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Curley Shirley Card Details

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Curley Shirley
Topps Chrome Garbage Pail Kids - Art of Rory Auto - Rory McQueen Artist Auto  ·  2024  ·  #RA-CU
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000067306
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
9.5 Corners
9.5 Edges
9 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.
SurfaceNear-perfect surface with only the tiniest imperfections visible under close inspection. Surface appears clean and free of noticeable marks.
✍️ Autograph Authentication Crown Verified
This card carries an on-card autograph by artist Rory McQueen, signed in blue ink across the red autograph bar on the right side of the card, with the flowing signature running past the bar onto the artwork. Crown Grading's authentication team compared the signature with other known Rory McQueen signatures, and Crown staff reviewed it and approved it. Crown Grading authenticates this autograph as genuine.
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Card Notes
Topps Chrome Garbage Pail Kids represents a modern intersection of nostalgia and contemporary collecting culture. The 2024 release brought the irreverent humor and artistic tradition of GPK to Chrome's premium format, creating a crossover that appealed to long-time GPK enthusiasts and Chrome collectors alike. Artist autograph series like this one emphasize the creative talent behind the brand, elevating the cards beyond parody into genuine art appreciation. Curley Shirley exemplifies the GPK formula: an absurdist character name paired with distinctive artwork that captures the series' anarchic spirit. This particular card benefits from the direct artist signature, making it a direct connection between collector and creator. These autographed cards represent a unique bridge between underground comic sensibilities and the mainstream trading card hobby.
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Population Insights
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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
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