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empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"344\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 prize poster\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e1996–1997\u003c\/strong\u003e, officially licensed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eSEGA’s arcade prize poster series\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"343\"\u003ePoster Heroes \/ Poster Dream\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eFeaturing \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eRei Ayanami\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eNeon Genesis Evangelion\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an especially striking and uncommon example from the original late-1990s Evangelion boom. Unlike standard paper-stock posters, this piece is produced on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eheavy metallic foil material\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its most distinctive feature is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"672\"\u003edouble-sided construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: the front carries the printed image, while the reverse is left as a raw reflective foil surface, creating a remarkable mirror-like effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eThis is not a standard retail poster, but an \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"881\"\u003earcade prize issue\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced for amusement-market distribution. As such, it represents a more unusual and collectible category of original Evangelion paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eThe image\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eThe poster presents a full-length portrait of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eRei Ayanami\u003c\/strong\u003e in her white \u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e00 Plugsuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing with characteristic stillness and restraint. She holds the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eSpear of Longinus\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered in a vivid red that cuts sharply across the otherwise restrained silver, grey, black, and white palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eThe composition is elegant and minimal, allowing Rei’s expression, the clean linework, and the powerful symbolic presence of the spear to dominate. Her \u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003ered eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a second focal point, reinforcing the contrast between the subdued metallic field and the small areas of intense colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eThe artwork is by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eYoshiyuki Sadamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, the celebrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003echaracter designer of Neon Genesis Evangelion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the image has the refined, unmistakable balance associated with his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eThe metallic foil construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eWhat makes this poster particularly desirable is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003especial metallic foil stock\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the front, the foil base produces a shimmering, industrial, almost liquid-metal effect across the whole image. It gives the poster a cold, futuristic surface quality that suits Evangelion exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eThe reverse side is fully unprinted and functions almost like a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003edistorted silver mirror\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting light and surrounding forms through the natural rippling of the foil. This is a highly unusual production feature and gives the piece strong object-quality in addition to its value as a poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eDesign details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003eAcross the top, the title \u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eNEON GENESIS EVANGELION\u003c\/strong\u003e is printed in large black serif lettering. The lower-left credit area attributes the illustration to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003eYoshiyuki Sadamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003e原画 貞本 義行\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003eOriginal Illustration: Yoshiyuki Sadamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eThe lower-right corner carries the familiar \u003cstrong data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eSEGA\u003c\/strong\u003e logo together with the official Evangelion copyright line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eCollector significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eThis is an especially appealing Evangelion collectible for several reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003eOfficially licensed SEGA prize poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eOriginal 1996–1997 period issue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003eRare double-sided metallic foil construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003eRei Ayanami subject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003eFeatures the Spear of Longinus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003eArtwork by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eB2 display format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3221\"\u003eNot a standard retail poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003eIt has strong crossover appeal for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3299\"\u003eNeon Genesis Evangelion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003eRei Ayanami\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3342\"\u003eSEGA arcade material\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003e1990s anime ephemera\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3417\"\u003especial-material Japanese prize posters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3433\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review the photographs carefully, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3920\"\u003eThe front presents extremely well, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003eclean artwork, strong metallic sheen, and excellent display presence\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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