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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]]''.
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− | ==Sonic the Hedgehog 3==
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− | ===Acme Merchandise===
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− | 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.
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− | <gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" perrow="3">
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− | Image:AcmeMerchendise3.jpg|Page 1
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===Archie Comics===
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− | 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.
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− | Image:Sonic3ArchieAdvertisement.jpg|Page 1
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− | ===Cracker Jack===
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− | This is a advertisement announcing the inclusion of Sonic related prizes in Cracker Jack boxes. These prizes include Tattoos, Stickers, and Pencil Toppers.
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− | <gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" perrow="3">
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− | Image:CrackerJackSonic3Advertisement.jpg|Page 1
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===German Advertisement===
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− | This is an advertisement from the German ''SEGA Magazin''.
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− | Image:SEGAMagazin94Advertisement.JPG|Page 1
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===Howard Johnson===
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− | 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.
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− | <gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" perrow="3">
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− | Image:S3 SegaVisions 1993 April May 100.jpg
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− | ===Kaybee===
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− | This is some advertisement for Kaybee Toys with a 10 dollar coupon included.
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− | <gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" perrow="3">
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− | Image:S3 SegaVisions Feb-Mar 1994 Page85.jpg
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===Level into Argos===
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− | This is an advertisement for the Argos chain of stores announcing the availability of ''Sonic 3''.
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− | Image:LevelIntoArgosAdvertisement.jpg|Page 1
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===McDonalds===
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− | This is a McDonalds advertisement announcing a contest which allows customers to randomly win prizes with Happy Meal purchases.
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− | Image:S3 SegaVisions Feb-Mar 1994 Page122.jpg
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===Totally Sonic===
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− | 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.
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− | Image:TotallySonic3Advertisement.jpg|Page 1
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===UK Advertisement #1===
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− | This advertisement is a short teaser for the game which simply has "Soon" in large bold text as Sonic runs by the screen.
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− | Image:Sonic3UKAdvertismentVersion1.jpg|Page 1
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===UK Advertisement #2===
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− | 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:Sonic3UKAdvertismentVersion2.jpg|Page 1
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===Welcome to the Next Level===
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− | This ad comes from the Welcome to the Next Level booklets Sega included with its games during the slogan's lifetime.
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− | Image:S3WelcomeAd.jpg
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− | ==Sonic & Knuckles==
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− | ===Joining Forces===
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− | An advertisement featuring the games logo on a black background announcing it's release date.
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− | Image:Sonic&KnucklesJoiningForcesBlackAd.jpg
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===LifeSavers Rebate===
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− | 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.
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− | Image:Sonic&KnucklesLifesaversAdvertisement_1.jpg|Page 1
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− | Image:Sonic&KnucklesLifesaversAdvertisement_2.jpg|Page 2
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===Milky Ways===
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− | This advertisement announces a contest to win 1 of 100 [[Mega Drive]]'s buy purchasing Milky Way candy bars.
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− | Image:WinningWaysMilkyWayAdvertisement.jpg|Page 1
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===Australian Advertisement===
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− | This advertisement appeared a lot in Australian '''SEGA Megazone''' magazines, pointing out how ''Sonic & Knuckles'' is backwards compatible.
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− | Image:Sonic&KnucklesAUAdvertisement.jpg|Page 1
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− | </gallery>
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− | ===British Advertisement===
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− | 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.
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− | Image:Snk SegaPower November1994 Advertisement.jpg|Page 1
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− | </gallery>
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− | {{Sonic3&KLevels}}
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− | [[Category:Sonic 3 & Knuckles Magazine Articles]]
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