{"product_id":"the-goofy-sports-story-スポーツ原の巻-original-japanese-b2-poster-1956-very-rare-b2-size-51-73-cm-za1112","title":"“The Goofy Sports Story” (スポーツ虎の巻), Original Japanese B2 Poster 1956, Very Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA1112","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1956 for Walt Disney’s The Goofy Sports Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (スポーツ虎の巻 \/ Supōtsu Tora no Maki), a Disney animated sports compilation released in Japan during the mid-1950s. This is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every rare early Japanese Disney poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating from a period when imported animated features and short-subject compilations were promoted with highly distinctive local artwork and typography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Goofy Sports Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents Goofy in a series of comic sporting situations, drawing on Disney’s celebrated “How to…” cartoon tradition. The Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eスポーツ虎の巻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be understood as “The Master Guide to Sports” or “The Sports Manual,” playing on the idea of a humorous instruction guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster text lists several featured sports themes, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlympic history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrack and field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskiing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaseball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efootball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The timing is particularly interesting, as the poster was issued in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the year of the Melbourne Olympic Games, giving the release an immediate sporting context for Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and highly colourful Showa-era Disney design. The central upper image shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoofy dressed as an ancient Olympic athlete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wearing a laurel wreath and carrying a flaming torch through classical ruins. The surrounding architecture and columns give the poster a playful pseudo-Greek setting, tying the design directly to the Olympic theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the middle, the poster announces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eウォルト・ディズニーの色彩漫画映画\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Walt Disney’s colour cartoon film.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The large red Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eスポーツ虎の巻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the lower section in bold hand-drawn lettering, while the bottom vignettes show Goofy failing spectacularly at different sports, including pole vaulting, skiing, baseball, and football.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt lower right, the English title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalt Disney Presents The Goofy Sports Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears alongside the copyright line \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© MCMLVI Walt Disney Productions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, confirming its original 1956 issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity and significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Japanese Disney posters from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are exceptionally difficult to find, particularly in B2 format. These posters were made for theatrical promotion and were not generally preserved as collectibles at the time. Many were displayed, folded, damaged, or discarded after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is especially appealing because it combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly Japanese Disney distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlympic-era sports imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a full-colour Goofy design from the golden period of Disney theatrical poster collecting. It is a strong piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage Disney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese animation ephemera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlympic-related design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and 1950s cinema posters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The poster presents very well overall with strong colour and excellent graphic impact. Visible fold lines, handling creases, edge wear, small tears, and minor paper wear are present, including along the top-right and lower-left areas, as shown in the detail photos. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have taken the condition into account when pricing. Once framed, this poster will display excellently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56941910983034,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-06-03T091349.363.jpg?v=1780445654","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-goofy-sports-story-%e3%82%b9%e3%83%9d%e3%83%bc%e3%83%84%e5%8e%9f%e3%81%ae%e5%b7%bb-original-japanese-b2-poster-1956-very-rare-b2-size-51-73-cm-za1112","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}