This is a reproduction released in 2004. It is not an original item from that time. I had completely forgotten that I purchased this, and it turned up during my recent decluttering and organizing. It's a new, unopened item, but the outer box is quite deformed as shown in the images due to poor stacking. I hope you will feel free to open it and enjoy playing with it. Since the contents are new and unopened, please contact the manufacturer yourself in case of initial defects. This is a used item stored by an amateur, so please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item. Shipping will be via Mercari delivery only. Thank you.