{"product_id":"carte-carddass-street-fighter-ii-balrog-1990-japon-vintage-rare","title":"Carddass Street Fighter II Balrog 1990 Japan vintage rare card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese collectible card illustrating the character Balrog from the Street Fighter II franchise, released in 1990. The card features a vibrant color print with the official \"Street Fighter II\" logo at the top right. Balrog is depicted in a dynamic pose, wearing a purple and yellow outfit, true to his in-game appearance. Several inscriptions are visible in English and Japanese, including \"POWER 640\" at the bottom left, the name \"BALROG\" in large blue letters in the center, and biographical information on the left (date of birth, nationality, blood type, height, weight), as well as a vertical quote in Japanese on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic design is typical of early 1990s Japanese productions, with a glossy finish and rounded corners. The visible side shows sharp printing, intense colors, and a manga style faithful to the video game universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll textual and graphic elements suggest a card of Japanese origin, likely produced by Bandai under the Carddass series, very popular at that time. No major defects are visible on the presented side: the surface appears smooth, with no apparent scratches or creases, which is rare for a card of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format is rectangular, with a vertical layout. The card is placed on a wooden table, photographed in natural light, which highlights the brilliance of the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegible inscriptions include: \"Street Fighter II\", \"BALROG\", \"POWER 640\", as well as biographical information in English, and Japanese characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side is in very good condition, with no apparent major defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Carddass cards were launched in Japan by Bandai in the late 1980s and became iconic items for many animated and video game franchises, including Street Fighter. The character Balrog (called Vega in Japan) is a recurring fighter in the Street Fighter series, recognizable by his mask and claw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller, to guarantee the security of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Carddass card, Street Fighter II, Balrog, collectible card, Bandai 1990, trading card, retro video game, Japanese card, anime card, Street Fighter vintage, rare Japanese card, arcade fighting card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319964881223,"sku":"fa89690c-a2a6-405d-a2ec-abec00774099","price":1.74,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_05df9850-0004-4a97-9000-fc91ff277d55.jpg?v=1783672591","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-carddass-street-fighter-ii-balrog-1990-japon-vintage-rare","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}