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This is a faithful interpretation & reproduction made out of 3/16" Foam Core. High quality full color print. It will be shipped flat, folded at the waist for shipping. You will need to fold and attach the back stands.The 1987 promotional life-size Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! store standee is one of the most sought-after Nintendo collectibles. Produced by Nintendo of America, this massive cardboard display features "Iron" Mike in a boxing stance with red gloves.History and Rarity:
In late 1986, Nintendo’s founder, seeking to promote the NES, paid Mike Tyson just $50,000 for a three-year licensing deal—weeks before Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.The Display:
These iconic promotional pieces were shipped to retailers in November 1987 to hype the game's release.Scarcity:
Due to their massive size and the fragile nature of 1980s retail cardboard, very few survived. Finding an original, intact standee is exceedingly difficult, making them museum-quality centerpieces for game rooms
