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Windy Winston
Topps Worst of Garbage Pail Kids - 40th Anniv. - Tom Bunk Auto - Drool Blue (04/99)  ·  2025  ·  #97a
9 Crown Grade
Mint
Cert # 000067289
Subgrades
9 Centering
9 Corners
9.5 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.
EdgesPerfect edges under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible under close magnification. Edges are sharp and clean.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
✍️ Autograph Authentication Crown Verified
This card carries an on-card autograph by Tom Bunk, signed in green ink across the yellow "Tom Bunk Artist Autograph" caption, with the finishing stroke running out into the red background. Crown Grading compared the signature with known examples of Tom Bunk's signing, and its letter shapes, proportions and flowing, extended ending match his known signature. Crown Grading staff reviewed the autograph and approved it, and Crown Grading authenticates it as genuine.
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Card Notes
Topps Worst of Garbage Pail Kids marked a significant moment in the franchise's 40th anniversary celebration, offering collectors a retrospective take on the brand's irreverent humor. This 2025 release tapped into nostalgia while introducing contemporary design sensibilities, bridging decades of parody card tradition. The set's inclusion of artist autographs elevated it beyond typical releases, making it a meaningful entry point for both longtime enthusiasts and newer collectors discovering the series. Windy Winston exemplifies the absurdist character humor that defines Garbage Pail Kids. Tom Bunk's autograph authenticates this particular copy while the Drool Blue parallel variant adds visual distinction. Collectors appreciate these character-driven cards for their satirical artwork and the personal connection that signed versions provide to the creative talent behind the franchise.
Market Value
$13.50 Ungraded value
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
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Grade Count
9 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 9 / 9.5 / 8
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1 Equal
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