THE EXPENDABLES

Original Double-Sided Advance “Skull Style” Movie Poster – 27" x 40" – Rolled

Film: The Expendables
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Studio / Distributor: Lionsgate / Millennium Films

ITEM DETAILS

Poster Release Year: 2010
Movie Release Date: August 13, 2010
Movie Release Year: 2010
Type: Original U.S. Theatrical Advance One-Sheet – Skull Style
Style: “Choose Your Weapon” Skull / Weapons Artwork
Material: Original theatrical poster stock
Printing: Double-Sided (DS)
Format: Rolled – Never Folded
Condition: Excellent / Very Fine
Size: Approximately 27" x 40"
Country: United States

This is an original 2010 theatrical advance movie poster produced for Sylvester Stallone's action blockbuster The Expendables. This highly recognizable Skull Style design features a dramatic metallic skull surrounded by an explosive symmetrical array of rifles, pistols, knives and ammunition, accompanied by the tagline “CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON.”

The U.S. Skull Style one-sheet is documented as an original 27" x 40", double-sided theatrical poster, and Heritage Auctions specifically described this design as the rare Skull Style advance one-sheet when cataloging an original poster lot from the film.

The poster's upper billing highlights one of the strongest ensemble action casts of the era: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, Terry Crews and Mickey Rourke. Stallone also directed and co-wrote the film, which opened theatrically in North America on August 13, 2010.

For collectors of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, 1980s/1990s action stars, modern action cinema or The Expendables franchise, this is arguably one of the most visually distinctive poster designs created for the first film. The skull-and-weapons artwork also gives it considerable standalone display appeal beyond collectors of the movie itself.

GENRE

Action • Adventure • Thriller • Mercenary • Military • Ensemble Action

CONDITION

Excellent / Very Fine collectible condition.

From the supplied photographs, this example presents extremely well with:

• Strong, clean white background
• Deep black and vivid red printing
• No fold lines
• No visible pinholes
• No major tears or paper loss
• Clean central skull and weapons artwork
• Light handling/waviness primarily around the outer edges
• Minor edge/corner wear consistent with rolled poster storage
• Strong overall display appearance

The magnetic holders shown in the photographs do not puncture the poster and are used only to hold it flat for photography.

I would not call this Near Mint, simply because there is some light handling along the perimeter. Excellent / Very Fine is a safer collector-grade description and still accurately communicates how well this copy presents.

SHIPPING

This original rolled theatrical poster will be carefully protected, rolled and shipped in a rigid poster mailing tube. It will not be folded for shipment.