Topps - US - Star Wars 3Di (1996)

The 3Di cards were perhaps the coolest new release of Star Wars cards during 1996/1997. The cards were extremely popular. The set contains 63 common cards, all with great 3D imagery from the original Star Wars movie.

The first of three planned 3Di sets, it is now the only likely 3Di set to be made for the classic Star Wars films, as Topps has announced the cancellation of their planned ESB and ROTJ sets. Apparently, although they sold well, the 3Di set was much more expensive to make than expected. There were also some production problems which resulted in a number of cards being marred by scratches and other defects direct from the factory. Although Topps had a limited-time replacement policy for these damaged cards, many remain in circulation in still unopened boxes, and in many collections.

Boxes for the 3Di set featured a card from the set affixed to the top of the box, making them a collectible for many as well. Below, is a checklist for these cards, including the single chase card, and the promo cards which were issued for the set.