Earlier this year, Greenlight Collectibles rolled into Toy Fair with the first packaging samples for a new collection of die-cast vehicles inspired by the Garbage Pail Kids — the infamous series of sticker trading cards originally released in 1985 to parody the success of the Cabbage Patch Kids. We previously got a quick look at some of the artwork for the vehicles, and today we have a look at the pre-production samples!
Created in collaboration with The Topps Company, Garbage Pail Kids (GPK) series one is a six-vehicle set inspired by some of the most famous stickers from the original GPK collection. While each 1:64-scale vehicle will include an actual GPK sticker, the Clutch Clint 2012 Dodge Challenger will include a Greenlight exclusive GPK design from illustrator Joe Simko. Personally, I’m looking to Buck Truck as a real winner.
“When Greenlight was first exploring partnering with Topps & GPK we quickly learned the demographics of GPK collectors were identical to that of Greenlight’s thus making a perfect match to bring these two collector worlds together,” says Cale Hotton, director of licensing and product development for GreenLight.
Check out series one below.
The Quinn Quake 1957 Plymouth Belvedere is a bright, candy apple red.
The Pile Up Kyle 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo features the number 85 emblazoned on the side and hood.
The Buck Truck 1995 Modified Monster Truck sits on some serious wheels.
Redwood Ralph Classic Volkswagen Beetle is the miniature Bug you’ve always wanted.
Post Al Mail Truck features hilarious “United States Puking Survice” detailing on one side.
Clutch Clint 2012 Dodge Challenger is ready for the road with its sleek body and black stripe.
The line will begin hitting stores this July.
Vehicles Photos: Greenlight Collectibles
