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What It Is The Grossery Gang (often misheard as “Grocery Gang”) is a collectible toy line created by Moose Toys, the same company that made Shopkins and The Trash Pack. It launched in 2016 and ran through around 2019, when production quietly ended. The toys are small, squishy collectible figures modeled after grocery store products that have “gone bad” — mouldy, expired, rotten, or otherwise gross versions of everyday food and household items. The setting for the characters is a decaying grocery store called the Yucky Mart in a fictional town called Cheap Town. General Features Each toy figure is about 1–1.5 inches tall. They are made of soft rubber (similar to Shopkins). They come in blind bags, multi-packs, and playsets. There are hundreds of unique characters across several themed series. Each series includes Common, Rare, Ultra Rare, Special Edition, and Limited Edition figures. Series and Themes Series 1 (2016) Theme: Rotten groceries. Around 150 characters. Subsets included Moldy Veg, Awful Sauces, Stinky Snacks, and others. Ultra Rares: Moldy Veg characters (covered in green “mold” paint). Released with packaging shaped like milk crates. Series 2: The Grocery Gang – Time Wars (2017) Introduced new grocery characters and “Goey” finishes. Added accessories like “Yuck Bars” and “Rotten Eggs” as blind containers. Series 3: Putrid Power (2018) Introduced a storyline with heroes and villains: the Clean Team versus the Grosseries. Characters had new “Putrid Power” themes. Included 150+ new figures. Series 4: Bug Strike (2018) Military/gross-out crossover theme. Grosseries dressed as soldiers fighting bug-like enemies. Introduced slime-like accessories and bug weapons. Series 5: Movie Edition / Mad Movies (2019) The final major series. Movie-themed Grosseries (like horror, sci-fi, and action spoofs). This line introduced action figures alongside the mini collectibles. Playsets and Accessories Notable playsets included: Yucky Mart Playset – the main “store” for the figures. Cruddy Chip Pack, Rotten Egg, and Yuck Bar – blind-pack containers. Mucky Mart Cash Register, Putrid Power Vehicles, and Bug Strike Battle Packs. Media and Spin-Offs Web Series and YouTube Cartoons: Short animated webisodes were released on Moose Toys’ official YouTube channel featuring characters like Rotten Egg, Putrid Pizza, and Horrid Hamburger. Books and Magazines: Grossery Gang Collector’s Guide books were published by BuzzPop. Action Figures: Later waves included larger, poseable action figures. Rarity Tiers (Standard System) Common – easy to find. Rare – appear less frequently in blind packs. Ultra Rare – usually special textures like “mouldy”, “sticky”, or “metallic”. Special Edition – sometimes only available in special packs. Limited Edition – extremely rare, often metallic or translucent, sometimes only one per entire production run. Collectibility and Value The toys are no longer produced, which has made complete sets collectible. Individual figures typically sell for $2–$10 each depending on rarity. Full unopened packs and playsets can reach $40–$150+. Rare “Limited Edition” figures can sell for over $100. A full loose collection of all 5 series can total over 600 figures. Comparison to Similar Lines Predecessor: The Trash Pack (also by Moose Toys, released 2011–2015). Successor: None direct, though the collectible “gross-out” theme influenced later lines like Goo Jit Zu and Flush Force. How to Identify Series Series 1: Yellow crates and supermarket motif. Series 2: Brown chocolate bar packaging (“Yuck Bars”). Series 3: Blue bins and “Putrid Power” superhero logos. Series 4: Camouflage bug-and-slime military look. Series 5: Film reel packaging and movie-themed artwork. Tips for Collectors Keep figures out of direct sunlight; the rubber material can fade or get sticky. Store in plastic cases or trays to prevent dust buildup. Use online checklists to track what you have (sites like toys.fandom.com or kid-time.net). Watch for counterfeits or repackaged fakes, especially on auction sites. Some serious collectors focus on getting all Limited Editions or full Moldy Veg sets. Summary The Grossery Gang combined the humor of “gross-out” 1980s toys with the blind-bag collecting craze of the 2010s. With five main series, hundreds of characters, playsets, and even a web series, it became one of Moose Toys’ biggest hits between 2016 and 2019. Though discontinued, it remains popular among collectors and nostalgic fans.
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What It Is

The Grossery Gang (often misheard as “Grocery Gang”) is a collectible toy line created by Moose Toys, the same company that made Shopkins and The Trash Pack. It launched in 2016 and ran through around 2019, when production quietly ended.

