Star Warped Kids | Garbage Pail Kids World

RELEASE PERIOD : NOVEMBER 2017 S1 + NOVEMBER 2019 S1 (REPRINT) + S2

The Star Warped Kids Series 1 set was released during the second half of 2017, during the Autumn of November, premiering at the DesignerCon in Pasadena, CA on the 11th and 12th of that month. The entire intergalactic set was created by artist Mark Pingitore who sketched and painted all nine characters to create an eighteen, twin-card parody release poking fun at the Star Wars franchise. The first print run set, containing one asterisk — * © 2017 MARK PINGITORE PRTD. IN U.S.A., was posted for sale on the Magic Marker Art website on November 14th with 100 sets being produced. The 'PEEL HERE' matte-finish, vinyl stickers, measuring 2.5 x 3.5 inches, contain a unique die-cut which is reminiscent of the earlier Garbage Pail Kids releases. Pingitore's various titles and other products are wonderfully influenced by the 80's nostalgic toy and cartoon era.
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def'n: Warp - in science fiction. To jump via warp hyperdrive (propulsion system) from one galaxy to another.
def'n: Warp - An abnormality or perversion (corruption) in a person's character or personality.

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The Star Warped Kids Series 1 reprint set and Star Warped Kids Series 2 set were released during the later half of 2019, during the Autumn of November, and posted to the Magic Marker Art website on the 4th of the month, selling for $25 each. The two intergalactic sets included an updated sticker version and visual look for Series 1 and all-new characters for Series 2. The second print run of Series 1 and Series 2 stickers both contain the new trademark line — * © 2019 MARK PINGITORE - MAGIC MARKER ART, LLC, a 'PEEL HERE' gloss-finish, puzzle backs, and measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches. The sets were released prior to the DesignerCon, that took place from the 22nd through 24th of the month, and a Batman-influenced 'KILLIAN Joke' promo card coudl be optained; a tribute to the voicework of actor Mark Hamill.
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	1a C3P OWEN ~ Nomenclature = C-3PO. ~ Star log: C-3PO (aka See-Threepio) — A humanoid robot character designed as a protocol droid intended to assist in etiquette, customs and translation. 'PO' is rumored to mean 'Post Office'. Originally named simply 'C3'. def'n: Protocal — The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions. def'n: Droid — in science fiction. A robot; a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions.

	1b BRAD FEELING ~ Nomenclature = Bad feeling. ~ Star log: C-3PO (aka See-Threepio) — Usually, the droid's physical appearance is primarly depicted as polished gold plating, but it varies from film to film depending on the circumstances. He has a charming, oblivious nature. def’n: Bad — (of a body part) Injured, diseased or painful. Unpleasant. def’n: Feeling — An emotional state or reaction. Bad omen.

GPK STATS: ~ The artwork pays tribute to the Garbage Pail Kids image for OS1 cards 6a ART Apart and 6b Busted BOB painted by artist John Pound; seen being used as a doorstop of sorts. ~ For the SWK card, the character can be seen depicted with all of his limbs dismembered. In the first Star Wars: A New Hope movie C-3PO loses his left arm to a Tusken Raider in the Jundland Wastes; the Jawa end up finding him (notice the Sandcrawler in the distance within the artwork) and reuniting him with R2-D2. During The Empire Strikes Back, Chewbacca also finds C-3PO's body parts after being shot and torn apart in Cloud City by a Stormtrooper and puts him back together.		~

	2a SLAYA LEIA ~ Nomenclature = Semi-rhyme; the name Leia with the word 'slayer'. ~ Star log: Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan (aka Senator and General Leia Organa) — A princess of the planet Alderan, a member of the Imperial Senate and an agent of the Rebel Alliance. Later, she is revealed to be Vadar's daughter and the twin sister of Luke Skywalker. def'n: Slayer — Someone who kills a person or an animal in a violent way. slang. Slaya.

	2b CAPTURED CARRIE ~ Nomenclature — C; the specific name Carrie to go with the word 'capture+d'. ~ Star log: Carrie Fisher — The role of Princess Leia was portrayed by actress Carrie Fisher. The character Leia became a 1980s icon and a feminist herione. def’n: Capture — To take into one's possession or control by sheer force; the action of being captured.

