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Popped Zitz
Nintendopes Stickers Open Edition - Artist Mark Pingitore Auto  ·  2021  ·  #42b
9 Crown Grade
Mint
Cert # 000035360
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
9 Corners
9 Edges
8.5 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 or better on the back.
CornersCorners are mostly sharp with very slight wear at the tips. Imperfections are barely noticeable without magnification.
EdgesNear-perfect edges with no visible imperfections under normal inspection. Only the slightest signs of wear may be visible under magnification.
SurfaceVery clean surface with no visible scratches or marks under normal inspection. Only tiny imperfections visible under magnification.
✍️ Autograph Authentication Crown Verified
This card carries an autograph from artist Mark Pingitore, signed in blue ink along the lower left edge of the card front. The signature has a quick, flowing pen motion with natural pressure changes, and the ink sits on top of the printed artwork. Crown Grading compared it with known Pingitore signatures from the 2021 Nintendopes release and related Magic Marker Art issues, and Crown staff reviewed and approved it, so Crown Grading authenticates this autograph.
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Card Notes
Nintendopes Stickers represent a creative intersection of nostalgia and contemporary art, capturing the early 2020s moment when 8-bit gaming culture experienced a resurgence within collecting communities. This open edition release democratized artist collaborations, allowing Mark Pingitore's distinctive style to reach collectors without the gatekeeping of limited runs. The set exemplified how sticker art could command serious collector attention alongside traditional cards. Popped Zitz brings Pingitore's signature aesthetic to one of Nintendo's most recognizable characters. The piece plays on the character's visual identity while showcasing the artist's ability to reinterpret beloved gaming icons. Collectors drawn to this card appreciate both the nostalgic gaming reference and the original artistic vision that transforms it into something fresh and collectible.
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
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Grade Count
9 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 9 / 9 / 8.5
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