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1985 Garbage Pail Kids Sticker Nasty Nick #1a
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This 1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Original Series 1 Nasty Nick #1a holds status as the inaugural card of the entire Garbage Pail Kids franchise. Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA, this unnumbered sticker stands at the top of the grading tier. PSA has awarded this flawless designation to just 23 examples, establishing it as an investment-grade centerpiece for elite non-sport card collections.
Created by artist John Pound, the artwork established the satirical visual style that launched a global pop-culture phenomenon in 1985. The card features the bright blue background, die-cut sticker line, and the "Permit To Stay Up Late" card back variant. Given the high susceptibility of Original Series 1 stickers to print defects, off-center die cuts, and edge wear, surviving examples in Gem Mint condition represent a minute fraction of the overall population.Show more
$12,226
Sold on AuctionsSep 10, 2026
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