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ART CARDS
Garbage Pail Kids 4-Eyed Ida () 139b
Key Facts & Value
Key Fact
Description
This is a Garbage Pail Kids trading card featuring the character '4-Eyed Ida'. The card depicts a brown-skinned girl with large, round eyes and dark braided hair, holding up a pair of spotted glasses. The card is yellow and orange with the 'Garbage Pail Kids' logo prominently displayed at the top. It is copyright 1986 by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
History
The Garbage Pail Kids (GPK) trading cards debuted in 1985 as a parody of the wholesome Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. Created by Topps, the cards are known for their grotesque and often humorous illustrations of children with various physical deformities and unpleasant habits. They quickly gained a cult following despite controversy for their shocking content.
Facts
The character '4-Eyed Ida' is part of the original series of Garbage Pail Kids cards. The series was known for its collectible nature, with many cards featuring a peel-off sticker on the back. These cards have become a nostalgic item for those who grew up in the 1980s and are collected by enthusiasts for their unique artwork and cultural commentary.
Value Fact
Garbage Pail Kids cards, especially from early series like this 1986 edition, can fetch varying prices depending on condition and rarity. Near-mint to mint condition cards, particularly those with rare variations or errors, are highly sought after. Demand is driven by nostalgia and the ongoing popularity of the franchise among collectors.
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