Topps - US - Star Wars 30th Anniversary (2007)
With the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, the Topps company put many card collectors through a brief scare by announcing the sale of the publicly held company to private investors. Though rumored for many months, this made many collectors doubt that a 30th anniversary set for Star Wars would actually be released. Fortunately, the set had been in planning for a long time, and the promotional card for the set was released shortly after the company's sale announcement.
The Topps 30th Anniversary set promises to use only images that have not appeared in earlier Topps card sets. A total of 120 cards will comprise the base set, with a variety of chase cards available. Chase cards will include Autograph cards (hobby edition only), Sketch cards (hobby edition only), red foil-stamped parallel cards, sequentially-numbered gold foil-stamped parallel cards, and die-cut triptych puzzle cards. The common cards will be printed on heavy card stock and feature metallic ink and foil stamping as well.
Of course, with a 30th anniversary set, the true test of the set for collectors may well be the quality of the image selection, and the quality of the text featured on the backs of the cards. These cards need to inspire nostalgia for a generation that grew up with Star Wars, while also inspiring newer collectors and fans.
Special thanks to Kristie for help with the checklist.
Set Value
$5-$10
Unopened Box
$70
Single
$0.10
Triptych Puzzle Chase
$0.05
Red Foil-Stamped Chase
$1-$2
Blue Foil-Stamped Chase
$1
Gold Foil-Stamped Chase
$15-$70
Sketch Cards
Vary by artist
Autographs
Vary by signer
Box Topper 30th Stamped Cards
$2-$5
Magnets
$2-$5
Animation Cel Cards
$2-$5
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| Card Number | Card Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Title Card |
| 2 | George Lucas Tribute |
| 3 | Characters: C-3PO & R2-D2 |
| 4 | Characters: Luke Skywalker |
| 5 | Characters: Han Solo |
| 6 | Characters: Princess Leia |
| 7 | Characters: Obi-Wan Kenobi |
| 8 | Characters: Darth Vader |
| 9 | Characters: Chewbacca |
| 10 | A New Hope: The Blockade Runner Raid |
| 11 | A New Hope: Luke's Moment of Truth |
| 12 | A New Hope: Patrons of the Cantina |
| 13 | A New Hope: First Impressions of Han |
| 14 | A New Hope: Blowing up Alderaan |
| 15 | A New Hope: Rescued from the Death Star |
| 16 | A New Hope: Ben's Duel with Darth Vader |
| 17 | A New Hope: Rebel Raid on the Death Star |
| 18 | A New Hope: Honoring Great Heroes |
| 19 | The Empire Strikes Back: The Perils of Planet Hoth |
| 20 | The Empire Strikes Back: An Awkward Triangle |
| 21 | The Empire Strikes Back: The Imperial Snow Walkers |
| 22 | The Empire Strikes Back: Chasing the Millenium Falcon |
| 23 | The Empire Strikes Back: Introducing Yoda |
| 24 | The Empire Strikes Back: Enter Fett, Exit Innocence |
| 25 | The Empire Strikes Back: Betrayel on Bespin |
| 26 | The Empire Strikes Back: "I Love You"…"I Know" |
| 27 | The Empire Strikes Back: The Dark Truth Revealed |
| 28 | Return of the Jedi: Jabba's Rebel Prisoners |
| 29 | Return of the Jedi: Pitted against the Rancor |
| 30 | Return of the Jedi: The Prison Barge Besieged |
| 31 | Return of the Jedi: A New Attack Plan |
| 32 | Return of the Jedi: The Speeder Bike Chase |
| 33 | Return of the Jedi: The Ultimate Weapon |
| 34 | Return of the Jedi: Father and Son Clash |
| 35 | Return of the Jedi: Destroying the Death Star |
| 36 | Return of the Jedi: Celebrate and Closure |
| 37 | Special Editions: Escape from Mos Eisley |
| 38 | Special Editions: Inside the Cantina |
| 39 | Special Editions: Han: Hero or Scoundrel |
| 40 | Special Editions: Threat of the Wampa |
| 41 | Special Editions: Conferring with the Emperor |
| 42 | Special Editions: Arriving on Bespin |
| 43 | Special Editions: Performing for Jabba |
| 44 | Special Editions: A New Beginning |
| 45 | Special Editions: Back from Beyond |
| 46 | The Phantom Menace: Jedi and Padawan |
| 47 | The Phantom Menace: Aquatic Adventure |
| 48 | The Phantom Menace: Assault on the Queen |
| 49 | The Phantom Menace: Meeting Anakin Skywalker |
| 50 | The Phantom Menace: The Podrace |
| 51 | The Phantom Menace: Before the Jedi Council |
| 52 | The Phantom Menace: Against the Enemy |
| 53 | The Phantom Menace: Challenge of Darth Maul |
| 54 | The Phantom Menace: Jedi Vs.Sith |
| 55 | Attack of the Clones: Nabbing a Bounty Hunter |
| 56 | Attack of the Clones: Obi Wan's Quest |
| 57 | Attack of the Clones: Anakin Comes Home |
