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Themed series · 2015

30th Anniversary

Released in July 2015 as 2015 Series 2, the 30th Anniversary set shifted from sequential calendar releases into a multi-subset structure celebrating 1980s nostalgia. Topps built the base release around 220 cards, pairing 110 fresh paintings under traditional "a" and "b" twins, but altered how the cards looked and functioned. The front name banner was pushed leftward to make room for a custom 30 logo, the familiar peel arrow and die-cut borders disappeared so the whole face functioned as a sticker, and card numbers moved to the reverse for the first time.

Distribution moved through retail gravity feeds, value boxes, hobby boxes, and dedicated Collector boxes. Value boxes came packed with five ten-card packs plus a bonus card, hobby boxes held twenty-four six-card packs, and Collector packs split six cards between three base stickers and three hits or parallels. A separate four-sticker checklist mini-subset with reddish borders guided collectors through the new subset structure, restoring artist and writer credits to a Garbage Pail Kids checklist for the first time since the 1991 Trash Can Trolls release. Across those twelve groups, fans encountered brand-new artwork for classic characters such as ADAM Bomb and Blasted BILLY III alongside messy figures like Junky JEFF, Leaky LINDSAY, Crater CHRIS, and DONNA Donor.

Parallels ranged from Black and Green borders to brown Poop-allel cards in retail gravity feeds, Wal-Mart exclusive blue borders, Silver borders in hobby and Collector packs, and exclusive Collector box runs of Sepia, Pink, Metallic Red, and Character-Back variants. Non-relic inserts featured Famous Movie Scenes, Horror Films, Super Fan Tattoos, stamped vintage buybacks, and hobby-only Foreign Legion stickers. Autographs spanned single-artist cards, dual signatures numbered to 10, and triple signatures limited to five copies, complemented by 500 die-cut sketch cards.

Listed pack odds for parallels were also doubled compared to actual yields. Retail packaging topped five hundred thousand units while Collector packs sat near forty-one thousand, alongside scarce relics and low-numbered autographs.

Open the tickable checklist to track what you own, or print it.

  • Year2015
  • Base cards220
  • Cards listed500
  • Inserts and extras20
  • Painters14

Packaging: Collector Box: 24 packs of 6 packs, 3 base + 3 hits. Hobby Box: 24 packs of 6 cards. Retail Value Box: 5 packs of 10 cards + Bonus Card.

Release Date: July, 2015

Sticker Numbers: 1a-2a and 1b-2b

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Base Cards

220 cards

Parallels

  • Black Parallel, 1:2 packs
  • Pink Parallel, 1:24 packs Collector
  • Gold Parallel, Collector, /85
  • Metallic Red Parallel, 1:pack Collector
  • Sepia Parallel, 1:24 packs Collector
  • Character-Back Parallel, 1:pack Collector
  • Silver Parallel, 1:24 packs Collector/Hobby
  • Green Parallel, 1:pack Retail
  • Brown "Poop-Allel" Parallel, Retail Gravity Feed
  • Blue Parallel, WalMart
  • Blue Character-Back Parallel, WalMart

Value Box Bonus Cards (Poster Set)

18 cards

Jumbo Pack Bonus Cards(Mini Giant Stickers)

15 cards

No.NamePainterNote
1Bazooka Jerk and His GarbageTom Bunk
2Bony Joanie ... Thin LynnTom Bunk
3Garbage Pail Kids Rule!Mae Jeon
4Garbage Pails ... Foul BillTom Bunk
5Have A Nice Day ... GpkJohn Pound
6Hooked On GpkidsJohn Pound
7Why Fight It? Collect GpkJohn Pound
8Take A Gpk To Lunch!John Pound
9Garbage Pail National ParkTom Bunk
10Garbage Pail Circus!Tom Bunk
11How To Be A GpkJohn Pound
12It Takes Guts To Be A GpkJohn Pound
13And The Winner Is ... Miss GpkJohn Pound
14Busted! GpkJohn Pound
15Garbage Pail SchoolJohn Pound

Foreign Legion Hobby Bonus Cards

10 cards · Odds 1:24 packs Collector/Hobby

Famous Movie Scenes Cards

15 cards · Odds 1:4 packs Collector/Hobby

No.NamePainterNote
1 of 15Planet of the IdiotsDavid Gross
2 of 152,000,001 Bc: A Cave OdysseyDavid Gross
3 of 15The PukingJoe Simko
4 of 15Twin Geeks: Walk Without MeBrent Engstrom
5 of 15Jurassic BonesJoe Simko
6 of 15Forrest ChumpBrent Engstrom
7 of 15No One Can Hear You 'ScreamJoe Simko
8 of 15Titanically ChillyJoe Simko
9 of 15The [Puke] Green MileJoe Simko
10 of 15Fight BubJoe Simko
11 of 15Still in the PresentJoe Simko
12 of 15Clash of the TwerpsJoe Simko
13 of 15Casa-Puke-AJoe Simko
14 of 15Alien IanMark Pingitore
15 of 15Taxi CrasherJoe Simko

