight, on top of being a 'red-headed stepchild' (slang. a person or thing that is neglected, unwanted, or mistreated) ... not that there's anything wrong with that. A portrait of pure 'growing pains' showing-off metal-mouth train tracks and an unclear complexion. — The character was picked to be the side artwork for the OS2 box packaging. — The character became one of Funko's Mystery Minis sculpted vinyl figures in 2015. Thirty years after its card release; a sculpture and color mock-up image was shown at a toy convention prior to release (far right). The same character also became a Funko POP sculpted vinyl figure in 2018 with charcoal black eyes.

78a WRINKLED RITA — Rita; R name to go with the word 'wrinkle+d'. def'n: Wrinkle – A small furrow, ridge, or crease on a normally smooth surface, as cloth or the skin. 78b ANCIENT ANNIE — Annie; A name to go with the word 'ancient'. def'n: Ancient – Very old; aged. A very old person. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's forty-sixth concept for the OS2 set, titled 'MIAMI LADY' (2-46), displays an extreme stereotype parody of a classic character found at a retirement community down in Florida. Although the NBC television show The Golden Girls started in September of 1985, this character could easily be the first 'golden girl'— a young woman who is beautiful in a wholesome and healthy way. The image depicts a Boca Raton-like retiree showcased in her NYC wealth: horn-rimmed glasses, jewelry, cigarette holder, and pet poodle. And, seen sporting her ongoing vacation ware: straw hat, sun dress, and cork clogs, on a beach setting. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (bottom left). — The Original Series GPK characters have shown up in various sets throughout the years as chase cards like the Mix 'n' Match cards from the Brand-New Series 2012 set (bottom right).

79a SEWER SUE — Semi-rhyme; the name Sue with the word 'sewer'. def'n: Sewer – An artificial, usually, underground conduit for carrying off sewage or rainwater. 79b MICHELLE MUCK — Michelle; M name to go with the word 'muck'. def'n: Muck – A moist, sticky mixture, esp. of mud an filth. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed a 'swamp creature' concept for the OS2 set; folk myth swamp monsters are humanoid creatures made up of clumps of swamp mire (mud, moss, et cetera), unlike the GPK character that's compiled of pure human sewage and garbage waste, standing in a swamp of effluent. A tin can, a banana peel, a plant growing from shoulder, fish bones, and an apple core on the knees can be seen within all images, including the Meanie Babies tribute card ... except the apple core is missing from cartoon cel. — Although not one of the main cast members for the cancelled 1987 CBS Garbage Pail Kids cartoon of 13 episodes, later released by Paramount on DVD in 2006, the character along with many other GPK can be spotted throughout the episodes. The cartoon celluloids were created by artist Geof Darrow (middle right); a transparent sheet used for hand-drawn animation. — In 1998, Comic Images,(with distribution by Dark Horse Comics, had John Pound create sixty-one images, including a bonus card, for their Meanie Babies parody set poking fun at the then popular Beanie Babies plush toy craze. Pound used the same 'swamp creature' concept for the set with the character composed of the same sewage muck as the Garbage Pail Kids character (far right), plus some toxic waste. A Cabbage Patch Kid can also be seen in the image as a subtle GPK tribute; text on the backsides by artist and writer Jay Lynch.

80a TATTOO LOU — Rhyme; the name Lou with the word 'tattoo'. def'n: Tattoo – A permanent mark of design made on the skin, esp. by pricking and staining with a pigment. 80b ART GALLERY — A showplace for artwork; works of art, sculptures, etc. def'n: Art – Works, such as paintings. The activity of creating. def'n: Gallery – A building or hall in which artistic work is displayed. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's fiftieth concept, titled 'TATTOO - $0' (2-50), was executed for the OS2 set was not so much a gag poking fun at individuals who have tattoos, but those who pick tattoos with no thought and should cost zero dollars for their supposed poor taste. Additionally, any person treated as an adult, below the legal age, is always humorous for a GPK character, especially when sporting a diaper. The 'HD' shield with wings tattoo on his chest is most likely a shout-out to Harley Davidson choppers. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (far right).

81a SPLIT KIT — Rhyme; the name Kit with the word 'split'. def'n: Split – To part company; disunite. To divide; especially into lengthwise sections. 81b MIXED-UP MITCH — Semi-rhyme; the name Mitch with the words 'mixed-up'. def'n: Mixed-up – A confused situation. To mix confusedly; jumble. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's fifty-first concept titled '1/2 GOOD, 1/2 BAD' (2-51) was executed for the OS2 set and started a long history of 'split' character GPK; bad boy, good boy in OS2, boy-girl in OS3, boy and monster in OS9, et cetera. The qualites that identify a perfect 'good boy' as seen here are blue eyes and blond hair, clean cut and dressed nicely, bright smile and straight-laced shoes; the attributes that qualify a rotten 'bad boy' are satan-like red eyes and dyed hair, leather jacket with cross bones and skull, ripped jeans, dirty and holey clothes, spiked shoes, pierced ear and a loaded weapon. — One of four OS2 images with a skull and crossbones. — The character was one of the main cast members for the cancelled 1987 CBS Garbage Pail Kids cartoon of 13 episodes later released by Paramount on DVD in 2006; the cartoon cels were created by artist Geof Darrow. — The character became one of Funko's Mystery Minis sculpted vinyl figures in 2015 and a POP! figure in 2021; thirty & thirty-six years later, respectively ... sans hand gun. The character's cheek is pierced instead of his earlobe.

