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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 only bear ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' logos and artwork.
 
This is an advertisement for T-shirts created by the Syndey, Australian company called "Acme Merchandise". This specific ad is for T-shirts that only bear ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' logos and artwork.
  
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This advertisement for Captron and G&G Home Video contains a 10 dollar off coupon.
 
This advertisement for Captron and G&G Home Video contains a 10 dollar off coupon.
  
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Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue41 December1992 Page159.jpg
 
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This advertisement for Chips & Bits, found in the October 1992 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, contains a very old description of ''Sonic 2'' that alludes to time travel.
 
This advertisement for Chips & Bits, found in the October 1992 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, contains a very old description of ''Sonic 2'' that alludes to time travel.
  
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Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue39 October1992 Advertisement Page131.jpg
 
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==Diehard==
 
==Diehard==
 
This is an advertisement for Diehard, a store which had a large amount of games. A picture of [[Hidden Palace Zone]] is shown on the second page.
 
This is an advertisement for Diehard, a store which had a large amount of games. A picture of [[Hidden Palace Zone]] is shown on the second page.
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This is an advertisement for Electric Avenue which features the Mega Drive and 8-bit port of Sonic 2.
 
This is an advertisement for Electric Avenue which features the Mega Drive and 8-bit port of Sonic 2.
  
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Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Advertisement Page213.jpg
 
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A contest in which all winners receive a Game Genie is advertised here. The highest ranking contestants win even more prizes.
 
A contest in which all winners receive a Game Genie is advertised here. The highest ranking contestants win even more prizes.
  
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Image:S2 GamePro Issue52 November1993 Page112.jpg
 
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This is a small advertisement for Game Shock.
 
This is a small advertisement for Game Shock.
  
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Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Advertisement Page266.jpg
 
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This is an advertisement for a game software store which has ''Sonic 2'' artwork as a watermark.
 
This is an advertisement for a game software store which has ''Sonic 2'' artwork as a watermark.
  
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Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly March1993 Issue44 Page156.jpg
 
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This Sears advertisement contains the mockup of Dust Hill Zone
 
This Sears advertisement contains the mockup of Dust Hill Zone
  
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Image:S2 SegaVisions 1993 February March Page6.jpg
 
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This is an advertisement for the various Sega products including ''Sonic 2''.
 
This is an advertisement for the various Sega products including ''Sonic 2''.
  
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This advertisement for Software Etc. offers a 10 dollar rebate on a Sega Genesis console.
 
This advertisement for Software Etc. offers a 10 dollar rebate on a Sega Genesis console.
  
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This advertisement includes coupons for several games, including both versions of ''Sonic 2''.
 
This advertisement includes coupons for several games, including both versions of ''Sonic 2''.
  
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Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue42 January1993 Page10.jpg
 
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This 3 page advertisement displays the prices for various Sega Software, including the ''Sonic 2'' special pack-in deals for the Mega Drive and Game Gear.
 
This 3 page advertisement displays the prices for various Sega Software, including the ''Sonic 2'' special pack-in deals for the Mega Drive and Game Gear.
  
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Image:S2 GamePro Issue53 December1993 Page41.jpg
 
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Image:S2 GamePro Issue53 December1993 Page42.jpg
 
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This advertisment offers Sonic Merchandise, available for purchase with a mail in form.
 
This advertisment offers Sonic Merchandise, available for purchase with a mail in form.
  
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Image:Sega_Visions_1993_October_November_127.jpg|Page 127 - Sonic merchandise
 
Image:Sega_Visions_1993_October_November_127.jpg|Page 127 - Sonic merchandise
 
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This is an advertisement for the 8-bit and 16-bit ports of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' by Tec Toy, the distributor of Sega products in Brazil. This advertisement was placed in April of 1993.
 
This is an advertisement for the 8-bit and 16-bit ports of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' by Tec Toy, the distributor of Sega products in Brazil. This advertisement was placed in April of 1993.
  
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This advertisement is for Topps Cards and their line of Sonic cards which have images of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' on it.
 
This advertisement is for Topps Cards and their line of Sonic cards which have images of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' on it.
  
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This advertises Sonic merchandise which has become available for sale and different retailers.
 
This advertises Sonic merchandise which has become available for sale and different retailers.
  
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Image:Sega_Visions_1993_October_November_128.jpg|Page 128
 
Image:Sega_Visions_1993_October_November_128.jpg|Page 128
 
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File:Sega Visions Issue 13 page 78 and 79.jpg
 
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This inspirational ad which has two people holding TVs with pictures of Sonic and Tails on it has an image of the prototype title screen on another TV monitor. It also has an interview with the creators of ''Sonic 2'', but it doesn't specify who they are.
 
This inspirational ad which has two people holding TVs with pictures of Sonic and Tails on it has an image of the prototype title screen on another TV monitor. It also has an interview with the creators of ''Sonic 2'', but it doesn't specify who they are.
  
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Revision as of 10:15, 30 October 2011

Advertisements - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 are product advertisements placed in various gaming magazines to promote the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

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 only bear Sonic the Hedgehog 2 logos and artwork.

Captron

This advertisement for Captron and G&G Home Video contains a 10 dollar off coupon.

Chips & Bits

This advertisement for Chips & Bits, found in the October 1992 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, contains a very old description of Sonic 2 that alludes to time travel.

Diehard

This is an advertisement for Diehard, a store which had a large amount of games. A picture of Hidden Palace Zone is shown on the second page.

Electric Avenue

This is an advertisement for Electric Avenue which features the Mega Drive and 8-bit port of Sonic 2.

Game Genie/Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Contest

A contest in which all winners receive a Game Genie is advertised here. The highest ranking contestants win even more prizes.

Game Shock

This is a small advertisement for Game Shock.

Master the Game

This is an advertisement for a game software store which has Sonic 2 artwork as a watermark.

Sears Funtronics

This Sears advertisement contains the mockup of Dust Hill Zone

Mega Drive

This is an advertisement for the various Sega products including Sonic 2.

Software Etc.

Hot Hot Hot

This advertisement for Software Etc. offers a 10 dollar rebate on a Sega Genesis console.

If Santa Goofed

This advertisement includes coupons for several games, including both versions of Sonic 2.

Oh What Fun It Is To Save

This 3 page advertisement displays the prices for various Sega Software, including the Sonic 2 special pack-in deals for the Mega Drive and Game Gear.

Sonic Mall

This advertisment offers Sonic Merchandise, available for purchase with a mail in form.

Tec Toy

This is an advertisement for the 8-bit and 16-bit ports of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by Tec Toy, the distributor of Sega products in Brazil. This advertisement was placed in April of 1993.

Topps Cards

This advertisement is for Topps Cards and their line of Sonic cards which have images of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on it.

Totally Sonic

This advertises Sonic merchandise which has become available for sale and different retailers.

Warning: The Cherry Coke/Sega Sonic Shuttle Blasts Off This Summer

This is an advertisement which announces the Cherry Coke/Sega Sonic Shuttle will be stopping in certain locations. This shuttle will allow people to play games and win Cherry Coke and Sega related prizes.


Welcome to the Next Level

This inspirational ad which has two people holding TVs with pictures of Sonic and Tails on it has an image of the prototype title screen on another TV monitor. It also has an interview with the creators of Sonic 2, but it doesn't specify who they are.