 Card #10 from the original 1977 set: "Princess Leia - captured!" | |
| Manufacturers | Topps |
|---|---|
| Publication | 1977 |
| Genres | Non-sports trading card |
| Tie-in | Star Wars films and associated media |
| Website | topps.com |
Star Wars trading card usually refers to a non-sport card themed after a Star Wars movie or television show. However a common colloquial reference to trading card can also include reference to stickers, wrappers, or caps (pog) often produced along the same theme. Usually produced as either promotional or collectible memorabilia relating to Star Wars, the cards can depict anything from screen still imagery to original art. In addition, there have been various companies that have issued promotional Star Wars trading cards that include reference to or information about that corresponding company.
An avid collecting and trading community of these cards and sets exists worldwide. New cards released commercially are available through most major retailers and wholesalers, however some cards are specially issued as exclusive and only available though a specific source. A thriving secondary market also exists on eBay in various categories. Star Wars trading cards are different from the various Star Wars collectible card game cards. A few of the most valuable sets in the Star Wars Trading Cards market are the 1977 Star Wars Series I, The Star Wars Galaxy Series, Star Wars MasterWorks, along with the Star Wars 3D Widevision sets.