Super rare Akira manga/anime posters for sale...

[Harry Caul]

I consigned these to eMovie.  Both are extremely rare.  The first is the first ever Akira poster -- advertising Vol. 1 as it was originally published in Young Magazine.  The second is an advance B2 poster that was only sold on opening night -- something similar to the Ohari Starfall Return of the Jedi poster.  I guess technically a "commercial" poster, but it was studio issued and used as a special promotion.  I've never seen either sold in the US before and only a handful of sales in Japan.  The tea-paper advance B2 typically goes for $500-1000 and the highest I've seen it reach is $2000.  The manga poster is so rare I don't really know how to estimate value.  If you know any manga/anime lovers... I'd appreciate your help in spreading the news!

http://auctions.emovieposter.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=4467864
http://auctions.emovieposter.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=4467867

[Ari]

wow, never seen before. good luck.

[Harry Caul]

Thanks Ari!

And by the way, the photo makes the paper texture look particularly bad on the B2.  It's a special poster printed on what looks like kraft paper.  Bruce's lights rake across the surface and really make it look uneven.  If viewed under normal light it would look like normal kraft paper with no bright/dark variation.

Here is a photo I took of the same exact poster illuminated by two strobes, one on either side.  If it was pressed under acrylic I think it would display similar to this. 

[Neo]

I was watching those.  Very cool.  Good luck with the sales.

[110x75]

Both look great Matt. Good luck on these!

[Hicks77]

Nice ones Matt, good luck

[ladeda]

The B2 is particularly boss. Best of luck Matt!

[Harry Caul]

Thanks! Because they are basically unknown in the US, I was just getting worried that bidders might not recognize their rarity.  I doubt these will be available at auction again any time soon.

[Ari]

damn someone got a bargain, I had a stab but Im saving for a trip, so couldnt go as high as id like.
(when its not for my collection)

[CSM]

damn someone got a bargain, I had a stab but Im saving for a trip, so couldnt go as high as id like.
(when its not for my collection)

It's OK - Matt's multitudes of other ridiculous scores will make up for it at least tenfold 

[eatbrie]

I wish I knew what it was.  Unfortunately, I'm really not into anime.  Plus, that last picture really didn't do it any favor.  How did you let that go by, Matt?

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[ddilts399]

Dammit, forgot about the auctions last night. F!

[110x75]

Not about posters but it's nice to know that, as we people hunt for rare posters, there are other people weirder than us that hunt... rare videogames.

http://www.avclub.com/article/unreleased-akira-game-boy-game-has-been-unearthed-247396?utm_content=buffer1f338&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer