Vintage Kromekote Stickers: Glossy and Fun 80s/90s Collectibles

Kromekote stickers were glossy stickers sold in the 1980s and 1990s. This page covers Sandylion kromekote stickers.

Sandylion Sticker Designs became popular in the 1980s and 1990s thanks to some pretty unique special finishes that resulted in fuzzy stickers, pearl stickers, and prism stickers. However, kronekote (or glossy stickers with no surface treatment) remained an excellent choice for collectors all over the world.

Favorite Vintage Kronekote Stickers

Kronekote stickers were basically paper stickers with a glossy finish. You can find these and many other Sandylion vintage stickers in the lists below. Feel free to use the images for personal projects!

Kromekote Cats

Many different cats in various positions and colors. RARITY: Common.

Kromekote Cats

Four pastel cats with darker hairs and a couple of butterflies. RARITY: Uncommon.

Kromekote Tulips

Three tulip plants with yellow and red flowers, a bird, and a butterfly. RARITY: Uncommon.

Kromekote Teddy Bears

Many different teddy bears dancing and having fun. RARITY: Uncommon.

Kromekote Stars

A collection of stars in all types of colors. RARITY: Uncommon.

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Other Types of Vintage Stickers

When it came to collecting Sandylion sticker sheets, the texture and finish were everything. Collectors specifically hunted for three top tiers, which I will try my best to explain. At the bottom of the pyramid (easier to produce but still holding a very respectable quality) you had Kromekote stickers with no effects; just glossy paint. But there were three other types of vintage stickers we all loved: Fuzzy (with flocking or a velvety surface), Pearly (a holographic or iridiscent finish), and Prismatic (which looked like little crystals). You can learn more about them below or in the main Sandylion Stickers page.

Fuzzy Stickers (Flocked/Velour)

These felt like soft velvet or felt. They usually featured cute animals like teddy bears, koalas, or little cats. Petting the sticker in your sticker album (or your intact squares if that’s how you collected them) was half the fun! See all >

Pearly Stickers (Iridiscent/Opal)

These had a gorgeous, milky, iridescent sheen that shifted in the light. They didn’t have the harsh glare of foil; instead, they looked like polished seashells. The pearly unicorns, ballet slippers, sailboats, and hearts were highly coveted. See all >

Prismatic Stickers (Sparkly/Crystals)

These were the shiny, holographic ones that cracked the light into rainbows, often used for laser-style designs, frogs, and shooting stars. The effect became popular later, but Sandylion were the first to do it right! See all >

More Sandylion Stickers

Fuzzy stickers had a layer of fuzz or flocking that made them quite a new and attractive option for sticker collectors. Pearly stickers had a layer of iridescence that produced all sorts of effects when held to the light. And Kromekote stickers were matte or glossy paper stickers. Here are some examples in case you’re not sure which is which: