Auction Name: 2026 March 19 Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Extended Bidding Auction

Lot Number: 73028

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/43231*73028

"Rookie" Trading Card Lot: 1977 Topps Star Wars #1 Luke Skywalker - 1985 Topps Pro Wrestling Stars #1 Hulk Hogan .
The 1977 Topps Star Wars card set is one of the most iconic non-sport releases of all time, issued alongside the theatrical debut of Star Wars: A New Hope and helping launch a pop-culture phenomenon. Featuring color film stills, character portraits, and narrative story cards, the set captured the excitement of the film at the exact moment it reshaped science fiction cinema. At the heart of the issue is card #1, Luke Skywalker, a cornerstone of the set and one of the most recognized modern non-sport cards ever produced. Depicting Luke in his farm-boy attire, the card has become a hobby benchmark due to its first-card placement, centering sensitivity, and condition scarcity in high grade. Today, the Luke Skywalker #1 card is widely regarded as the key card of the set, prized for its historical significance, strong demand, and enduring appeal among both Star Wars fans and serious trading card collectors.

The 1985 Topps Pro Wrestling Stars card set is a landmark release in wrestling collectibles, capturing the rise of sports entertainment during the industry's national expansion in the mid-1980s. Featuring vibrant action photography and wrestler profiles, the set reflects the larger-than-life personalities that defined the era. Central to the issue is card #1, Hulk Hogan, which stands as the most important card in the set and one of the most significant wrestling cards ever produced. As the opening card and the face of wrestling's mainstream explosion, the Hogan #1 card symbolizes the peak of "Hulkamania," and its condition sensitivity-especially centering and surface quality-has made high-grade examples exceptionally desirable. Today, the card is widely regarded as the cornerstone of wrestling card collecting, prized for its cultural impact, iconic imagery, and lasting demand.

Offered here are 3 ungraded cards:

1977 Topps Star Wars card #1 Luke Skywalker.
1977 Topps Star Wars card #67 See-Threepio and Luke.

1985 Topps Pro Wrestling Star Cards #1 Hulk Hogan.

The ungraded cards exhibit moderate handling wear, including some softened or rounded corners and minor surface wear consistent with age. Some cards show centering variations, but overall image quality remains strong.

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