GPK STATS: ~ The artwork provocatively pays tribute to the Garbage Pail Kids image for OS2 cards 76a BONNIE Bunny and 76b Pourin' LAUREN painted by artist John Pound; seen carrying a serving tray with a breastmilk cocktail. ~ For the SWK card, the character can be seen holding a serving tray of grapes and wine and grasping the chain connecting her sex-slave collar to the strangulated Jabba the Hutt; choked and throttled by the princess. The movie sequence was inspired by a scene from The Godfather where an obese character is garroted by an assasin. Princess Leia's cinnamon-buns hairstyle from Star Wars and her metal bikini bottoms from Return of the Jedi became cultural icons.		~

	3a MARK MINX ~ Nomenclature — M; the specific name Mark to go with the word 'minx'. ~ Star log: Mark Hamill — The role of Luke Skywalker was portrayed by the actor Mak Hamill; the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise. def'n: Minx — Cheeky or mishievous. def'n: Mink stole — A semiaquatic weasellike animal whose fur is used to create a stole; a shawl that's worn loosely over the shoulders as an ecclesiastical vestment.

3b LUKE WARM ~ Nomenclature = Lukewarm. ~ Star log: Luke Skywalker — A pinnacle figure in the Rebel Alliance fighting against the Galactic Empire. Later, he is revealed to be Vadar's son and the twin brother of Princess Leia. def’n: Lukewarm — Unenthusiastic; lackadaisical. Moderately warm.

GPK STATS: ~ The artwork warmly pays tribute to the Garbage Pail Kids image for OS4 cards 133a Furry MURRAY and 133b Foxy FRANCIS painted by artist John Pound; seen sporting a dead mink animal as a fur stole, adorned over the character's shoulders with dangling limbs. ~ For the SWK card, the character can be seen knocked unconcious and unceremoniously draped over his captor's massive, furry frame. During the 'Battle of Hoth', within the Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back movie, Luke is attacked by a wampa while scouting the Hoth ice wastes whilst riding his tauntaun. Luke can be seen sporting his Hoth battle gear that was eagerly equipped at Echo Base due to the extreme cold temperatures. The wampa has fresh tauntaun blood dripping down his frontside and staining his fur.		~

		4a CARBON NATE ~ Nomenclature = Carbonite. ~ Star log: Carbon-freezing (aka Carbon-shower) — A process of rapid freezing using carbon gas in order to encase goods for preservation and sometimes even hibernation. def'n: Carbonite — A liquid substance made from carbon gas and can change into a solid through rapid freezing.

		4b HALF OFF HAN ~ Nomenclature — C; the specific name Han to go with the words 'half off'. ~ Star log: Han Solo — A smuggler and pilot of the Millennium Falcon who became involved with the Rebel Alliance's struggle against the Galactic Empire. The smooth talker, smooth operator and smooth flyer becomes a love-and-hate interest of Princess Leia. The role is portrayed by actor Harrison Ford. def’n: Half off — An item, or person, that is being sold at half the original price. Two equal parts, divided.


GPK STATS: ~ None. Reminiscent of OS16 cards 636a Slammed SLOAN and 636b KEITH Out. ~ For the SWK card, the character can be seen entombed within a carbonite block with a '50% OFF' sale pricetag attached to his left pinky. In the movie The Empire Strikes Back, the antagonist Darth Vader had intended to trap his son Luke in carbonite. Bounty hunter Boba Fett tricks Lando Calrissian into letting him use the carbon-freezing facility on the planet Bespin and tests the shower out on Han who's indebted to Jabba the Hutt; then transports him to Jabba's Palace where it's displayed as a trophy piece. ~

	5a YO DOUG ~ Nomenclature = Yoda. ~ Star log: Yoda (aka Jedi Grand Master) — A height-challenged, mysterious species with sensitive ears who used a small cane and served as the Grand Master of the Jedi Order. The character was voiced by legendary puppeteer Frank Oz. 'Weird Al' Yankovic's song "Yoda" best describes the character; a parody of "Lola" by the Kinks. def'n: Yo — informal. Used to attract someone's attention.

	5b DIEGO BAH ~ Nomenclature = Dagobah. ~ Star log: Dagobah — A lush world of swamps and forests that served as a refuge planet for Jedi Master Yoda; a place where Luke receive his advanced training of the Force and later, the place of Yoda's deathbed. def’n: Bah — An expression of contempt or disagreement. Bah! Humbug! Buh-bye.

