ORIGINAL ISSUE RELEASE 2005

STAR WARS: EPISODE III - 2005
REVENGE OF THE SITH

*ONE OF THE TOP 10 STAR WARS MOVIE POSTERS*

CHIRASHI POSTER HANDBILL

 ©2005 20th Century-Fox

Chirashi

Chirashi are mini-posters, sometimes referred to as 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.

CHIRASHI ARE USUALLY A B5 SIZE OR ABOUT 18CM X 26CM, PLUS OR MINUS.

 Sometimes, chirashi may be a different format, i.e., two or more sheets folded together joined by a spine.

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 issue!
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 again!

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This original issue chirashi poster from TOHO Cinemas in Japan features
the third installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, but, it was also available to movie goers when

STAR WARS: EPISODE III - RETURN OF THE SITH was released in 2005.

It was made available inside the theater, at the time of the initial Japanese screening
several years ago, during the venue and now difficult to obtain.

This is an original issue chirashi handbill from Japan for the American space epic opera film,
STAR WARS: EPISODE III - RETURN OF THE SITH.

The chirashi features stunning artwork by Drew Struzan and includes details such as the cast
Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, the director George Lucas,
and the date of premier July 9, 2005.
The chirashi is in excellent to near mint condition (see bottom of listing for more details)
and is a must-have for any Star Wars fan or collector of movie memorabilia.
Shipping is available for a flat rate charge of $5.00 within the continental USA.
Add this rare piece to your collection today!

The chirashi is not only stunning, it is quite beautiful and a scarce Japanese chirashi poster in this condition.

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
that was available in the Japanese theaters.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CHIRASHI ARTWORK

This full colored poster contains the Drew Struzan compilation of two drawings
that Lucasfilm Ltd. approved for the final regular collage poster's design. 

It has Darth Vader's looming mask in the background that blends into the black frame
with some starry glare on the sides. 

The center of the poster has a triangular layout of action that includes both cast and ships in motion. 

It is composed of Anakin Skywalker, Padmé Amidala, Obi-wan Kenobi, 
Yoda flying with a lightsaber, Mace Windu, two Jedi interceptors,and the Emperor, 
centered around the epic lightsaber duel on the planet Mustafar in the Outer Rim, 
between the recently apprenticed Sith Lord Darth Vader, formerly Anakin Skywalker, 
and his best friend, Obi-wan Kenobi.

The orangish/red-toned poster also includes Drew's signature and date on the left-hand side and the cast and credit information at the bottom center. The Star Wars: エピソード3 シスの復讐 logo is found in the bottom middle third of the poster, along with the Lucasfilm Ltd., Dolby Digital, Digital DTS Sound, SDDS, THX, and 20th Century Fox emblems. The Eirin (映倫 *****) mark and the "Printed In Japan" are on the lower right-hand side.

This chirashi is actually an accurate "mini-poster"
from the larger Japanese poster
STAR WARS: EPISODE III - RETURN OF THE SITH.

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

Overall solid, complete and intact;
Top right corner is folded, ow/ 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;
Incredibly beautiful, bright, intense colors.

Beautiful NM-EXC condition chirashi.

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

This is a chirashi from STAR WARS: EPISODE III - RETURN OF THE SITH that was released in 1999.

Subjective Appearance evaluation [NM-EXC]
 * See below

Following evaluation guide by POSTERS FROM JAPAN

B5 CHIRASI

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, for the most part, 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.)