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'''Advertisements - ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''''' are product advertisements placed in various gaming magazines to promote the release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.
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==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.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:AcmeMerchendise1.jpg|Page 1
 
Image:AcmeMerchendise2.jpg|Page 2
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Captron==
 
This advertisement for Captron and G&G Home Video contains a 10 dollar off coupon.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue41 December1992 Page159.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==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.
 
 
 
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Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue39 October1992 Advertisement Page131.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==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.
 
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Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Advertisement Page174.jpg
 
Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Advertisement Page175.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Electric Avenue==
 
This is an advertisement for Electric Avenue which features the Mega Drive and 8-bit port of Sonic 2.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Advertisement Page213.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==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.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:S2 GamePro Issue52 November1993 Page112.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Game Shock==
 
This is a small advertisement for Game Shock.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Advertisement Page266.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Master the Game==
 
This is an advertisement for a game software store which has ''Sonic 2'' artwork as a watermark.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly March1993 Issue44 Page156.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Sears Funtronics==
 
This Sears advertisement contains the mockup of Dust Hill Zone
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:S2 SegaVisions 1993 February March Page6.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Mega Drive==
 
This is an advertisement for the various Sega products including ''Sonic 2''.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:SegaForceIssue11993 35 Advertisement.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Software Etc.==
 
===Hot Hot Hot===
 
This advertisement for Software Etc. offers a 10 dollar rebate on a Sega Genesis console.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:GamePro Issue029 December 1991-Advertisement.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
===If Santa Goofed===
 
This advertisement includes coupons for several games, including both versions of ''Sonic 2''.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue42 January1993 Page10.jpg
 
Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue42 January1993 Page11.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
===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.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:S2 GamePro Issue53 December1993 Page41.jpg
 
Image:S2 GamePro Issue53 December1993 Page42.jpg
 
Image:S2 GamePro Issue53 December1993 Page43.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Sonic Mall==
 
This advertisment offers Sonic Merchandise, available for purchase with a mail in form.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:Sega_Visions_1993_October_November_127.jpg|Page 127 - Sonic merchandise
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==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.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:S2TecToyApril1993.jpg|Page 1
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Topps Cards==
 
This advertisement is for Topps Cards and their line of Sonic cards which have images of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' on it.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:ToppsSonicCards.jpg|Page 1
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Totally Sonic==
 
This advertises Sonic merchandise which has become available for sale and different retailers.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:Sega_Visions_1993_October_November_128.jpg|Page 128
 
Image:Sega_Visions_1993_October_November_129.jpg|Page 129
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==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.
 
 
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
File:Sega Visions Issue 13 page 78 and 79.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==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.
 
 
 
<gallery widths="180px" heights="250px" >
 
Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue41 December1992 Page222.jpg
 
Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue41 December1992 Page223.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Magazine Articles]]
 

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