{"product_id":"metal-gear-ghost-babel-メタルギア-ゴーストバベル-set-of-two-original-japanese-video-game-promotional-posters-2000-artwork-by-yoji-shinkawa-b3-size-each-36-4-51-5-cm-ultra-rare-pair","title":"“METAL GEAR: GHOST BABEL \/ メタルギア ゴーストバベル”, Set of Two Original Japanese Video Game Promotional Posters 2000, Artwork by Yoji Shinkawa, B3 Size Each (36.4 × 51.5 cm) — Ultra Rare Pair","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional opportunity to acquire two original Japanese B3 promotional posters together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000 by Konami \/ Konami Computer Entertainment Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the original Game Boy Color release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Gear: Ghost Babel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth illustrated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoji Shinkawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the pair brings together the game’s protagonists and adversaries in two strikingly different compositions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Snake and Chris Jenner in expressive colour against white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Gear GANDER towering above Black Chamber beneath spectacular holographic foil lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set unites the two original Japanese B3 launch designs known to us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each carrying the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 April 2000 release announcement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their matching dimensions, complementary imagery and contrasting finishes make them particularly compelling displayed together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNear Mint and Excellent+ condition respectively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these are remarkable survivors of an advertising campaign more than a quarter of a century old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth posters are included and offered together as one set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the international success of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Gear Solid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on PlayStation in 1998, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost Babel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brought the series’ tactical espionage to Nintendo’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-bit Game Boy Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through a substantial original adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHideo Kojima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinta Nojiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and featuring a scenario by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomokazu Fukushima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the game occupies an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealternate continuity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, set seven years after the Outer Heaven incident depicted in the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Snake is recalled to infiltrate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaluade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a heavily defended fortress in the fictional Central African state of Gindra, following the seizure of a nuclear-capable Metal Gear prototype. His mission introduces a distinctive supporting cast, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelta Force operative Chris Jenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the dangerous mercenary unit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Chamber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe game combined the overhead stealth foundations of the earlier MSX2 titles with mechanics associated with the PlayStation era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight-directional movement, flattening against walls, knocking to distract guards and extensive Codec conversations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created a remarkably complete handheld experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts original cartridge included a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13-stage story, 180 VR training missions and a two-player Link Cable Versus mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—considerable ambition for the hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutside Japan, the game was released simply as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Gear Solid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost Babel title identifies the Japanese release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving this domestic promotional material its distinctive place within the series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoji Shinkawa’s artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth posters carry the printed credit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Illustration by Yoji Shinkawa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vertically along their lower-right margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinkawa is the legendary artist and art director whose expressive character and mechanical artwork helped define \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Gear’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e visual identity. For \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost Babel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIkuya Nakamura created the character designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which Shinkawa interpreted in his promotional illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these posters demonstrate the range of that interpretation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erichly coloured, sharply defined protagonists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark, atmospheric ensemble dominated by an immense mechanical silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Fluid contours, dramatic shadows and carefully balanced areas of open paper give both images the unmistakable energy of Shinkawa’s work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster One — Solid Snake \u0026amp; Chris Jenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour illustration associated with the Japanese game packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented beneath an enormous black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMETAL GEAR \/ Ghost Babel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the right, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Snake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands in his tactical sneaking suit, his bandana trailing behind him and his handgun aimed towards the viewer. His concentrated expression and heavily shadowed face convey the controlled tension central to the character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding back-to-back with him is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Jenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Delta Force sergeant who assists Snake within Galuade. Her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflowing reddish hair, shoulder-slung rifle, pink shoulder insignia and U.S.-marked field bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e distinguish her figure and introduce the game’s original supporting heroine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep violet and blue shadows, warm flesh tones and expressive black brushwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give the figures depth and movement. The expansive white background allows their silhouettes to dominate, while the multicoloured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Boy Color logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e completes the upper-right corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster Two — Metal Gear GANDER \u0026amp; Black Chamber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe companion design is dominated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Gear GANDER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its enormous armoured body filling the upper composition. Shinkawa developed its appearance from one of his earlier unused \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designs, connecting the image to his broader mechanical design work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath GANDER stand the four members of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Chamber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Arts Viper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the unit’s leader, occupies the centre with his prosthetic left arm raised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyro Bison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crouches at the lower left with his enormous flamethrower and fuel apparatus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlasher Hawk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rises behind the group, accompanied by his hawk with its wings spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarionette Owl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears at the lower right, wearing goggles and accompanied by his two unsettling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebunraku puppets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe predominantly monochrome illustration combines smoky shading, deep black masses and an open white lower field, creating a powerful sense of scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe holographic foil title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMETAL GEAR \/ Ghost Babel lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is finished in beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eholographic metallic foil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with reflective treatment also visible in the Game Boy Color branding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the light and viewing angle change, the title shifts through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue, violet, green, gold and red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing a luminous contrast with the restrained artwork below. The reverse retains the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecorresponding impression of the stamped title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a fascinating physical detail of its production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Near Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the foil retaining its spectacular reflective effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appeal of acquiring the pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the posters present the opposing forces of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost Babel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through a particularly effective visual balance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe human partnership of Snake and Jenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe immense machine and mercenaries confronting them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth carry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKonami and KCE Japan branding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Game Boy Color insignia and the original announcement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Produced by Hideo Kojima. 2000.4.27 thu ON SALE”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir shared format and dated footer connect them directly to the same Japanese launch campaign. Displayed side by side, the white colour composition and darker foil design form a striking presentation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinkawa’s artwork and Japanese video-game advertising at the turn of the millennium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquiring both together in this condition is a rare opportunity for a Metal Gear collector or admirer of Shinkawa’s work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal retail promotion and survival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese posters were produced as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese shop promotional material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than decorative prints offered for general retail sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertising sheets of this kind had a practical, often brief working life. They could be pinned, taped or mounted during a release campaign, then removed as displays changed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach design also presents its own preservation challenges. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite-background poster readily reveals handling and surface marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark printed areas and reflective foil of the GANDER design make creasing and abrasion particularly noticeable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir survival together with such strong colour, detail and overall presentation makes this an especially attractive pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy collectors prize this set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo ultra-rare original Japanese B3 promotional posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offered together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth illustrated by Yoji Shinkawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with printed artist credits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Snake \u0026amp; Chris Jenner colour design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGANDER \/ Black Chamber holographic foil design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching format and original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 April 2000 launch announcement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBears the distinctive Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost Babel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNear Mint \/ Excellent+ condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with outstanding display appeal as a pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Metal Gear: Ghost Babel \/ メタルギア ゴーストバベル\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo original posters, sold together as one set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese B3 — approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36.4 × 51.5 cm \/ 364 × 515 mm each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Japanese retail promotional posters — original release campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Konami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Konami Computer Entertainment Japan \/ KCE Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Game Boy Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yoji Shinkawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Snake \u0026amp; Chris Jenner; Metal Gear GANDER \u0026amp; Black Chamber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese release date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27 April 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGANDER \/ Black Chamber foil poster — Near Mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An exceptionally well-preserved example, with crisp artwork and beautifully preserved holographic lettering retaining its striking rainbow reflection. 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