1990 Topps The Simpsons "Are we at Weenie Barn yet?" #13
Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Maggie Simpson · Topps / Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation · Base Card (Non-Sport)
Player
Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Maggie Simpson
Set
1990 Topps The Simpsons Series 1
Year
1990
Card #
13
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right and bottom; corners show standard white wear consistent with 1990 gray back stock.
Category
Base Card (Non-Sport)
Manufacturer
Topps / Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong interest from 90s nostalgia collectors and 'low pop' PSA seekers, though raw copies are extremely common.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $35-50, PSA 9: $80-120, PSA 10: $400+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for $1.00-$2.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples recently sold between $85 and $110. PSA 10s command a high premium due to the difficulty of finding centered copies.
Description
This classic 1990 Topps Simpsons card features the Simpson children—Bart, Lisa, and Maggie—in the back seat of the family car. Bart is shown holding a comic and asking the iconic line, 'Are we at Weenie Barn yet?' while Lisa reads 'Worse Comics.' The card features the signature Matt Groening art style with a TV-frame border design and matte gray card stock.
Key Features
Early mainstream Simpsons collectible; features the three primary children; nostalgic 'Weenie Barn' quote; Matt Groening facsimile signature on front.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1990 copyright text for Matt Groening and Twentieth Century Fox; standard porous gray card stock; high confidence (95%+) as these are rarely forged due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant rightward centering bias; minor soft corners (white showing); typical rough factory cut common to 1990 Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary market for this card; COMC is excellent for bulk listing ungraded copies.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless 'Gem Mint' candidate, as the cost of grading exceeds the value of mid-grade slabs. Use keywords like 'Classic 90s' and 'Matt Groening' in the title.