# Card Notes Topps Garbage Pail Kids Orange Refractor returns one of trading card culture's most enduring properties to modern collecting. First issued in 1985 as satirical parodies of the hugely popular Cabbage Patch Kids craze, GPK has remained a staple of unconventional card collecting for nearly four decades. This 2024 release captures contemporary humor and nostalgia, bringing the irreverent spirit of the original series to current collectors while introducing new generations to the brand's distinctive blend of irreverence and pop culture commentary. Short Mort captures the twisted wordplay and grotesque charm characteristic of GPK's most memorable characters. The Orange Refractor parallel offers a vibrant, eye-catching take on the artwork with its prismatic finish, making this serial-numbered variation a standout for those seeking both the iconic character and the premium treatment that refractor parallels provide to serious collectors.