ORIGINAL FIRST RELEASE ISSUE
RELEASED AUGUST 16, 1980

JAPANESE MOVIE TICKETS

Vintage Japanese movie tickets are typically distributed in limited quantities by theaters
at the time of the original theatrical release of the film in Japan.
What make Japanese movie tickets so desirable is that they are, for the most part, in full-color,
are intricately designed featuring artwork, characters, and scenes from the film that are very similar
to movie posters from the large mainstream movie theaters.
These color movie tickets are actually “micro-posters” in relation to the full-size movie posters.

There are also 2-color movie tickets which are distributed in limited quantities
by the independent, community and locally owned, non-profit cinema and arts centers throughout Japan...
but, these tickets are much more scarce since these theaters are significantly smaller with limited seating.
These 2-color tickets are essentially indistinguishable as the full-color movie tickets
with the same intricately designed artwork, characters and scenes from the film.

These different type movie tickets not only serve as a physical memento of the movie going experience in Japan,
but also considered collectibles due to their condition, rarity, limited availability,
movie popularity, aesthetic appeal and poster design.

Movie tickets are considered “used” the moment they are printed and come out of the machine.
The theater usher then removes the “stub-end” off the ticket, prints an ink stamp on the reverse side of the ticket
and the moviegoer proceeds to the seating area to watch the film.
These tickets, if saved, may have other general signs of handling such as edge wear, wrinkles, creases,
a minute chip or unobtrusive smudges or marks.

There are movie tickets, purchased by the moviegoer, that are not used at all, for whatever reason.
These “unused” movie tickets, if handled, protected and stored away properly will remain highly sought after
and become very collectible.

It is indeed very rare to find a totally complete “unused” movie ticket that is in “like new” condition.
It is much more unusual to find a “used” movie ticket in “like new” condition.

EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND

THE BLUE LAGOON (1980)

UNUSED MOVIE TICKET

©1980 Columbia Pictures

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 I would condition this ticket as "the cream of the crop" for a collection.

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.

YOU WILL NOT FIND A NICER, MORE BEAUTIFUL THE BLUE LAGOON MOVIE TICKET.

This is a Japanese movie ticket from  THE BLUE LAGOON that was released in 1980.

■ Subjective Appearance evaluation [MINT]　* See below

Following evaluation guide by POSTERS FROM JAPAN

MOVIE TICKETS

Grade Description MINT Brand new, unused, flawless is the true meaning of a TRUE MINT ITEM. We, fundamentally, only sell original and authentic “USED” Japanese theater movie tickets as stipulated above under JAPANESE MOVIE TICKETS. But, by this very definition, this grade of MINT, if used herein, shall be considered "LIKE NEW and ESSENTIALLY FLAWLESS", but 'USED” and therefore cannot be considered TRUE MINT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEAR MINT Our top grade...most Japanese movie tickets fall within this catagory. No substantial or significant flaws. But, may show very minor signs of handling: soft edges, a light corner fold, minor surface wrinkles. NO SUBSTANTIAL MISSING PIECE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXCELLENT No major, significant flaws that seriously detracts from the movie ticket. Normal condition with a feeling of use over time due to handling or storage. But, may have some of the following: tiny or light corner folds, indentations from storage, very minor tear along boarder only, age discoloration, a single crease from folding over. Most collectors would be happy with this grade. NO SUBSTANTIAL MISSING PIECE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VERY GOOD Has visible defects such as several creases, a small piece missing 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. WE RELUCTANTLY STOCK MOVIE TICKETS IN THIS GRADE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unacceptable We do not sell this grade. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wrinkles are relatively small, unintentional indentations from general handling (most tickets have wrinkles), but, does not break or cut through the surface of the ticket. Creases are indentations, maybe intentional, which break or cuts through the ticket.