{"product_id":"nintendo-nes-game-super-mario-bros-2-cib","title":"Vintage 1988 Nintendo NES Super Mario Bros. 2 (CIB - Missing Styrofoam)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in North America in 1988, \u003ci\u003eSuper Mario Bros. 2\u003c\/i\u003e stands out as one of the most unique and influential titles in the history of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Diverging dramatically from the side-scrolling mechanics of its predecessor, the game introduced players to Subcon, a surreal dream world where picking up and throwing enemies, vegetables, and objects was the primary key to victory. Featuring four distinct playable characters—Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Princess Toadstool—it established core character traits and iconic enemies like Shy Guys, Birdo, and Bob-ombs that became permanent staples of the Mario universe. Complete-in-box (CIB) copies of this classic remain essential holy grails for retro gaming collectors and NES enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes the complete original retail package: the authentic \u003ci\u003eSuper Mario Bros. 2\u003c\/i\u003e NES cart, original outer box, instruction manual, and authentic paper inserts. The outer box is in exceptional overall condition, exhibiting crisp edges, vibrant colors, and strong structural integrity. The only original component missing from this full set is the inner white styrofoam spacer. To ensure maximum preservation, the complete game and box are housed inside a protective clear plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconic NES Sequel:\u003c\/b\u003e The definitive 8-bit classic that introduced vegetable-throwing mechanics and iconic Mario franchise character abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete-in-Box Collection:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the original box, original instruction manual, game cartridge, dust sleeve, and original inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExceptional Box Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright graphics, bold yellow-and-red trade dress, and clean edges with minimal shelf wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchival Protection Included:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged directly inside a premium, custom-fit clear acrylic\/plastic box protector to shield against dust and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComponent \u0026amp; Condition Statement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/b\u003e The cart label is fully intact with sharp color, bright shine, and no peeling or bubbling. The outer box retains deep color contrast without fading or major crease lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoints \u0026amp; Articulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Box flaps are firm and hold shape securely without tearing at the hinges or side seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlastic Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Cartridge casing is clean, sturdy, and free of cracks, chips, or permanent marker residue. PCB contacts are clean and tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMissing Components:\u003c\/b\u003e Missing the original white styrofoam block that sits at the bottom of the NES box; all other CIB elements are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Environment:\u003c\/b\u003e Stored in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment and safely enclosed inside a clear box protector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNintendo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNintendo Entertainment System (NES)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMario \/ Princess Toadstool \/ Toad \/ Luigi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaction\/Variant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal US Black Box \/ Gold Shield Era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard NES Cartridge \u0026amp; Box (~5\" x 7\" Box)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCardboard, Molded Plastic, Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCIB Great Condition (Missing Styrofoam)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee pictures for product condition. 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