Dot-S

 (in Japanese: ドッツ, also styled as .S) is a toy product created in 2005 and found in Japan. It consists of various sets, each containing a number of grids and numerous pegs of various colors. Each set can be used to create sprites following provided instructions or arranged in any format. Also included are supports for the grids and a number of pieces that can be used to attach grids together.

Super Mario Bros. (A Set)
Released in July 3rd, 2005. The set contains 520 colored pins, two black panels, two yellow bases and two yellow joint parts.

Super Mario Bros. (B Set)
Released in July 3rd, 2005. The set contains 520 colored pins, two black panels, two gray bases and two gray joint parts.

Super Mario Bros. (C Set)
Released in May 15th, 2006. The set contains 650 colored pins, four blue panels, four brown bases and four brown joint parts.

Super Mario Bros. (D Set)
Released in May 15th, 2006. The set contains 650 colored pins, four black panels, four blue bases and four blue joint parts.

.S Collection Nintendo Version
Released in November 2006, this set contained instructions for characters from both the Mario series as well as the The Legend of Zelda series.

Other Sample Recipes

 * Link-001
 * Link-002
 * Moriburin-001
 * Moriburin-002

Catch the Dot-S Super Mario Bros. 3 Sets
Released in October 2006, these sets were part of the Catch the Dot-S (in japanese:キャッチザドッツ) collection featuring sets from various Famicom series.

05 - 1UP Mushroom Set (B Set)

 * 1UP Mushroom
 * Green Shell
 * Blooper
 * Nipper Plant
 * Fire Flower

Other Catch the Dot-S Sets

 * 01 - Bubble Bobble (July 2006)
 * 02 - Ghosts 'n Goblins (August 2006)
 * 03 - Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (September 2006)
 * 06 - Sonson (November 2006)
 * 07 - Devil World (December 2006)
 * 08 - TwinBee (January 2007)
 * 09 - Solomon's Key (February 2007)
 * 10 - Bomberman (March 2007)
 * 11 - Lode Runner (April 2007)