1994 TMNT Star Trek Chief Engineer Michaelangelo #3552
🚀 Item Description: Boldly Going Where No Turtle Has Gone Before!
Set your phasers to "stunning" and get your pizza cutters ready! This rare 1994 Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Star Trek crossover features everyone's favorite party dude, Michaelangelo, stepping into the iconic shoes of Chief Engineer on the U.S.S. Enterprise.
As the Enterprise's power sauce supply coordinator, Chief Engineer Michaelangelo comes equipped with a Foot-finding phaser, engine-defending nebula nunchakus, and a self-designed, pizzarium-powered classic communicator to keep in touch with Captain Leonardo, First Officer Donatello, and Chief Medical Officer Raphael. When Captain Leo wants to push the engines past sauce factor 8, Mikey is the only turtle for the job!
This legendary mashup perfectly captures the peak of 1990s pop culture nostalgia, blending the deep sci-fi lore of Star Trek: The Original Series with the radical attitude of the TMNT franchise. It is an absolute crown jewel for collectors of either universe.
📋 Technical Summary & Exact Condition Report
This item is Mint on Sealed Card (MOSC), completely unplayed with, and securely preserved in its original factory packaging.
Card Front: Features vibrant, punchy colors. The card sits nearly flat, with a minor downturn on the lower-left corner (LLC) accompanied by a minor corner spider crease. There is light, age-appropriate edge wear along the top and left side. The hanger tag has minor fraying. There is an almost invisible, factory-born 2mm dent on the right-mid front edge that does not disrupt the paper. A clean, original white $4.99 price sticker rests undisturbed in the right-upper quadrant (RUQ).
Card Back: Shows a reciprocal upward bend on the right-lower corner (RLC) with a faint single crease. Light edge wear is present on the top right-upper corner (RUC). A faint surface bulge is visible on the left-mid edge, which is the reciprocal impact of the tiny factory edge dent described on the front.
Bubble: Crystal clear, perfectly factory-sealed to the cardback, and structurally flawless without any dents, cracks, or crushing.
📊 Collector Valuation & Marketplace Metrics
Estimated 1994 Retail Cost: $4.99 (Verified by the pristine, vintage Indiana department/toy store price sticker still on the upper quadrant of the card front).
Collector Grade Evaluation: C-7.5 to C-8 (Fine/Very Fine). The stellar clarity of the bubble and high color retention on the front card face strongly balance out the minor corner downturns and typical 90s peg-wear.
Estimated Market Demand: Medium-High. Crossover items from Playmates' peak era enjoy a passionate, dual-collecting fanbase. Mikey is universally one of the most sought-after characters in the set.
Current Market Value: $45.00 – $60.00 (Based on historical sales of carded variants with mid-tier shelf wear).
Pricing Strategy: Given the flawless integrity of the bubble and the aesthetic appeal of the crisp, white vintage price sticker, this is a highly competitive "Buy It Now" price point that appeals to collectors who love seeing the original retail history preserved on the card.