1993 Topps Jurassic Park Series 1 & 2 Trading Cards Collection in Binder
Topps / Amblin Entertainment / Universal City Studios · Collectibles & Antiques > Non-Sport Trading Cards
Era / Decade
1993 (Early 1990s)
Material
Standard cardstock with glossy UV coating, housed in polypropylene 9-pocket binder sleeves inside a vinyl 3-ring binder.
Condition
Very Good to Excellent. The cards show sharp corners and bright colors, well-protected inside plastic sleeves. Binder sleeves show minor handling wear.
Demand Level
Moderate to Niche. Steady demand among 90s nostalgia collectors, movie memorabilia fans, and non-sport card enthusiasts.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
Low: $15, Mid: $30, High: $60 (depends on completeness of full base sets, chase stickers, or hologram inserts).
Estimated Retail Value
$1.00 to $2.50 per pack original retail in 1993.
Comparable Sales
Complete 110-card base set routinely sells for $20-$35 on eBay; sets with complete sticker sub-sets fetch $40-$60.
Description
Collection of original 1993 Topps Jurassic Park trading cards stored in 9-pocket collector sleeves inside a 3-ring binder. Includes iconic movie scene cards, character profiles (Dennis Nedry, Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, Raptor Hatchling), concept art, and behind-the-scenes subset cards featuring gold foil headers and movie borders.
Key Features
Nostalgic 1990s movie tie-in franchise collectible; includes key movie characters like Nedry and iconic dinosaurs; clean preservation in binder pages; features popular insert/subset designs.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic 1993 Topps trademark notes, Amblin/Universal copyright text on backs, period-appropriate cardstock texture, and official JP logos.
Flaws to Note
Some cards are placed upside down or misaligned in sleeves; binder itself shows light scuffing; individual card centering and surface condition vary.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for trading cards), Mercari, or vintage pop-culture collector Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Organize all cards numerically into a complete or partial set; verify if chase sticker inserts or holograms are present; list as a complete binder lot on eBay with high-resolution photos of key cards like Rex and Raptors.