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Advertisements - Sonic 3 & Knuckles

From Sonic Retro

Advertisements - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 are product advertisements placed in various gaming magazines to promote the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and its sequel Sonic & Knuckles.

Contents

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Acme Merchandise

This is an advertisement for T-shirts created by the Syndey, Australian company called "Acme Merchandise". This specific ad is for T-shirts that bear Sonic logos and characters.

Archie Comics

This is a two page advertisement from an Archie Sonic Comic Book. A 10 dollar rebate for 10 packages of Life Savers is also advertised.

Cracker Jack

This is a advertisement announcing the inclusion of Sonic related prizes in Cracker Jack boxes. These prizes include Tattoos, Stickers, and Pencil Toppers.

German Advertisement

This is an advertisement from the German SEGA Magazin.

Howard Johnson

This Howard Johnson advertisement doesn't relate to Sonic 3 specifically, but it came out during the era when Sonic 3 was the next Sonic game.

Kaybee

This is some advertisement for Kaybee Toys with a 10 dollar coupon included.

Level into Argos

This is an advertisement for the Argos chain of stores announcing the availability of Sonic 3.

McDonalds

This is a McDonalds advertisement announcing a contest which allows customers to randomly win prizes with Happy Meal purchases.

Totally Sonic

This is a feature in the February 1994 issue of Sega Visions which showcases various Sonic merchandise. This includes video game gloves, balls, party supplies, and trading cards.

UK Advertisement #1

This advertisement is a short teaser for the game which simply has "Soon" in large bold text as Sonic runs by the screen.

UK Advertisement #2

This advertisement is a continuation of the previous advertisement in a later publication. Similarly, only the text "24 Feb" is shown on the screen as Sonic runs by.

Welcome to the Next Level

This ad comes from the Welcome to the Next Level booklets Sega included with its games during the slogan's lifetime.

Sonic & Knuckles

Joining Forces

An advertisement featuring the games logo on a black background announcing it's release date.

LifeSavers Rebate

This two-page advertisement mentions a 10 dollar rebate for sending in the game receipt, proof of purchase, rebate card, and 10 life saver wrappers.

Milky Ways

This advertisement announces a contest to win 1 of 100 Mega Drive's buy purchasing Milky Way candy bars.

Australian Advertisement

This advertisement appeared a lot in Australian SEGA Megazone magazines, pointing out how Sonic & Knuckles is backwards compatible.

British Advertisement

This advertisement appeared in the November 1994 issue of Sega Power magazine. Like the Australian advertisement above, it also emphasizes how Sonic & Knuckles is backwards compatible.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 + Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic 3 & Knuckles

Main Articles:
Sonic 3
Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Blue Sphere
Knuckles in Sonic 2


Advertisements
Game Development
Magazine Articles: S3 | S&K
Enemies: S3 | S&K
Bosses: S3 | S&K
Bug List: S3 | S&K & S3K
Cheat Codes: S3 | S&K
Prereleases: S&K
Secrets: S3 | S&K | S3K
Music: S3 | S&K
SCHG: S3 | S&K | S3K

Sonic 3 Levels:

Angel Island Zone

Hydrocity Zone

Marble Garden Zone

Carnival Night Zone

IceCap Zone

Launch Base Zone

Sonic & Knuckles Levels:

Mushroom Hill

Flying Battery Zone

Sandopolis Zone

Lava Reef Zone

Hidden Palace Zone

Sky Sanctuary Zone

Death Egg Zone

The Doomsday Zone

Other Levels:

Bonus Stages

 

Azure Lake Zone

Balloon Park Zone

Chrome Gadget Zone

Desert Palace Zone

Endless Mine Zone

 

Special Stage