The toys are small, squishy collectible figures modeled after grocery store products that have “gone bad” — mouldy, expired, rotten, or otherwise gross versions of everyday food and household items.

The setting for the characters is a decaying grocery store called the Yucky Mart in a fictional town called Cheap Town.

General Features

Each toy figure is about 1–1.5 inches tall.
They are made of soft rubber (similar to Shopkins).
They come in blind bags, multi-packs, and playsets.
There are hundreds of unique characters across several themed series.
Each series includes Common, Rare, Ultra Rare, Special Edition, and Limited Edition figures.

Series and Themes

Series 1 (2016)
- Theme: Rotten groceries.
- Around 150 characters.
- Subsets included Moldy Veg, Awful Sauces, Stinky Snacks, and others.
- Ultra Rares: Moldy Veg characters (covered in green “mold” paint).
- Released with packaging shaped like milk crates.
Series 2: The Grocery Gang – Time Wars (2017)
- Introduced new grocery characters and “Goey” finishes.
- Added accessories like “Yuck Bars” and “Rotten Eggs” as blind containers.
Series 3: Putrid Power (2018)
- Introduced a storyline with heroes and villains: the Clean Team versus the Grosseries.
- Characters had new “Putrid Power” themes.
- Included 150+ new figures.
Series 4: Bug Strike (2018)
- Military/gross-out crossover theme.
- Grosseries dressed as soldiers fighting bug-like enemies.
- Introduced slime-like accessories and bug weapons.
Series 5: Movie Edition / Mad Movies (2019)
- The final major series.
- Movie-themed Grosseries (like horror, sci-fi, and action spoofs).
- This line introduced action figures alongside the mini collectibles.

Playsets and Accessories

Notable playsets included:

Yucky Mart Playset – the main “store” for the figures.
Cruddy Chip Pack, Rotten Egg, and Yuck Bar – blind-pack containers.
Mucky Mart Cash Register, Putrid Power Vehicles, and Bug Strike Battle Packs.

Media and Spin-Offs

Web Series and YouTube Cartoons: Short animated webisodes were released on Moose Toys’ official YouTube channel featuring characters like Rotten Egg, Putrid Pizza, and Horrid Hamburger.
Books and Magazines: Grossery Gang Collector’s Guide books were published by BuzzPop.
Action Figures: Later waves included larger, poseable action figures.

Rarity Tiers (Standard System)

Common – easy to find.
Rare – appear less frequently in blind packs.
Ultra Rare – usually special textures like “mouldy”, “sticky”, or “metallic”.
Special Edition – sometimes only available in special packs.
Limited Edition – extremely rare, often metallic or translucent, sometimes only one per entire production run.

Collectibility and Value

The toys are no longer produced, which has made complete sets collectible.
Individual figures typically sell for $2–$10 each depending on rarity.
Full unopened packs and playsets can reach $40–$150+.
Rare “Limited Edition” figures can sell for over $100.
A full loose collection of all 5 series can total over 600 figures.

Comparison to Similar Lines

Predecessor: The Trash Pack (also by Moose Toys, released 2011–2015).
Successor: None direct, though the collectible “gross-out” theme influenced later lines like Goo Jit Zu and Flush Force.

How to Identify Series

Series 1: Yellow crates and supermarket motif.
Series 2: Brown chocolate bar packaging (“Yuck Bars”).
Series 3: Blue bins and “Putrid Power” superhero logos.
Series 4: Camouflage bug-and-slime military look.
Series 5: Film reel packaging and movie-themed artwork.

Tips for Collectors

Keep figures out of direct sunlight; the rubber material can fade or get sticky.
Store in plastic cases or trays to prevent dust buildup.
Use online checklists to track what you have (sites like toys.fandom.com or kid-time.net).
Watch for counterfeits or repackaged fakes, especially on auction sites.
Some serious collectors focus on getting all Limited Editions or full Moldy Veg sets.

Summary

The Grossery Gang combined the humor of “gross-out” 1980s toys with the blind-bag collecting craze of the 2010s. With five main series, hundreds of characters, playsets, and even a web series, it became one of Moose Toys’ biggest hits between 2016 and 2019. Though discontinued, it remains popular among collectors and nostalgic fans.

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