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Topps "Rot 'n Roll"
Mini-Cassettes (1989)
Bubble Gum box art by John Pound

This was a set of 4 small humorous tape cassette labels inside plastic cases. Instead of containing a mini-cassette tape, they came with gum inside the case. These were art-directed for Topps by MAD magazine co-editor Nick Meglin. Unlike Wacky Packages, these labels were not spoofs of specific products or recording groups. The four titles were:


1989 Mini-Cassettes Pencils and Color Roughs

 Each of these original pencil drawings or color roughs was created by John Pound for Topps' 1989 mini-cassettes series. (The finished art is not available.) They are one of a kind, subject to availability, and signed by the artist.

Prices start at $100.

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Image size is 6" x 9"
on 8.5" x 11" paper.

THE BARF BOYS
(has 4 Garbage Pail Kids!)


pencil: (Sold)


color rough: (Sold)

ZITS GREATEST HITS


pencil: 300.


color rough: 500.

BROTHERS & SISTERS -- GREATEST TATTLETALES


pencil: 300.


color rough: 500.

RAPPING ROACHES


pencil: 300.


color rough: 500.

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