PRODUCTION ARTWORK — BITS & BOBS BACKSTORY — CARD ANNOTATION

Topps art directors Art Spiegelman and Mark Newgarden, both from the NPD (New Product Development) department, created the card-type for the OS7 Garbage Pail kids card backs while artist Tom Bunk sketched and painted the reverse 'FILE' card artwork images using watercolours. Since the introduction of completed puzzles to the GPK franchise, the amount of reverse card artwork has been greatly reduced and follows the same layout as previous releases. Nineteen known backs were completed for the OS7 set; this is the same number as the OS5 release except for a repeated title. The franchise returns back to the popular, 'FILE' card layout. The existing color roughs and final artwork does show a numer '20' on one piee of artwork, so twenty concepts may have existed at one point; numbers 2, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 19 remain unverified. The 'FILE' backs depict a manila folder with typewritten facts about the characters and a paperclipped picture for both the OS5 and OS7 sets. The 'FILE' cards do not appear to be rendered from any historical Topps release. The NPD Department would create the revised artwork and card type, but the Art Department was in charge of the overall design and would produce the composition of the front side and card backs as well as the promotional material and packaging. Composition images were generated to help guide the final card type design and artwork placement. The mock-up for the 'FILE' cards, reminiscient of G.I. Joe character file cards, contain two main sections. The first section containing the character's name plus ALIAS, current ADDRESS and their PERMANENT RECORD. The second section contained their FAVORITES that each included the topics of FOOD, SONG (or ALBUM), BOOK (or MAGAZINE), MOVIE (seen on comp as 'MOVIES'), T.V. SHOW and QUOTE. The NPD Department would give feedback at a later stage and eventually give the final 'okay'.

Card No. 252 — Reverse card artwork for characters 252a Milky WAYNE and 252b Dairy CARI Artwork: TOM BUNK — Watercolor Final + Color Rough; artwork labeled #3: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS2 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image depicts the PERMANENT RECORD for bullet point number two: '03/10/84 - Blew out his birthday candles - 15 were hospitalized'; for the most part. Pound's original card character for OS2 GPK cards 70a Bad Breath SETH and 70b Foul PHIL is sitting within a post-apocalyptic, catastrophic environmental devastation-like setting, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character receiving a birthday cake via mechanical arms and hands standing within an air-tight sealed, iron prison; a toxic exhale of breath anticipated. The controller individual is seen with a different style of gas mask. The SONG "Every Breath You Take" was released in 1983 by the rock band The Police and the T.V. SHOW "Too Close For Comfort" first aired in 1980 on ABC. The MAG category may be a parody of "Us Magazine" first printed in 1977. The original tight color rough shows the character with a solid blue long-sleeve t-shirt opposed to a solid white shirt from the original material, but is changed to a blue and white-striped shirt for the final artwork. The controller's hair becomes blond and the clamp-like hands become more thumb and hand-like in appearance.

Card No. 256 — Reverse card artwork for characters 256a JACK Pot and 256b Monte CARLO Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork labeled #10: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS3 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points. Pound's original card character for OS3 cards 106a Fowl RAOUL (misspelled 'ROUL' on card) and 106b MACK Quack is standing there cursing, cussing and swearing up a storm like a sailor, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character being served on a platter. Per the original tight color rough, the piece was titled 'FRIENDS TOOK HIM FOR DINNER' with 'DUCK A L'ORANGE!' marked off to the side; also called Canard à l'Orange, a classic French dish in which a duck is roasted and served with a bigarade sauce. For the FOOD category, the dish has been changed to 'PEOPLE A L'ORANGE'. The color rough shows the parody character with a solid blue sailor suit which is much too close to the actual Donald Duck outfit. The SONG category pays tribute to the 1978 satirical tune by Rick Dees and the T.V. SHOW categoryn pays tribute to the 1979 space opera "Buck Rogers (in the 25th Century)". Another Donald Duck reference can be found within the ADDRESS line seen as 'HUEY BLVD.' that pays tribute to one of his nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck.

