# Card Notes The 1982 Topps E.T. the Extraterrestrial set remains one of the most distinctive licensed card issues of the early 1980s. Released to capitalize on the film's massive cultural phenomenon, these cards captured scenes and characters from Spielberg's beloved sci-fi classic. The set represents an era when trading cards extended far beyond sports, demonstrating the medium's versatility and broad appeal during the height of the movie's theatrical run and subsequent home video popularity. Night Ride depicts one of the film's most iconic sequences—Elliott's bicycle flight across the moon. This image has become visually synonymous with E.T. itself, making it among the most recognizable cards in the entire set. Collectors prize this card for its universal appeal and its representation of cinema history frozen in cardboard form.