GPK STATS: ~ The artwork is a somber sayonara tribute to the Garbage Pail Kids image for OS2 cards 59a Clogged DUANE and 59b Bye Bye BOBBY painted by artist John Pound; seen swirling down a tub's drain hole and struggling against the suction. ~ For the SWK card, instead of a draining bathtub, the character can be seen submerged in muddy and murky swamp water, attempting to defy the Force of gravity. Due to the character's short stature, we as an audience member are treated to a kicking foot. Visions of piggy-back-packing with Luke are most certainly flashing before Master Yoda's eyes. The character trained Luke in The Empire Strikes Back movie and his essence drained in the Return of the Jedi movie.		~

	6a WOOK KEITH ~ Nomenclature = Wookiee. ~ Star log: Wookiee — An intelligent, bipedal species from the planet Kashyyyk within the Star Wars canon. The race is taller, stronger and much hairier than humans and most other humanoid species. def'n: Wook — urban slang. A hippie without any ambition, motivation or personal drive (other than drugs).

	6b CHEWY DEWEY ~ Nomenclature — Rhyme; the name Dewey with the nickname 'Chewie'. ~ Star log: Chewbacca (aka Chewie) — The loyal first mate of Han Solo and the co-pilot of the Millennium Flacon. The role is mainly portrayed by actor Peter Mayhew. A hirsute biped = A hairy man having two feet. def’n: Chewy — A thought or object that needs to be chewed on for some time, mentally or physically, respectively.


GPK STATS: ~ The artwork isn't a tribute to any specific Garbage Pail Kids image, but is reminiscent of 2015S1 bonus cards B6a Big BEN and B6b SAMMY Sasquatch painted by artist Brent Engstrom and Meanie Babies card #17 EDDIE The Yetti painted by artist John Pound; both seen strolling and trolling along. ~ For the SWK card, the gentle giant Wookiee is seen triapsing with a long gaited stride and long swinging arms in a lumbering manner. The artwork is a parody of any Bigfoot or Sasquatch image "seen" living in the mountains; a large, hairy creature resembling a Yetti; a large hairy humanoid creature living in the Himalayas; an abominable snowman, et cetera. ~		~

	7a YURI FATHER ~ Nomenclature = "[I am] your father." The Empire Strikes Back famous movie quote. ~ Star log: Darth Vader (aka Anakin Skywalker) — The pivotal antagonist in the original Star Wars movie trilogy whose actions drive the main plot; he serves the Galactic Empire and his Sith master, Emperor Palpatine. def'n: Father — A man in relation to his natural child or (twin) children.

	7b MEDITATE SEAN ~ Nomenclature = Meditatetion. ~ Star log: Meditation chamber — Vader's think tank was a life support pod that allowed the Sith Lord to survive for extended periods of time without his helmet and mask. def’n: Meditate — To sit and concentrate deeply or focus one's mind (on the Force) for a long period of time.


GPK STATS: ~ The artwork is a brilliant combo-tribute to the Garbage Pail Kids images for unpublished OS2 Pickled PETE and Formaldehyde FRED painted by artist John Pound (later released as 2010 Flashback #65 and 2014 Chrome 2 #L1) and OS4 cards 160a Decapitated HEDY and 160b Formalde HEIDI also painted by Pound; both seen submerged in preservative solutions. ~ For the SWK card, the meditation chamber has been switched out for a healing vat that takes place in an oversized beaker. The Sith Lord is seen without his samurai-inspired helmet but still sporting part of his mask with the breathing apparatus. The character is also seen wearing his adult pull-ups in CPK-syle. ~		~

	8a ARTIE DETOO ~ Nomenclature = R2-D2. ~ Star log: R2-D2 (prounced Artoo-Detoo) — A small astromech droid that plays a major character within the Star Wars movies and acts as a sidekick droid with C-3PO to provide comic relief. The role was performed by actor Kenny Baker for the original Star Wars movie trilogy. def'n: Number two — A second in command. slang. Used euphemistically to refer to feces; poo.

	8b HOLO GRAEME ~ Nomenclature = Hologram. ~ Star log: Holographic message — A parody of Princess Leia's loop message: "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope... Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope..." that Luke discovers in A New Hope while cleaning sand out of the droid and removing the restraining bolt triggering the hologram message. def’n: Hologram — A 3-dimensional image formed by the interference of light beams from a laser or similar source.

