ORIGINAL RELEASE ISSUE 1983 

Star Wars Return of the Jedi 1983 B George Lucas Japanese Chirashi Movie Poster Flyer B5 image 1

STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI

*ADVANCE TEASER - SILVER VERSION*

CHIRASHI POSTER HANDBILL

 ©1983 20th Century-Fox

Chirashi Handbill

Chirashi are mini-posters, flyers or handbills used to advertise movies in Japan.

Due to the fact they are only available from theaters while the movie is showing,
they are collectible movie memorabilia and rise in value based on age and scarcity.

Chirashi are, in general, high quality poster prints printed on high quality paper,
are usually a single sheet (2 sides) usually a "B5" size or about 18cm x 26cm plus or minus. 
But, sometimes, chirashi may be two sheets folded together.

What's unique about Japanese chirashi posters is that much of the artwork
is custom created for the Japanese market, with a distinctive Japanese design.

The Japanese chirashi poster will often look quite different to the artwork available in other countries...
in many cases the design is superior.

And, some innovative released chirashi includes a fold-out and specialty prints you won't find anywhere else.

Due to their handy size and low cost, they are, by far, the most popular size of posters
among Japanese collectors as well as collectors of movie memorabilia worldwide.


This is NOT a reprint or reproduction!
This is NOT an art print!
This is NOT a video flyer!
This is NOT one of those flyers that sellers copy over and over!

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STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI

Original 1st release advance teaser, the silver version chirashi handbill,
from Yurokucho Cinema, Chiyoda, Tokyo that was available to movie goers
when STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI as released in 1983.

This chirashi was available at the time of the intitial Japanese screening
on July 2, 1983 and is now difficult to obtain.

Please look closely at the photos as it shows the exact chirashi you are buying...
it is not restored, it is not cropped, it is not a stock image.

You are receiving the exact chirashi handbill that was available at the Yurokucho Cinema, Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Variations:
There are three different versions of this STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI
chirashi handbill:

1. SILVER VERSION - The more common, readily available version
has the Japanese lettering in silver directly under the RETURN OF THE JEDI title;
2. NO LETTERING - A relatively rare version has no Japanese lettering under the RETURN OF THE JEDI title;
3. WHITE VERSION - Which has all white lettering directly under RETURN OF THE JEDI title.

THE BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK ON THIS CHIRASHI HANDBILL

 The front side contains the Drew Struzan advance artwork illustration...absolutely incredible!!!

On the back, there is a black and white monotone collage picture of the 'Jedi' characters,
along with a unique drawing of the Emperor, and several starships.

The text is mostly in Japanese and includes a synopsis of the film, release date, and cast information.

This chirashi is exclusive to the Japanese market.

I would condition this chirashi as perfect for a collection...it would be beautiful framed! 

Overall solid, complete and intact;
Sharp corners and straight clean edges;
No significant wrinkles or paper distortions;
No creases, corner folds or pinholes;
No tears, tape or missing pieces;
No marks, stains or fading;
Beautiful, bright, intense colors.

About as good as you will find!

All of our Chirashi are the ORIGINAL GENUINE PRINTINGS.
We do not sell any copies or reprints.

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 This is a chirashi from STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI that was released in 1983.

■ Subjective Appearance evaluation [M-NM]　* See below

Following evaluation guide by POSTERS FROM JAPAN

B5 / CHIRASHI

Our B5 Chirashi posters are almost always in Excellent or Near Mint condition. Where this is not the case, please see the listing for further details. Due to the fact that Chirashi are generally preserved in excellent condition, the grading scale is more strict than that usually employed for larger posters.

Note: If you are buying chirashi for framing then you need not worry too much about our grading, as all of our posters have no significant defects that would be noticeable when framed. Our grading is chiefly for collectors who are fanatical about condition.

Grade Description
Mint Brand new, unused, flawless. *We don't grade any of our chirashi as Mint, as we only sell original and authentic theatre-used chirashi. By this very definition, they are 'used' and therefore cannot be Mint.

Near Mint
Our top grade. No visible flaws, but may show very minor signs of age, such as soft corners.
Excellent/Near Mint Not quite "Near Mint", but close to it.
Excellent No major flaws that detract from the poster, but may have some of the following: tiny or light corner crease, compression indentations from storage, possible minor tear boarder only, age discoloration. Most collectors would be happy with this grade.
Very Good/Excellent No major flaws but has a number of minor imperfections.
Very Good Has a visible defect such as a crease, or an accumulation of minor defects. Details of imperfections will be listed. This grade is still more than suitable for framing - but collectors that are fanatical about condition should wait for a better copy to come available. (Bear in mind that we reluctantly stock posters in this grade, and only when it is the best available.)
Unacceptable Chirashi that show one or more readily visible flaws such as large creases, rips, tape marks, or hole punches. We do not sell chirashi in this grade.