Vintage Dr Slump Arale Gatchan Menko Card Akira Toriyama Showa Japan Rare
$ 13.19
Description
Vintage Dr Slump Arale Gatchan Menko Card Akira Toriyama Showa Japan Rare. This listing is for one authentic vintage Japanese menko card featuring Arale Norimaki and Gatchan from Dr. Slump, created by Akira Toriyama. Menko are traditional Japanese paper game cards that were widely played by children during the Showa era. Originally produced as inexpensive play items rather than long-term collectibles, surviving examples are now appreciated as unique pieces of vintage Japanese toys, anime memorabilia, and retro paper ephemera. The artwork shows a playful and expressive scene of Arale interacting with Gatchan, capturing the distinctive charm and humor of Toriyama’s early character design. Vintage Dr Slump Arale Gatchan Menko Card Akira Toriyama Showa Japan Rare Description This listing is for one authentic vintage Japanese menko card featuring Arale Norimaki and Gatchan from Dr. Slump, created by Akira Toriyama. Menko are traditional Japanese paper game cards that were widely played by children during the Showa era. Originally produced as inexpensive play items rather than long-term collectibles, surviving examples are now appreciated as unique pieces of vintage Japanese toys, anime memorabilia, and retro paper ephemera. The artwork shows a playful and expressive scene of Arale interacting with Gatchan, capturing the distinctive charm and humor of Toriyama’s early character design. The bright colors, simple composition, and character-driven focus make this piece especially appealing to collectors of Dr. Slump and classic manga artwork. This is a rectangular (strip-style) menko card, a format less commonly seen than standard round types, adding to its collectible appeal. This is an original vintage item produced in Japan and not a reproduction, reprint, or modern copy. The item shown in the photos is the exact card you will receive. Condition Pre-owned vintage item with age-related wear typical of Showa-era paper menko cards originally used for play. The card may show edge wear, surface wear, creasing, bending, toning, or other signs of age and handling. The printed artwork remains visible and recognizable. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details. Payment Payments are processed through eBay Managed Payments. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Immediate payment is required for Buy It Now purchases. Shipping All items are shipped from Japan using SpeedPAK or an equivalent international tracked shipping service. ・Handling time: within 3 business days after payment. ・Each item is carefully packed using appropriate materials based on item type and size to ensure safe delivery. Terms of Sale Returns or exchanges are accepted only if the item differs significantly from the description. Please check all photos and details carefully before purchase. Feel free to contact me with any questions before placing your order. International Buyers - Please Note: All shipments from Japan to the U.S. now include prepaid import duties and taxes — no extra fees or taxes are required upon delivery . For buyers outside the U.S., import duties, taxes, and handling fees may apply depending on your country's regulations. These additional costs are the buyer’s responsibility, so please check with your local customs office prior to purchase.
