Robot Claw

Remember this post? Read particularly my brother’s comment. Then feast your eyes on the most legendary of items I bought (for only $15) at NYCC:

Yes, that’s an unopened box of 29-year-old Dark Crystal trading cards! Notice the perforations are not broken on the box. I was a bit suspicious at first since it wasn’t shrinkwrapped, until the seller told me they simply didn’t do that back then.

Here’s a shot with the top lifted open:

Wonderful! 36 packs, still sealed tight since 1982! Here’s the front and back of the first one I opened:

Beautiful! The wax seal separated with ease, and I was able to remove the (perfect condition!) cards with no discolouration whatsoever. Luckily, this was not a set that contained bubble gum! Furthermore, the cards have unusual rounded edges:

The entire set is only 78 cards. I have 36 packs containing 8 apiece, so I’d say my chances for a full set are very high. Hopefully I’ll have some packs left over. Who knows, one of them may be destined for you 🙂