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"Cowabunga! It's Meal Tim.. Card Details

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"Cowabunga! It's Meal Tim..
Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Card  ·  1989  ·  #87
10 Crown Grade
Crowned Gem
Cert # 000031912
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
10 Corners
10 Edges
10 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 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.
SurfaceAbsolutely perfect surface with no flaws, scratches, or marks. The surface is pristine under all forms of inspection.
Card Notes
The 1989 Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set captured the cultural phenomenon at its peak, when the franchise dominated toy aisles, Saturday morning cartoons, and playground conversations. This vibrant trading card series brought the colorful chaos of the TMNT universe to the collecting world, featuring scenes and characters from the animated series that defined a generation's pop culture. "Cowabunga! It's Meal Time" showcases the turtles' irreverent personality and humor—hallmarks of what made the franchise resonate so strongly with young collectors. The card depicts a moment of levity that fans cherished, representing the comedic spirit that balanced the action-adventure storytelling. Collectors gravitate toward these personality-driven cards that capture the heart of what made TMNT an unforgettable part of eighties and nineties nostalgia.
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Population Insights
4 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
3 Lower Grade
Grade Count
10 THIS SLAB 1
9 3
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 10 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 10 / 10 / 10
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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