Donatello! Card Details
Donatello!
Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Card · 1989 · #21
9
Crown Grade
Mint
Cert #
000031712
Subgrades
8
Centering
10
Corners
10
Edges
8
Surface
Centering70/30 or better on the front. 85/15 or better on the back.
CornersPerfect corners with no signs of wear, nicks, or softening. The corners appear flawless under all forms of inspection and are as sharp as possible.
EdgesAbsolutely perfect edges with no flaws, chipping, or nicks. The edges appear flawless and as sharp as when the card was printed.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
Card Notes
The 1989 Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set captured the cultural phenomenon at its peak, arriving just as the franchise dominated toy aisles and Saturday morning cartoons. These cards documented the characters and moments that defined the late-80s for a generation of collectors. The set remains a nostalgic touchstone, representing an era when trading cards extended beyond sports into entertainment and pop culture.
Card 21 features Donatello, the tech-savvy turtle and fan favorite known for his inventive spirit and purple mask. His inclusion in the set reflects the character's essential role in the TMNT universe. Collectors seek these character cards for both childhood nostalgia and appreciation of the artwork that brought these heroes to life during their original popularity surge.
Market Value
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Population Insights
3
Total Pop
2
This Grade
1
Higher Grade
0
Lower Grade
| Grade | Count |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | 1 |
| 9 THIS SLAB | 2 |
★ Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #2 of 2 among Grade 9 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8
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10
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10
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8
1
Better
1
Equal
0
Lower
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