82a SLAIN WAYNE — Rhyme; the name Wayne with the past tense word 'slain'; slay. def'n: Slay – To kill by violent means. 82b VENTILATED VINNIE — Vinnie; V name to go with the word 'ventilate+d'. def'n: Ventilate – To vent. To provide with a vent or a similar means of airing. def'n: Vent – A means of passage or escape. The release of a strong emotion, energy, et cetera. BITS & BOBS: — Pound executed an 'execution' concept for the OS2 set; a 'firing squad' parody where the victim of capital punishment is oftentimes seen tied to a post, but specifically, in this case, of Cuban firing squads and Fidel Castro's ‘el paredón’ (the wall). The individual is usually blindfolded with hands tied behind their back and fired upon by a squad – a small group of people having a particular task. A Cuban cigar also falls victim to the firearms. In the past this was sometimes called 'fusillading' – to shoot down by a series of shots fired at the same time or in quick succession, and announced to be 'shot at dawn'. — The Cabbage Patch Kids-inspired shoes with stripes seen within Pound's tight sketch have been changed to solid black shoes for the final piece. — In 1987, Topps started plans on a 2nd Series 'mini' set during the production of the 9th Series release – several acetate test cards with the code 4-490-05-03-7 appeared on eBay sold by the Topps Vault. Minus the 'PEEL HERE' arrow, facing in the die-cut direction, this has a very 'international' release feel to it and could be a mock-up. This may have been a last ditch effort to create product prior to the lawsuit outcome (far right).

83a UGH LEE = Ugly. 'Lee' may be a shout out to Hong Kong American martial artist Bruce Lee Jun-fan. def'n: Ugly – Not pleasing to the eye; unsightly. Repulsive or offensive. 83b SUMO SID — Sid; S name to go with the word 'sumo'. def'n: Sumo – The Japanese wrestling sport; sumo wrestling. Sumo wrestler. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's fifty-third concept, titled 'SUMO' (2-53), was executed for the OS2 set and the character is sporting white cotton training 'mawashi' – a loincloth belt that the rikishi/wrestler wears during training or in competition – without any looping and knotted in back. The rikishi is usually barefoot during a match and sports a 'chonmage' or topknot hairstyle. The wrestler is groundbreaking, literally breaking ground from his massive weight. — In 1986, the Imperial Toy Corporation licensed the GPK brand name. Products such as key chains, zipper pulls, sunglasses, hi-bounce balls, puffy stickers, rings, pencil billboards, bop bags, bubble sets, etc. were released, but most notably were the characters hidden in garbage cans called Pop-Ups which, besides the Cheap Toys figures, were the first realized 3D character toys (far right).

WHAT IF?

'84a' NORMAN-CLATURE — Unknown. def'n: Fish bait – To place a piece of 'food' on a hook in order to attract and catch a fish. '84b' NORMAN-CLATURE — Unknown. def'n: Hooked – To be curved like a hook. To be addicted. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's sixth concept, titled 'FISHBAIT' (2-06), was executed for the OS2 release but pulled from the set. Fishing bait is any substance used to attract and catch fish such as at the end of a fishing hook. 'Live bait' is any natural, living organism that can be employed to catch fish. This pulled piece caused one of two 'variation' card spots on the uncut sticker sheet. — The artwork may have been pulled for a variety of reasons from the regular set, but was eventually used in the GPK Giant release as card #6 'HOOKED ON GARBAGE PAIL KIDS' in May of 1986 (middle right); these offshoot sets may not have been scrutinized as closely as the regular releases. — The same live bait concept can be found within the 1992 Topps Trash Can Trolls release as cards 36a Live Bait KATE and 36b Hook Line & CINDY (far right), painted by artist Pat Pigott. — The image can also be found within the 2010 Flashback set as card back 12a and the 2015 30th Anniversary chase set 'Mini Giant Set' as card B6.

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'85a' PICKLED PETE — Pete; P name to go with the word 'pickle+d'. def'n: Pickle – An article of food that has been preserved in brine or in vinegar; specifically : a cucumber that has been so preserved. A brine or vinegar solution in which foods are preserved; ex. Dill pickle. def'n: Pickled – Preserved in or cured with pickle. slang. Drunk; to get pickled before dinner. '85b' FORMALDEHYDE FRED — Fred; F name to go with the word 'formaldehyde'. def'n: Formaldehyde – noun. A colorless pungent irritating gas (CH2O) used chiefly in an aqueous solution as a disinfectant and preservative and in chemical synthesis. BITS & BOBS: — Pound's twenty-fourth concept, titled 'PICKLED' (2-24), was executed for the OS2 release but pulled from the set. Pickling, usually of food – and in this case of cucumbers – is the storage in the form of a preserve in a liquid bath of vinegar and brine. This pulled piece caused one of two 'variation' card spots on the uncut sheet — The artwork may have been pulled for a variety of reasons from the regular set and although unpublished during the Original Series was used in the 2010 GPK Flashback release for cards #65a/b (middle left), and the 2014 GPK OS2 Chrome release for cards #L1a/b (middle right). — In 1998, Comic Images,with distribution by Dark Horse Comics, had John Pound create sixty-one images, including a bonus card, for their Meanie Babies parody set poking fun at the then popular Beanie Babies plush toy craze. Pound used the same 'preserve' concept for the set with the character made up of pickled cucumbers (far right); text on the backsides by artist and writer Jay Lynch.

— The original GPK sets all had unique die-cuts for their sticker outline,
adopted from the Wacky Packages franchise.