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Cover illustration focusing on 悪魔城伝説 "Castlevania III - Dracula's Curse" (12/22/1989).
Whip Rush / ウィップラッシュ 惑星ボルテガスの謎 / 1990 / Sega Mega Drive / VIC Tokai / Renovation / Clean Package Illustrations by Yuji Kaida: Truth be told, I ignored this game when it was first released, however, it was advertised well enough that I became familiar w/ the art.
The rear case artwork, as seen on the Japanese Mega Drive release.
Dream Dimension Hunter Fandora / Painting by Go Nagai (1985) [11"x17"] (600dpi): Originally a 2-page spread with a nasty split down the center. Blended both halves back together, did some minor touch up. Would much rather have scanned it at twice the size (if it even exists) 😅
夢次元ハンターファンドラ / Dream Dimension Hunter Fandora / Kaname Pro. - Hiro Media / B2 Poster Scan [Sample at 50% 10"x14"] (300dpi) / Illustration by Mayumi Watanabe
Super High Speed Galvion / Yoshihisa Tagami / 1984 / 20"x29" Poster Scan [300dpi Sample]: This image was included with the 2nd volume OST (vinyl release), as a folded poster. Purchased mine as a rolled sheet on much heavier stock. On to the next!
Genesis Climber MOSPEADA / Full Size Poster Scan [20"x29"]: Correct me if I'm mistaken, but I believe this was done by Yoshitaka Amano. A wonderfully fitting image for the season, with the only other source looking to be a much smaller pencil board...
Primarily Mobile Suit Gundam and Heavy Metal L-Gaim works, this one stood out to me with it's great use of an 'autumn' color scheme. No specific Robot Carnival pieces, however, a few pages focusing on very mid-to-late '80s fashion & design are excellent substitutes.
Splatterhouse 3 / "Haunted House" / Julie Bell (1992): Not an easy piece to find in complete, reference quality. Even this is somewhat cropped, but hey, whatevs. It's October 1st, and wanted to kick off the season with a thematic request.