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Star Trek Trading Card Collector’s Guide

Of all the Star Trek Trading Cards produced, Let’s focus on the ones made for Star Trek: The Original Series. To me, these are the most interesting and some of the most sought-after cards in the Star Trek collectables, mainly because they were the first to be released and are so rare.

TCG - Trading Card Games — Collecting Guide by Jeremy J.J. Allen

1967 Leaf Star Trek Trading Cards

The first Star Trek trading cards were produced in 1967, released one year after the series debuted. These were manufactured and distributed by Leaf Brands Division, WR Grace & Co of Chicago. This was a limited-scale run with sources saying it had a small geographical distribution within the Ohio and Illinois areas. The trading cards didn’t get too far before there were controversies on whether Leaf had licenses to distribute Star Trek cards in the first place. As soon as the licensing problems came to light, all cards that hadn’t been distributed were destroyed and all others were recalled if they had not been sold yet. In the set, there were 72 base cards. They had black and white pictures on the front. The pictures were randomly chosen from episodes and, in some cases, taken from behind the scenes or from publicity shots.

The text on the back typically didn’t match up to the picture on the front and was written haphazardly. These cards were printed on layered card stock and measured at 2 ⅜” x 3 7/16”. The popularity grew, and with this new craze came many unauthorized reprints.

Dan Kremer Reprints

Dan Kremer Imports in Europe reprinted the 1967 Leaf cards without any rights to do so. They were considered counterfeit and were of terrible quality. Most of these are easily recognizable due to the blurry picture quality, and the pictures were cropped from the original, so the outer edges of the images are missing. Also, the cut on the card was not precise and was slightly smaller than the original. The cards were printed on non-gloss-coated single-layer card stock. 

1981 Reprint

1981 Reprint is easily recognized by the mark on the back stating “1981 Reprint” where the “Leaf Brands” originally was. These were also printed on a very bright white stock of paper. The images are very crisp, and the cut is precise, with the cards being the exact size of the originals. There are 2 versions of these reprints. One of the versions has a red-toned print of Kirk & Spock on the backs, while the other version has a black and white print of Kirk & Spock on the back. 

Though they were unauthorized reprints, these cards are still sought after by some as being part of history.

1969 A&BC Star Trek Cards

The next Original Series Star Trek Cards are the 1969 A&BC cards from the UK. There were 55 cards total, with 3 cards to a pack and one stick of bubble gum. 48 packs were in a box. Interestingly, these cards are based on one episode called “What Are Little Girls Made Of” about Dr. Corby and his androids. They are fascinating to read, almost like reading from a book. This is the first full-color Star Trek Trading Card set ever made. There were a few errors made within the texts on the back. Captain Kirk was called “Roger Kirk” on the very first card. Spock is called the “Cross between Earthman and a Martian.” We all know Spock is half-human and half-Vulcan. Come on! Android Ruk is spelled Rock within all the cards that mention him. Another exciting feature is that some card backs contain fun “Space Facts” which are entertaining, and some are a bit outdated!

1971 English Primrose Confectionery Star Trek

My next favorite in the Original Series is the 1971 (some sources say 1970) English Primrose Confectionery Co. Ltd “Stamp” Set.

There were 12 stamps in the set, inserted 1 per box of sweet cigarettes. They are stamp size, 1 ⅜” x 2 ½”, but do not have gum on the backs. Each has a colorful retro-looking front depicting cartoonish images with backs having text broadly based on things from the Original Series. All cards have “Issued A.D. 2307” written on them. The Original Series was set in 2266-2269. These stamps are highly counterfeited, but you can usually tell the difference if you look closely. Most reprints are cut smaller than the original size, and some have zigzag borders instead of smooth straight borders.

1976 Topps Star Trek

Next on the list are the 1976 Topps trading cards made in the USA. These are the first full-color Trek sets released in the U.S. O-Pee-Chee made and distributed the same exact cards in Canada.

The only difference you may find in the US vs Canada is the Canadian version is known to have rougher edges due to a possible dull cutter used to cut sheets. There are 88 base cards in the set, and 22 sticker card inserts. There were 5 cards and 1 sticker per pack. 36 packs per box. The card size was 2 ½” x 3 ½”. 

