GPK FROM ISRAEL

Israel released a version of Garbage Pail Kids called HAVURAT HA'ZEVEL that included multiple series, inserts, collector albums, and merchandise.

Israel released three series of their own version of Garbage Pail Kids called Havurat Ha'zevel.

These releases closely resembled the Japanese Bukimi Kun release, involving the same characters, sticker design, and numbers.

All the characters used in the 'HH' set were original Garbage Pail Kids images. However, the Israel release mixed things up a bit and used the 'back' images from the United States release on the front of some of their cards. The backs of these cards were just plain cardboard.

STICKER EXAMPLES

Looking at the Havurat Ha'Zevel releases can be a bit confusing. Because they are stickers (and can't have artwork on the backs) Israel put puzzle pieces, cartoons, etc. on the fronts. These cards were part of the sets just like 'regular' GPK cards. Below are examples of stickers from the Israel Garbage Pail Kids releases that show both 'styles':

WRAPPER EXAMPLES

Examples of wrappers from the Israel Garbage Pail Kids releases:

PRINTABLE CHECKLISTS

Foreign releases are extremely difficult to keep track of, but thankfully there is a detailed (printable!) checklist for Havurat Ha'Zevel Series 1! Click on the image below to open a PDF that includes translated names, transliterated names, OS character matches, and more! A huge shout out to the select few who helped make this possible! Keep your eyes peeled for S2 and S3 that are coming soon

ALBUM EXAMPLES

Examples of albums from the Israel Garbage Pail Kids releases:

MERCHANDISE EXAMPLES

Often times countries would release Garbage Pail Kid-themed merchandise with their sticker sets. These products varied greatly in terms of quality, but they are typically some of the most sought-after pieces to collect. Given the success that Garbage Pail Kids were having, Israel decided to release some additional 'Garbage Pail Kids Themed' merchandise.

Like most foreign releases, the Israel sticker set was accompanied by albums. These albums were released one per series and contained blank spots for peeling and sticking the stickers. Also, these albums were used to advertise merchandise and products that might appeal to the collector. On the back page of the Series 3 album were advertisements for both 'Garbage Pail Kids Certificates', 'Garbage Pail Kids Room Signs', as well as 'Garbage Pail Kids Stationary'. I am lucky enough to have 2 of the certificates in my collection, as well as one of the signs and a set of the stationary.

The certificates are roughly 6" x 8" and are laminated for protection. The front of the certificate contains an image of a GPK, as well as text. It is signed at the bottom. The back of the certificate is blank.

ISRAEL TIMELINE

To date Israel has released three series. Below is a glimpse at not only when the series was released, but also how many stickers were included as part of that release.