1979 TOPPS ROCKY II CARD SET WAX WRAPPER WITH RARE CANDY AD STICKER

1979 TOPPS ROCKY II CARD SET WAX WRAPPER WITH RARE CANDY AD STICKER

This is an original 1979 Topps Rocky II wax wrapper featuring dynamic cartoon artwork of Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, captured mid-punch against a bold red backdrop. Originally used to hold a trading card, a sticker, and gum, this empty wrapper has been preserved in a tamper-evident display slab. The reverse features an extremely rare surviving promotional candy sticker insert - a seldom-seen variation among surviving packs.

This vintage collectible was issued alongside the theatrical release of Rocky II and is rarely seen preserved with the original candy ad sticker intact.

CARD DETAILS

• Produced By: Topps
• Edition: 1979 Rocky II Trading Card Series
• Front: Red wax wrapper with cartoon Rocky illustration, Topps logo, black gloves, and bold “ROCKY II REMATCH” branding
• Back: Features a rare surviving black-and-white promotional candy ad sticker - advertising three Topps candies with illustrated wrappers and marketing copy
• Card Size: 3.5 x 2.5 inches
• Slab Size: 5.25 x 3 inches
• Authentication: N/A
• Graded: Not Graded. See Quality Assessment.

QUALITY ASSESSMENT

This 1979 Topps Rocky II wax wrapper presents exceptionally well for its age, with vibrant red color saturation, clean edges, and no major rips, stains, or wax residue visible through the slab. The front artwork remains sharp and bold, with Rocky's cartoon likeness and punch graphic fully intact and unmarred by handling wear.

The reverse side features one of the rarest elements found in vintage Topps wrappers — an original, factory-applied candy promotion sticker. This insert remains clean and fully legible, showing only minimal edge curling typical of the era. The sticker's presence adds substantial rarity and display appeal. While the wrapper is no longer sealed, its preservation in a tamper-evident slab provides lasting protection and enhances its visibility as a stand-alone collector's piece.

A must-have for any serious Rocky collector or investor looking to ride the rising value of Sylvester Stallone autographs and memorabilia. This card 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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