Interesting fact: these cover all 3 seasons of The Original Series, from the synopsis of episodes, characters, and actors to information on equipment and more. The very popular character, Sulu, was never mentioned on any of the cards or stickers and I can’t find an explanation anywhere of why.

1976 Scanlens Confectionery Cards from Down Under

The 1976 Scanlens Confectionery cards from Australia and the Allen’s & Regina cards from New Zealand are considered the sister sets to the Topps 1976 set. There are only 72 cards in this base set with no sticker chase cards.

There were 3 cards in a pack. The Topps brand is located on the back of each card. These are also numbered differently, and photos are sequenced differently than the Topps set from the US. There are no differences in the Australian vs New Zealand cards. The only difference was in the wrappers. New Zealand wrappers had Topps Chewing Gum printed on them. They also say, “Put discarded wrappers in rubbish bin. Be a tidy Kiwii.” On the Australian wrapper, it is mentioned “Made in Australia by Scanlen Sweets Pty, Ltd” on them.

Interestingly, there is not one PSA-registered, full-graded set out there.

A lot of these cards are still a bit of a mystery. Not much was documented about the licenses, backstories, or reasoning behind why some episodes were chosen. So many questions left unanswered and that’s what makes them even more exciting and interesting. The love for Star Trek was carried on with these cards after the 3 seasons ended. The demand for more Star Trek was high back when there wasn’t social media or instant replay. People just wanted to get their hands on anything that would help them remember episodes and characters of their favorite show! These Star Trek cards are highly coveted by Trekkies and collectors all over the world. I’d love to know what Star Trek cards you have and the story behind them.

About Jeremy J.J. Allen

Jeremy J. J. Allen Jeremy’s passion and knowledge of collectibles go way back to when he was a kid. He was born and raised in Dallas - Fort Worth, to a family of collectors. He was the kid who could happily get lost in an antique store every weekend!

His entrepreneurial spirit began in the 90s when he started selling and trading his Trading cards from his dad’s sports memorabilia shop. He then attended art school for multimedia, branding, and design, which led to his career in several marketing firms. He gained a vast knowledge of PR, advertising, and marketing while making connections that helped land prominent branding and marketing deals. He worked on projects for large companies and sports stars. His mentor was also an avid toy developer and pop culture collector, which sparked more passion for everything collectible.

In 2016, his passions for design, business, and collectibles finally merged when he decided to focus more on the collector’s world, creating his own consulting hobby company, Collector’s League. He was soaking up collectibles knowledge, attending conventions, and immersing himself in everything trading card, TCG, pop culture, and entertainment. His solid connections and immense knowledge earned him work for helping companies in the hobby world with their branding, strategy, and online presence. With an arson of knowledge in valuable collectibles, an eye for design, and experience in business development, he eventually became an advisor and consultant for several companies in the industry. His unique skills and experience brought him to Heritage Auctions, where he was a perfect fit as Consignment Director for the new and emerging department of Pop Culture Collectibles.

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May 16, 2023 at 9:20 pm

This is an excellent article. One additional bit of data regarding the Leaf cards: in 1967, when I was five years old, a parent purchased for me a couple packs of the Leafs. We lived in southeast Nebraska, so apparently some quantity of those cards made it out of the Ohio/Illinois area. I still have those cards, but no one would accuse them of being in mint condition anymore…

August 3, 2023 at 3:30 am

Hi I recently just went to the bank to open a safety box that was opened by my mother in 1977 and she placed some star trek cards in there and again placed star wars and super man then in 1987 placed my entire collection of Garbage pail kids cards in there as well and have sat there until now was wondering about just the the five star trek ones I found numbers #29 #32 #45 #71 #82 are anything of interest to you perhaps some of the others are as well some really good ones there first super man the most valuable han solo #4 and alot of the others also GPK three mint condition schizo Fran and may others any ways hope to hear from you thanks Aaron

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Top-10 Most Valuable Star Trek Collectibles

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10. Leonard McCoy (Quantum Mechanix) ($300)

