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2013 GPK CHROME – BGS 9 MINT – "BLASTED BILLY" PENCIL ART Own a definitive piece of Garbage Pail Kids history! This is the rare Pencil Art Concept Sketch variant of the legendary Blasted Billy (#8b) from the 2013 Topps Chrome Series 1 release. This set famously reimagined the original 1985 Series 1 artwork with premium Chromium technology. Unlike standard base cards, this "Pencil Art" insert offers a unique, "behind-the-scenes" look at the early concept drawings by the iconic original series artist, John Pound. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Grading Company: BGS (Beckett Grading Services) Grade: 9 (Mint) Serial #: 0016270125 Card Number: #8b Subset: Concept Sketch Pencil Art Insert CONDITION REPORT: Slab: Your Beckett holder is pristine and secure, providing the ultimate protection and high-end display quality for this modern classic. Eye Appeal: Stunning "Mint" condition. The centering is sharp, and the delicate pencil-sketch artwork remains crisp against the matte-finish background. Significance: Blasted Billy (the iconic counterpart to Adam Bomb) is arguably the most famous character in the entire franchise. Finding this specific Pencil Art variant in a high-grade BGS slab is a significant win for any serious GPK collector or "Slab" investor.