Unique Video Game Cards for Trading
In its heyday, trading collectible cards was a past-time many boys and girls took part in. From baseball, football, and basketball, there was a set of cards that appealed to the collector. Video game trading cards were mostly produced for Nintendo video game characters. Explore the many ways video game characters were represented in the past through trading cards. It will be a stroll through memory lane.
What features did a Nintendo trading card have?
Just like most trading cards packs produced in the past, there were a series of cards that made collecting them fun. It's fun to collect an entire series to show you have been persistent in getting all the characters. The cards had features that kept the enthusiast coming back.
- Scratch Off Promotions
- Sticker Cards
- Game Play secrets revealed
What typical video game series were included?
The Nintendo gaming ecosystem has produced the world's most recognizable video game characters. Whether it is Mario in action or Link from Zelda, the popular heavy-hitters are around to show how game play is done, such as these characters:
- Super Mario Bros
- Mike Tyson's Punch Out
- The Legend of Zelda
- Donkey Kong
Reasons why Nintendo trading cards are unique
The Topps produced cards are very different from other trading card franchises. While many trading cards come with a stick of chewing gum, the Nintendo trading cards did not. Nintendo trading cards stand out in ways that make them a good item to collect.
- No chewing gum
- scratch off feature
- First to showcase video game characters in trading cards
Some special game characters that are fun to collect
You have played them on screen and now it is time to collect them similar to ways baseball cards are collected. Look at the various ways you can build your collection by being creative.
- Pac-Man
- Boswer from Super Mario
- Donkey Kong
- Yoshi
- Goomba
- Link from Zelda
What are some other video game themed items to collect?
Collecting a series of items with your favorite video game character can be a really enjoyable. With each collection comes the opportunity to showcase value. These other video game themed items can possibly have your collection start a museum of enthusiasm.
- Pokemon Trading Cards
- Nintendo Power Magazine
- Lunch Pails
- Posters
- Cups and glasses
- Bedding and Curtains
Classic Nintendo Video Games that inspire a collection memorabilia
Nintendo has now crossed many generations of video game enthusiasts. Whether you grew up playing the original NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, or a host of other systems, you are sure to be inspired to start a super collection of your favorite characters.
- Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo Wii)
- Mario Kart
- Nintendogs
- Donkey Kong
- Tetris (Game Boy)