
Collection of 1986 Garbage Pail Kids trading cards from Series 3 and 4
Selling Price
$150
History
Garbage Pail Kids trading cards were first released by Topps in 1985 as a parody of the popular Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. The cards featured grotesque, humorous characters with punny names and became a cultural phenomenon among children and collectors in the mid-1980s. Series 3 and 4, released in 1986, continued the success of the original series with new characters and artwork. These cards are highly valued by collectors of 1980s pop culture memorabilia, vintage trading cards, and nostalgic items from the era. The Garbage Pail Kids brand has maintained a dedicated following for decades, with original series cards from the 1980s commanding premium prices among collectors who appreciate their irreverent humor, distinctive artwork, and cultural significance as icons of 1980s childhood.
Origin
United States
Maker
Topps Company
Time period
1986