| 58 | Attack of the Clones: The Asteriod Chade |
| 59 | Attack of the Clones: The Dark Side Unleashed |
| 60 | Attack of the Clones: Against Arena Creatures |
| 61 | Attack of the Clones: Combatting Dooku's Forces |
| 62 | Attack of the Clones: Battle of Geonosis |
| 63 | Attack of the Clones: Yoda Vs. Dooku |
| 64 | Revenge of the Sith: Rescuing Palpatine |
| 65 | Revenge of the Sith: The Death of Dooku |
| 66 | Revenge of the Sith: Secret of the Young Lovers |
| 67 | Revenge of the Sith: Obi-Wan vs. Grievious |
| 68 | Revenge of the Sith: Day of the Sith |
| 69 | Revenge of the Sith: Slaugther of the Jedi |
| 70 | Revenge of the Sith: Yoda Vs. Palpatine |
| 71 | Revenge of the Sith: Obi-Wan Vs. Anakin |
| 72 | Revenge of the Sith: And Now…Darth Vader |
| 73 | Behind the Scenes: Filming Han and Greedo |
| 74 | Behind the Scenes: Directing Screen Legends |
| 75 | Behind the Scenes: The Creatures of Hoth |
| 76 | Behind the Scenes: Muppets and Merriment |
| 77 | Behind the Scenes: A Slave to Art |
| 78 | Behind the Scenes: The Filmmaker's Vision |
| 79 | Behind the Scenes: Return of the Director |
| 80 | Behind the Scenes: Fight School |
| 81 | Behind the Scenes: The Great Betrayal |
| 82 | Special FX: Major FX moments |
| 83 | Special FX: The Death Star Raid |
| 84 | Special FX: The Snow Walker Attack |
| 85 | Special FX: The Asteriod Slug |
| 86 | Special FX: Jabba and his Cohorts |
| 87 | Special FX: Speeder Bike Set-Ups |
| 88 | Special FX: Taking the Plunge |
| 89 | Special FX: The Halls of Kamino |
| 90 | Special FX: Spectacular Conflict |
| 91 | TV Live-Action: The Holiday Special |
| 92 | TV Live-Action: Old and New Friends |
| 93 | TV Live-Action: Home For a Holiday |
| 94 | TV Live-Action: The Ewok Adventures |
| 95 | TV Live-Action: Blurgg Lizard Challenge |
| 96 | TV Live-Action: Against The Marauders |
| 97 | TV Live-Action: Charal the Nightsister |
| 98 | TV Live-Action: Young Heroes on a Quest |
| 99 | TV Live-Action: Fighting the Condor Dragon |
| 100 | TV Animation: Introducing Boba Fett |
| 101 | TV Animation: Mysterious Bounty Hunter |
| 102 | TV Animation: "Ewoks" |
| 103 | TV Animation: "Droids" |
| 104 | TV Animation: The Jedi United |
| 105 | TV Animation: Mace Windu Attacks |
| 106 | TV Animation: The Saga Continues |
| 107 | TV Animation: A Face in the Crowd |
| 108 | TV Animation: Trouble on the Way |
| 109 | Deleted Scenes: At the Power Station |
| 110 | Deleted Scenes: "Wasting Time" With Pals |
| 111 | Deleted Scenes: The Destiny of Biggs |
| 112 | Deleted Scenes: An Unexpected Attack |
| 113 | Deleted Scenes: A Strangling That Wasn't |
| 114 | Deleted Scenes: Powers of the Royal Guard |
| 115 | Deleted Scenes: Clever Inspirations |
| 116 | Deleted Scenes: A Force Called George Lucas |
| 117 | Deleted Scenes: Welcome to my World |
| 118 | Sneak Preview: The Star Wars Galaxy and Beyond |
| 119 | Sneak Preview: New Animation. |
| 120 | Check List |
| Chase Cards | |
| Red Parallel Cards 1-120 | |
| Blue Parallel Cards 1-120 | |
| Gold Parallel Cards 1-120 (30 of each) | |
| Tryptich Puzzle Cards (27 cards - 9 themes) | |
| Insurmountable Odds | Piece 1, 2, 3 |
| Bravery | Piece 1, 2, 3 |
| Tyranny | Piece 1, 2, 3 |
| Hidden in Plain Sight | Piece 1, 2, 3 |
| Escaping Fate | Piece 1, 2, 3 |
| The Underworld | Piece 1, 2, 3 |
| Master and Apprentice | Piece 1, 2, 3 |
| Imprisonment | Piece 1, 2, 3 |
| The Power of the Force | Piece 1, 2, 3 |
| Retail Exclusive Chase Cards | |
| Magnets | |
| The Smuggler, Han Solo! | |
| Battle over the Death Star | |
| The Droids in the Control Room | |
| Luke prepares for battle | |
| The Tusken Raider | |
| The Fearsome Stormtroopers | |
| Darth Vader and Gov. Tarkin Confer | |
| Jawas of Tatoinne | |
| Princess Leia observes the battle! | |
| Animation Cel Clear Cards | |
| Number | Description |
| 1 of 9 | Boba Fett's first appearance (Holiday Special) |
| 2 of 9 | Our Heroes Enjoy a Laugh (Holiday Special) |
| 3 of 9 | C-3P0 and R2-D2 (Droids) |
| 4 of 9 | Stars of the Ewok Adventures |
| 5 of 9 | Ki-Adi Mundi tends to Shak-Ti (Clone Wars) |
| 6 of 9 | Anakin Blends In (Clone Wars) |
| 7 of 9 | Yoda makes a startling discovery (Clone Wars) |
| 8 of 9 | Battle Ready Mace Windu (Clone Wars) |
| 9 of 9 | Heroes of the Republic (Clone Wars) |
| Retail Blister Pack Bonus Cards | |
| 1 of 3 | Han |
| 2 of 3 | Luke |
| 3 of 3 | Leia |
| Hobby Exclusive Chase Cards | |
| Artist Sketches | |
| Artist Name | Odds |
| Official Autograph Cards | |
| Name | Character/Job |
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