GPK STATS: ~ Although the artwork is not a tribute to the Garbage Pail Kids image for OS1 cards 13a Ashcan ANDY and 13b Spacey STACY painted by artist John Pound; they both pay tribute to the astromech droid. ~ For the SWK card, instead of the holographic message from Princess Leia coming out of the holographic projector (the circular object on his face that looks like a dimple) of the droid, R2-D2 is flashing a monochrome blue hologram of a big pile of fecal matter with some roughage in the shape of nuts that has passed through his mechanical guts. The droid unit is only showcasing two of his 'arms' and not his hidden third 'leg' and two eyes... a regular receptor and his primary 'black eye' radar receptor.		~

		9a B.O. JUAN ~ Nomenclature = Obi-Wan. ~ Star log: Obi-Wan Kenobi — In the original Star Wars trilogy he is a mentor to Luke Skywalker to whom he introduces the ways of the Jedi. He later meets his demise in a lightsaber duel with Darth Vader. def'n: Body odor (b.o.) — The smell of the human body, especially when unpleasant; sweaty, smelly and gross.

		9b BAKED BEN ~ Nomenclature — B; the specific name Ben to go with the word 'bake+d'. Sounds like 'baked bean'. ~ Star log: Ben (aka Ben Kenobi and Uncle Ben) — The cunning Jedi Master and Jedi Knight was one of the main protagonists and portrayed by actor Sir Alec Guiness for the Star Wars original trilogy. def’n: Baked — To be cooked by the sun; overheated. Sunstroke; heatstroke through excessive sun exposure.


GPK STATS: ~ None, but may have been a great parody of OS4 cards 146a Baked JAKE and 146b Dry GUY. ~ For the SWK card, the character is seen opening up his hooded Jedi robes in order to cool off. On a mission within the Jundland Wastes of Tatooine, a desert planet in the Outer Rim Territories having two sister suns, before rescueing Luke Skywalker who was attacked by a group of Tusken Raiders. The so-called hermit has soiled through his many layers of clothing displayed dripping with sweat, armpit stains and heat radiating off of his upper body and head; the two unforgiving suns ruthlessly beating down on him. ~

~		10a BOB A. FETT ~ Nomenclature = Boba Fett. ~ Star log: Boba Fett — A fan-favourite bounty hunter within the Star Wars franchise that is hired by Darth Vader to capture Han Solo in Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980). GPK-like facial features have been added the character's helmet and he is seen sporting red-striped CPK-like shoes. def'n: NA. Although, 'Fret' would've been a great alternative; to be visibly worried; anxious.

		10b MANDALORE IAN ~ Nomenclature = Mandalorian. ~ Star log: Boba Fett — The character also appears at Jabba the Hutt's palace in Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) and is seen using his Z-6 jetpack and being captured by the Sarlacc pit monster. He is also sporting his EE-3 blaster rifle. def’n: Mandalore — A group of beings, Mandalorians, from the planet Mandalore that speak Mando'a. They are famous for their armor.

~		11a HAMMER HEDY ~ Nomenclature = Hammerhead; aka Momaw Nadon. ~ Star log: Hammerhead — Ithorians, best known as "Hammerheads" due to their distinctive head shape, similar to the hammerhead shark with its unusual cephalofoil, native to the planet Ithor. The character is scene holding a hammer instead of a blaster, and adoring it. def'n: Hammer — A tool with a heavy metal head and handle used to drive nails and disassemble objects.

		11b MOMAW NA DONNY ~ Nomenclature = Momaw Nadon; aka Hammerhead. ~ Star log: Hammerhead — Ithorians contain two mouths, one on either side of their necks, and a rumbling, gutteral voice. Best known for his appearance in the Mos Eisley Cantina movie scene on Tatooine (and 1978 playset), a place ruled by Hutt gansters and home base for smugglers, criminals, etc. def’n: Momaw Nadon — Appeared in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. A rebel sympathizer and agricultural enthusiast.

~		12a MURPH TAK ~ Nomenclature = Muftak. ~ Star log: Muftak — A male Talz who was abandoned in Mos Esley, a spaceport on the planet Tatooine, as a newborn. A professional pickpocketer that frequented Chalmun's Cantina and planned robberies with a Chadra-Fan named Kabe. def'n: NA. The character is seen with four brown eyes instead of black eyes and a blaster.

		12b ABOMINA BILL ~ Nomenclature = Abominable. ~ Star log: Talz — A race from the planet Orto Plutonia, covered in thick, shaggy white fur with sharp talons capping their five-fingered hands, possessing four black eyes (two for day vision and two for night vision) and a small proboscis for feeding & communicating. def’n: Abominable — To be very bad or unpleasant. A shout-out to the folkloric creature called the Yeti or Abominable Snowman (who is seen holding a glass of cold, ice water).

