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Contra Dick
Nintendopes Stickers Open Edition - Artist Mark Pingitore Auto  ·  2021  ·  #29a
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000035383
Subgrades
9 Centering
8.5 Corners
7.5 Edges
9 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersClean and sharp corners with almost no visible wear. Tiny imperfections such as minuscule nicks & softening are present under magnification.
EdgesClean edges with minimal wear. Minor imperfections such as nicks & light chipping are visible by the naked eye and under magnification.
SurfaceNear-perfect surface with only the tiniest imperfections visible under close inspection. Surface appears clean and free of noticeable marks.
✍️ Autograph Authentication Crown Verified
This card carries a blue marker autograph from artist Mark Pingitore, signed by hand across the left side of the artwork, over the Contra Dick characters. The signature is a quick, flowing scrawl with a tall opening letter and a long tapered finish, and the ink varies naturally in weight the way real marker does on a glossy surface. Crown Grading compared it with known Mark Pingitore signatures from the Nintendopes series and related releases, and Crown staff reviewed the autograph and approved it, so Crown Grading authenticates this signature as genuine.
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Card Notes
Nintendopes Stickers represent a playful intersection of classic gaming nostalgia and contemporary art collecting. Released as an open edition in 2021, the set captured a moment when collectors increasingly embraced non-traditional trading card formats and artist-driven content. These sticker-based releases democratized collecting by removing scarcity pressure while celebrating the creative community building around retro gaming culture. This particular sticker features a cheeky reimagining of an iconic video game character in the distinctive style of the series. The artist's autograph adds a personal connection between creator and collector, making this piece a direct artifact of the artist's engagement with fans. It appeals to those seeking both gaming memorabilia and contemporary art that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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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 / 8.5 / 7.5 / 9
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1 Equal
0 Lower
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