GPK: Non-Flushable Tokens
Topps is taking a dump on the NFT world with "Non-Flushable Tokens" – poking fun at NFTs and crypto with new, custom art and animation!
Flush Your Money Away with GPK: Non-Flushable Tokens
For decades, Garbage Pail Kids have poked fun at pop culture. Recently, NFT projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club, WAX, CryptoKitties, MetaMask, Luna, and Rarible have boomed in popularity. GPK has now released “Non-Flushable Tokens,” crafted by Topps artists, parodying these projects. Collectors, look no further for a hilarious way to join the NFT craze!.
We teamed up with Topps to create an unforgettable NFT series. We‘ve combined top–notch art, crypto absurdity, and gross-out humor to make these digital artworks. Our aim was to continue the legacy of Garbage Pail Kids while mocking crypto projects and blockchain speculation. The results are funny artwork and animation guaranteed to make you both laugh and feel sick.
Client
Animator (featured here)
Justin Gammon
Card Illustrators (featured here)
Joe Simko
Brent Engstrom
Brent Engstrom
David Gross
Justin Gammon
Justin Gammon
Illustrator: Joe Simko | Animator: Justin Gammon
Illustrator: David Gross | Animator: Justin Gammon
Illustrator: Brent Engstrom | Animator: Justin Gammon
Using NFTs to Make a Mockery of the Craze
Flushing Away the Fad
In the first part of our process along with Topps, we identified the highest profile and most recognizable NFT and crypto-related projects. We then brainstormed and created natural gags and visual puns related to those projects. Finally, we attempted to interweave existing Garbage Pail Kids characters that fans would recognize, know, and love, to make the “Non-Flushable Tokens” NFT release more inviting and make an inviting connection between traditional trading card collectors and new generation Garbage Pail Kids NFT collectors.
Bringing Art to Life with GIFs
From Brush Strokes to Flush Strokes!
The challenge of creating animation for the Garbage Pail Kids “Non-Flushable Tokens” artwork is twofold. First, we must ensure that the original artwork is faithfully recreated. Second, we must develop a gag or motion that is both funny and true to the artist‘s vision and the GPK brand. Striking this balance can be difficult, but with carefully crafted animation and humor, it is possible to create animated NFTs that both enhance the original artwork and stay true to the artist‘s intent.
Illustrator: Joe Simko | Animator: Justin Gammon
Illustrator: Brent Engstrom | Animator: Justin Gammon
Illustrator: Brent Engstrom | Animator: Justin Gammon
Illustrator: Joe Simko | Animator: Justin Gammon
Artists Flush Out Disgusting Masterpieces
Finding the Art in Fart
Collaborating on Garbage Pail Kids NFTs with such a talented and experienced team of artists like Joe Simko, Brent Engstrom, and David Gross, was an absolute honor. Working shoulder–to–shoulder with these artistic legends, who have been creating Garbage Pail Kids for decades, was a truly humbling experience. I was honored to be standing amongst them, helping to create Garbage Pail Kids history. It was amazing to witness their collective creativity and skills in action, and I couldn‘t have asked for a better team to work with.
Finally Flushing a Childhood Dream
A Step Away from Potty Training
To say Topps was thrilled to have me on board for their new Garbage Pail Kids “Non-Flushable Tokens” NFT project would be an understatement. The entire release sold out in 20 minutes. My expertise in the entire process – from ideation to sketching, painting, and animation – was invaluable in making this project a success. I worked with the team from the very beginning, developing ideas and concepts for the new characters and digital cards. I then worked on creating sketches of a few characters which eventually lead to my painting the characters. Finally, I used my animation skills to create digital Garbage Pail Kids cards that were both visually stunning and fun to watch. It was a pleasure to be part of this project from start to finish, and I am proud to say that the results were truly successful. As a fan of Garbage Pail Kids since I was a child, you could say I had been preparing for it my whole life.
Illustrator and Animator: Justin Gammon
Sketch-to-Painting Comparison