Hi, I am seeking info on a crazy find from my collection that appears to be a completely unrecorded, undocumented 90s Michael Jordan oddball print variant. I’ve been doing a deep-dive comparison on a 1992 CLEO Michael Jordan Calendar in my possession. It matches the standard mass-market version in every single tracking metric: same publisher, same product code (695CLEO-92), same UPC (070508900119), and the exact same official NBA licensing and interior pages. However, both the front and back covers feature glaring text variations that point to a halted, uncorrected first-edition print run that somehow slipped into public distribution. I’ve put together a side-by-side collage of my variant copy next to screenshots of the standard, mass-produced version that we’ve all seen a million times. Here are the exact differences: 1. The Front Cover Variation * Standard Mass Version: Cover reads "With Giant Michael Jordan Action Photo!" * My Variant Copy: Cover reads: "Includes Bonus Michael Jordan Poster!" 2. The Back Cover Legal Omission Error * Standard Mass Version: Features mandatory corporate legal boilerplate regarding recycling, reading: "...recycle the paper. Recyclable in communities where facilities exist." * My Variant Copy: Omits the legal disclaimer completely, instead utilizing a friendly, casual line of text: "...recycle the paper. Thanks for being kind to our earth!" The Print-Shop Theory: This has all the hallmarks of a classic 1990s mid-run production halt. CLEO likely kicked off their initial printing with the "earth" placeholder text and the word "Poster." Shortly after the first batch rolled off the line, their legal department likely realized that claiming a product is "recyclable" without the federally mandated disclosure ("in communities where facilities exist") exposed them to major regulatory compliance issues or FTC fines. At the same time, marketing likely changed the cover text to "Action Photo" to sound more premium. They stopped the presses, swapped the plates, and the updated version became the massive run we all know today. I have attached the side-by-side photo proof as well. Has any Jordan master-set collector or 90s oddball enthusiast ever seen or heard of this "Poster / Earth" variant before, or anyone other variant at all for that matter? Curious on value if it's the only one that's surfaced.

9.5" x 11.5"