1989 Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Sticker Cowabunga! #7
Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) · Topps (under license from Mirage Studios) · Sticker / Insert
Player
Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Set
1989 Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stickers
Year
1989
Card #
7
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Likely due to visible corner wear, edge chipping on the left side, and surface spotting near the right border. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top-right.
Category
Sticker / Insert
Manufacturer
Topps (under license from Mirage Studios)
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong nostalgia for 80s TMNT is high, but supply of these stickers is relatively common. High-grade (PSA 9/10) examples are the primary drivers of value.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $30-40, PSA 8: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw unpeeled copies of #7 typically sell for $3-$6 on eBay. Recently, a PSA 9 of this specific sticker sold for approximately $125, while mid-grade PSA 6 copies struggle to break $35.
Description
Original 1989 Topps TMNT sticker featuring all four Ninja Turtles surfing and eating pizza over the iconic 'COWABUNGA!' catchphrase. This sticker was part of an insert set found in wax packs. It features a bright yellow background and still has the 'PEEL' indicator in the top left corner, signifying the sticker remains on its original backing.
Key Features
Features all four main characters; 1st series Topps TMNT sticker; nostalgic 80s pop culture appeal; 'COWABUNGA!' text indicator; unpeeled state.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1989 Mirage Studios copyright text along the right edge; standard Topps card stock thickness for the era; matte finish on the back (not shown, but expected). Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Softening/rounding of the bottom-left and top-right corners; minor white chipping along the left vertical edge; visible brown/orange staining/foxing on the yellow surface to the right of the turtles; minor surface scratches only visible under direct light.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this item. Using 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled allows you to capture nostalgic buyers looking for childhood memories.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card as the surface staining and corner wear will limit the grade to a level where the grading fee exceeds the card's value. List it as 'Unpeeled' and include 'Cowabunga' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a rigid mailer.