Horror Films Cards

5 cards · Odds 1:8 packs Collector/Hobby

No.NamePainterNote
1 of 5The Guest Who Wouldn't Go Home!Joe Simko
2 of 5Killer DrillerJoe Simko
3 of 5The Blob That Ate All Your Food!Joe Simko
4 of 5Invasion of the Body Snotters
5 of 5The Fly Who Bugged Me!Joe Simko

Super Fan Tattoos

5 cards · Odds 1:12 packs Collector

No.NamePainterNote
1 of 5MomJohn Pound
2 of 5Bad to the BoneJohn Pound
3 of 5Pin-up GirlJohn Pound
4 of 5AnchorTom Bunk
5 of 5Skate or DieTom Bunk

Barf Bag

10 cards

Medallion Cards

6 cards · Odds 1:92 packs Collector · Numbered to 75

Nasty Nick, Garbage Pail Kids 1 of 6Nasty Nick1 of 6 · John Pound
Potty Scotty, Garbage Pail Kids 2 of 6Potty Scotty2 of 6 · John Pound
Bad Brad3 of 6 · John Pound
Crator Chris, Garbage Pail Kids 4 of 6Crator Chris4 of 6 · John Pound
Buggy Betty, Garbage Pail Kids 5 of 6Buggy Betty5 of 6 · John Pound
New Wave Dave, Garbage Pail Kids 6 of 6New Wave Dave6 of 6 · John Pound

Artist Sketch Cards

19 cards

No.NamePainterNote
Dan B. W.Collector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Dan McCoolCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Dave DabilaCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
David GrossCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Denis St. JohnCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Dustin GrahamCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Jason BrowerCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Jeff ZapataCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Joe SimkoCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
John MonserratCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Layron DeJarnetteCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Lily Z. MercadoCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Lynn AvenallCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Mark PingitoreCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Matthew KirschtCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Neil CameraCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Pat BarrettCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Steve PotterCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.
Tim ChenduzCollector. Sketch cards are found in "Regular" style, Panoramic ("Loaded"), Die-Cut, and Puzzles. Loaded cards are 1:831 Collector packs; Die-Cut 1:144 Collector packs and 1:237 Hobby packs, 500 total.

Autograph Cards

16 cards · Odds 1:96 packs Collector, 1:244 packs Hobby/Retail

No.NamePainterNote
Legendary LincolnArtist Autograph: Brent Engstrom
Marcel MasterpieceArtist Autograph: David Gross
I-Clod ToddArtist Autograph: Fred Wheaton
Beetle JaceArtist Autograph: Joe Simko
Junkfood JohnArtist Autograph: John Pound
Juan PercentArtist Autograph: Junghwa Im
Katie Did ItArtist Autograph: Katie Cook
Garden NormArtist Autograph: Layron DeJarnette
Ralph RabbitArtist Autograph: Mark Pingitore
Loony LeonardArtist Autograph: Miran Kim
Enema EricArtist Autograph: Pat Barrett
Tom ThumbArtist Autograph: Tom Bunk
Art ApartCo-Creator Autograph: Art Spiegelman
Loony LennyCo-Creator Autograph: Len Brown
Al CatrazWriter Autograph: Jay Lynch
Adam BombCelebrity Autograph: Adam Goldberg

Dual Autograph Cards

4 cards · Odds 1:1017 packs Collector · Numbered to 10

No.NamePainterNote
Art Spiegelman / Len Brown
Brent Engstrom / Joe Simko
David Gross / Layron DeJarnette
John Pound / Tom Bunk

Triple Autograph Card

4 cards · Odds 1:2712 packs Collector · Numbered to 5

No.NamePainterNote
Art Spiegelman / Len Brown / Jay Lynch
Brent Engstrom / Joe Simko / Mark Pingitore
John Pound / Tom Bunk / Jay Lynch
Len Brown / Tom Bunk / John Pound

Autograph and Pen Relics

9 cards · Odds 1:2543 packs Collector

No.NamePainterNote
Adam Goldberg
Brent Engstrom
David Gross
Fred Wheaton
Junghwa Im
Katie Cook
Layron DeJarnette
Miran Kim
others?

