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Mechanical Monsters Card Details

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Mechanical Monsters
Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Card  ·  1989  ·  #78
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000018629
Subgrades
8.5 Centering
10 Corners
10 Edges
9.5 Surface
Centering65/35 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersPerfect corners with no signs of wear, nicks, or softening. The corners appear flawless under all forms of inspection and are as sharp as possible.
EdgesAbsolutely perfect edges with no flaws, chipping, or nicks. The edges appear flawless and as sharp as when the card was printed.
SurfacePerfect surface under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible even under magnification.
Card Notes
The 1989 Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set captured the phenomenon at its peak, arriving during the franchise's explosive emergence from independent comics into mainstream pop culture. Released alongside toys, cartoons, and films, these cards served as essential collectibles for fans of all ages. The set remains a defining artifact of late-80s nostalgia and represents a pivotal moment when trading cards extended far beyond sports. Card 78, "Mechanical Monsters," showcases the imaginative villains and action sequences that made the TMNT universe compelling. The artwork brings the turtles' adversaries to life with vivid detail, and this particular card captures the appeal that drew collectors to complete the full set during the franchise's cultural dominance.
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Population Insights
3 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
2 Lower Grade
Grade Count
9.5 THIS SLAB 1
8 1
7.5 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8.5 / 10 / 10 / 9.5
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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