Garbage Pail Kids

They were created as parodies, became subject to the scrutiny of lawyers, and caused controversy in the 1980s. Who were they, exactly? The Garbage Pail Kids!

Indeed, The Garbage Pail Kids have left a lasting influence on collectors of all ages, including beginner collectors. Two versions of each card were out, each with the same artwork but different character names. “Adam Bomb” and “Blasted Billy” were two of the most sought-after cards from the original series. A graded mint “Adam Bomb” sold for $470, but even a good-condition ungraded one got $175. Everyone who grew up in the 1980s probably wishes they’d taken better care of their cards, and anyone who did might well be sitting on a gold mine.