MrPiKing
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ART CARDS
Garbage Pail Kids "Earl Painting" Card 178a
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Key Fact
Description
This is Garbage Pail Kids card number 178a, featuring the character 'Earl Painting'. The card depicts a grotesque child in a blue suit, holding a mop, with a disheveled appearance and green bows on his shoes. The artwork is characteristic of the Garbage Pail Kids series, known for its satirical and often disturbing humor.
History
Released in 1986 by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc., Garbage Pail Kids trading cards were a phenomenon in the 1980s. They served as a parody of the popular Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. The series quickly gained a cult following for its outrageous and humorous illustrations, despite facing controversy for their gross-out themes.
Facts
The 'Peel Here' tab on the top left of the card indicates that the artwork on the front is intended to be peeled away to reveal a grotesque image on the back, a signature feature of the Garbage Pail Kids series. Card number 178a is part of the 11th series of Garbage Pail Kids.
Value Fact
Garbage Pail Kids cards, especially from the early series and in good condition, can be highly sought after by collectors. The value of a card like 'Earl Painting' depends heavily on its condition, rarity, and the specific series it belongs to. Complete sets and rare variations often command higher prices in the secondary market.
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