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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 5-item lot of original vintage gaming magazine ephemera spanning 1995 and 1996! Bursting with vivid, eye-popping neon colors, saturated arcade photography, and iconic period graphic design, this collection is an extraordinary find for hardcore Mortal Kombat historians, vintage print collectors, and 90s nostalgia enthusiasts. Every piece captures the raw, unfiltered energy of the peak arcade-to-home transition.
Item 1: April 1995 4-Page Mortal Kombat 3 Feature & Interview Block
Content & Aesthetics: This pristine 4-page consecutive block remains physically connected at the original spine. It features a marquee feature article titled "The Gods Speak: Our Eye-Popping Interview with the Dudes who Made Mortal Kombat III," capturing Ed Boon, John Tobias, and the Midway team during pre-release mania. Showcases high-contrast character callouts, gritty arcade cabinet photography, and neon-accented typography.
Rarity & Grail Status: Moderate-high scarcity. Preserved multi-sheet signature blocks with intact spines are exceptionally hard to find, holding strong mid-tier retro gaming grail appeal.
Item 2: September 1995 1-Page MK3 Sweepstakes & Per4mer Ad Sheet
Content & Aesthetics: The iconic, high-energy "Win Your Very Own Mortal Kombat 3 Arcade Machine!!" contest page featuring 10 deep-lore trivia questions and wild entry rules, backed by a full-color consumer ad for the Per4mer Turbo Wheel. Anchored by vibrant neon yellow and blood-red Midway branding.
Rarity & Grail Status: Moderately scarce. Promotional contest and ad leaves are rarely found unclipped because readers routinely mailed in or tore out the entry forms.
Item 3: December 1995 6-Page MK3 Master Strategy & Catalog Block
Content & Aesthetics: A cohesive multi-sheet block including the ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 master strategy guide with universal move keys, combos, and complete finishing moves for a massive roster of fighters. Accompanied by TSR’s classic Advanced Dungeons & Dragons "Wimps & Wannabe's need not apply" dragon ad and the legendary Chips & Bits mail-order catalog.
Rarity & Grail Status: Highly scarce in multi-page sequence. Strategy pages were heavily referenced next to controllers and destroyed back in the day, making complete blocks top-tier strategy ephemera.
Item 4: Tommo Inc. MK3 Distributor Ad & Crave/Rockabilia Catalog Leaf
Content & Aesthetics: A double-sided retail page featuring Tommo Inc.'s multi-platform MK3 distributor order form and Crave's "Video Gamers Paradise" mail-order catalog. Showcases saturated 90s product photography of vintage gaming t-shirts (Sonic, Spider-Man, Blanka, Mortal Kombat) and comprehensive hardware price lists.
Rarity & Grail Status: Scarce mail-order survivor with massive crossover appeal for collectors of vintage 1990s gaming apparel and promotional ephemera.
Item 5: January 1996 1-Page MK3 PlayStation Code & Secret Guide Leaf
Content & Aesthetics: The holy grail of mid-90s console secrets, featuring the exact PlayStation button inputs to unlock Smoke, access "Kool Stuff" hidden menus, and configure Kustom Kombat options. Styled with crisp screenshot captures and distinct warning-box yellow borders.
Rarity & Grail Status: Scarce standalone cheat sheet survivor, holding peak nostalgia value for retro PlayStation fans who spent hours inputting secret codes in their bedrooms.
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.
