1989 Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Michelangelo Sticker #9
Michelangelo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle) · Topps (under license from Mirage Studios and Surge Licensing) · Insert / Sticker
Player
Michelangelo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle)
Set
1989 Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series 1
Year
1989
Card #
9
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly shifted to the right. Corners are relatively sharp, but surface shows slight age-related toning. The 'Peel' tab remains intact.
Category
Insert / Sticker
Manufacturer
Topps (under license from Mirage Studios and Surge Licensing)
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. TMNT vintage items have seen a massive resurgence in the collector market, particularly for high-grade Topps stickers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $20-30, PSA 8: $45-60, PSA 9: $100-150. PSA 10 values for this card can exceed $500, but this specimen shows too much centering bias for a 10.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $5-10. Recent PSA 8 sales have fluctuated between $40 and $70 depending on the turtle's popularity.
Description
A classic 1989 Topps TMNT sticker featuring Michelangelo wielding his signature nunchucks on a motorized skateboard. The card features a vibrant yellow background, the series card number '9' in the upper right, and the Topps/Mirage copyright information at the bottom. This is the unpeeled version, which is the standard for collectors.
Key Features
Features Michelangelo, the most popular turtle for many collectors; Iconic late-80s Topps design; High nostalgia factor for 80s/90s kids; Part of the highly collectible original Series 1 release.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1989 Mirage Studios legal text; Proper card stock thickness for Topps stickers of the era; Correct font for the number 9 and 'PEEL' indicator. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The centering is heavy toward the right border. There is a slight soft touch to the bottom right corner. Minor print surface ink speckling visible in the yellow field upon close inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary market for vintage non-sports stickers. COMC (Check Out My Cards) is also a strong secondary choice for flat-rate selling.
Selling Tips
Do not peel the sticker; the value is almost entirely in the unpeeled state. If the surface is clean, consider a bulk grading submission if you have more from this set. Use keywords like 'Vintage TMNT,' '1989 Topps,' and 'Michelangelo' in the title.