Vintage old Tintin magazine – Remote controls, Canal+, collector's edition

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Description

The magazine presented is a vintage copy of the famous weekly “Tintin”, identifiable by its wide yellow and red title banner at the top of the cover. It is an old edition, intended for young people, as indicated by the mention "L'hebdomadaire des super-jeunes de 7 à 77 ans" (The weekly for super-young people from 7 to 77 years old) printed under the logo. The cover highlights the theme of remote controls, with the catchy title "Tout sur les télécommandes!" (All about remote controls!) inscribed in white capital letters on a bright blue background, typical of the graphic style of the 1980s.

At the center of the cover is a colorful illustration depicting a radio-controlled buggy-type car, branded "Tamiya" (name visible on the front bumper), leaping over sandy terrain. This dynamic scene is accentuated by an anthropomorphic white bear, holding a remote control and commenting "Les infos de Canal+" (Canal+ news) in a speech bubble. A small animal character accompanies the bear, adding a humorous touch to the scene. In the bottom right, two characters drawn in the classic Franco-Belgian comic strip style appear to be observing the car, one holding a remote control.

The upper part of the cover also features a sticker mentioning "En cadeau: La grotte mystérieuse" (Gift: The mysterious cave), suggesting the presence of a supplement or special feature inside (not visible in the photo). The upper left corner presents a small vignette with Tintin's face, a recurring element on official editions.

The cover shows a visual appearance typical of old magazines: bold colors, dense layout, and hand-illustrated graphics. No major defects are visible on the front: the magazine appears generally clean, with possible minor signs of wear consistent with its age, but no snags, marked creases, or tears are observable in this view.

In the bottom left, a printed reference "M2237 – 562 – 8FF" appears, typical of internal editorial codes on magazines of this period. The overall scene and the title's design clearly place this issue in the "vintage" period (probably the 80s), without being able to specify the exact year from the cover alone.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible cover shows good overall preservation, with no major apparent defects on the front. Possible minor signs of wear, typical of old magazines. Other sides and interior are not visible.

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