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'''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]]''. | '''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]]''. | ||
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− | <gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" perrow=" | + | <gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" perrow="4"> |
− | Image:AcmeMerchendise3.jpg| | + | Image:AcmeMerchendise3.jpg|'''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. |
+ | Image:Sonic3ArchieAdvertisement.jpg|'''Archie Comics''': This is a two page advertisement from an [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|Archie Sonic Comic Book]]. A 10 dollar rebate for 10 packages of Life Savers is also advertised. | ||
+ | Image:CrackerJackSonic3Advertisement.jpg|'''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. | ||
+ | Image:SEGAMagazin94Advertisement.JPG|'''German Advertisement''': This is an advertisement from the German ''SEGA Magazin''. | ||
+ | Image:S3 SegaVisions 1993 April May 100.jpg|'''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. | ||
+ | File:S3 beep may1994 ad.jpg|'''Japanese Teaser Advertisement''': Japanese ad in the May 1994 issue of ''Beep!'' for ''Sonic 3'' | ||
+ | File:S3 beep june1994 ad.jpg|'''Japanese Advertisement''': Japanese ad in the June 1994 issue of ''Beep!'' for ''Sonic 3'' | ||
+ | Image:S3 SegaVisions Feb-Mar 1994 Page85.jpg|'''Kaybee''': This is some advertisement for Kaybee Toys with a 10 dollar coupon included. | ||
+ | Image:LevelIntoArgosAdvertisement.jpg|'''Level Into Argos''': This is an advertisement for the Argos chain of stores announcing the availability of ''Sonic 3''. | ||
+ | Image:S3 SegaVisions Feb-Mar 1994 Page122.jpg| '''McDonald's'': This is a McDonald's advertisement announcing a contest which allows customers to randomly win prizes with Happy Meal purchases. | ||
+ | Image:TotallySonic3Advertisement.jpg|'''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. | ||
+ | Image:S3WelcomeAd.jpg|'''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. | ||
+ | Image:Sonic3UKAdvertismentVersion1.jpg|'''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. | ||
+ | Image:Sonic3UKAdvertismentVersion2.jpg|'''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. | ||
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− | + | Image:Sonic&KnucklesJoiningForcesBlackAd.jpg|'''Joining Forces''': An advertisement featuring the game's logo on a black background announcing its release date. | |
− | + | Image:Sonic&KnucklesLifesaversAdvertisement_1.jpg|'''LifeSavers Rebate''': This two-page advertisement mentions a 10-dollar rebate for sending in the game receipt, proof of purchase, rebate card, and 10 LifeSaver wrappers. | |
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Image:Sonic&KnucklesLifesaversAdvertisement_2.jpg|Page 2 | Image:Sonic&KnucklesLifesaversAdvertisement_2.jpg|Page 2 | ||
− | + | Image:WinningWaysMilkyWayAdvertisement.jpg|'''Milky Way''':This advertisement announces a contest to win 1 of 100 [[Mega Drive]]s by purchasing Milky Way candy bars. | |
− | + | Image:Sonic&KnucklesAUAdvertisement.jpg|'''Australian Ad''': This advertisement appeared a lot in Australian '''SEGA Megazone''' magazines, pointing out how ''Sonic & Knuckles'' is backwards compatible. | |
− | + | Image:Snk SegaPower November1994 Advertisement.jpg|'''British Ad''': 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. | |
− | This advertisement announces a contest to win 1 of 100 [[Mega Drive]] | + | File:Sk french ad.jpg|French Ad |
− | + | File:Sk beep october1994 ad.jpg|'''Japanse Ad''': This advertisement appeared in the October 1994 issue of ''Beep!'' magazine. | |
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[[Category:Sonic 3 & Knuckles Magazine Articles]] | [[Category:Sonic 3 & Knuckles Magazine Articles]] |
Revision as of 14:07, 12 January 2010
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.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- AcmeMerchendise3.jpg
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.
- Sonic3ArchieAdvertisement.jpg
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.
- SEGAMagazin94Advertisement.JPG
German Advertisement: This is an advertisement from the German SEGA Magazin.
- S3 SegaVisions 1993 April May 100.jpg
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.
- S3 beep may1994 ad.jpg
Japanese Teaser Advertisement: Japanese ad in the May 1994 issue of Beep! for Sonic 3
- S3 beep june1994 ad.jpg
Japanese Advertisement: Japanese ad in the June 1994 issue of Beep! for Sonic 3
- S3 SegaVisions Feb-Mar 1994 Page85.jpg
Kaybee: This is some advertisement for Kaybee Toys with a 10 dollar coupon included.
- LevelIntoArgosAdvertisement.jpg
Level Into Argos: This is an advertisement for the Argos chain of stores announcing the availability of Sonic 3.
- S3 SegaVisions Feb-Mar 1994 Page122.jpg
'McDonald's: This is a McDonald's advertisement announcing a contest which allows customers to randomly win prizes with Happy Meal purchases.
- TotallySonic3Advertisement.jpg
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.
- Sonic3UKAdvertismentVersion1.jpg
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.
- Sonic3UKAdvertismentVersion2.jpg
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.
Sonic & Knuckles
- Sonic&KnucklesJoiningForcesBlackAd.jpg
Joining Forces: An advertisement featuring the game's logo on a black background announcing its release date.
- Sonic&KnucklesLifesaversAdvertisement 1.jpg
LifeSavers Rebate: This two-page advertisement mentions a 10-dollar rebate for sending in the game receipt, proof of purchase, rebate card, and 10 LifeSaver wrappers.
- Sonic&KnucklesLifesaversAdvertisement 2.jpg
Page 2
Milky Way:This advertisement announces a contest to win 1 of 100 Mega Drives by purchasing Milky Way candy bars.
- Sonic&KnucklesAUAdvertisement.jpg
Australian Ad: This advertisement appeared a lot in Australian SEGA Megazone magazines, pointing out how Sonic & Knuckles is backwards compatible.
- Snk SegaPower November1994 Advertisement.jpg
British Ad: 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.
- Sk french ad.jpg
French Ad
- Sk beep october1994 ad.jpg
Japanse Ad: This advertisement appeared in the October 1994 issue of Beep! magazine.