Description:
Lee Blue "Full Flavor" is a rare Argentine cigarette brand owned by a local manufacturer, intended for the domestic market. The pack is dark blue, decorated with a gold horizontal stripe down the middle, and in the center of the design is an impressive view of the Earth from space with the moon in the background. This visual concept conveys the futuristic, "space travel" impression that was popular in tobacco marketing in the early 2000s.
The inscription "FULL FLAVOR – INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA" appears at the bottom, and "20 FILTER CIGARETTES" appears at the top. The Argentine excise sticker "Código N°6 CIGARRILLOS" appears on the upper edge, applied to domestically produced tobacco products under "Ley 24.674".
The package remains completely original, with intact cellophane, bright colors, and a fully visible sticker.
Value assessment:
Collectible Value: Medium to high, depending on condition. Although not an international brand, Lee Blue is interesting as a locally produced Argentinean item with a very expressive design. It is prized by collectors as a small, limited edition item.
Condition assessment: Excellent - original cellophane, no damage, clearly visible excise stamp.
Historical data and popularity: Lee Blue was one of the few independent or regional brands to attempt to compete with Marlboro, Chesterfield and Philip Morris in Argentina. Production ceased around 2010, leaving the packaging largely in the hands of collectors.
