1977 Wonder Bread Star Wars #12 Stormtroopers — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~70/30 left-right); top border slightly tighter than bottom (~60/40 top-bottom) — centering is off but not miscut territory. All four corners show visible rounding and wear, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. The surface shows significant darkening/toning and what appears to be gloss loss across much of the card face, likely from age and handling; no obvious hard crease is visible from this angle but cannot be ruled out on the back. The Wonder Bread set is known for rough cuts and inherent print quality issues, but the corner wear and surface condition here suggest a grade in the 2–4 range, with VG (3) as the most likely single grade pending back inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R acceptable), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B), so centering is not a primary concern here. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame, consistent with moderate wear. The surface shows significant darkening/toning across the image area and visible scuffs or surface wear, with notable gloss loss. Edges appear somewhat worn with possible fraying. The COMC watermark partially obscures the lower center, limiting full surface assessment, but overall the card presents as a VG to VG-EX specimen with rounded corners, gloss loss, and surface wear consistent with a PSA 3 grade, possibly 4 if corners are better than they appear at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R); top border appears notably thinner than bottom (approx 40/60 T/B), suggesting mild off-centering but not severe enough to cap the grade. The corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in the photo (lower-left and upper-left), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. The black border on the left edge shows some wear and the card edges appear slightly rough, typical for Wonder Bread food issue cards which were often distributed loosely. Surface gloss appears moderately diminished with possible light handling marks, though the CoMC watermark partially obscures the image area making surface assessment difficult. No creases are clearly visible but cannot be ruled out given image quality and the food-issue nature of this set; range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is passable but not ideal. All four corners show visible rounding and wear, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. The card surface shows significant soiling, scuffing, and general grime across the front, with notable gloss loss throughout. The black border areas along the top and left edges show creasing or surface stress lines, and the overall card appears to have been handled heavily; no obvious hard crease through the image is confirmed from this angle but surface wear is extensive, pushing this toward the lower end of the range. Wonder Bread cards are known to be food-issue premiums that often survive in lower grades, which is consistent with what is observed here.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R favorable to right side); top border slightly thinner than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is serviceable but not tight. Corners: the two visible front corners (upper-left and upper-right) show some rounding and softening consistent with light to moderate handling; lower corners are partially obscured by the watermark overlay but appear similarly worn. Surface: the black border shows no obvious chips or scuffs visible at this resolution, and the image area retains reasonable gloss, though Wonder Bread cards were printed on thin stock prone to handling wear. No creases are visible from this photo, but the back is unseen and Wonder Bread cards frequently present hidden back flaws; range is widened accordingly to account for that uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border ~10%, right border (blue Star Wars strip) ~25-30%, top border ~8%, bottom (yellow banner) ~12% — so left/right runs roughly 70/30 favoring left pull, top/bottom approximately 60/40; centering is noticeably off horizontally. Corners appear to have light rounding visible on at least the bottom-left and top-left corners, consistent with mild handling wear. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious chipping or major nicks visible at this resolution. Surface shows no readily apparent creases, but the COMC watermark partially obscures center evaluation; gloss appears moderate with some light wear consistent with a 5 EX range. The off-centering is the primary grade limiter here, pushing toward the lower end of the EX range; back cannot be assessed from this image.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (approx 60/40 L-R), top border appears slightly tighter than bottom (approx 55/45 T-B) — acceptable for the Wonder Bread issue which was prone to wandering cuts. Corners appear mostly intact with only mild softening visible at the upper-left and lower corners; no sharp creasing apparent on the front surface. The black border shows no obvious chipping or major edge wear from what is visible, though the Wonder Bread food-issue cards are notorious for soft stock and handling wear that may be obscured by the COMC watermark and photo resolution. Surface gloss appears moderately intact with no obvious staining or print defects visible; the back cannot be assessed from this single front image, which limits confidence — Wonder Bread cards frequently have reverse wear or food staining that would cap the grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R), top border slightly tighter than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so, consistent with the wandering typical of this food-issue set. Corners: the visible corners show mild-to-moderate rounding, particularly the upper-left and lower-right; no sharp points are evident, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Surface: there is visible surface wear and some gloss loss consistent with a food-issue card that has been handled; no obvious hard crease is visible in this photo though subtle surface stress cannot be ruled out. Edges show minor roughness consistent with the set's typical cut quality; the black border shows some chipping/wear. The seller's 'hg6' notation (likely hand-graded 6) is plausible but may be slightly optimistic given the corner rounding observed.