10 Greatest Star Wars Trading Card Sets Ever Made
By Ryan Cracknell
Count down the 10 best and most important sets of Star Wars trading cards released between 1977 and 2012.
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1977 Topps Star Wars Series 2 Trading Cards
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Continuing while the Force was still hot, 1977 Topps Stars Wars Series 2 is notable for its red borders. Numbering continues from where the first series left off, adding another 66 base cards and 11 stickers to the checklist.
1977 Topps Star Wars Series 3 Trading Cards
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1977 Topps Star Wars Series 3 is recognizable for its yellow borders. The set adds another 66 cards and 11 stickers to the checklist. This is the third of five sets from the film’s original run.
1977 Topps Star Wars Series 4 Trading Cards
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Expanding even further, 1977 Topps Star Wars Series 4 takes the entire set past the 250-card mark. The green-bordered set is home to the infamous C-3P0 “obscene” card.
1978 Topps Star Wars Series 5 Trading Cards
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The last set from the film’s original release, 1978 Topps Star Wars Series 5 trading cards are identifiable by their orange borders. Several of the cards offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.
1993 Topps Star Wars Galaxy Trading Cards
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1993 Topps Star Wars Galaxy reinvented what trading cards for the franchise could be. Focusing on art, it opened up an entire realm of new and beautiful possibilities.
1995 Topps Star Wars Widevision Trading Cards
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One of the most impressive sets in the franchise’s history, 1995 Topps Star Wars Widevision offers an extensive look at the original film. Done in tall boy format, the cards use digitally remastered images.
1996 Topps Star Wars Finest Trading Cards
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1996 Topps Star Wars Finest is an art-based set that focuses entirely on characters from the original trilogy and early Expanded Universe. As with most every Finest set, Refractors are the most popular part of the set.
2001 Topps Star Wars Evolution Trading Cards
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2001 Topps Star Wars Evolution is a character-focused set showcasing the changes made between the first four films. It’s also the first Star Wars set to have actor autographs.
2004 Topps Star Wars Heritage Trading Cards
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2004 Topps Star Wars Heritage is the first set to include cards from all six of the original films. It’s also the first set to have sketch cards from the films as well. High-end autographs also highlight the release.
2007 Topps Star Wars 30th Anniversary Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2007 Topps Star Wars 30th Anniversary is one of the biggest and most comprehensive sets of trading cards to come from the franchise. The set includes the first autograph card of Harrison Ford.
2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Variations Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Long a part of sports cards, base set variations have made their way to the Star Wars Universe. Get full details and images of confirmed 2012 Star Wars Galactic Files variations.
2012 Topps Star Wars Galaxy 7 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Star Wars Galaxy 7 sees the popular art-based series continue. Every box guarantee one sketch card. Sketch-agraph autographed sketch cards return for a second set.
2013 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files 2 Medallion Cards Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a detailed look at all of the 2013 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files 2 Medallion Cards. Find out about the set, see images of every card, find a comprehensive checklist and much more.
2013 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files 2 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The encyclopedic look at the Star Wars universe continues in 2013 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files 2. The set comes with a massive base set, several inserts and two premium inserts per box.
2013 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files 2 Variations Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Luke, Leia and Han all get a little added exposure in 2013 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files 2 thanks to a trio of variation short prints. Get full details and images here.
2013 Topps Star Wars Illustrated: A New Hope Trading Cards
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Putting a new spin on a classic story, 2013 Topps Star Wars Illustrated: A New Hope presents the original radio drama as an art-based release. Every box includes one premium insert including Panorama Sketch Cards, Film Cel Relics and Sketchagraphs.
2013 Topps Star Wars Jedi Legacy Autographs Showcase
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Topps Star Wars Jedi Legacy has one of the strongest autographs lineups ever for the franchise. Get complete details on the set, including a full checklist, images, buying guide and more Signers include Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.
2013 Topps Star Wars Jedi Legacy Relic Cards Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Topps Star Wars Jedi Legacy includes the first-ever pack-insert relic cards in the franchise’s illustrious history. Get complete details and a full image gallery for the cards that come with pieces of Wookie hair, Ewok fur and sail barge swatches.
2013 Topps Star Wars Jedi Legacy Trading Cards Checklist
By Ryan Cracknell
Charting the story of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, 2013 Topps Star Wars Jedi Legacy includes the first pack-inserted relic cards for the franchise. Other highlights include autographs and die-cut inserts.
