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"Next Time, Turtles…!" Card Details

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"Next Time, Turtles…!"
Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Card  ·  1989  ·  #86
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000031911
Subgrades
7.5 Centering
9.5 Corners
9.5 Edges
9.5 Surface
Centering80/20 or better on the front. 85/15 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set captured the cultural phenomenon at its peak, releasing trading cards during the franchise's explosive popularity across toys, cartoons, and films. This early TMNT card release remains a touchstone of late-80s pop culture nostalgia, representing a moment when the Turtles dominated childhood collections alongside sports cards. "Next Time, Turtles…!" features dramatic action artwork that embodies the playful, kinetic energy the franchise was known for. The card's confrontational pose and bold title make it a standout in the set, appealing to collectors drawn to dynamic imagery and iconic TMNT moments from this foundational era.
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Population Insights
4 Total Pop
2 This Grade
2 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
10 2
8.5 THIS SLAB 2
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #2 of 2 among Grade 8.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
7.5 / 9.5 / 9.5 / 9.5
1 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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