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 85/15 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 75/25 - centering is noticeably off on both axes. Corners show visible rounding, particularly at the upper-left and lower-left corners which appear blunted rather than sharp. Surface shows at least one visible diagonal crease or stress line in the upper-left quadrant of the card face, consistent with a handled vintage card. The black border shows edge wear and chipping in multiple spots, and there is a notable crease or fold line visible running through the upper portion of the card image. Gloss loss is apparent across the surface. The back is not visible, which limits full assessment, but front condition alone suggests a PSA 3 VG as the most likely outcome, with a 2 possible if the crease is deeper than it appears and a 4 ceiling only if the apparent crease is a photo artifact.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear relatively even (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. The black border on the left is visibly thinner than the right side. Corners show what appears to be light-to-moderate rounding on at least the visible lower-left corner; upper corners are harder to assess cleanly due to image resolution. Surface appears to have some gloss loss and possible light handling wear but no obvious hard creases are visible. The COMC watermark and overall scan quality prevent confident assessment of fine surface details, staining, or subtle print defects, necessitating a wide range; a collector should examine corners and back carefully before submitting.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border appears tighter than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B) - centering is not a major concern. However, the card shows visible surface wrinkling/texture across the entire face, most notably in the upper-left quadrant, which is characteristic of Wonder Bread set cards that were packaged with bread and absorbed moisture - this is a known issue with this set and likely constitutes surface creasing or paper stress rather than handling wear alone. Corners cannot be cleanly assessed due to blur and glare, but the upper-right corner appears soft. The seller's NM-MT claim appears optimistic given the visible surface distress; the wrinkling/texture pattern alone would likely cap this at EX or below in PSA's eyes. Range widened due to photo blur preventing definitive corner and edge evaluation.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - centering is acceptable and not a major issue. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at top-left and bottom-left, consistent with a VG or VG-EX grade. The black border shows some chipping/wear along the edges, particularly the top edge. Surface appears to have moderate gloss loss with some light wear visible; no obvious hard crease is detectable from this front-only photo, though the seller does not self-disclose a crease. The card aligns with the seller's VG assessment - corner rounding and edge wear push this toward a PSA 3, with a small chance of VG-EX (4) if the back and corners are cleaner than they appear here.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right border (~70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear relatively even (~55/45 T/B) — the left/right imbalance is the primary centering concern. Corners: the visible corners show moderate rounding consistent with handling wear; no sharp points are apparent, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Surface: the photo shows some gloss loss and possible light handling marks but no obvious creases are visible; Wonder Bread cards are notorious for coming out of bread bags with surface wear and soft corners. Edges appear intact without major chipping or fraying, but the card's overall condition points toward a PSA 5 EX as the most likely grade, with 4 possible if corner rounding is more pronounced than the photo reveals, and 6 possible if the surface holds up better under direct inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) - centering is acceptable, no OC concern. The black border design makes chipping/wear harder to assess but no obvious border chips are visible. Corners appear to have light wear with slight blunting visible on at least two corners (upper-left and lower-left show mild rounding), suggesting EX-MT to NM range. Surface appears to retain reasonable gloss with no obvious creases or major staining visible; some minor print grain is present which is typical for Wonder Bread issues. The Wonder Bread set is notoriously soft on production quality (rough cuts, print defects are norm), so slight imperfections should not be over-penalized; back cannot be assessed from this single front image, widening the range.