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A Special Wake-Up Call! Card Details

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A Special Wake-Up Call!
Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Card  ·  1989  ·  #7
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000018443
Subgrades
9 Centering
9.5 Corners
9.5 Edges
9.5 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
EdgesPerfect edges under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible under close magnification. Edges are sharp and clean.
SurfacePerfect surface under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible even under magnification.
Card Notes
The 1989 Topps TMNT set captured the peak of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mania, when the franchise dominated toy aisles, arcade cabinets, and Saturday morning cartoons. Topps seized the moment with a vibrant, colorful release that brought the heroes in a half shell to trading cards. These cards remain cherished artifacts of late-80s pop culture, connecting collectors to a transformative moment when licensed trading cards extended far beyond sports. Card #7, "A Special Wake-Up Call!," depicts one of the Turtles' signature comedic moments—likely the iconic alarm clock scene that defined their personality-driven humor. The card's bright, energetic artwork captures the playful irreverence that made the franchise resonate with kids. Collectors seek out scene cards like this one for their storytelling appeal and nostalgic connection to the cartoon's best moments.
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Population Insights
7 Total Pop
3 This Grade
1 Higher Grade
3 Lower Grade
Grade Count
10 1
9.5 THIS SLAB 3
9 3
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #3 of 3 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 9.5 / 9.5 / 9.5
2 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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