Card No. 258 — Reverse card artwork for characters 258a MICKEY Mouths and 258b Oral LAUREL Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork labeled #17: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS3 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image depicts the PERMANENT RECORD for bullet point number two: '08/21/82 - Rented himself out as punching bag to local gym'. Pound's original card character for OS3 cards 102a Mugged MARCUS and 102b Kayo'd CODY (mislabeled as OS3 89a Hurt CURT on card) has his arms out in a bust profile, very busted-up and beaten to a pulp, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character being hung upside down and used as a human punching bag. Per the original tight color rough, the viewer is able to see the complete arm and shoulder of the boxer; the boxing glove becomes more of an orange color, and the blue boxing shorts become red for the final artwork image. The SONG category pays tribute to the 1971 tune performed by Lori Lieberman, later covered by Roberta Flack in 1973.

Card No. 262 — Reverse card artwork for characters 262a Brainless BRYAN and 262b Jughead TED Artwork: TOM BUNK — Color Rough + Original Concept; artwork labeled #9: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS1 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image depicts the PERMANENT RECORD for bullet point number two: '10/23/84 - Caused a run on local Blood Bank during "happy hour"'. Pound's original card character for OS1 cards 1a Nasty NICK and 1b Evil EDDIE is post-bloodletting of a Barbie-doll standing under a crescent moon and single bat, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character sucking blood from its victim through a straw outside of a blood bank center under a full moon and three bats. The SONG title is a parody of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" lyrics first published in 1862. Of course, the FOOD category is really a tomato juice-based beverage and not a solid food product. The T.V. SHOW category font color should be all red. The 'hemoglobin' within the street ADDRESS is the protein molecule in red blood cells. The original tight concept shows the character attacking his victim on the countertop of a bar during 'HAPPY HOUR' when alcholic beverages are notoriously cheaper, usually lower shelf product. Although a booze bottle has been added to the color concept, it was replaced by two bones for the final artwork.

Card No. 263 — Reverse card artwork for characters 263a VINCENT Van Gone and 263b Modern ART Artwork: TOM BUNK — Watercolor Final + Color Rough; artwork labeled #20: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS3 GPK artwork by TOM BUNK The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points, but plays up the FOOD category and 'à la mode' which means 'whatever' on ice cream. Bunk's original card character for Garbage Pail Kids OS3 cards 122a Broad MAUDE and 122b Large MARGE is sitting and eating any dessert within reach, treatin' herself, while his rendered artwork shows the character chasing after a cow, mid-cattle call. The MAG category is a name parody of the old Timely Comics publication "Junior Miss". The T.V. SHOW category is an older cooking show that started airing in 1968, hence, the reruns. The original tight color rough shows the character in a blue dress and (somehow) sprinting after her breathing rare steak ... and a diet cola (per the QUOTE); a regular cola can is seen within her original card image. The final artwork has the character in a pink dress, rather than purple, and the cow has the dark patch missing from its eye, teeth and hanging tongue added to the mouth area, along with a nervous sweat and bandages added to its face and elbow area, respectively. The farmhouse backdrop changes, moving the barn closer to the silo and adds a windmill.

Card No. 264— Reverse card artwork for characters 264a PETE Seat and 264b NOEL Bowl Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork labeled #7: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS3 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image depicts the PERMANENT RECORD for bullet point number one: '9/12/81 - Bit the hand that fed him, buried it in the yard'. Pound's original card character for OS2 cards 74a MARK Bard and 74b Kennel KENNY (misspelled as 'Kennel KENNEY' on card) is innocently sitting there scratching flees from his fur with a dog-bone in his mouth, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character holding his owner's severed arm in his hands and mouth. Per the original color rough, the character is looking back at his master who's shouting up a storm and the severed arm has been reversed for the final artwork. The red water bowl appears in both final artwork pieces. The FOOD category product pays tribute to the Alpo brand 'LIV-A SNAPS' dog treats, now known as Variety Snaps. The SONG category pays tribute to the novelty tune "(How Much is) that Doggie in the Window?" written in 1952 by Bob Merrill. I believe the 'SPADE ME' portion of the ADDRESS should read 'Spay Me'.

