1989 Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Sticker The Shredder #5
The Shredder (Oroku Saki) · Topps · Sticker Insert
Player
The Shredder (Oroku Saki)
Set
1989 Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series 1 Stickers
Year
1989
Card #
5
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is shifted right (approx 70/30), edges show minor white chipping especially on bottom right, corners have slight softening.
Category
Sticker Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong nostalgia demand for 1980s pop culture, but high supply of low-grade stickers exists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35, PSA 7: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for unpeeled Series 1 Shredder stickers range from $4.50 to $12.00 depending on centering. PSA 8 examples typically sell for $80-$100.
Description
This is a vintage 1989 Topps TMNT sticker featuring the main antagonist, The Shredder. The sticker features vibrant yellow backing with a high-action pose of Shredder in his classic purple and silver armor. The TMNT logo is featured in the upper left, while the Topps copyright and Mirage Studios licensing is visible at the bottom. This is an unpeeled original sticker.
Key Features
Classic 1980s nostalgia; Shredder is the most desirable non-turtle character in the set; part of the iconic first Series 1 release; unpeeled condition.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1989 Mirage Studios copyright text; specific card stock texture and yellow 'peel' arrow placement; high confidence of authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; minor white edge chipping along the bottom border; bottom right corner is slightly rounded; surface may have minor factory wax residue common with Topps cards of this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary market for vintage non-sport stickers. Use 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' to capture collectors looking for specific numbers to complete sets.
Selling Tips
Do not peel the sticker as that destroys all collectible value. Use 'Non-Sport' categories on eBay. Grade only if you believe it can achieve a PSA 9 or higher, otherwise, sell it raw to avoid grading fees exceeding the card's value.