1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack Zelda 'We've Got a Score to Settle!' Sticker #3
Link and Impa (The Legend of Zelda characters) · Topps (Licensed by Nintendo) · Sticker / Insert (Non-Sport)
Player
Link and Impa (The Legend of Zelda characters)
Set
1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack - The Legend of Zelda Sticker Subset
Year
1989
Card #
#3
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly right-heavy; corners show light wear; edges appear mostly clean but the right edge has a minor burr. The surface appears matte and free of major scratches.
Category
Sticker / Insert (Non-Sport)
Manufacturer
Topps (Licensed by Nintendo)
Demand Level
Strong. There is a massive crossover market between vintage gaming and card collectors, specifically for early Zelda-related paper ephemera.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $30-40, PSA 7: $55-70. Gem Mint copies (PSA 10) are extremely rare and command $500+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $8-15 depending on centering. Recent PSA 8 sales have averaged $85-110, while PSA 9s have reached over $250.
Description
A vibrant neon-yellow background sticker featuring Link and Impa from the 1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack series. The text reads 'WE'VE GOT A SCORE TO SETTLE!' in blue stylized font. The card features original art from the Legend of Zelda cartoon series. The copyright notice identifies it as © 1989 Nintendo of America Inc.
Key Features
Features Link, the iconic protagonist of The Legend of Zelda; Part of the original Nintendo mania of the late 80s; highly collectible among retro gaming enthusiasts and non-sport card collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence for authenticity. Correct card stock thickness for Topps late-80s adhesive products; correct blue ink saturation in the text; authentic '© 1989 Nintendo of America Inc.' vertical micro-printing.
Flaws to Note
A noticeable print line/registration error near the right border; the sticker die-cut is slightly off-center; bottom right corner has a faint touch of softening.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of Nintendo collectors. Heritage Auctions or Goldin are only recommended if the card were a confirmed PSA 10.
Selling Tips
Do not peel the sticker! Its value is primarily as an unpeeled card. Use keywords like 'Vintage Zelda', 'Retro Gaming', and 'Nintendo Game Pack'. Ship in a semi-rigid loader (Cardboard Gold) inside a bubble mailer for protection.