PIX! Garbage Pail Kids Jack O. Lantern Figure: Sculpt, Packaging and Edition Details

Jack O. Lantern’s appeal starts with a wonderfully odd idea: a pumpkin headed character carving pieces from his own face. Thrilljoy’s PIX! vinyl figure brings that Garbage Pail Kids image to life in a 4½-inch format, with a sculpt and color scheme that make the character stand out beyond the Halloween season. The edition totals 6,000 pieces, divided between 5,000 regular figures and 1,000 chase variants.

The character first appeared on Garbage Pail Kids collectible cards in 1986. The figure keeps the macabre joke at its center: Jack holds a carving knife with pieces of his own face on the blade. Its alternate chase design swaps the carved pumpkin head for a pumpkin pie with a slice missing. Both versions play into the same Halloween humor, though the standard version’s design is the one that most clearly echoes the original character.

PIX! packaging and the blind reveal

PIX! is Thrilljoy’s vinyl figure line. The company was founded in 2024 by former Funko CEO Mariotti. These figures have a less exaggerated look than Funko POP! figures, and the reviewer describes them as somewhat more expensive, with a set edition run and at least one chase variant per figure.

The collector knows which character is inside, but the outer cardboard sleeve conceals whether the box holds the regular figure or the chase. A perforated strip on the back opens the sleeve to reveal the version. The figure itself comes in a display box, and its edition number appears on a plastic piece attached to the front window. The reviewer found the presentation attractive, especially the black and red packaging, but felt the design suggested that collectors might prefer to leave the box unopened.

The blind reveal is a point of friction when a collector wants a particular variant. The reviewer gives the example of Thrilljoy’s Universal Monsters PIX! figures: Dracula is the regular figure, while Wolf Man is a chase and Invisible Man is a super chase. For someone seeking both Wolf Man and Invisible Man, buying sealed boxes could mean receiving multiple Draculas along the way. That structure may suit collectors who enjoy the surprise, but it makes choosing a specific character less straightforward.

Jack O. Lantern’s facts are straightforward: he stands 4½ inches tall, has no articulation, and comes with a collector card. The stated edition size is 6,000, split into 5,000 regular figures and 1,000 chase variants. The listed “Non-Scalper Price” is $20.

A sculpt built around the card character

The reviewer first spotted the preorder at Big Bad Toy Store, where it was waitlisted; the figure later became available in stock and arrived in September. Its Garbage Pail Kids connection came as a surprise after purchase. At a glance, Jack looks like a pumpkin headed character in a green suit, with proportions between a Funko POP! figure and a Vinyl SODA figure: an enlarged head, but a body that reads as somewhat more proportionate.

The portrait is the standout. This isn’t a plain jack-o’-lantern with a carved grin: the pumpkin has cheeks and a nose, giving its surface an almost skinlike character. The dark reddish orange of the head contrasts with the yellow interior, while the slightly raised lid adds a small but effective detail. The result captures the gross-out spirit of the card art without relying on a familiar, generic pumpkin face.

The knife makes the character’s central gag unmistakable. The pieces on the blade are fragments of Jack’s own face, carried over from the original Garbage Pail Kids card. He also holds a candle that suggests a brain, opening up a second odd question: whether it belongs to Jack, another pumpkin character, or someone else entirely. The figure leaves that bit of dark humor unresolved.

Each PIX! figure also comes with a laser printed, spot-varnished certificate of authenticity that carries its specific edition number. For collectors who value item identification and presentation, that numbered document adds another detail to keep with the box and collector card. The packaging and paperwork make the figure feel more like a limited, display-minded release, though the reviewer’s enthusiasm rests chiefly on the design itself.

Collector’s take

The reviewer rates Jack O. Lantern “Good and a 1/2.” A swiveling neck would have improved the figure, but the sculpt, expression and reddish-orange color carry the display. PIX! figures were spotted only occasionally at GameStop, and the reviewer says the line would be more tempting to collect if figures could be bought outside the blind box format.

For this release, the clearest draw is the faithful, strange character design, supported by a numbered run and carefully presented box. Collectors choosing between versions should keep the sleeve’s blind reveal in mind, while anyone displaying the regular figure can enjoy a compact take on a Garbage Pail Kids character whose self-carving gag still lands decades after its 1986 card debut.

The reviewer notes this is the first Jack O. Lantern figure covered on the site.