Saint Seiya - 36 Sticker - 1980

Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac) - Vintage Japanese "Menko" Cards - Baseball Game Back - Lot of 34 (Inc. 1 Rare Prism) - Japan (1980s)

[Object Description]
A vintage lot of 34 rectangular "Menko" cards featuring characters from the legendary anime "Saint Seiya" (Knights of the Zodiac).
These cards were sold in Japanese candy shops (Dagashi-ya) in the late 1980s.
The lot features popular characters such as Pegasus Seiya, Dragon Shiryu, Cygnus Hyoga, Andromeda Shun, and Phoenix Ikki.

[Special Highlight: Rare Prism Card]
This lot specifically includes 1 Rare Prism (Hologram) Card.
Vintage prism cards are highly sought after by collectors and are difficult to find, making this lot exceptionally valuable.

[Authenticity]
Marked with "Shueisha / TV Asahi / Toei Animation" copyrights.
(Official licensed product).

[Unique Feature: Baseball Game on Back]
The back of each card features a "Baseball Game Simulation", allowing for multiple ways to play.
It includes indicators for:

Batting Results: Hit, Home Run, Out, Strike, Ball.

Rock-Paper-Scissors (Janken): (Gu, Choki, Pa) for battling.

Dice Numbers: For board games.

[How to Play Menko (Traditional Rules)]
"Menko" is a classic Japanese battle game played by children since the Edo period.

One player places their card on the ground.

The other player throws their card down forcefully to hit near or on the first card.

The Goal: If the wind pressure or impact flips the opponent's card over, the thrower wins that card.

[Condition]

Vintage / Used.

These are old paper items from the 1980s that were actually played with by children.

There are signs of aging, stains, corner wear, and fading due to their vintage nature.

Please check the photos carefully to appreciate their vintage patina.

[Size]
Rectangular shape (Standard Menko size).

[Shipping]
Shipped from Japan.