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Car-Stick Karla Card Details

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Car-Stick Karla
Topps Garbage Pail Kids Sticker Card  ·  1996  ·  #481a
8 Crown Grade
Near Mint
Cert # 000052710
Subgrades
9 Centering
9 Corners
7 Edges
8 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersCorners are mostly sharp with very slight wear at the tips. Imperfections are barely noticeable without magnification.
EdgesClean edges with minimal wear. Minor imperfections such as nicks & light chipping are visible by the naked eye and under magnification.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
Card Notes
The 1996 Garbage Pail Kids sticker series represents a peak moment for the irreverent parody brand that had captivated collectors since the 1980s. By the mid-90s, GPK had evolved into a cultural institution, balancing crude humor with surprisingly clever wordplay and detailed artwork. The sticker format made these cards affordable and collectible for younger audiences while maintaining the satirical edge that made the franchise legendary among adult enthusiasts. Car-Stick Karla exemplifies the series' commitment to punny, gross-out humor. The card's absurdist premise and vivid illustration showcase the creative energy that kept Garbage Pail Kids relevant across multiple generations. Collectors appreciate these stickers for their artistic merit, nostalgic value, and the sheer inventiveness of their subject matter—each card a miniature masterpiece of bad taste executed with genuine skill.
Market Value
$5.50 Grade 8-8.5 value
Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 08, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$2.88
Grade 8-8.5
$5.50
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
Price data from PriceCharting
Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 9 / 7 / 8
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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