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Step back into the absolute golden era of the 16-bit and 32-bit console wars with this incredible, highly curated 4-item lot of original vintage Mortal Kombat 3 magazine ephemera and print advertisements from 1995! Bursting with vivid, eye-popping neon colors, moody atmospheric dark-mode artwork, and iconic period graphic design, this collection is an extraordinary find for hardcore franchise historians, vintage print collectors, and 90s nostalgia enthusiasts.
Every sheet captures the raw, unfiltered energy of the peak arcade-to-home transition.
Item 1: Kung Lao "Buzzsaw" Arcade Ad & November 1995 News Leaf
Content & Aesthetics: Features the infamous, edgy 1995 consumer ad with Kung Lao bearing the striking headline: "Have You Ever Used A Buzzsaw On Human Flesh? Want To?" paired with real gameplay captures. The reverse side features the November 1995 "Info Trak" news section documenting early PlayStation and Sega Saturn sales data and industry shifts.
Rarity & Grail Status: Moderately scarce vintage print survivor. Finding clean, unblemished single leaves balancing aggressive arcade marketing with historical console-war journalism holds strong mid-tier retro gaming grail appeal.
Item 2: "Smoke" Minimalist Arcade Ad & July 1995 News Leaf
Content & Aesthetics: An elite, minimalist masterpiece by Midway featuring a haunting silhouette of Smoke, deep purple and black tones, and cryptic cipher symbols. The reverse side highlights Williams Vending Sales winning Manufacturer of the Year for arcade giants, alongside early X-Band modem multiplayer updates.
Rarity & Grail Status: Highly coveted by character completionists. The minimalist Smoke ad is widely considered one of the coolest and most atmospheric pieces of marketing produced during the 1995 arcade boom, making it a standout grail piece for collectors.
Item 3: "Mortal Friday" Release Ad & September 1995 News Leaf
Content & Aesthetics: The official consumer countdown advertisement for the legendary "Mortal Friday" home port release (October 13, 1995) across Super NES, Genesis, Game Boy, and Game Gear, featuring the stark gold tagline: "There are many ways to die. Only one can make you immortal." The reverse features a retro feature on Nintendo's "Play It Loud" marketing campaign. (Note: Features a natural vintage vertical fold/crease line).
Rarity & Grail Status: Scarce release-date milestone ephemera. Capturing the exact historical moment fans marked their calendars for the biggest 16-bit release of the year.
Item 4: Official Mortal Kombat T-Shirt Mail-In Ad & California Video Price List Leaf
Content & Aesthetics: A vibrant, primary-color promotional page showcasing official mail-order apparel featuring four classic graphic designs (Classic Dragon Logo, Rayden, Sub-Zero, and Liu Kang) with an order form for UAV Corp. The reverse side provides a dense, nostalgic wholesale text price list from California Video & Accessories for Super NES, Genesis, 3DO, and Sega CD games.
Rarity & Grail Status: Scarce promotional merchandising survivor. Mail-in apparel ads were routinely clipped, written on, or mailed away back in 1995, making clean, intact single-page copies exceptionally hard to find today.
Condition:
These are original vintage magazine pages, not reprints. They are in good vintage condition, clean, and highly frameable. Please note that as original magazine inserts, there may be minor, expected age-related wear or small imperfections along the borders, or corners. These items are sold as-is; please see the high-resolution photos for the exact condition.
Shipping:
Ships flat in a rigid, protective mailer to ensure these beautiful ads arrive safely at your door. There will be a S&H flat rate of $6.49. Please reach out about combined shipping on multiple orders as well as multiple buy discounts or any other questions.
