Garbage Pail Kids trading card sticker titled 'Homer Runt' #291a by Topps

Garbage Pail Kids cards were first released by Topps in 1985 as a parody of the popular Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. The 7th Series, which included card #291a 'Homer Runt,' was released in 1987 during the peak of the brand's popularity. These cards featured grotesque and humorous illustrations of children in absurd situations, often with pun-based names, and were sold with sticker backs that could be peeled and applied to surfaces. Garbage Pail Kids cards remain highly collectible among nostalgic adults who grew up in the 1980s and dedicated trading card collectors. The series is valued for its cultural impact, irreverent humor, and the controversy it generated at the time of release. Cards from the original series, particularly those in excellent condition, are sought after by collectors who appreciate the artwork and the rebellious spirit of 1980s pop culture.