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Step back into the golden era of 16-bit sports gaming with this rare, original 2-page vintage magazine ephemera lot celebrating classic soccer titles. Featuring two iconic pieces of retro gaming history with striking, eye-popping print colors and bold graphic design, this bundle is a true grail-status find for collectors looking to frame or display authentic 90s gaming culture.
What's Included in This Lot:
Item 1: Pelé! Soccer (Sega Genesis) Full-Page Ad & Sega Visions Page
Front: An eye-catching, full-page advertisement for Accolade’s Pelé! Soccer on the Sega Genesis, headlined by the bold statement: "I Was Thinking Of All The Ways To Make A Soccer Game Seem Real. Then It Hit Me." Showcases vivid imagery, character screenshots, and distinct 90s promotional aesthetics.
Back: Page 76 from the February/March 1994 issue of Sega Visions, featuring the "Sega Youth Foundation" logo contest results and winning community artwork.
Item 2: Tony Meola's Sidekicks Soccer Sweepstakes Ad & Game Players Tips Page
Front: A scarce promotional sweepstakes advertisement for Tony Meola's Sidekicks Soccer (SNES/Genesis), highlighting the grand prize—an official World Cup soccer ball autographed by Tony Meola—complete with vibrant yellow and green retro typography.
Back: A vintage Game Players magazine strategy and tips page featuring classic help for Aladdin, Metroid II, Secret of Monkey Island, and Final Fantasy II.
Details:
Original vintage magazine pages extracted directly from period publications.
Vivid, striking color saturation that pops on display.
Perfect for framing, shadow boxes, or archiving into a specialized retro sports gaming collection.
Sold as original vintage paper ephemera items. Please review photos for exact page layouts and edges typical of vintage magazine trims.
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.
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