Card No. 266 — Reverse card artwork for characters 266a ROY L. Flush and 266b Shuffled SHERMAN Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork not labeled: order approved unknown. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS3 GPK artwork by MAE JEON The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points, but could represent all three to a certain extent; although none mention putting an entire audience to sleep. Jeon's original card character for OS3 cards 117a ROCKY N. Roll (with a -N'- typo) and 117b LES Vegas, based off of a tight pencil by artist John Pound, is standing there with guitar at his side singing, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character actually strumming the guitar with knees buckled. Per the original color rough, the character also has the guitar hanging limply at his side like the original artwork with emphasis on his protruding belly. The FOOD category is a nice mash-up of ham roll sandwiches and rock 'n' roll music. The SONG category pays tribute to the tune "My Way" performed by Frank Sinatra in 1969 and covered by Elvis Presley in 1973. The word 'TINSELTOWN' within the ADDRESS means Hollywood and the superficially glamorous world it represents.

Card No. 267 — Reverse card artwork for characters 267a Tongue Tied TINA and 267b Braided BRANDY Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork labeled #5: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS2 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points, unless the baby's name is 'Ohio'. Pound's original card character for OS2 cards 47a Disgustin' JUSTIN and 47b Vile KYLE is biking along drinking a cold 'BEER', while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character riding along, licking away, taking candy from a child. Per the original color rough, the character is missing his signature ring and long wind-blown hair. The house in the distance has been removed for the final artwork and the infant is seen re-drawn along the border of the artwork with hands reaching out for his stolen candy instead of up-in-the-air. The SONG category pays tribute to the country tune "On the Road Again" by artist Willie Nelson released in 1980. The T.V. SHOW category pays tribute to the game show "Wheel of Fortune". The word 'PISTON' within the ADDRESS is a short cylinder fitting used in internal combustion engines.

Card No. 270 — Reverse card artwork for characters 270a Cannibal STU and 270b Brewin' BRUNO Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork not labeled: order approved unknown. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS1 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points, although she's so stuffed-up she couldn't hear the phone. Pound's original card character for OS1 cards 21a Virus IRIS and 21b Sicky VICKY is sitting in an ice bath surrounded by cold medicine and a box of tissue, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character within a moutain heap of used snotty tissue and eighteen countable tissue boxes. Per the original color rough, the character is only surrounded by half a dozen tissue boxes and only one bottle of cold medicine; while there is three within the final artwork and the patient's thermometer has busted from overheating. The SONG category pays tribute to the country and pop tune "Always on My Mind" recorded first in 1972 and covered by Willie Nelson (1982) and the Pet Shop Boys (1987). The MAG category pays tribute to the publication "Better Homes and Gardens". The words 'IRON LUNG' within the ADDRESS is a rigid case that fits over a patient's body used for artifical respiration via the means of mechancil pumps.

Card No. 273 — Reverse card artwork for characters 273a Haunted FORREST and 273b Sappy SARAH Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork labeled #15: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS2 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points, although it could be a gift of truce for Hairy CARRIE and Brutal BRIDGET. Pound's original card character for OS2 cards 55a Hairy GARY and 55b Brutal BRAD is dragging his mirror-image fraternal twin around by the hair, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character leading a bow-tied dinosuar around by a tether. Per the original color rough, the concept is pretty much exactly the same as the final artwork except a ridge of plates has been added to the head, back and tail of the dinosaur. The SONG category pays tribute to the country and rock tune "Rock Around the Clock" recorded first in 1955 by Bill Haley. The T.V. SHOW category pays tribute to "The Flintstones" Hanna-Barbera cartoon (1960) and references one of the characters, Barney Rubble, within the first PERMANENT RECORD bullet point. The MOVIE category should've been the 1981 slapstick comedy film "Caveman", IMHO.

