MrPiKing
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ART CARDS
Garbage Pail Kids Crushed Shelly 145b
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Key Fact
Description
This is a Garbage Pail Kids trading card featuring 'Crushed Shelly' on the front, depicted as a snail with a human-like face. The back of the card shows a 'Wanted' poster for 'Bus Driver,' listing comical crimes. The card is printed on cardboard and includes the year 1985. The backside details are from the 1986 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. production.
History
Garbage Pail Kids trading cards were first released in 1985 by the Topps Company. They gained immense popularity for their gross-out humor and satirical take on the wholesome Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. Each card featured a humorous, often disgusting, illustration and a corresponding name. This particular card, "Crushed Shelly," and its counterpart, "Bus Driver," are classic examples of the series' unique brand of humor.
Facts
The Garbage Pail Kids cards are highly collectible due to their nostalgic appeal and controversial nature. The artistic style, characterized by exaggerated and grotesque imagery, has become iconic. The dual nature of the cards, with a different character and scenario on each side, adds to their intrigue and desirability among collectors. The "Bus Driver" back, in particular, highlights the narrative creativity of the series.
Value Fact
The market for Garbage Pail Kids cards varies significantly based on condition, rarity, and specific card. Well-preserved examples, especially those from earlier series like this one from 1985-1986, can command prices from a few dollars to hundreds, depending on grading and specific variations. Demand is driven by nostalgia and the ongoing popularity of pop culture memorabilia.
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