Yes, Garbage Pail Kids, the collecting phenomenon of the 80's are back with an all-new assortment of rib-tickling stickers.
As part of the reto-launch celebration of the Garbage Pail Kids, Topps unearthed artwork originally intended for a 16th series from the 80's that was never published. For the occasion of the re-launch, the company also commissioned numerous new paintings that update GPK for today's audience.

"Metallic Alec" is body-pierced to the max. "Fartin' Martin" uses bodily gases to propel his Razor-like scooter and hip hop inspired "Phat Phil" takes center stage, complete with baggy jeans, a baseball cap turned sideways and a snot-stuffed microphone. Fans of early images -- now in their 20's and 30's --will take particular delight in seeing new renditions of the most memorable characters, including "Adam Bomb', "Potty Scotty" and "Corroded Carl".

Computers hardly existed when Garbage Pail Kids was first introduced, but now web-savvy fans can experience GPD online via the just-launched, official web site. www.garbagepailkidsworld.com offers funny (and gross) animations of many popular characters. Another interactive feature allows viewers to create their own Garbage Pail Kids and email them to friends . . and foes. More content will be added in the coming months.

Retailers carrying the Topps foil packs ($.99 SRP)--merchandised in day-glow lime green display boxes-- run the gamut of specialty stores, hobby shops and national mass merchants.

Dylan's, New York City's mega-candy store, is currently showcasing the Gargae Pail Kids in their front windows with giant poster displays. From dusk to dawn, a high-tech spotlight boldly beams the GPK logo onto the sidewalk at 60th Street and Third Avenue.

The spotlighted signal at Dylan's is an unmistakable reminder --retro is in and the Garbage Pail Kids are back!

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