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Cal A. Bunga Card Details

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Cal A. Bunga
Mutagen Canister Kids Stickers Open Edition - Artist Mark Pingitore Auto  ·  2024  ·  #1b
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000035354
Subgrades
9 Centering
9 Corners
8.5 Edges
8 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersCorners are mostly sharp with very slight wear at the tips. Imperfections are barely noticeable without magnification.
EdgesEdges have almost no signs of fraying, chipping, and nicks. Under magnification, multiple flaws are visible, but not significant.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
✍️ Autograph Authentication Crown Verified
This card carries a blue ink signature from artist Mark Pingitore, written by hand across the right side of the artwork and running over the turtle's arm and the pizza. The ink flows freely, with varied line thickness and tapered ends. Crown Grading compared the signature with known Mark Pingitore signatures, and Crown staff reviewed it and approved it, so Crown Grading authenticates this autograph.
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Card Notes
The Mutagen Canister Kids Stickers Open Edition represents a playful corner of modern trading card culture where nostalgia and contemporary collecting intersect. As an open edition sticker set from 2024, it embraces the accessibility and democratization that defines this era of the hobby, moving away from scarcity-driven models toward inclusive collecting. These stickers capture the spirit of '90s kid culture while existing firmly in today's market, appealing to collectors who value creativity and artist expression over artificial rarity. Cal A. Bunga stands out as a character-driven piece within the set, rendered with distinctive artwork that showcases artist Mark Pingitore's style. The autographed version adds a personal connection between artist and collector, making this particular card sought after by those who appreciate the creative vision behind the stickers and value the direct link to its creator.
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
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Grade Count
8.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 9 / 8.5 / 8
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1 Equal
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