Vintage 1983 Nintendo Mario Bros Luigi Menko Card Donkey Kong Era Japan Rare
Description
This listing is for one authentic vintage Japanese menko card featuring characters from Nintendo’s classic Mario Bros game, including Mario and Luigi.
Menko are traditional Japanese paper game cards that were widely played by children during the Showa era. Originally produced as inexpensive play items, surviving examples are now appreciated as collectible pieces of vintage Japanese toys, retro gaming memorabilia, and printed ephemera.
The illustration shows a colorful in-game style scene with Mario and Luigi interacting with enemies such as crabs and turtles within a pipe-themed stage, closely reflecting the design and atmosphere of the early Mario Bros arcade era. The bold colors and expressive artwork are characteristic of vintage Japanese menko designs.
The card features “©1983 Nintendo Co., Ltd.” marking, linking it directly to Nintendo’s early video game history, which adds strong appeal for collectors of classic Nintendo and Famicom-era items.
This is a rectangular menko card, a less common format compared to standard round types, making it especially desirable among collectors.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage item in good to very good condition for its age.
Shows light to moderate age-related wear including minor surface wear and edge wear typical of vintage menko.
No writing, stains, or major creases.
Structurally solid and well preserved overall.
Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details.
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.
Menko are traditional Japanese paper game cards that were widely played by children during the Showa era. Originally produced as inexpensive play items, surviving examples are now appreciated as collectible pieces of vintage Japanese toys, retro gaming memorabilia, and printed ephemera.
The illustration shows a colorful in-game style scene with Mario and Luigi interacting with enemies such as crabs and turtles within a pipe-themed stage, closely reflecting the design and atmosphere of the early Mario Bros arcade era. The bold colors and expressive artwork are characteristic of vintage Japanese menko designs.
The card features “©1983 Nintendo Co., Ltd.” marking, linking it directly to Nintendo’s early video game history, which adds strong appeal for collectors of classic Nintendo and Famicom-era items.
This is a rectangular menko card, a less common format compared to standard round types, making it especially desirable among collectors.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage item in good to very good condition for its age.
Shows light to moderate age-related wear including minor surface wear and edge wear typical of vintage menko.
No writing, stains, or major creases.
Structurally solid and well preserved overall.
Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details.
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.