The product is a rare 1995 PATCO Comic/Fantasy Telecard featuring "Return Of Gandalf" from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. This trading card falls under the genre of fantasy and is a unique collectible piece. With only 1500 cards in existence, it is highly sought after by collectors for its connection to the beloved fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Item Description
1995 PATCO Comic / Fantasy Telecard – "Return of Gandalf"
Artwork by Legendary Fantasy Artists Greg & Tim Hildebrandt
Up for sale is a highly collectible, rare vintage 1995 PATCO Comic / Fantasy Telecard featuring the iconic artwork "Return of Gandalf" by the world-renowned Brothers Hildebrandt. This phone card is a must-have cross-collectible piece for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, vintage telecard collectors, and fantasy art enthusiasts alike.
Item Specifics & Details:
- Title: Return of Gandalf
- Artist: Greg & Tim Hildebrandt (© 1995)
- Manufacturer: PATCO (#1 in Comic / Fantasy Telecards)
- Limited Edition Number: 1136 of only 1,500 issued
- Face Value: 15 Units
- Service Provider: Telephone Express
- Expiration Date: 12/1/96 (Expired - Sold strictly as a collectible artifact)
Condition:
Back: Clean text with crisp numbering. Please note the standard security scratch-off pattern area is present as shown in photos.
Front: Excellent/Near Mint condition with bright colors, sharp corners, and minimal surface wear. Card has been in a soft sleeve cover since obtained.
Why Add This to Your Collection?
- Strictly Limited: With only 1,500 total units ever produced globally, finding these cards in good condition is increasingly difficult.
- Brothers Hildebrandt Art: Famed for their legendary 1970s Lord of the Rings calendars and original Star Wars theatrical posters, any vintage Hildebrandt piece is highly sought after by fantasy art investors.
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