Octopussy - real or fake?

[007007]

Greetings one and all,

Opinions welcome...

[Tob]

I don't know too much about this poster, but it looks pretty good compared to the ones EMP have in their database - http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/archiveitem/15200871.html

Does it measure 27 x 41"?

[eatbrie]

Yeah, I don't see anything wrong with it.  We have a Bond expert on this forum.  Simes?

T

[007007]

Thanks, I will check measurements.

Is it not missing text/markings on the lower part of the poster?

[Tob]

Thanks, I will check measurements.

Is it not missing text/markings on the lower part of the poster?

It looks like there is a 'NSS version' and a 'studio version' for this poster. Here is a post with some info on what 'NSS version' and 'studio version' relate to - https://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?topic=8144.0

The National Screen Service version (NSS) version would contain print on the bottom border. Some good photos here - https://www.filmonpaper.com/posters/octopussy-one-sheet-usa/

The one you posted looks like a 'studio version' as it doesn't have the NSS info on the bottom border. Looking at EMPs sales history, it seems to be a mixture of studio and NSS versions that have been sold in the past: http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/film_title/OCTOPUSSY/tag/xtype%253Aone-sheet/tag/nation%253AU.S./archive.html

[007007]

Thanks for your help, that is very helpful and makes good reading.

[Simes]

Yeah, I don't see anything wrong with it.  We have a Bond expert on this forum.  Simes?

T

Oh grief.  Thank you, but...

Like above, a review of emp seems to reveal all.  Measurements are key.  And lastly, I am not aware of any bootlegs and am not sure the film would warrant bootlegs.

I did wonder if this was an International variant whereby NSS info was not included but in these cases the Grading / Certification is left off.  On this example, the PG is present and correct.