9. Khan (Quantum Mechanix) ($330)

8. Spock (Blacklight) (Funko Pop! Digital) ($350)

7. Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Quantum Mechanix) ($350)

6. Hikaru Sulu (Quantum Mechanix) ($380)

5. Captain James T. Kirk (Quantum Mechanix)( $390 – $410)

4. Yorktown Class (Mixed Dimensions) ($500)

3. Montgomery Scott (Quantum Mechanix) ($730)

2. Gowron (Tool Part) (The Hamilton Collection) ($980)

1. Gorn (Tool Part) (The Hamilton Collection) ($980)

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Star Trek Trading Card Sets – The Ultimate List

As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of Star Trek trading card sets. This spawns from my love for the Star Trek franchise. I have enjoyed all of the series and movies. There were a few blunders in there, but all-in-all, I absolutely love Star Trek. And of course, I love  non-sports tradi ng cards. By combining Star Trek and trading cards, Star Trek collectible cards are one of my favorite things to collect.

When I first started collecting Star Trek trading cards, I searched the web up and down for a list dedicated to just Star Trek, but couldn’t find anything. For that reason, I decided to compile a list and make it available to you.

Star Trek collectible cards first hit the market with a set released by Leaf in 1967. Despite contract issues, cards still reached the market for a short time.

Before we get to the list of Star Trek cards, let me talk about values. If you’re looking at collecting these as an investment, you want to take a look at the earlier sets. Although no investment is guaranteed, this is a great place to start. If you’re looking for a Star Trek price guide, click on a Star Trek set below and get details such as card info, values, and more.

Star Trek Trading Card Sets

So here it is. I hope you find this list helpful with your search for new and exciting Star Trek trading card sets.

Vintage Star Trek Trading Cards

• 1967 Leaf Star Trek Trading Cards
• 1968 Gordon Currie Cigarette Star Trek Art Caricature Set
• 1969 A & BC Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 1971 Primrose Confectionary Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 1975 Morris Star Trek Stickers
• 1976 Star Trek Candy Box Phoenix Candy Co.
• 1976 Topps Star Trek Trading Cards
• 1976 Topps Star Trek Stickers
• 1978 Weetabix Star Trek: The Motion Picture
• 1979 Paul’s Ice Cream Star Trek Stickers
• 1979 Scanlens Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 1979 Topps Star Trek The Motion Picture
• 1979 Topps Star Trek The Motion Picture Stickers
• 1979 Colonial Bread Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 1979 Kilpatrick Bread Star Trek Trading Cards
• 1979 Manor Bread Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 1979 Rainbo Bread Star Trek Trading Card Set

1980’s Star Trek Trading Cards

• 1982 Monty Gum Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
• 1982 FTCC Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
• 1984 FTCC Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
• 1984 FTCC Star Trek III: The Search for Spock – Ship Cards
• 1987 FTCC Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

1990’s Star Trek Trading Cards

• 1991 Impel Star Trek 25th Anniversary Series I
• 1991 Impel Star Trek 25th Anniversary Series II
• 1992 Impel Star Trek: The Next Generation Inaugural Edition
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Behind the Scenes
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Boxed Set
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Premiere
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek Masters Series Part One
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek Masters Series Promo
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek Masters Series Spectra
• 1993 Hostess Star Trek Minis
• 1994 Skybox The Making of Star Trek: The Next Generation
• 1994 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season One
• 1994 Skybox The Star Trek Cinema Collection
• 1994 Skybox Star Trek Master Series Part Two
• 1994 Stardisc Star Trek: The Next Generation
• 1995 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Two
• 1995 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Three
• 1995 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Season One, Series One
• 1995 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Season One, Series Two
• 1995 Skybox Star Trek: Generations
• 1995 Skybox 30 Years of Star Trek Phase One
• 1996 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Four
• 1996 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Five
• 1996 Skybox Star Trek: First Contact
• 1996 Skybox 30 Years of Star Trek Phase Two
• 1996 Skybox 30 Years of Star Trek Phase Three
• 1996 Skybox/Blockbuster Star Trek Captains 4-Pack
• 1996 Star Trek Vending Stickers
• 1997 Skybox Star Trek: The Original Series Season One
• 1997 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Six
• 1997 Skybox Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Profiles
• 1997 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Season Two
• 1998 Skybox Star Trek: Insurrection
• 1998 Skybox Star Trek: The Original Series Season Two
• 1998 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Profiles
• 1999 Decipher Star Trek Deep Space Nine
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Memories from the Future
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Autograph
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: Interstellar Species
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: TNG Autographs
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Seven
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: The Original Series Season Three
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: TOS Autographs
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: TOS Behind the Scenes
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: TOS Series 3 Captain’s Card
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Closer to Home
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Command Crew
• 1999 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek The Original Series In Motion Premiere
• 1999 Rittenhouse Archives The Women of Star Trek In Motion

