2016 TOPPS THROWBACK THURSDAY ROCKY BALBOA 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMPLETE SET OF SIX CARDS PSA/DNA GRADED MINT

2016 TOPPS THROWBACK THURSDAY ROCKY BALBOA 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMPLETE SET OF SIX CARDS - PSA/DNA GRADED MINT

This is a complete 6-card PSA graded set from the 2016 Topps Throwback Thursday Set 25, released in honor of the 40th anniversary of Rocky (1976). Each card features iconic black-and-white scenes from the original film, using vintage 1941 Topps Ringside boxing card design. All cards are authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with grades ranging from Mint 9 to Gem Mint 10.

This full set was issued as a limited-time Topps online exclusive and is rarely available as a complete set in graded, matching format.

CARD DETAILS

• Produced By: Topps
• Edition or Numbered: 2016 Rocky Balboa Throwback Thursday - 40th Anniversary (Set of 6)
• Card ID: RK-1, RK-2, RK-3, RK-4, RK-5, and RK-6
• Front (RK-1 "ROCKY BALBOA"): Features Rocky in sweats, mid-workout, with the caption "ROCKY BALBOA". Graded PSA 10 (Gem Mint). Cert #28839703.
• Front (RK-2 "SPEED BAG TRAINING"): Image of Rocky hitting the speed bag in a "Win Rocky" tee. Caption reads "SPEED BAG TRAINING". Graded PSA 10 (Gem Mint). Cert #28839707.
• Front (RK-3 "APOLLO AND ROCKY EYE TO EYE"): Shows the intense staredown between Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa. Caption reads "APOLLO AND ROCKY EYE TO EYE". Graded PSA 9 (Mint). Cert #28839710.
• Front (RK-4 "ROCKY AND ADRIAN"): Depicts Rocky shirtless with Adrian walking beside him. Caption reads "ROCKY AND ADRIAN". Graded PSA 9 (Mint). Cert #28839712.
• Front (RK-5 "GAZING INTO EACH OTHER'S EYES"): Romantic close-up of Rocky and Adrian. Caption reads "GAZING INTO EACH OTHER'S EYES". Graded PSA 9 (Mint). Cert #28839716.
• Front (RK-6 "ROCKY BALBOA vs APOLLO CREED"): Final fight moment showing Rocky trading punches with Apollo. Caption reads "ROCKY BALBOA VS. APOLLO CREED". Graded PSA 9 (Mint). Cert #28839718.
• Back: Each card has the brown kraft-style Throwback Thursday cardback with set name, edition info, #TBT logo, and classic Topps/MGM co-branding.
• Card Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches
• Slab Size: 5.25 x 3 inches
• Authentication: PSA/DNA Graded & Encapsulated
• Graded: 6 Cards...
  RK-1 GEM MT 10
  RK-2 GEM MT 10
  RK-3 MINT 9
  RK-4 MINT 9
  RK-5 MINT 9
  RK-6 MINT 9

GEM MT 10 (GEM MINT 10) is virtually a perfect card. It features four perfectly sharp corners, sharp focus, full original gloss, and no staining. Centering must be within 55/45 to 60/40 on the front and 75/25 on the back.

MINT 9 is a superb card that appears pack-fresh with only a minor flaw, such as a slight touch on one corner. Centering must be approximately 60/40 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.

QUALITY ASSESSMENT

This striking black-and-white card set blends the gritty realism of Rocky with a vintage throwback design, using high-contrast photography and era-authentic fonts to evoke the feel of 1940s boxing cards. Each card captures a defining emotional or action moment in Rocky's journey, printed with clean borders and crisp tonal balance.

The PSA slabs showcase the cards' superb preservation. The two GEM MINT 10s are flawless, with perfect corners, no surface issues, and dead-center alignment. The remaining Mint 9s show only the most minor signs under magnification. All captions are sharp and borders are unmarred. Together, the cards display beautifully as a set, offering both visual and investment appeal.

PSA/DNA CERTIFICATION

• Permanently slabbed in a PSA/DNA-certified case for premium display quality and long-term protection.
  
• Tamper-evident PSA/DNA label with unique serial number.
• Instantly verifiable in PSA’s online certification database: www.psacard.com/cert.
  

A must-have for any serious Rocky collector, autograph enthusiast, or investor looking to ride the rising value of Sylvester Stallone autographs and memorabilia. This complete set of six cards was sourced from the Collection of Charlie Owen—an elite archive of rare Rocky memorabilia, widely recognized as housing the world’s largest and most complete Rocky toy collection.

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