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Vintage 1978 Space Battleship Yamato (Star Blazers) Mini Trading Card Album Set
Up for sale is a rare Japanese vintage trading card album set featuring Space Battleship Yamato (Star Blazers). Released in 1978 to commemorate the iconic theatrical anime film Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato (Saraba Uchuu Senkan Yamato), manufactured in Japan by Academy.
Item Details:
Franchise: Space Battleship Yamato / Star Blazers
Movie Title: Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato (1978)
Year: 1978 (Show Era / Vintage Original)
Manufacturer: Academy (© アカデミー)
Country of Origin: Japan
Content: 1 Original Mini Card Album Binder + 31 Japanese Mini Cards inside. (The album holds up to 32 cards total, so this collection is nearly complete with 31/32 slots filled!)
Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. Shows authentic minor shelf wear consistent with its 40+ year age. Please examine high-resolution photos for exact details.
Collector's Highlight & Rarity:
Authentic 1970s Dagashi-ya Pull-Pack Set: In 1978, these mini cards were sold in blind pull-pack envelopes at local Japanese toy and candy shops (Dagashi-ya). Finding an original prize album filled with 31 near-complete cards today is extremely rare!
Features crisp full-color anime stills of ships, battle scenes, and legendary characters like Captain Juzo Okita, complete with original Japanese story summaries on the back.
Created under the classic artistic influence of Leiji Matsumoto. A must-have centerpiece for retro anime and non-sport card collectors.
Shipping & Handling:
Will be packed with extreme care using protective layers and bubble wrap to ensure safe delivery. Ships with registered tracking. Feel free to send a message if you have any questions!
