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ART CARDS
Garbage Pail Kids Tagged Tad
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Key Fact
Description
This is a 1986 Garbage Pail Kid card featuring the character 'Tagged Tad'. The card depicts a young boy, seemingly a student, covered head-to-toe in red paint and graffiti spray, a common theme in the Garbage Pail Kids series. The iconic 'Garbage Pail Kids' logo is prominently displayed at the top, and the character's name is clearly visible in a red oval at the bottom. The artwork is characteristic of the series' satirical and often gross-out humor.
History
The Garbage Pail Kids (GPK) series was created by the Topps Company as a parody of the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. Launched in 1985, the cards quickly became a cultural phenomenon, known for their grotesque characters and humorous, albeit often offensive, imagery. 'Tagged Tad' is part of the second series released in 1986, continuing the tradition of depicting children in unsanitary, bizarre, or unpleasant situations. The series reflects a counter-culture sensibility popular in the 1980s.
Facts
The 'Tagged Tad' card, number 42b, is one of the many characters designed to push boundaries with its imagery. The concept of graffiti and being 'tagged' was a prominent urban art form in the 1980s, which the GPK series incorporated into its narrative. The cards are highly collectible, with different series and card variations holding varying degrees of rarity and value among enthusiasts.
Value Fact
Garbage Pail Kid cards from the original series, especially in good condition, can fetch considerable prices. 'Tagged Tad', being from the early 1986 run, is sought after by collectors. Prices can range from a few dollars for common cards in lesser condition to hundreds or even thousands for rare variants or graded mint condition cards. Demand is driven by nostalgia and the ongoing popularity of the GPK franchise.
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