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This original vintage Space Jam (1996) movie T-shirt is a definitive cultural artifact from the peak collision of sports, animation, and global pop entertainment. Released in conjunction with Warner Bros’ Space Jam film, this piece represents a moment when basketball, streetwear, and cartoon iconography merged into a single mainstream phenomenon. Produced on an official Warner Bros Space Jam tag, this shirt was designed for mass theatrical circulation during the film’s original run. The faded black body and single-stitch construction firmly place it in mid-1990s production standards, prior to the decline of heavyweight cotton and before modern reprint saturation diluted the market. The visual language of Space Jam—Looney Tunes characters fused with professional basketball energy—defined an entire generation’s childhood and fashion memory. This garment functions not merely as movie merchandise, but as a time capsule of 1990s youth culture, when licensed film apparel was worn daily rather than collected. HISTORY & RELATED INFLUENCE Space Jam (1996) became one of the most influential crossover films of the decade, permanently embedding Looney Tunes into hip-hop, sports, and streetwear culture. Apparel from the original theatrical era holds significantly higher archival value than later reissues, especially examples retaining original construction details like single stitching. Warner Bros–issued Space Jam tees from the 1990s are increasingly difficult to find in original condition, as many were heavily worn. The natural fading present here reinforces authenticity, documenting real use during the film’s cultural peak rather than later nostalgia-driven consumption. DETAILS • ERA: Mid 1990s (1996) • Official Warner Bros Space Jam movie merchandise • Original theatrical-era release • Single-stitch construction • Faded black cotton body • Looney Tunes / Space Jam graphic • Short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt SIZE & MEASUREMENTS (measured flat) • Tag size: Medium • Chest (pit to pit): 20 inches • Length (shoulder to hem): 28.5 inches CONDITION Good vintage condition with visible fading consistent with age and wear. Fabric remains structurally sound. Print shows age-appropriate wear without major damage. Condition supports archival authenticity rather than detracting from value. SHIPPING Worldwide tracked shipping available. Item will be packed using archive-grade methods to protect fabric and graphic integrity during transit. Why buy from WAROENGKARTINI45_? WAROENGKARTINI45_ operates as an institutional-grade archive seller, curating culturally significant garments with verified historical context. Each listing is positioned for long-term collector value, not trend-based resale. AUTHENTICITY NOTE This is an original vintage Warner Bros Space Jam T-shirt. Not a reprint. Not a reproduction. Not a modern remake. • Vintage movie merchandise collectors • 1990s pop culture historians • Basketball and streetwear crossover collectors • Archive fashion buyers and institutions • Verified 1996 Space Jam theatrical-era release • Original Warner Bros Space Jam tag • Single-stitch 1990s construction • Natural fading consistent with period wear • Increasing scarcity of authentic Space Jam movie tees
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