2014 Topps Star Wars Chrome Perspectives Helmet Medallions Guide, Short Prints
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s all you need to know about the 2014 Topps Star Wars Chrome Perspectives Helmet Medallions. Get full set details, a confirmed list of short prints, image gallery and more.
2014 Topps Star Wars Chrome Perspectives Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014 Topps Star Wars Chrome Perspectives is just the second time the Chrome brand has been used to anchor a set of Star Wars trading cards. Highlights include a Refractor in every pack and on-card autographs.
2014 Topps Star Wars Perspectives UK Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014 Topps Star Wars Perspectives UK is similar to the American version of the set with a couple of exceptions like the lack of chromium card stock. There are also some differences with the checklist.
2014 Topps Star Wars Wacky Packages Trading Cards
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2014 Topps Star Wars Wacky Packages mashes up two of the most popular entertainment trading card lines of all-time. The set features new parody art that imagines satirical products from the Star Wars Universe.
2015 Star Wars Celebration Funko Exclusives Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Funko is heading to the 2015 Star Wars Celebration with a handful of exclusive Pop! and Hikari figures. Get the details and see them all.
2015 Topps Star Wars Illustrated: The Empire Strikes Back
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Topps Star Wars Illustrated: The Empire Strikes Back digs deep into the story’s lore, offering an artistic interpretation of the original radio drama. The hobby-exclusive has two premium inserts per box.
2015 Topps Star Wars Masterwork Autographs Gallery
By Ryan Cracknell
Take a look at the entire set of 2015 Topps Star Wars Masterwork Autographs with this detailed guide. Signers for the high-end product include Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.
2015 Topps Star Wars Masterwork Trading Cards Checklist
By Ryan Cracknell
The Force enters the high-end frontier with 2015 Topps Star Wars Masterwork. Every pack promises a premium insert. On-card autographs and premium sketch cards are both in every box.
2025 Topps Disney Genesis Card Set Review and Checklist
By William Mathis
The 2025 Topps Disney Genesis card set represents a strategic expansion of Topps’ portfolio, leveraging its new licensing agreement to deliver a product that appeals to both Disney enthusiasts and serious card collectors.
2025 Topps Star Wars Hyperspace Set Review and Checklist
By William Mathis
Product Overview 2025 Topps Star Wars Hyperspace is a premium all-Chrome trading card release and the first in a new annual series celebrating iconic planets in the Star Wars galaxy. The debut edition focuses on five planets—Alderaan, Corellia, Lothal, Mandalore, and Tatooine—featuring characters, creatures, vehicles, and locations tied […]
2025 Topps® Star Wars Meiyo Card Set Review and Checklist
By William Mathis
The 2025 Topps Star Wars Meiyo Trading Card Box Set is a triumph of design and ambition, seamlessly blending Star Wars’ cinematic legacy with Japanese cultural influences.
Funko Pop Star Wars The Force Awakens Vinyl Figures
By Trey Treutel
Led by Rey, Finn and Han Solo, Funko Pop Star Wars The Force Awakens includes many figures from Episode VII. We keep track of them all in one place!
May the On-Card Autographs Be with You in 2014 Topps Star Wars Chrome Perspectives
By Ryan Cracknell
2014 Topps Star Wars Chrome Perspectives has the trading card franchise’s first on-card autographs in about a decade. See the entire set, which includes Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and more.
Top 10 2012 Topps Star Wars Galaxy 7 Sketch Card Sales
By Ryan Cracknell
Short-printed rookies and Hall of Fame signatures aren’t the only new cards in the hobby bringing big money. Take a look at the top 10 prices for 2012 Topps Star Wars Galaxy 7 sketch cards.
Top Star Wars Autographs Cards of All-Time
By The Cardboard Connection
What are the top autograph cards in Star Wars history? Check them out as we count down some of the very best.
Ultimate Funko Pop Star Wars Figures Checklist and Gallery
By Ryan Cracknell
Take a complete look at the entire Funko Pop Star Wars line! Features images for every Star Wars Pop! vinyl figure, including exclusives and limited variants.
Ultimate Funko Pop Star Wars Rebels Figures Checklist and Gallery
By Lisa Weatherall
Funko Pop Star Wars Rebels highlights members of the Ghost starship as they begin to form the Rebel Alliance. The set for the animated series includes base figures and exclusives.
Would You Pay $10,000 for This Card?
By Ryan Cracknell
The first two 2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Harrison Ford autographs have surfaced and the sellers are seeking big bucks. Get details on the cards and a brief history on other Ford autograph cards to see if such prices are as extreme as they seem.
