The Ultimate Guide to Identifying Lisa Frank Sticker Sheets by Number, Character, and Year
If you’ve ever come across a Lisa Frank sticker sheet and wondered, “What year is this from?” or “Is this one rare?” you’re not alone. With hundreds of sticker designs produced over the decades, identifying what you have can feel overwhelming.
This guide will show you how to decode the clues printed right on the sheet (or hidden in the design) so you can figure out:
The sticker number
The character(s) featured
The year or era it was printed
The rarity level based on format and style
Whether you're collecting or considering selling, this info helps you make smart choices.
🔢 1. Sticker Numbers: Your First Clue
Most vintage Lisa Frank sticker sheets have a number printed on the back of the sheet in the lower right-hand corner
The number usually starts with "S" followed by three digits. Example: S238, S104, S401
General rule:
S100s to S300s = 1980s to early 1990s
S400s to S600s = Mid to late 90s
S700s+ = 2000s and later
©️ 2. Know Your Logos
There are two main Lisa Frank logos:
Vintage Lisa Frank logo compared to the modern Lisa Frank logo.
On the back of most vintage sticker sheets you’ll see the top logo in purple repeated all over the back of the sheet. On the earliest sticker sheets, this logo appears in red.
🎨 3. Character Identification: Who’s on Your Sheet?
Certain characters are more collectible, and knowing who you’ve got helps narrow things down.
Popular characters include:
Markie the Unicorn – Bright, rainbow unicorns often featured on puffy or holographic sheets
Zoomer & Zorbit – Cheeky green aliens with a hippie vibe
Galactic Sundae – Out-of-this-world ice cream sundae
Bunny Fun – Pink and purple bunnies in a Springtime setting
Max Splash – Smiling orca whale
Popular Lisa Frank characters Markie the unicorn, Zoomer & Zorbit & Bunny Fun.
You can browse our sticker catalog or search by name to see character appearances across sheet numbers.
📅 4. Date Clues Hidden in Design or Printing Style
While the sheets don’t include a date, you can often tell the era based on:
Print quality (older sheets are more vibrant but less glossy)
Design style (many of the 1980s–early 90s sheets have hand-drawn, or airbrushed look)
Back print (older sheets have the Lisa Frank logo repeated in either purple or red, which is the oldest)
Sticker type (the earliest sheets were individual squares)
The first sticker sheet, Lisa Frank S101
🌈 5. Rarity Rating: What Makes a Sheet Valuable?
Some factors that affect a sticker sheet’s value:
Format: 4”x6’”, unused, certain designs = higher demand
Condition: Unused with no creases or fading
Low numbers (LF‑100s–300s - though it’s worth noting some of these designs don’t resonate with collectors)
Rare and beloved characters or limited release variants (e.g. holiday editions)
📥 Want Help Identifying a Sheet?
Not sure what you’ve got? Submit a photo and we’ll help ID it.
Use our Submit a Sticker form
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We’re cataloging all known Lisa Frank stickers by number, character, and rarity, your contribution helps complete the archive.