~		13a WALLY RUS ~ Nomenclature = Walrus Man; aka Ponda Baba. ~ Star log: Walrus Man — A male Aqualish residing in Mos Esley, a spaceport on the planet Tatooine, from the planet Ando. An ill-tempered thug that frequented Chalmun's Cantina and (was once) friends with Dr. Cornelius Evazan; his arm was severed by Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. def'n: Walrus — A large marine mammal having two large downward-pointing tusks. Related to other pinnipeds such as sea lions (best known for balancing a ball on their nose & whiskers).

		13b PON DOV BABA ~ Nomenclature = Ponda Baba; aka the alias "Sawkee". ~ Star log: Aqualish — An amphibious species made up of three distinct races including Aquala, Ualaq and Quara. The smuggler is best known for his appearance in the Mos Eisley Cantina movie scene on Tatooine (and 1978 playset), a place ruled by Hutt gansters and home base for smugglers, criminals, etc. def’n: Ponda Baba — Nomenclature shout-out to Dov Kelemer Enterprises, Inc. of DKE Toys. ~

~		14a SNAG GIL TOOTH ~ Nomenclature = Snaggletooth; or Snaggle Tooth. ~ Star log: Snaggletooth — A male Snivvian residing in Mos Esley, a spaceport on the planet Tatooine, from the planet Cadomai Prime. A smuggler that frequented Chalmun's Cantina in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. def'n: Snaggletooth — An irregular or projecting tooth, growing out beyond or apart from others; sometimes broken.

		14b ZUT TOM ~ Nomenclature = Zutton; aka Snaggletooth. ~ Star log: Snivvian — A mammalian species having large mouths and short fangs. Their home planet of Cadomai Prime has extremely harsh and long winters that are difficult to servive. The smuggler is best known for his appearance in the Mos Eisley Cantina movie scene on Tatooine (and 1978 playset), a place ruled by Hutt gansters and home base for smugglers, criminals, etc. The original Kenner toyline figure had the character sporting a blue tunic and being taller in stature; this was corrected in later production. def’n: NA. ~

~		15a GREED OWEN ~ Nomenclature = Greedo. ~ Star log: Greedo — A male Rodian bounty huntter originally from the planet Rodia, residing in Mos Espa, a spaceport on the planet Tatooine. A mercenary that frequented Chalmun's Cantina in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. def'n: Greed — An intense and selfish desire for something (or everything), especially wealth and riches.

		14b DREW SLOW ~ Nomenclature = Drew slow or 'slow draw'. ~ Star log: Rodian — A reptilian species highly recognizable due to their unique facial structure and skin pigment. Their home planet of Rodia has harsh, humid and hot dense jungle living conditions. The bounty hunter is best known for his appearance in the Mos Eisley Cantina movie scene on Tatooine (and 1978 playset), a place ruled by Hutt gansters and home base for smugglers, criminals, etc., where he was easily shot and killed by Han Solo. def’n: Slow draw — Someone who is slow on the draw during a gunfight; or a slow thinker and stupid person. The opposite of a gunslinger with a fast or quick draw. ~

~		16a IG EDDIE 8 ~ Nomenclature = IG-88. ~ Star log: IG 88 (aka IG-88B) — A rogue and deadly IG-series assassin droid that worked as a bounty hunter. Following the Battle of Hoth, several bounty hunters, including 'himself', were summoned and hired by Darth Vader to track down the Millennium Falcon and its Rebel crew. def'n: NA.

		16b ANNE DROID ~ Nomenclature = Android. ~ Star log: IG-88 (aka Phlutdroid) — A mercenary droid model with masculine programming manufactured by Holowan Laboratories. The Class 4 assassin droid is seen armed with a blaster and sporting a CPK-like diaper; his facial plate has been adorned with GPK-like nose and mouth. def’n: Android — (mainly within science fiction) A mechanical robot with a human-like, and/or sometimes bidegal apperance.

~		17a DENNY GAR ~ Nomenclature = Dengar. ~ Star log: Dengar — A Corellian bounty hunter originally serving as a gladiator. Following the Battle of Hoth, several bounty hunters, including himself, were summoned and hired by Darth Vader to track down the Millennium Falcon and its Rebel crew. The mercenary can be seen holding a blaster rifle and sporting a pair of red-striped, CPK-like shoes and a grumpy frown. def'n: NA.

