Menko vintage Japan anime robots Astroboy Galaxy Railways 80s-90s

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Description

This lot consists of several vintage Japanese menko, recognizable by their round shape and colorful illustrations from famous anime and manga series. The visible menko feature graphics typical of the 80s and 90s, with vibrant printing and varied designs highlighting robots, superheroes, and iconic characters from Japanese animation. The pieces in the lot display various sizes and clean edges, characteristic of this type of traditional game tokens.

Among the observable illustrations, one can particularly distinguish giant robot figures of the Super Sentai type, futuristic motorcycles, as well as dynamic action scenes. Several menko feature recognizable characters such as Astroboy (Tetsuwan Atom) and protagonists from series like Galaxy Railways. The main colors are vibrant: blue, red, green, yellow, and pink dominate on the various sides.

Each menko features Japanese inscriptions, sometimes with distinctive logos or characters that confirm the Japanese origin of these tokens. Some examples show the "G" logo or specific markings from official licenses. The visual rendering of the prints reveals the offset printing technique common on this type of object at the time.

The menko are printed on cardboard, typical of these popular games in Japan during the late 20th century. The illustrations are detailed, alternating between combat scenes, character portraits, and science fiction settings. The graphic style, the appearance of the faces, and the Japanese typography enhance the vintage authenticity of the set.

The lot includes both small and large format menko, all circular in shape. The visible edges show some signs of wear, typical of period use, with no major tears on the photographed side. The surface has a slightly satin appearance under the lighting.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The menko show slight signs of use, some rubbing or handling marks visible on the illustrated sides.

Did you know? Menko are traditional tokens used in Japan since the Edo period, mainly as a game of skill where the goal is to flip over opponent's menko using a thrown token. In the 80s and 90s, many Japanese animation licenses were adapted onto menko, thus becoming very representative objects of Japanese popular culture.

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