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[Muscle Things]

Hey Guys,

I just got off the phone with Ira Friedman (the closest thing to a 'creative director' at Topps) and I brought up mini figures. He mentioned that they are currently discussing GPK mini figures (he said he couldn't tell me more than that). So now is the time to send in our suggestions. To be cohesive and not have random suggestions all over the place I went ahead and made one simple letter that we can all copy and paste to email Mr. Friedman. Just be sure to sign your own name at the bottom. He is awaiting our emails. and btw, one thing that he could tell me is that they are releasing a GPK book along the lines of the Wacky Packages books. I thanked him for his time and the overall feeling was very positive and friendly!

so here's the letter to copy and paste below and you can send it to his email at (snipped)

Hello Mr. Friedman,

Thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to listen to our creative input regarding the Topps Garbage Pail Kids line. You may already be aware of the significant demand for Garbage Pail Kids mini figures. Topps had already released a line of mini figures in 1986 called Garbage Pail Kids Cheap Toys. A continuation of this line would be ideal. And maybe Topps can call them ANS (All New Series) Cheap Toys.

Here are 3 quick bullet points that we would prefer in the mini figure line.

A. 1 & 1/2 inches in height or less

B. unpainted

C. flexible rubber


it's not a deal breaker but it is what we prefer and not painting the figures is one less step for production and well as one less cost.

Again thanks for your time Mr. Freidman and for all that you do.

Sincerely,

Sign Your Name

Edited by jkaris, 03 August 2011 - 02:48 PM.
Removed the email address.

[Ericnilla]

done and done

[PimpNugget]

OMG! CTs would be AWESOME!!!!!!!

[Muscle Things]

I just sent mine so

Done.

[TheRiddler]

Done..these would be to cool!

[eightystoynut]

Sent mine, late to the party, but if they re-issue I'll make up for lost time.

[Muscle Things]

Attention everyone: no need to email Ira anymore.

He doesn't need the redundant emails. On our phone call, I asked him if it's okay that I have you guys email him and he asked "how many emails will I be getting" and I said "about 20 plus" he said he was okay with that. Well turns out he doesn't need the redundancy. I just got this message from Ira pasted below:

Hi Alec,

I genuinely appreciate the enthusiasm and support for the Garbage Pail Kids. Rest assured your comments and input is carefully considered.

Since your call and our conversation, I have now receive nearly a dozen letters from your fellow fans with the exact same message and language as contained in your initial note. Frankly, while the sentiment is appreciated, the redundancy is not. I simply don’t have enough time in the day to read or communicate with each and every one of ‘you’. Going forward, I would be grateful to you if you would not share my contact information with other members of your group, OK?

I hope you understand. Again, thanks for your passion for Topps and keen interest in the GPK.

Best, Ira Friedman


and this was my response:

I humbly apologize for any inconvenience. It was a pure misunderstanding. When I asked if it was okay with you, you asked how many messages you'd be receiving and I said about 20 plus and you said you were okay with that. Now that I know you are not needing the proof in numbers I will tell everyone to stop emailing you immediately. My sincere apologies for the misunderstanding, and thanks for your patience.

It was a pleasure to speak with you and thanks again for everything.