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Creation & Design

The Garbage Pail Kids were created as a parody of the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, featuring grotesque and humorous characters that appealed to children and collectors alike.

Early Years

The Garbage Pail Kids debuted in 1985 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon, leading to a series of trading cards, comic books, and even a feature film.

Character Development

Over the years, the Garbage Pail Kids have evolved from a simple trading card series into a multifaceted franchise, maintaining their irreverent humor and appeal to both children and nostalgic adults.

Cultural Reception

The Garbage Pail Kids received mixed reviews, with some praising their humor and creativity while others criticized them for being inappropriate for children.

Character Details

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First Appearance:
Blab! #4
Species:
Human
Gender:
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Weight:
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Height:
0' 0"
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Blab! #4
Kitchen Sink Press ⋅ 1988
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Blab! #4
 
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Text article: Garbage, Gum & Lawsuits: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Garbage Pail Kids, But Were Afraid to Ask

Images of Garbage Pail Kids cards

Not a traditional comic appearance

Garbage Pail Kids: Comic-Book Puke-Tacular #1
IDW ⋅ 2014
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Garbage Pail Kids: Comic-Book Puke-Tacular #1
 
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First Garbage Pail Kids comic book series

[ May 2021: HBO Max is teaming up with Danny McBride (Eastbound & Down, Pineapple Express) for an animated Garbage Pail Kids series]

Garbage Pail Kids: Love Stinks #1
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2015
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Garbage Pail Kids: Love Stinks #1
 
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Variant 'Bowen Arrow' cover utilizing art from the 1987 trading card series

Garbage Pail Kids: Go Hollywood #1
IDW ⋅ 2015
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Garbage Pail Kids: Go Hollywood #1
 
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One-shot anthology of stories parodying various films

Copies ordered by retailers: 4,956 including three variants

Deadpool #5
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Deadpool #5
 
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Cover art by Nic Klein inspired by 'Garbage Pail Kids'

Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids #1
Dynamite ⋅ 2022
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Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids #1
 
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Crossover of Madballs and Garbage Pail Kids, two cult classic innovative collectibles from the 1980s

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