# Card Notes The 1987 Topps Alf set captured the cultural phenomenon of the beloved alien sitcom that dominated 80s television. This non-sports trading card series represented Topps' expansion beyond baseball during a period when the company diversified into entertainment properties. The set remains a nostalgic artifact of mid-80s pop culture and demonstrates how trading cards served as merchandise for popular media long before modern entertainment card booms. Card #18, "Would You Buy A Used Car F...," showcases one of Alf's characteristic comedic scenarios. The card references the show's humor and Alf's mischievous personality, capturing what made the series memorable to audiences. Collectors seek these cards for both nostalgia and as representations of 1980s television ephemera, making the Alf set an enduring piece of vintage entertainment collectibles.