Modern Star Trek Trading Cards

• 2000 Rittenhouse Archives Seven of Nine: Women of Star Trek Extension
• 2000 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Voyager Tsunkatse Archive
• 2000 Rittenhouse Archives Women of Star Trek
• 2000 Rittenhouse Archives Women of Star Trek Extension
• 2000 Rittenhouse Archives Women of Star Trek Gold
• 2000 Skybox Star Trek Cinema 2000
• 2000 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Profiles
• 2000 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Profiles Autographs
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 35th Anniversary
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 35th Anniversary Holofex Promo
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 35th Anniversary Holofex Sketchafex
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 35th Anniversary Holofex Autograph
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Women of Voyager Artifex
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Women of Voyager Autograph
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Women of Voyager Sketchafex
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives The Women of Star Trek: Voyager HoloFEX
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Enterprise Preview Set
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Enterprise Autograph
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Enterprise Season One
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Enterprise Sketchafex
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Autograph
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Casting Call
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Costume Card
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek: Voyager
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Voyager: From the Archives Costume
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Voyager Autographs
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Voyager Cosutmes
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Voyager Gallery
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Voyager Gallery Cells
• 2003 Star Trek Animated Adventures
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Enterprise Season Two
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Deeps Space Nine Autograph
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Deeps Space Nine Autograph Dual
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Deeps Space Nine Costume Card
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Deeps Space Nine Autograph Gallery
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise Autograph
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise From the Archives Costume
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise Gallery
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise in Motion
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Expansion
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Expansion Autograph
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Expansion From the Archives Costume Card
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek: Animated Adventures
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Enterprise Season Three
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Autograph
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Crew
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: From the Archives Costume
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Promo
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Season 3 Auto
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Season 4 Autograph
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Sketchafex
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Original Series
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Original Series Autograph
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Original Series From the Archives Costume
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Original Series Starfleet’s Finest
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Original Series TV Guide Covers
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TNG
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TNG Dual Autographs
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TNG Quotable Autographs
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Enterprise Season 4 Costume Cards
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: The Original Series Art and Images
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TNG
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TNG: Quotable Sketchafex
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Quotable TV Guide Covers
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Quotable Archives Costume
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Starfleet’s Finest
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary: Autographs
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary: From the Archives Costume Cards
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary: Dual Costume Cards
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary: In Memoriam
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary: TV Guide Covers
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary: Autograph Costume
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary: Autographs
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary: Captian Pike
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary: Crew Delta Shield Patch
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary: Portraits
• 2007 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek Movies
• 2007 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• 2008 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: The Movies In Motion Lenticular Trading Cards
• 2008 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: The Original Series 40th Anniversary: Series Two
• 2009 Rittenhouse Archives 2009 Star Trek: The Original Series
• 2009 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek XI The Movie
• 2010 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek Movies
• 2010 Rittenhouse Archives Women of Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 2011 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Classic Movies Heroes & Villains
• 2011 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: The Remastered Original Series
• 2011 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek: The Next Generation, Series 1 (1987-1991)
• 2012 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek: The Next Generation, Series 2 (1991-1994)
• 2012 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Voyager
• 2013 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: The Original Series Heroes & Villains

More to Come on Star Trek Trading Cards

There are obviously other sets out there, but these are the ones that really matter the most.

The 1967 Leaf Star Trek set is arguably the most sought after, while the 1976 Topps Star Trek is one of the most actively traded sets, commanding strong prices in comparison to many other sets of the era.

