The Garbage Pail Kids “Russel Mania” Hulk Hogan card, especially in a PSA Mint 9 graded slab, is a true grail for fans and pop culture collectors alike. This card is a parody tribute to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, originally featured in the 2007 Garbage Pail Kids releases where the character also sometimes appears under alternative names like “Hacked Hogan.” The card’s clever design, vivid colors, and wrestling theme make it a standout among GPK’s many pop culture references and a favorite for both wrestling and non-sport trading card communities.

A PSA 9 Mint grade indicates a card with sharp corners, a clean surface, and virtually no visible flaws. High-grade examples are especially rare, as many GPK cards are notorious for off-center cuts, printing defects, or surface and edge wear from childhood handling. Cards graded at PSA 10 have sold in the $600 range, and a Mint 9 typically appears with asking prices around $400, depending on current demand and auction activity.

Sales trends for this card show that collector interest remains strong, in part due to crossover fans of Garbage Pail Kids and vintage wrestling memorabilia. Values can fluctuate, but any card at the PSA 9 Mint level is worth a premium, particularly if it features clean centering and crisp color. Rarity, nostalgia, and the wrestling tie-in all drive this card’s desirability.

The card’s pop culture resonance has only grown with the surge of 1980s memorabilia collecting and the continuing appeal of both Garbage Pail Kids and wrestling icons like Hulk Hogan. As GPK cards become increasingly recognized as a genuine pop art movement, standout subjects like “Russel Mania” continue to climb in value and prestige.

Anyone holding a PSA 9 Mint “Russel Mania” Hulk Hogan card has a premium collectible—one that combines humor, nostalgia, and investment potential in a single slab. It is a showpiece for fans of wrestling, Garbage Pail Kids, and graded card collections alike.