21-Piece Completed Puzzle — Original Series GPK cards: 251a Barfin' BARBARA and 251b VALERIE Vomit Original Final Artwork: JOHN POUND Original Series — two Puzzle Preview cards: 254 and 281 — twenty-one Puzzle Piece cards: 251, 253 (x2), 255, 257, 259, 260, 261, 265 (x2), 268, 269, 271, 272, 280, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287 + 292

Card No. 274 — Reverse card artwork for characters 274a Reptillian LILLIAN and 274b JAY Prey Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork labeled #18: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS2 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points. Pound's original card character for OS2 cards 79a Sewer SUE and 79b MICHELLE Muck (misspelled 'MICHELE' on card) is standing there with a heavy slouch, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character waist deep in a bathtub full of waste. Per the original color rough, a garbage can has been removed from the image, the neutral skin tone becomes green-er again for the final artwork and footprints have been added alongside the handprints on the tile walls and tub. The SONG category pays tribute to the film tune "Singing in the Rain" performed by Gene Kelly in 1952. The MAG category pays tribute to the "Better Homes and Gardens" publication much like card #270. The T.V. SHOW category is a parody name of the game show "What's My Line?" that first aired in 1950 and the MOVIE category is a parody name of the 1961 film "West Side Story".

Card No. 275 — Reverse card artwork for characters 275a Wheel BARRY and 275b Rollin' ROLAND Card No. 279 — Reverse card artwork for characters 279a Short MORT and 279b NOAH Body Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork labeled #14: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS1 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points; apparently the character did not have his walking cane to keep him upright. Pound's original card character for OS1 cards 35a Wrinkly RANDY and 35b Rockin' ROBERT is seen slowly rocking in his rocker, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character in a previously precarious I've-fallen-and-can't-get-up position. Per the original color rough, the spiderwebs show that the rocking chair has been turned over for quite some time and the character's spectacles have fallen off of his face. The BOOK category references 'SENILITY' which is the condition of being senile, showing the loss of mental faculties. The T.V. SHOW category mentions "JOE FRANKLIN" of "The Joe Franklin Show", born Jospeh Fortgang, a radio and television host personality from NYC. The MOVIE category is a tribute to the 1957 film of the same name, emphasize on the word 'Old'. The ADDRESS category contains the word "GERITOL" which is a trademarked name for a variety of dietary supplements; created from the term 'geriatric' (old people & health care), the word "MEWS" which is a street of households converted from stables, along with the term "BUNIONS" which are painful swellings on the first joint that form alonside the the big toe.

Card No. 276 — Reverse card artwork for characters 276a VANESSA Undresser and 276b Banana ANNA Artwork: TOM BUNK — Watercolor Final + Color Rough; artwork labeled #8: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS3 GPK artwork by TOM BUNK The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points. Bunk's original card character for OS3 cards 116a Eerie ERIC and 116b Beserk KIRK, based off of a tight pencil by artist John Pound, is running through a field at night under a full moon holding a bone, while his rendered artwork shows the character pulling on the pants of a mailman. The SONG category pays tribute to the classic tune "Blue Moon" performed by Billie Holiady in 1952. The MAG category mentions 'LON CHANEY' actor, renowned for his tortured characters — often grotesque as in the silent horror films The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera, and his groundbreaking artistry and makeup. The ADDRESS category mentions 'OUSPENKSYA', for Maria Ouspenskaya, a Russian actress featured in the 1941 film The Wolf Man along with actor Lon Chaney. The original tight color rough shows the character in exactly the same position as the final artwork, however, the mailman has his hat flying off, a potential smoking pipe removed from the image, an extra arm/hand can be seen, the letters being held are now dropped, and the character's nose shortened for the final artwork.

