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Tumbling To An Unknown Fate Card Details

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Tumbling To An Unknown Fate
Topps Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back  ·  1980  ·  #222
8 Crown Grade
Near Mint
Cert # 000060519
Subgrades
7 Centering
8.5 Corners
8.5 Edges
8 Surface
Centering85/15 or better on the front. 90/10 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.
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.
Card Notes
The 1980 Topps Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back set captured the excitement surrounding one of cinema's most anticipated sequels. Released shortly after the film's theatrical debut, this 132-card series represented a major cultural moment when Star Wars merchandise dominated the hobby. These cards remain foundational to vintage Star Wars collecting, offering fans affordable access to imagery from the beloved sequel during an era before premium card products existed. Card 222, "Tumbling To An Unknown Fate," depicts one of Empire Strikes Back's most memorable sequences—a moment of intense action and peril that defined the film's darker tone. Collectors value this card for its dynamic artwork and its representation of a pivotal scene that became iconic in Star Wars lore.
Market Value
$1.15 Ungraded value
No graded sales yet · Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 09, 2026
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
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Grade Count
8 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
7 / 8.5 / 8.5 / 8
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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