1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack Sticker - Super Mario Bros. (Mario & Koopa Troopa)
Mario and Koopa Troopa (Non-Baseball/Pop Culture) · Topps (under license from Nintendo of America Inc.) · Sticker / Insert
Player
Mario and Koopa Troopa (Non-Baseball/Pop Culture)
Set
1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack (Series 1 Stickers)
Year
1989
Card #
Not visible on front (Sticker sheet)
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). The centering on the yellow backing card is fair; however, there is noticeable corner wear on the bottom left and top left corners. The edges show slight whitening, and the sticker die-cut shows slight lifting at the top.
Category
Sticker / Insert
Manufacturer
Topps (under license from Nintendo of America Inc.)
Demand Level
Moderate. While not a sports card, 'nostalgia' for 80s Nintendo is high. It sells steadily to gaming collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $25-40, PSA 8: $50-75, PSA 9: $150-225 (High premium for high grades)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of 1989 Topps Nintendo stickers sell for $3 to $10 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 9 examples of Mario-specific stickers from this set have recently peaked near $180-$200.
Description
A vintage 1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack sticker featuring the iconic Super Mario Bros. logo. The card face displays a vibrant yellow background with a die-cut sticker featuring Mario in a running pose and a Koopa Troopa holding ice balls. The copyright '©1989 Nintendo of America Inc.' is printed vertically along the right side of the die-cut area. This was a pack-inserted sticker common in the late 80s Nintendo craze.
Key Features
Features the primary mascot of Nintendo, Mario. Highly collectible for crossover fans of vintage gaming (NES) and trading card collectors. 1989 date marks the peak of the original Nintendo Entertainment System popularity.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct semi-gloss card stock, specific 1989 vertical copyright text, and standard Topps die-cut depth are present. These are rarely faked in this specific condition due to low individual raw value.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner softening on the bottom-left and upper-left corners. The sticker surface shows minor age-related toning. The cut of the backing card appears slightly uneven.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this item under the 'Non-Sport Trading Cards' category. It also performs well on Mercari or at retro gaming conventions/card shows as a 'bin' item.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is flawless (PSA 9/10 potential), as grading fees will exceed the market value for mid-grades. List it with keywords like 'NES', 'Vintage Mario', and 'Topps Sticker'. Ship in a standard PWE (Plain White Envelope) with a top loader to keep costs low and maximize profit.