WAMPA Rookie Card – Ultra Rare First Appearance
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First known trading card featuring the WAMPA from The Empire Strikes Back
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The official Topps #20 card often cited as the Wampa’s debut does not show the actual monster—only the cave scene
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Issued by EDIVERSA – likely without official licensing, as the back refers to it as "Snow Beast or Monster"
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The artwork clearly and unmistakably depicts the WAMPA in an aggressive stance
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A rare vintage piece perfect for Star Wars collectors and fans of obscure early merchandise
While Topps #20 is commonly considered the Wampa’s first card, it actually features only the cave interior—not the creature itself. This EDIVERSA card boldly displays the Wampa in full view, making it arguably the true first Wampa appearance on a trading card. An exceptional collectible from the early days of Star Wars fandom.
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Original card from the iconic 68-card Horror/Terror Movie Monster series, issued in late 1970s or early 1980s in Spain by Editorial Ediversa.
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Extremely low print run and local distribution, making these cards virtually unknown outside Spain.
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Features classic horror and monster characters like Dracula, Frankenstein, The Werewolf, King Kong, and many more.
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Card measures approx. 2" x 2.5", printed on thin slick paper stock with a clean numbered back and copyright mark.
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In Spain, the tradition was to glue cards into albums — less than 1% survived unglued like this one.
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This card is unstuck, in EX to Mint condition, and ready for grading or top-tier display.
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A must-have for collectors of vintage horror, pulp cinema, monster memorabilia, and rare European cards.
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Step into a thrilling world of vintage horror with this rare collectible card from the 68-card monster series published by Editorial Ediversa in Spain during the late 1970s or early 1980s. These cards were printed in very low quantities and distributed only locally, making them one of the hardest-to-find European horror card sets ever produced.
Each card in the series features a legendary horror icon or monster, including cult favorites such as The Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, The Hunchback, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Zombie, and many others. The reverse of every card is numbered and labeled with the official series information in Spanish, enhancing its authenticity and appeal.
In Spain, these cards were traditionally glued into albums, and over 99% of them were permanently affixed, making unstuck cards like this one virtually unicorns in the market. This particular example has never been glued, and remains in excellent to near-mint condition, freshly pulled from an old stock wax pack.
Whether you're a seasoned monster enthusiast, a fan of classic horror cinema, or a collector of rare international pop culture ephemera, this card represents a superb opportunity to add a near-impossible-to-find piece to your collection.
Don't miss this chance to secure a true gem from one of the rarest Spanish monster series ever released.
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