***Please note the bubble is partially detached from the card on the right side. This may worsen in transit, so please bid accordingly. We will make every effort to protect it from further separation including shipping in an oversized box to lessen impact. We recommend re-casing the piece with a bubble protector (this will help pin down the lifted portion).***

The 1989 WWF Wrestling Superstars are also known as the rare and desirable "Black Card" series. LJN had abandoned the WWF line of wrestling figures prior to the anticipated release of the 1989 figures. As a result, Grand Toys, who was LJN's Canadian distribution partner, took over the WWF license in 1989 and moved forward with the same offshore production partnerships - changing the famous blue LJN card backs to black card backs. 

In North America, availability of these black card figures was primarily limited to mail-in order or via purchase from select Canadian retail stores. Some of the black card figures were also made available in New Zealand and Australia because of a New Zealand distribution partnership with toy supplier Funmaker (who was known by their 'clown' logo sticker). 

Given the limited distribution of the black card figures across the globe and their relatively short time on the market, these are exceedingly rare, much rarer than their blue card predecessors; thus, the black cards have always been considered "grails" of the WWF LJN line and are highly sought after. 

Our example is superb at first glance, with only minor blemishes to the front and back. Obviously, the separation of the bubble on the left side is main culprit. Still, the piece does have excellent on-shelf display value. The bubble is crystal clear – a true rarity with this release! The Hulk Hogan action figure displays great within, an attractive aesthetic against the black card. Item will be packaged and shipped with the utmost care.