I’ll continue to make updates to this list as I find other sets that are worth mentioning.

If you like Star Trek trading cards, you might also be interested in reading about some of these non-sports trading cards as well:

• Mars Attacks
• Marvel trading cards
• Superman Trading Cards

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions that you might have about Star Trek trading card sets. I probably have any vintage Star Trek trading cards that you might be looking for.

Happy trekking!

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Star Trek Trading Cards: Coolest Collectibles for Trekkies to Own

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Forget space being the final frontier, we all know the true undiscovered country is collecting. And when it comes to fandom there is none greater than Star Trek . After all, Trekkies (or Trekkers, they are awesome either way) were the first fans in history to revive a fandom that would have otherwise vanished into the past.

Bear in mind this was an age when tech like the internet seemed about as far-fetched as a replicator or transporter. The Trek faithful keep their hopes for a peaceful future alive first through a letter-writing campaign that gave the show a third season. After NBC cancelled the show in 1969, viewers kept the dream alive through fan newsletters and some of the country’s first science fiction conventions. Word-of-mouth spread that Star Trek was a force to be reckoned with and its Lazarus came in the form of individuals from different ages, races, and sexual orientation who were connected by the cosmic thread of an optimistic future that Gene Roddenberry weaved into their lives.

In the dark times when Star Trek only existed, merchandise kept it going. One of the earliest and most inexpensive Trek products were bubblegum cards. One side of the card would feature an eye-grabbing image from an episode, the other a brief description. In a time before VCRs, these cards were a pocket-sized way to relive the adventures of Kirk and the Enterprise crew…. along with the fascinating foes they faced. Since the first Star Trek cards were produced (quasi-legally, but more on that below), there have been millions of the things circulated across the globe based on every era of the franchise. They endure to this day.

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We’ll spare you the obligatory “set phasers on fun” joke. Well, maybe not. But we are certain that you’ll enjoy this guide to the coolest, most collectible Star Trek cards ever made. For these are items that will live long and, you know, long after we are gone.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture: Uncut Trading Card Sheet

We can think of no better way to start off this guide to Star Trek trading card collecting than with this item: An uncut sheet of 33 Star Trek: The Motion Picture trading cards that was specially printed by Topps as a promotion for Rainbo Bread in 1979. Suitable for framing and available at a jaw-dropping price — even with shipping this will set you back less than $20 — this is a collectible full of eye-popping graphics worthy of the Enterprise’s underrated debut cinematic voyage.

Buy the Star Trek: The Motion Picture: Uncut Trading Card Sheet here

Star Trek Leaf Trading Card Wrapper

The very first Star Trek trading cards arrived not too long after the show premiered….if you could find them that is. Like the similarly elusive Rocket Firing Boba Fett action figure that Star Wars fans still lust over, these trading cards were produced in 1967 by the Leaf Candy Company.

So why were they so hard to track down? Internet legend has it that they were only ever sold in the Midwest, and that they were quickly taken off of the market because Leaf might not have actually had the license to make them in the first place.

The illegitimate factor certainly explains what the cards seem like they are written by a semi-concussed person to whom Star Trek is little more than an acid-induced fever dream. And so they took on mythic proportions, especially in the halcyon days of pre-Internet fandom, in which counterfeit reprints of the original Leaf cards and wrappers were a staple in the consumerist Wild West that was 1970s Star Trek convention dealer’s rooms.

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For the curious among you, let us point out that such items are still readily available to purchase, an action we neither condemn nor condone. As for everyone else, you owe it to yourself to at least take a look the original wrapper being sold on eBay at this very moment. Which begs the question, can you actually put a price tag on a fascinating footnote in Trek history?

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Niners Baseball Patch

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine gets a lot of attention for how it pioneered serialized science fiction storytelling, but amid championing the show’s grit critics often overlook how flat out hilarious it could be. Take for example the seventh season effort “Take Me Out to the Holosuite.” Written by Ronald D. Moore (who would later helm the Battlestar Galactica reboot) and inspired by, of all things, a Fame episode written by Deep Space Nine showrunner Ira Steven Behr, this episode takes a breather from the Dominion War storyline as Sisko enlists the help of his officers to defeat a cocky Vulcan rival at a game of baseball.

