Why This Character Matters to Star Wars
Din Djarin re-centers Star Wars around found family, creed, and choice. A lone gunslinger who chooses compassion, he revives the saga’s Western heart.
Quick Facts
- Set: 2020 Topps Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 1 — Characters (Insert)
- Card #: C-1
- Why It’s a Rookie/Key: Flagship insert rookie for Din Djarin in the mass-release S1 product; widely recognized early ‘Mando’ card.
Parallels & Variations
- Bronze — serial-numbered /50
- Silver — serial-numbered /25
- Gold — serial-numbered /10
- Black — 1/1
- Printing Plates — 1/1
About the Set
Season 1 recap product (100-card base) with multiple inserts including Characters; insert parallels: Bronze /50, Silver /25, Gold /10, Black 1/1, Printing Plates 1/1.
Design & Identification Guide
- Front: Character portrait/action; insert code ‘C-#’.
- Back: Character bio; insert numbering.
- Tells: Dark armor/cloak fields show print lines; edges chip.
Condition Sensitivity (What Kills Grades)
- Surface: Inspect under raking light for lines/scuffs.
- Centering: Generally solid; confirm both axes.
- Corners/Edges: Dark borders reveal whitening fast.
Collector Tip: Prioritize centering/framing first, then the most eye-catching areas before corners and surface.
Grading Notes (PSA / SGC / CGC)
- Surface cleanliness drives 9/10 outcomes.
- Black/dark art looks excellent in SGC holders.
Market Snapshot (Context, Not Advice)
- Insert rookies with serial tiers offer clear chase ladders.
- Gold /10 and 1/1s anchor character PCs.
Collecting Strategies
- Prioritize clean dark fields; then edges and corners.
- Consider crossing only if centering is elite.
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