Card No. 277 — Reverse card artwork for characters 277a REUBEN Cube and 277b Blockhead BLAKE Artwork: TOM BUNK — Watercolor Final + Color Rough; artwork labeled #10 + #9, respectivley: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS3 GPK artwork by TOM BUNK The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points. Bunk's original card character for OS3 cards 93a DREW Blood and 93b Bustin' DUSTIN is tied up like a pretzel in a wrestling ring, while his rendered artwork shows the character tide up like a pretzel by a baby in a neighborhood setting. The SONG category pays tribute to the classic tune of the same name performed by The Mills Brothers in 1944. The ADDRESS category mentions 'PINYA', as in 'Pin ya/you down to the mat/floor' (also referenced in the past tense within the PERMANENT RECORD first bullet point), and 'SLEEPERHOLD', a chokehold wrestling move which is a rear naked choke. The PERMANENT RECORD, bullet point #3, also mentions 'HALF NELSONED', another wrestling move known as the nelson hold that's a grappling hold used to control an opponent or to turn them over on their back to execute a pin. The original tight color rough shows the character in exactly the same position as the final artwork, however, a bandage was added to the face and the bottom of the foot, holes in the shirt and a patch added to the pants, a cauliflower ear with swelling added to the face along with a bump lump, and the cracked ground added to the image for the final artwork.

Card No. 278 — Reverse card artwork for characters 278a Have A Nice DAVE and 278b MILES Smiles Artwork: TOM BUNK — Watercolor Final + Color Rough; artwork labeled #14: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS2 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card depicts all three listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points, ad nauseum. Pound's original card character for OS2 cards 53a Jolted JOEL and 53b Live MIKE is being eletrocuted, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character playing so loud and so long that the roof to the 'MUSIC HALL' is falling down and collapsing. The T.V. SHOW category pays tribute to the game show "Name That Tune" that starting airing in 1952. The MOVIE category states a 1975 sing-a-long cult classic film and the QUOTE category pays tribute to 'THE WHO(?)' band that originated in 1964. The ADDRESS category mentions 'AMP' which is short for guitar amplifier, and 'PINKFLOYD', the 1965 band. The PERMANENT RECORD also mentions the tune 'STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN', the famous Led Zepplin song recorded in 1971. The original tight color rough shows the character in exactly the same position as the final artwork, however, a few amplified currents have been rearranged, a broken speaker has been added to the strage, and the character's attire has been changed color-wise: the pants changed from red to yellow, the shirt from green to red, and the purple hair changed to punk green.

Card No. 282 — Reverse card artwork for characters 282a Screwey DEWEY and 282b Bent BRENT Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork labeled #13: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS2 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points; this is the only card with four bullet points with all of the FAVORITES categories shoved over to the left hand side of the card. Pound's original card character for OS2 cards 64a Hot SCOTT and 64b LUKE Warm is seen simply standing there and simmering, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character spit-roasting an angel over a open hell fire. Per the original color rough, the 'LE CHEF' bib has been removed from the character and the angel is looking towards the audience but changed to a sideways view holding a harp for the final artwork. The FOOD category references 'STERNO' which is the flammable jelly supplied in cans for use as fuel for cooking stoves or to keep chafing dishes warm. The SONG category pays tribute to the 1976 disco tune "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps. The QUOTE references the temptations of the Devil or the Tempter in so many words and the fourth and final PERMANENT RECORD slips 6/6/86, 666, which is the number of the Beast and considered bad luck. The ADDRESS category boldly states '666' and mentions both 'DOWN BELOW' and 'HECK' which references Hell and the humorous usage of the word heck in place of the word hell.

