Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie Vhs Appraisal

Predator VHS Tape (Schwarzenegger Selections Edition)

This item is a VHS (Video Home System) cassette tape of the film 'Predator', specifically marketed under a 'Schwarzenegger Selections' series. The physical characteristics indicate a standard VHS tape housed within a cardboard slipcover case. The slipcover features a prominent image of Arnold Schwarzenegger in character, holding a rifle, against a colorful, action-oriented background incorporating elements such as a targeting reticle overlaying his body. The film's title, 'PREDATOR', is displayed in large, bold, green lettering, while 'SCHWARZENEGGER' is above it in smaller, white, shadowed text, and 'SELECTIONS' is a smaller heading at the very top, suggesting a curated collection of his films. The overall color scheme of the cover is vibrant, with yellows, greens, and darker tones on the character. The visible condition appears to be relatively good, with crisp edges on the slipcover and no obvious major tears, creases, or significant fading of the artwork. The tape itself is encased within this slipcover and is not directly visible. There is a small label or sticker, possibly a price or inventory sticker, on the top left corner of the slipcover which indicates it may be sealed or was once sealed, suggesting this could be a new old stock item or a very well-preserved used copy. The era of VHS tapes places its estimated age from the late 1980s to the early 2000s, with this particular 'Selections' branding likely appearing in the later part of that range, perhaps for re-releases. The quality of the printing on the slipcover is typical for a mass-produced home video release of its time. No specific manufacturer's marks are clearly visible from the provided image, beyond the implied distributor associated with the 'Selections' branding.