KING KONG (1976) LARGE LOT OF 44 MOVIE TRADING CARDS TOPPS

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Up for sale is a large lot of 44 King Kong (1976) Topps movie trading cards.
King Kong was a film released in 1976 produced by Dino De Laurentiis and directed by John Guillermin. It is a remake of the 1933 film of the same name about a giant ape that is captured and taken to New York City for exhibition.  The film starred Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, and Jessica Lange in her first film role.
The film was released on December 17, 1976, and was a box office success. It won a noncompetitive Special Achievement Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, and was also nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Sound.  It is the only King Kong film to feature the World Trade Center instead of the Empire State Building.
With the movie, the studio decided to distribute associated merchandise, including trading cards.
The 1976 Topps King Kong trading cards has a 55 card base set. Most are shots from the film that go together to visually summarize the remake. There is also some artwork that's worked into the set as well.
Card fronts have a bright red border, with the King Kong title and card number  placed inside a film strip icon in the bottom corner. A caption runs beneath the photo.
Backs of the first 44 cards are puzzle pieces. The final 11 cards have Movie Facts that delve into the background of the movie and how it was made.
As stated above, this listing is for 44 cards from the King Kong (1976) motion picture.  This listing includes the following cards:
2 Kong attacks New York harbor!
3 Kong battles a gigantic serpent!
4 The Great Wall is smashed by Kong!
5 Kong scales the buildings of New York!
8 The expedition braves dangerous waters!
9 The natives chant "Kong...Kong...Kong!"
10 Observing the strange native ritual!
11 Natives wear strange costumes for Kong!
12 Witch doctor dons a terrifying costume!
13 Dwan is kidnapped by the natives!
14 Dwan is dressed in native attire!
15 Dwan, helpless, cannot escape her fate!
16 Beyond the great wall lies...what?
17 Huge doors open and Dwan is carried inside!
19 The jungle trembles when Kong appears!
20 Dwan watches in horror as Kong approaches!
21 A huge hairy paw lifts Dwan into the air!
22 The mud-covered Dwan is washed clean!
23 Dwan is dazed after being washed by a waterfall!
24 Dwan faints in the great ape's paw!
25 Kong treats his new friend Dwan kindly!
26 Dwan tells Kong she's afraid of heights!
27 A big hand for the little lady!
28 Kong puts the terrified Dwan down!
29 Wilson's men crash to their deaths!
30 Kong is captured when he falls into a pit!
33 Dwan is present for Kong's debut!
34 King Kong is displayed to the world!
35 The great ape is angered by man's greed!
36 Panic strikes the city as Kong breaks loose!
37 Thousands scream as Kong escapes captivity!
38 Kong rampages through the city!
39 Kong falls from the World Trade Center towers!
42 Natives tie Dwan to the sacrificial altar!
43 Dwan helplessly awaits the monster Kong!
45 Kong prowls New York in search of Dwan!
46 Witch Doctor prepares Dwan for her ordeal!
47 New York trembles as the great ape attacks!
48 A heartbroken Dwan stands by Kong's body.
49 No bars are strong enough to hold Kong!
50 Beauty and the Beast
51 Dwan and Kong make the New York scene!
52 The Lady and the Monster!
53 Kong is held captive in Shea Stadium!
Cards are in Good to Very Good condition.  I am not a professional grader.  Please look at the pictures and ask any questions prior to bidding.  If you would like a closer picture or a picture of a particular card, please just let me know.
Comes from a smoke-free home.
NO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE!
Any questions please feel free to contact us.
Shipping is by priority mail, which includes tracking and insurance.