Card No. 288 — Reverse card artwork for characters 288a GRANT Ant and 288b Sticky NIKKI Artwork: TOM BUNK — Watercolor Final + Color Rough; artwork labeled #12: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS1 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points, but it does picture the vacuum cleaner (aka stolen goods) of the first bullet point. Pound's original card character for OS1 cards 16a Weird WENDY and 16b Haggy MAGGIE (misspelled 'Haggie') has the witch brewing up a potion, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character flying through the air on the aforementioned vacuum cleaner per Bunk's original color rough, flight goggles were a possibility and the green plane in the background was changed to blue. The FOOD category humorously mentions 'ghoulash', a mash-up of the words ghoul (an evil phantom) and goulash (an Hungarian soup or stew). The SONG category pays tribute to the 1957 song performed by Frank Sinatra and the MAG category is a name parody of the "Sports Illustrated" publication. The T.V. SHOW and MOVIE categories also include name parodies, "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" (1984) and "Any Which Way but Loose" (1978), respectively. The QUOTE category mentions "WITCH HAZEL" which is a shrub that can be used as an astringent lotion. The ADDRESS category mentions 'BROOM' which witches are famously known to use as transportation and "SALEM, MA" where the Salem witch trials took place in 1692 and 1693. The original tight color rough shows the character in exactly the same position as the final artwork, however, a few subtle changes and/or additions have been made. For comic relief, we see the character flying on an upright vacuum cleaner machine, which is a kind of updated hand broom for household cleaning. The flight goggles have been removed, along with a band-aid plaster plastered to the cleaner, a single bolt has been added, and the airplane colour has been changed from green to blue (less distracting and keeps your eye on the main character).

Card No. 289 — Reverse card artwork for characters 289a Stair CASEY and 289b ALEXANDER The Grate Artwork: TOM BUNK — Watercolor Final + Color Rough; artwork labeled #1: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS3 GPK artwork by TOM BUNK The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points, but it does show an abbundance of flowers and tiptoeing through the tulips. Bunk's original card character for OS3 cards 91a BLAKE Flake and 91b Hippie SKIPPY (misspelled 'SKIPPIE') is standing there giving the 'peace' sign with guitar in hand and sleeping pad over one shoulder, while Bunk's rendered artwork shows the character running through a field losing his balloon-like air-head. Per Bunk's original color rough, the dawn or dusk like sky has been removied, the character's hair went from reddish-brown to a sandy-blond color, and the long-sleeve shirt and vest colors have changed for the final artwork. The FOOD category mentions 'BROWN RICE' which is the unstripped, health-nut way of eating rice. Both SONG and MOVIE categories reference the same 1979 tune and hippie-induced film. The MAG pays tribute to the "Rolling Stone" music magazine by way of a name parody. The T.V. SHOW, QUOTE, ADDRESS and third PERMANENT RECORD all hint at drug-induced states and hippie speech; the T.V. SHOW and PERMANENT RECORD being most likely psychedelic heavy shrooming or acid-tripping and the QUOTE and ADDRESS listing the Shaggy-like hippie speech patterns. The original tight color rough shows the character in exactly the same position as the final artwork, however, a few subtle changes and/or additions have been made. As with most of Bunk's color roughs, colours are switched up quite a bit, even between the color rough to final artwork stages. Shirt, hair, and 'airhead' balloon string colours all changed.

Card No. 291 — Reverse card artwork for characters 291a HOMER Runt and 291b Screwball LEW Artwork: TOM BUNK — Tight Color Rough; artwork labeled #16: order approved. Reverse Card Type: MARK NEWGARDEN and ART SPIEGELMAN Based off of OS2 GPK artwork by JOHN POUND The file card image doesn't really depict any of the listed PERMANENT RECORD bullet points. Pound's original card character for OS2 cards 57a TOMMY Gun and 57b Dead FRED is seen being shot up with holes, while Bunk's final card artwork shows the character in the back of a line of a 'BANK' about to rob it. Per the original color rough, the character was initially hidden within a baby carriage or pram with signature cigar in mouth and Tommy gun in hand; the art director put notes on the color rough to have a 'LINE'-up of characters created instead. The FOOD category makes reference to 'RED SAUCE', aka blood. The SONG category is a name parody that pays tribute to the anonymous folk song "99 Bottles of Beer (on the Wall)". The T.V. SHOW references the 1955 action western TV series and radio show. The QUOTE quotes actor Robert Di Nero from the 1976 movie "Taxi Driver". The ADDRESS category references the thick NYC accent with 'NEW YAWK', where the Topps company was located, within 'BROOKLYN', and where bodies were possibly thrown over the docks with 'cement shoes'.

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