The change of tone allowed the actors to ham it up — Michael Dorn’s Worf declaring “death to the opposition” as a way to psych himself up remains a high point in 1990s TV — and the episode became a, well, home run for the show.

For nearly 20 years, Rittenhouse has had the trading card license for the various Star Trek series, and their chase cards are consistently great. Their 2018 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Heroes and Villains set featured 12 cards that featured mini embroidered patches of the team logo. Pictured above, this “relic” collectible from the set is a souvenir from perhaps the show’s goofiest outing.

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Iggy Pop Autograph Card

While on the topic of Rittenhouse’s Heroes and Villains line of Deep Space Nine cards, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that the company had Iggy Pop sign an autograph card from his appearance as a Vorta in “The Magnificent Ferengi.” So if you are fan of both punk and Star Trek, you are pretty much obliged to have this in your collection.

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Star Trek: Voyager Profiles Unopened Box

Fleer held the Star Trek license for the mid-to-late 1990s, releasing cards rich with fan-pleasing information, great graphic design, and a subtle gloss that made purchasers feel as if they were truly owning a high-end collectible at a bargain price.

During this time, Star Trek: Voyager was the buzz sci-fi show, for better and/or worse, so collectors wanting to bring merch from the series home would often buy entire boxes of Fleer’s Skybox “Profiles” cards. Each unopened box guaranteed one autographed card would be enclosed.

As of this writing there are several shrink wrapped boxes of these still-great cards by Fleer available on eBay. Jeri Ryan and/or Neelix fans, may the odds be in your favor.

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Photo Cards

Upon its release in the summer of 1982, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was a blockbuster sensation. It’s a bit strange that the film wasn’t the focus of trading cards to be sold alongside of E.T . and leftover Raiders of the Lost Ark cards at corner stores and on ice cream trucks throughout America. Since Topps no longer had the license (perhaps due to the indifference of their Star Trek: The Motion Picture line a few years early), upstart Fantasy Cards swooped in.

Fantasy were at the time best known for their Rocky Horror Picture Show card line, proving that they took a daring approach to collectibles. This non-traditional ethos carried over to their Star Trek II releases, which featured The Wrath of Khan ’s biggest moments in two 5 x 7 photo cards per pack. Widely overlooked at the time of their initial release, these have gone on to become cherished due to their cheap secondly market value and a size that invites framing.

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Monty Gum Star Trek II Trading Cards Set

America’s loss is the Netherlands gain, as that country did get a line of traditional Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan non-sports cards thanks to the Monty Gum company. Making these especially noteworthy is how a few of the cards depicted moments not included in the theatrical cut of the film (years before a Director’s Cut of the flick was a gleam in anyone’s eye).

Additionally, there was no next on the back of cards, which we guess is okay if Trekkies purchasing these before the film hit theaters wanted to avoid explicit spoilers. The gum wrappers (featuring Saavik) and boxes from this line are also highly collectible, so if you see them out and about, pounce. The yellow comets and stars that highlight each card are a great choice too. Khannnnnnnnnnnn!

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Star Trek: The Next Generation Customizable Card Game

The early 1990s gave rise to the Customizable Card Game. Once dismissed as a Pog-like dud, the format continues to thrive to this day thanks to licenses like Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon . In 1994, Decipher, Inc. released a Star Trek: The Next Generation CCG, the first of its kind for the franchise.

Although it never gained the pop culture foothold of its aforementioned peers, this Trek CCG (and its offshoots) still have their own fair share of rabid followers. If you’d like to count yourself among their number, unopened boxes of the starter set remain abundant.

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Star Trek Inflexions Leonard Nimoy Autograph Card

Another feather in Rittenhouse’s cap is how they were able to secure Trek’s heaviest hitters to provide autographs for their various chase cards over the year. This is especially poignant when said star has subsequently died, such as with this Leonard Nimoy autograph card from the Inflexions line.