		17b COREL ELON ~ Nomenclature = Corellian. ~ Star log: Corellian — Human Inhabitants of the planet Corellia that also housed several alien species. The world is known for its ace pilots (like Han Solo) and large starship construction including vessels (like the Millennium Falcon). Although the bounty hunter lost to Boba Fett in capturing Solo, along with Bossk, they were both present in Jabba's Palace on Tatooine during Solo's rescue by Skywalker. def’n: NA.

~		18a BO SSK ~ Nomenclature = Bossk. ~ Star log: Bossk — A Trandoshan bounty hunter well known for hunting Wookiees. Following the Battle of Hoth, several bounty hunters, including 'himself', were summoned and hired by Darth Vader to track down the Millennium Falcon and its Rebel crew. The mercenary can be seen holding a blaster rifle and a forced smile upon his reptillian face. def'n: NA.

		18b TRANDO SHAWN ~ Nomenclature = Trandoshan. ~ Star log: Trandoshan — Sentient reptilian humanoids of the planet Trandosha that neighbored the world of Kashyyyk. During the Clone Wars, Bossk worked alongside fellow bounty hunters to mentor the orphaned Boba Fett. Although the bounty hunter lost to Boba Fett in captureing Solo, along with Dengar, they were both present in Jabba's Palace on Tatooine during Solo's rescue by Skywalker in Episode V. def’n: NA.

DEFINITIONS TAKEN IN PART FROM THE AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY + WIKI

SERIES 1 : VINYL

1. An ad was placed on social media on June 12, 2017 advertising the upcoming releases for Magic Marker Art for the Trashformers Series 1 set released in August, the Horrorible Kids Series 2 set released in October and the Star Warped Kids Series 1 set to be released in November of 2017 (in time for the new Last Jedi movie). All three humor sets poking fun at the Transformers, Horror movie genre and the Star Wars franchises, respectively. ~
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2. An early Preview mock-up card image was posted to social media on September 1, 2017 to give collectors an idea of what was to come for the upcoming Star Warped Kids 9-card set. Although the artwork and nomenclature remained the same, the die-cut was changed to incorporate the new logo or SWK header, the nameplate was switched-up for a different shape and the card number became 9a B.O. JUAN (Star Wars Obi-Wan), switched from 6a. ~
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3. Starting in mid to late October, the Magic Marker Art social media pages started to show partial glimpses of the impending parody release with a few Color Rough sneak peeks. On October 17, 2017 the first Star Warped Kids color rough was previewed portraying a parody of the Star Wars 'R2-D2' character and on October 23, 2017 a second color rough was previewed portraying a parody of the Star Wars 'Princess Leia' character. ~
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4. On October 20, 2017 the Magic Marker Art social media pages posted a sneak peek of the official Card Image for card 9a B.O. JUAN (Obi-Wan) that introduced to collectors the new logo, the new die-cut shape and the new nameplate for the release. The whole card has a sun-sational Star Wars and Garbage Pail Kids nostalgic feel to it. ~
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5. The promotional material in the form of an e-Sheet acted as an online ad for the Star Warped Kids Series 1 on social media on November 1, 2017 that portrayed the three previously previewed characters. The second preview ad is usually posted on the release date with the tagline 'NOW AVAILABLE', but not for this release. The 'opening crawl' and scrolling yellow text is a nod to the opening sequence of Star Wars movies that give you an idea of the plot and the metallic outline connecting the logo is a nod to retro Star Wars cards and packaging. ~
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6. The Magic Marker Art social media pages displayed an out-of-focus image of the card set and the circular sticker used for the Star Warped Kids packs on November 9, 2017 and an image of the packaged SWK packs showcasing a new character, 1a C3P OWEN, on November 14, 2017 which was used as the picture link for the sale of the set at $35 on the website; a decent price tag for the set when considering an independent release, vinyl material, die-cuts and a small profit.The circular sticker seen in the bottom left hand corner seals the protective wrap on the backside of the "pack". ~
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7. In anticipation of the new Star Wars movie, artist Mark Pingitore posted a color rough card mock-up for an Unpublished Star Warped Kids character on 12/14/2017 with a very complimentary red nameplate: "Here's one I need to finish at some point. Color rough for Crylo REN / TANNER Trum. Only a few hours until I see The Last Jedi!" ~
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9. The metallic Die-Cut outline connecting the logo or SWK header is a nod to retro Star Wars cards that packaging and gives whole card set a wonderful Star Wars and Garbage Pail Kids nostalgic feel to it. ~

