Just adding a few things that might help figure out whether these are genuinely vintage or more recent.
First briefly the ‘discos’
TCA, eBay
CGC
Then next [Packyman’s assessment] of the wrappers (CGC Confirms Recent "Disco Test Prints" Are Forgeries - #110 by packyman) covers the foil sheets in more detail. The variety in typefaces, sizes, fonts, materials, and overall print characteristics doesn’t align with any known or documented factory production.
That same pattern of questionable authenticity also shows up in the Topps cards
I also came across some skateboards from the same shop:
This could suggest a link to a printing company used by an artist who goes by thedisaster.artist and also known as pokeflexop here, who sells prints and artwork through their social media and print shop, they had something very fascinating to say in this post:
Also, the Etsy shop connected to these items seems to be under a new name, though it still lists similar products:
If any of this had turned out to be legitimate, it would’ve been an amazing addition to Pokémon history. But with so many unverified details, it’s probably best to stay cautious until more solid proof turns up.
The thread is now closed, but it should be noted that one participant has edited a number of their previous comments. These revisions appear calculated to reshape perception and to suggest a level of composure and support that was not evident during the original exchange.
In their subsequent responses, the individual focused narrowly on one aspect while disregarding the wider issue of counterfeit goods. This selective emphasis functions as a means of narrative control rather than meaningful clarification.
Attempts at further dialogue have proven unproductive. The individual frequently employs diversionary questioning and reframing until the discussion collapses, after which they assert that they have been unfairly targeted. This behaviour has the effect of obscuring the primary concern, which is the maintenance of integrity and transparency within the discussion.
For clarity, the matter has never been personal. It relates to standards of conduct and the expectation that participants act in good faith. Where provenance cannot be confirmed, prudence and due diligence remain the professional course of action.
