1973 Topps Kung Fu Checklist

The 1973 Topps Kung Fu series of trading cards are inspired by the television show of the same name.

The checklist includes 60 images from the program set on a red backdrop and a large yellow “Kung Fu” on the bottom. The first 44 cards have a puzzle piece on the reverse side which can be combined to create larger photographs. The remaining card backs include descriptions of Kung Fu moves and practices.

Kung Fu description card backs contain the warning, “Caution: Do not use Caine’s combat techniques without professional training”.

In 2018, Topps included the packaging artwork in their series of 80th Anniversary Wrapper Art cards.

Cards from this set can be very difficult to track down in top condition. The images can regularly be found off-center, which is made more evident by the red background. If high grade potential is of no concern, a complete set can be compiled for fairly cheap on the secondary market.

A test run was produced that included blue borders on the reverse side of the card. The standard release had no color on the border. These blue borders can fetch a hefty amount among collectors.

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1973 Topps Kung Fu Checklist