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“Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty”, Original Japanese Video Game Release Poster 2001, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — Metallic Lettering Variant O72
“Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty”, Original Japanese Video Game Release Poster 2001, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — Metallic Lettering Variant O72
“Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty”, Original Japanese Video Game Release Poster 2001, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — Metallic Lettering Variant O72
“Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty”, Original Japanese Video Game Release Poster 2001, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — Metallic Lettering Variant O72
“Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty”, Original Japanese Video Game Release Poster 2001, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — Metallic Lettering Variant O72
“Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty”, Original Japanese Video Game Release Poster 2001, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — Metallic Lettering Variant O72
“Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty”, Original Japanese Video Game Release Poster 2001, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — Metallic Lettering Variant O72
“Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty”, Original Japanese Video Game Release Poster 2001, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — Metallic Lettering Variant O72

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“Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty”, Original Japanese Video Game Release Poster 2001, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — Metallic Lettering Variant O72

Sale price $650.00

This is an original Japanese B2 promotional poster printed in 2001 for the PlayStation 2 launch of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty by Konami. Produced for retail shop display (never sold to the public), this ultra‑rare in‑store variant features metallic silver titling across the logo and the launch line, making it one of the most striking MGS2 posters issued in Japan.

About the release

Directed and produced by Hideo Kojima, MGS2 advanced the stealth‑action formula with cinematic presentation, AI systems, and a layered narrative about information control and identity. Upon release (2001.11.29 in Japan), the game earned widespread acclaim for its gameplay, graphics, and meticulous detail. Early criticism centered on the unexpected protagonist shift and the philosophical tone, but the work is now celebrated for exploring the Information Age, memetics, social engineering, political conspiracies, censorship, AI, existentialism, postmodernism, virtual reality, and the struggle for freedom of thought. A commercial success—seven million copies sold by 2004—MGS2 is frequently ranked among the greatest video games of all time and cited as a landmark in games as artistic expression. It is also often described as ahead of its time, anticipating 2010s concerns over post‑truth politics, fake news, alternative facts, synthetic media, and echo chambers.

Poster design

A dramatic monochrome composition by Yoji Shinkawa: a sweeping ink‑brush montage of principal characters rendered in smoky blacks and greys, with the menacing silhouette of RAY looming behind. The typography METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY is printed in metallic silver ink that shimmers under light, echoed by the launch line “2001.11.29 OUT” along the bottom. Konami and PlayStation 2 branding frame the piece, with the ©1987/2001 Konami Computer Entertainment Japan notice at lower left (as seen in the images).

Why collectors prize this poster

  • Official Japanese B2 launch shop display piece.

  • Ultra‑scarce metallic‑lettering finish—premium in‑store variant.

  • Gaming retail posters were printed in far fewer numbers than theatrical film posters, and few survived.

  • Shinkawa’s signature brush illustration at large B2 scale.

  • A cornerstone artifact from a critically acclaimed, era‑defining title.

Details

Country: Japan
Year: 2001
Size: B2 — 51 × 73 cm
Type: Original retail shop promotional poster (launch)
Publisher: Konami / Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Platform: PlayStation 2

Condition

Excellent—the metallic titling remains bright and reflective. Please review the images (front and close‑ups) as they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 23 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.

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