Italian Mitici Sgorbions Stamp Relics

128 cards · Odds 1:115 packs Collector

No.NamePainterNote
Accen Dino
Al Cappone
Alberto Sordo
Amata Spiaccicata
Amato Fotocopiato
André Frappé
Anita Dimagrita
Anita Troglodita
Anna Burgher
Arrigo Frigo
Battista Elettricista
Battista Teppista
Body Billy
Camilla Strappatonsilla
Carlo Armato
Carlotta Pagnotta
Cecco Fico Secco
Celeste Due Teste
Centra Line
Chiara di Luna
Ciro Fachiro
Claretta Saetta
Clemente Incedente
Clemente Mortovivente
Cleo Patra
Dante Volante
Dino Sauro
Danilo Sul Filo
Dodo Colabrodo
Domenico Ingenico
Donato Pompato
Doppio il Gusto
Dotto Risotto
Enrico Verato
Faustino Gelatino
Franco Bollo
Gelli Strappacapelli
Gennaro Pattumaro
Gino Lumino
Gino Spazzalatrino
Gondo Lina
Hugo Sapiens
Ignazia Immondizia
Ilaria Sanguenaria
Isidoro Fluoro
Lella Tremarella
Lillo Birillo
Lilli Berta
Lilly Puntaspilli
Lola Ghiacciola
Lorenzo Fetenzo
Manolo Ghiacciolo
Marcello il Bello
Marcello Porcello
Marcello Sbudello
Marcello Scervello
Maria Rosa Dispettosa
Mariella Ancella
Marta di Carta
Matteo Razzo
Matteo Cappereo
Mattone Sandrone
Michele Flaccido
Mirella Frittela
Mongo Piero
Monica Nevrosicronica
Muzio Scemo
Napo Rompicapo
Nicola Pistola
Nino Peperino
Orazio Maldspazio
Ornella Nutella
Ornella Stampella
Pablo Diablo
Pasquale Natale
Pepè Bignè
Piera Salumiera
Pina Palloncina
Pippo-Strello
Raimonda Gioconda
Rambo Bambo
Renata Cariata
Renato Incrostato
Rene' Bigne
Roberto Ventreaperto
Rocky Zero
Romano Egiziano
Romano Toscano
Romeo Video
Rosario Malario
Selvag-Gina
Simona Linguacciona
Simone Fifone
Spie-Dino
Telefono Rosa
Tito Fritto
Topo-Lino
Tosta-Tina
Va-Lentina
Vera Fattucchiera
Vespa Veresa
Vito Spedito
Walter Subwater
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Bebè a BorckMega Sgorbions
Bebè a BordoMega Sgorbions
Fatti uno shampooMega Sgorbions
Ho i piedi ecologiciMega Sgorbions
Il pericole il mio mestiereMega Sgorbions
Il tuo tenero micioneMega Sgorbions
Lo musicMega Sgorbions
Mi hai rottoMega Sgorbions
Mi manca l'ossigenoMega Sgorbions
Mi sento elettrizzatoMega Sgorbions
Odio lavarmiMega Sgorbions
Per te ho fatto boom!!Mega Sgorbions
Sei SuonatoMega Sgorbions
Sei uno sbarbatoMega Sgorbions
Sono dentroMega Sgorbions
Sono fuori de MeloneMega Sgorbions
Sono FusoMega Sgorbions
Sono pronto per in manMega Sgorbions
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Sono un assoMega Sgorbions
Sono un vampiroMega Sgorbions
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Straziama, ma di baci saziamiMega Sgorbions
Troppo romanticoMega Sgorbions

Shirt Relics

5 cards · Odds 1:28 packs Collector

Legendary Lincoln, Garbage Pail Kids Legendary Lincoln
Marcel Masterpiece, Garbage Pail Kids Marcel Masterpiece
Beetle Jace, Garbage Pail Kids Beetle Jace
Ralph Rabbit, Garbage Pail Kids Ralph Rabbit
Adam Bomb, Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb

Buyback Cards

1 cards · Odds 1:24 packs Collector/Hobby

No.NamePainterNote
cards from previous releases

Printing Plate Cards

1 cards · Odds 1:758 packs

No.NamePainterNote
4 each base card, cyan/magenta/yellow/black

Foil Artistic Interpretation Stickers

2 cards · Odds WalMart

No.NamePainterNote
5a of 5Loony LeonardMiran KimANS6
5b of 5Trekkie TravisMiran KimANS6

Card Albums

2 cards

No.NamePainterNote
Let Them Eat KateMiran Kimexclusive bonus card with pink binder
Marie BaguetteMiran Kimexclusive bonus card with blue binder

Promo Cards

5 cards

No.NamePainterNote
Over KillianBrent EngstromIDW comic; white border
Over KillianBrent Engstromblack border; 1:5 comics
Over KillianBrent Engstromyellow border; 100 total
Over KillianBrent Engstromred border; 10 total
Methane Max

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