Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)/Promotional material

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

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Think Fast

This advertisement is similar to the below advertisements but is on a single page. There is a prototype image of Spring Yard Zone from when it was still Sparkling Zone.

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Get Ready for the Sonic Boom

This is a three page advertisement which features Sonic running through the pages scattering images of the game about. Notably, the Labyrinth Zone image features the famed UFO's.

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Who hit the Pause button?

This advertisement is an elongated version of the previous advertisement sans in game images.

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Sega Limited Editions

This three page advertisement promotes Sega merchandise, mostly related to Sonic.

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Sega Hot Line

This is an advertisement for the Sega Hotline, a phone service which gives information on various Sega games.

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Super Sonic

This is an advertisement for the Super Sonic single released in 1992.

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TV Advertisements

"Everything Else Seems a Little Bit Slow!"

A UK commercial promoting Sonic the Hedgehog for the Mega Drive, Master System and Game Gear. Shows Spring Yard Zone footage.

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