Vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mirage Studio 1993 Japan TMNT Japanese illustration card

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Detailed visual description

This Japanese playing card features a colorful illustration from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe, licensed by Mirage Studio. On the visible side, the visual depicts a dynamic confrontation between a ninja turtle equipped with a staff (presumably Donatello) and a grey anthropomorphic creature resembling a dinosaur or rhinoceros, in a graphic style typical of the 1990s. The background consists of horizontal pink and purple gradients, accentuating the retro effect characteristic of productions from that era.

In the upper left, the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" logo is clearly legible, printed in red, green, and white. In the upper right is a black box with a Japanese ideogram followed by the word "Tree", which could indicate a series or category specific to this Japanese collection. Three round perforations are visible on the left edge of the card, suggesting a format designed to be stored in a binder or specific card holder.

In the lower right, a yellow disc with Japanese characters and a red number "130" draws attention: this is probably a score or a game value. On the bottom band, a black area hosts Japanese text in yellow, typical of playing or collectible cards of this type, intended to provide narrative information or game rules. The card is printed on a smooth cardboard support (material not explicitly stated here, in accordance with the instructions).

The item features graphics inspired by manga and Japanese animation, with marked outlines and a vibrant palette, consistent with the aesthetic of TMNT merchandise sold in Japan in the 1990s. No major defects are visible on the displayed side: the upper right corner appears slightly curved but without tears or apparent stains.

The inscription "Mirage Studio 1993" is mentioned in the keywords and seems consistent with the graphic style and the license displayed on the card. The whole evokes an official product intended for the Japanese market, probably from a series of playing cards, collectibles, or an educational game related to the TMNT franchise.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows slight signs of handling with no apparent structural defects (see photo). No non-visible elements are described.

Did you know? In the early 1990s, many American franchises like the Ninja Turtles were adapted for the Japanese market, leading to exclusive series of playing cards and merchandise, often unavailable outside of Japan. Mirage Studios, the original rights holder, supervised several of these adaptations to ensure fidelity to the TMNT universe, while allowing great freedom of illustration to local artists.

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