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SERIES 1 + SERIES 2 : VINTAGE

1. Starting in August, Magic Marker Art took to social media on August 2, 2019 to post a Color Rough sneak peek of the upcoming release of Star Warped Kids Series 2, portraying a parody of the Star Wars 'IG-88' bounty hunter character and placing a placid smile on the assassin droid's metal head. ~
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2. An early Preview mock-up card image was posted to social media on October 9, 2019 and gave collectors an idea of what was to come for the new card layout for the Star Warped Kids brand. Not only would SWK Series 2 have a new yellow and black logo, replacing the 'metallic' white or black logo, and getting rid of the die-cut border, but the Series 1 reprint would also go through these changes; this opens up the card image a bit more and lets the character 'breathe'. The nameplate for card #7 would be updated from white to black. ~
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3. The Series 1 reprint and Series 2 set of Star Warped Kids was released on November 4, 2019 and posted to the Magic Marker Art website and sold for $25 each. The same SWK Ads were also shared to social media channels. The sets were released in mini-sized display boxes that held all eighteen cards of the release with a checklist located on the bottom of the display box. ~
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4. The Series 1 reprint and Series 2 set of Star Warped Kids was also available at $40 for both mini boxes posted to the Magic Marker Art website on the release date of November 4, 2019. The SWK Ad was also shared to social media and contained a nice mash-up of the B.O. JUAN and Snag GIL Tooth charactes. The sets were released in mini-sized display boxes that held all eighteen cards of the release with a checklist located on the bottom of the display box. ~
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5. A Card Comparison of a Series 1 image of B.O. JUAN, an early mock-up card image — the nameplate area would be squared off, and a Series 2 image of B.O. JUAN, taken from a Non-Sport Update write-up, shows that not only would SWK Series 2 have a new yellow and black logo, replacing the 'metallic' white or black logo, but also do away with the thick, die-cut border — a shout-out to the vintage, toy figure packaging; this opens up the card image a bit more and lets the character 'breathe'. ~
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6. For the bi-monthly publication of Non-Sport Update, a write-up for the Star Warped Kids would be printed within the December 2019 / January 2020 issue, for Volume 30, No. 6., where creator Mark Pingitore states "Series 2 will parody lovable County Hunters and cuddly Aliens!" Nice to see the Magic Marker Art brands in print. ~
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7. Althought the two sets would have a newly revamped SWK logo and the die-cut border would be removed, the cards were now printed on Vintage-Style Sticker stock and contact two puzzles on the backside for both releases. ~

CARD NO.	CHARACTER NAME	SERIES NO.	YEAR
1a	C3P OWEN	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
1b	BRAD FEELING	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
2a	SLAYA LEIA	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
2b	CAPTURED CARRIE	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
3a	MARK MINX	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
3b	LUKE WARM	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
4a	CARBON NATE	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
4b	HALF OFF HAN	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
5a	YO DOUG	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
5b	DIEGO BAH	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
6a	WOOK KEITH	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
6b	CHEWY DEWEY	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
7a	YURI FATHER	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
7b	MEDITATE SEAN	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
8a	ARTIE DETOO	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
8b	HOLO GRAEME	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
9a	B.O. JUAN	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
9b	BAKED BEN	1	2017 VINYL + 2019
CARD NO.	CHARACTER NAME	SERIES NO.	YEAR

CARD NO.	CHARACTER NAME	SERIES NO.	YEAR
10a	BOB A. FETT	2	2019
10b	MANDALORE IAN	2	2019
11a	HAMMER HEDY	2	2019
11b	MOMAW NA DONNY	2	2019
12a	MURPH TAK	2	2019
12b	ABOMINA BILL	2	2019
13a	WALLY RUS	2	2019
13b	PON DOV BABA	2	2019
14a	SNAG GIL TOOTH	2	2019
14b	ZUT TOM	2	2019
15a	GREED OWEN	2	2019
15b	DREW SLOW	2	2019
16a	IG EDDIE 8	2	2019
16b	ANNE DROID	2	2019
17a	DENNY GAR	2	2019
17b	COREL ELON	2	2019
18a	BO SSK	2	2019
18b	TRANDO SHAWN	2	2019
CARD NO.	CHARACTER NAME	SERIES NO.	YEAR