Gpk Trading Card Appraisal

Garbage Pail Kids Original Series 4 'Bright Brian' Trading Card

This item is a 'Bright Brian' trading card from the Garbage Pail Kids Original Series 4, identified by the artwork depicting a portly, baby-like character with a lightbulb illuminating above his head, signifying an idea. The character has ruddy cheeks, blue eyes looking upwards, and a patch of brown hair on his head and chest. He is shirtless, revealing a pinkish-tan skin tone, and wears dark blue pants. A small, yellow rectangular object, possibly a mobile device or a small notepad, is visible tucked into his waistband on his left side. His right hand is raised with the thumb pointing upwards, reinforcing the 'idea' theme. The card's background is a solid, vibrant blue, contrasting with the character. The top of the card features the classic 'GARBAGE PAIL KIDS' logo, rendered in red and white with a subtle lightbulb design integrated into the 'A'. Below the character, his name 'BRIGHT BRIAN' is displayed within a yellow oval banner with a black border. The card itself appears to be made of standard paper or thin cardboard stock for trading cards, with white borders surrounding the central artwork. It is currently housed within a clear plastic protective sleeve, which is part of a larger binder page, suggesting it is being collected and preserved. The card number '119b' is subtly visible in the upper right corner, indicating its position within the series. There are no immediately obvious significant condition issues such as creases, tears, or major surface abrasions visible through the protective sleeve, indicating it might be in good to very good collectible condition. The colors appear vibrant and unfaded. The overall style is characteristic of the satirical and often grotesque art popularized by the Garbage Pail Kids franchise from the mid-1980s.