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Luna Balloon Card Details

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Luna Balloon
Topps Garbage Pail Kids: Kids at Play - David Gross Artist Auto  ·  2024  ·  #36
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000067304
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
9.5 Corners
9.5 Edges
9.5 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
EdgesPerfect edges under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible under close magnification. Edges are sharp and clean.
SurfacePerfect surface under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible even under magnification.
✍️ Autograph Authentication Crown Verified
This card carries a Dave Gross artist autograph in dark blue ink, signed by hand across the yellow "Dave Gross Artist Autograph" banner at the bottom of the card, with the ink running over the pink and yellow printed areas. Crown Grading compared the signature with other known Dave Gross signatures from Topps artist autograph cards, and Crown staff reviewed and approved it. Crown Grading authenticates this autograph as genuine.
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Card Notes
Topps Garbage Pail Kids: Kids at Play represents a celebrated return to the franchise's roots, honoring the original 1980s series that defined irreverent humor in the trading card medium. This 2024 release captures the spirit that made GPK a cultural phenomenon—bold, satirical artwork paired with darkly comedic titles. The set reconnects collectors with the anarchic energy that first made these cards essential to the hobby, blending nostalgia with contemporary artistry. Luna Balloon showcases the grotesque charm characteristic of Garbage Pail Kids. The David Gross artwork on this autographed card delivers the signature gross-out humor and detailed illustration that defined the original series. Collectors prize these artist-signed cards for their connection to the creative minds who shaped GPK's visual legacy and enduring appeal.
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Grade Count
9.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 9.5 / 9.5 / 9.5
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