Rare Donkey Kong poster sold for record-breaking $300,000 after almost going in the trash

An original 1981 promotional illustration for the arcade game Donkey Kong has sold at auction for a record-breaking $329,400. The artwork, which features the first-ever appearance of Mario, was nearly discarded before being discovered. According to Landry Pop Auctions, this sale significantly surpasses the previous record for video game art, highlighting the immense historical and cultural value of Nintendo's early promotional materials as the franchise continues to grow.