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Star Trek Topps Trading Card Box

It’s not just the cards that are in demand by collectors, advertising materials such as sell through sheets to retailers can be regularly found up for auction. As can empty display boxes for the cards. When it comes to sci-fi franchises like Alien , Star Wars , and Battlestar Galactica , often the empty boxes can be found at way more reasonable prices than their filled counterparts.

And if we could just channel our inner interior designer for a second, might we mention that having a variety of vintage trading card boxes and their eye-popping graphics on top of a bookcase or Blu-ray shelf gives any room an extra nerdy flair?

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Star Trek Enterprise Captain Archer Costume Card

Look, Star Trek: Enterprise had its issues. But the casting of its lead was not one of them. Scott Bakula portrayed Captain Jonathan Archer with a warm humanity – often flawed but always true to his ideals and beliefs about the potential of Starfleet. In their corresponding line for the series, Rittenhouse included several cards embedded with fabric from various characters’ uniform – including Archer’s.

For this article we opted not to research whether any cards come with strands of Portho’s hair, but you do you.

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine James Darren Autograph Card

In the latter seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , one of the more captivating supporting characters was holographic lounge singer Vic Fontaine. Portrayed by 1960s actor and crooner James Darren, Vic gave some real heart to DS9 by having his Vegas-inspired lounge a place of refuge from horrors of the Dominion War. Rittenhouse recognized the character’s importance by making Darren’s autograph a part of their Complete Star Trek: Deep Space Nine line.

It’s a really swinging collectible, and you can take that to the bank, pally!

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Star Trek Sealed 1976 Topps Pack

Thanks to an ever-vocal fanbase and non-stop syndication, Star Trek never really left the airwaves following its cancellation by NBC in 1969. As the ’70s wore on, demand for more Trek anything increased. In the absence of new programs, merchandise would have to do. Topps realized this and put together a fondly remembered set of 88 cards and 22 stickers based on the series.

Upon their release in 1976, the cards were a sensation – quickly snatched up by old and new fans alike. To this day, the “Topps 88” are spoken about with so much relevance that they were even the focus of a book from Abrams ComicArts that reprinted the cards and created some new stickers in their now-iconic style. To own an original unopened back of the 1976 Topps Star Trek cards is to quite literary have a piece of history in the palm of your hands, and what a magic thing that is!

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Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Trading Card Box

When Star Trek: Discovery launched in 2017, it ushered in a new era for a franchise that hadn’t boldly gone anywhere on TV for nearly 20 years. Rittenhouse’s 24-pack, individually numbered box sets of cards based on the series proved that demand for Trek cards was not only alive and well but thriving.

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Donruss Americana Celebrity Cuts Leonard Nimoy Card

Bringing things full circle, we are going to end on another hugely affordable item…albeit one that is a bit of a cheat. While not Star Trek -based per se, who wouldn’t want a trading card featuring a picture of a crooning Leonard Nimoy? Why if you listen closely you might even be the strains of “The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins.”

Also, someone needs to release a set of In Search Of… cards ASAP.

Buy the Donruss Americana Celebrity Cuts Leonard Nimoy Card here .

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1976 Topps Star Trek Trading Cards

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Few will argue the impact Star Trek trading cards have had on the hobby. Since 1967, dozens of sets have been released for the original series alone. Together they cover all angles of the show. 1976 Topps Star Trek marked the second time the franchise appeared in a set of mainstream trading cards. It was also the first to use color images. Packs contain five cards and one sticker.

1976 Topps Star Trek has an 88-card base set. Cards have a thin white border that gives way to a large image taken directly from the show. Card fronts have a small descriptive captive that leads to a more in-depth writeup on the back. A miniature U.S.S. Enterprise accompanies the caption. Unlike 1967 Leaf Star Trek , the text matches up with something that actually happened in the show.

As with most Topps entertainment card sets of the era, 1976 Topps Star Trek includes a sticker in every pack. The checklist has 22 different stickers. They come with the classic Topps sticker design. A die-cut image has a thick single-color border. The background has a space theme. The vast majority of the images are headshots from various characters.

1976 Topps Star Trek is extremely popular with collectors. The cards are somewhat common but still command strong prices. Complete sets can fetch hundreds of dollars.

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From what I can gather, 5 cards and 1 sticker per pack.

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