1989 Topps Nintendo Punch-Out!! Sticker Little Mac vs King Hippo
Little Mac and King Hippo · Topps (under license by Nintendo of America, Inc.) · Insert / Sticker
Player
Little Mac and King Hippo
Set
1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack Stickers
Year
1989
Card #
Not visible (unbalanced set)
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Corners show wear, slight surface creasing on the left edge, and typical centering issues for this release.
Category
Insert / Sticker
Manufacturer
Topps (under license by Nintendo of America, Inc.)
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong niche appeal for 'retro-gaming' and Topps non-sport collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $20-30, PSA 6: $40-50, PSA 8 or higher: $100+
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw Punch-Out!! stickers from this set range from $7 to $15 depending on the character. High-grade PSA 9 examples have reached over $200, but lower grades usually sell for under $40.
Description
A vintage 1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack sticker featuring iconic Punch-Out!! characters Little Mac and King Hippo. The sticker depicts Little Mac landing a body blow on King Hippo with a blue 'SPLAT!' comic-style text overlay. The background is a vibrant neon yellow, typical of the Topps Nintendo game card series.
Key Features
Features the main protagonist of the classic NES game Punch-Out!!; cross-collectible appeal between sports card collectors and vintage gaming enthusiasts; officially licensed 1980s Nintendo memorabilia.
Authenticity Indicators
Contains the '© 1989 Nintendo of America, Inc.' vertical fine print on the right side of the graphics; correct period card stock and neon ink saturation. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Soft lower right corner; light crease/indentation on the left side of the sticker yellow border; slight whitening on edges; centering is shifted toward the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (highest traffic for vintage gaming), COMC, or vintage gaming enthusiast groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Do not peel the sticker! It loses 90% of its value once removed from the backing. Use keywords like 'NES', 'Mike Tyson's Punch-Out', and 'Vintage Nintendo' to attract the right buyers. Ship in a rigid top loader.