📰 Der neue BRAVO-Starschnitt ist da! – Starschnitt : Jan. 1972
- T.Rex
- Jan 7, 1972
- 3 min read
A bold, full-page promotional Starschnitt advert in Bravo announces the arrival of the new cut-out poster featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn of T. Rex, encouraging German teen readers to snip, collect, and pin their idols to the wall.
The striking black-and-white studio portrait shows Bolan in his Mickey Mouse T-shirt and leather jacket alongside a cool, long-haired Mickey Finn, framed by bright red graphics and oversized scissors.
This January 7, 1972 Bravo Starschnitt perfectly captures the height of T. Rextasy in Germany — turning the two cosmic elves into bedroom-wall heroes for a generation of European fans.
đź—ž Bravo
đź“… Date: January 7, 1972
⏱ Length: 4 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Full-page Starschnitt promotion for Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn
• Large studio portrait of Bolan in Mickey Mouse T-shirt and leather jacket with Mickey Finn
• Bold red “T.REX” logo and oversized scissors graphic inviting readers to cut out the poster
• Direct appeal to “Pop-Fans, aufgepaßt!” with promise of the new Starschnitt in the next issue
• Classic Bravo interactive feature designed for fans to collect and display their idols
đź“° Overview
Bravo, Germany’s leading teen music magazine, regularly ran its famous Starschnitt series — giant cut-out posters that readers could assemble and hang on their walls. In early January 1972, with T. Rextasy at its absolute peak across Europe, Bravo devoted a full promotional page to the new T. Rex Starschnitt featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Bravo
Date: January 7, 1972
Format: Full-page Starschnitt advertisement / promotion
Provenance Notes: Verified directly from the preserved page; dramatic black-and-white double portrait of Bolan and Finn, bright red border and graphics, large scissors motif, and enthusiastic German headline.
đź“° The Story
The advert opens with the excited declaration “Der neue BRAVO-Starschnitt ist da!” and urges pop fans to get ready. It shows Marc Bolan looking straight at the camera in his iconic curly hair, Mickey Mouse T-shirt, and leather jacket, standing beside a stylish, long-haired Mickey Finn.
Large red text promises that the new Starschnitt of the two T. Rex stars will be available to cut out and hang in the next issue. The page is designed as both teaser and instruction — inviting readers to prepare their scissors and clear wall space for the latest glam idols.
đź“° Visual Archive
Advert with a large black-and-white studio portrait of Marc Bolan (left, in Mickey Mouse T-shirt and leather jacket) and Mickey Finn (right, in patterned shirt). Bright red border, oversized red scissors graphic across the bottom, and bold “T.REX” lettering dominate the layout.
Caption: T. Rex Starschnitt promotion featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn in Bravo magazine, January 7, 1972.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This joyful January 1972 Bravo Starschnitt advert is a perfect emblem of T. Rextasy at its most playful and fan-focused. By turning Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn into collectible wall posters, Bravo gave German teenagers a tangible way to bring their glam heroes into their bedrooms — a classic ritual of early-1970s teen pop culture that helped cement T. Rex’s enormous popularity across Europe.
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