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'''{{wp|Banpresto|Banpresto Co., Ltd.}}''' (Japanese: 株式会社バンプレスト, "Kabushiki-gaisha Banpuresuto") was a Japanese video game developer, toy manufacturer, and amusement park operator. Founded in 1977 as Hoei International Co., Ltd, it was renamed to Coreland Technology in 1982 and became a contractor company for other developers, such as [[Sega]]. Bandai majority-acquired the company in 1989 and renamed it Banpresto, becoming Bandai's arcade division and focusing heavily on character licenses such as Gundam and Sailor Moon. Banpresto is best known for creating the ''Super Robot Wars'' series of tactical RPGs. In 2006, Banpresto became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings, and in 2008 it was folded into [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]] (then Namco Bandai Games). Banpresto's toy and merchandiser game divisions was spun-off into a separate company of the same name, which produced model figures and toys for mechanical prize-winning machines. In 2019, it was folded into Bandai Spirits, with Banpresto now being used as a brand for Bandai's arcade game prizes.
'''{{wp|Banpresto|Banpresto Co., Ltd.}}''' was a Japanese video game developer, toy manufacturer, and amusement park operator. Founded in 1977 as Hoei International Co., Ltd, it was renamed to Coreland Technology in 1982 and became a contractor company for other developers, such as [[Sega]]. Bandai majority-acquired the company in 1989 and renamed it Banpresto, becoming Bandai's arcade division and focusing heavily on character licenses such as Gundam and Sailor Moon. Banpresto is best known for creating the ''Super Robot Wars'' series of tactical RPGs. In 2006, Banpresto became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings, and in 2008 it was folded into [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]] (then Namco Bandai Games). Banpresto's toy and merchandiser game divisions was spun-off into a separate company of the same name, which produced model figures and toys for mechanical prize-winning machines. In 2019, it was folded into Bandai Spirits, with Banpresto now being used as a brand for Bandai's arcade game prizes.


Banpresto created a variety of arcade games based on the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, some including ''[[Terebi Denwa: Super Mario World]]'' (1992), ''[[Būbū Mario]]'' (1993), ''[[Mario Undōkai]]'' (1993), and ''[[Super Mario Attack]]'' (1996), some of which were redemption games targeted towards children. The company has also produced a wide variety of ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' toys, apparel, household goods and plushes, most of which were produced for Japanese UFO catchers and other merchandiser machines. Some of these toys were released outside Japan by other companies, such as [[PopCo Entertainment]].
Banpresto created a variety of arcade games based on the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, some including ''[[Terebi Denwa: Super Mario World]]'' (1992), ''[[Būbū Mario]]'' (1993), ''[[Mario Undōkai]]'' (1993), and ''[[Super Mario Attack]]'' (1996), some of which were redemption games targeted towards children. The company has also produced a wide variety of ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' toys, apparel, household goods and plushes, most of which were produced for Japanese UFO catchers and other merchandiser machines. Some of these toys were released outside Japan by other companies, such as [[PopCo Entertainment]].
==''Super Mario'' games==
==''Super Mario'' games==
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|''Koopa Taiji''<ref>[https://www.marioboards.com/index.php?topic=35637.msg1780619#msg1780619 Borp's coverage on Mario Boards]</ref><ref>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=yJZ3-a9K5v0]</ref>
|''[[Koopa Taiji]]''<ref>[https://www.marioboards.com/index.php?topic=35637.msg1780619#msg1780619 Borp's coverage on Mario Boards]</ref><ref>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=yJZ3-a9K5v0]</ref>
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Banpresto Taffeta Hammer Diddy.png|[[Diddy Kong]], from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series
Banpresto Taffeta Hammer Diddy.png|[[Diddy Kong]], from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series
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===1996 ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' set ===
===1996 ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' set ===
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==1995 ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' Keychain set==
 
==''Super Mario'' keychains==
===1995 ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Super Mario RPG]]'' set===
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Mallow keychain.jpg|[[Mallow]]
Mallow keychain.jpg|[[Mallow]]
Mario Mariorpg keychain.jpg|[[Mario]]
Mario Mariorpg keychain.jpg|[[Mario]]
Geno keychain.jpg|[[Geno]]
Geno keychain.jpg|[[Geno]]
Toad chancellor keychain.jpg|[[Toad Minister]]
Toad chancellor keychain.jpg|[[Chancellor]]
Toadstool keychain.jpg|[[Princess Peach]]
King Koopa keychain.jpg|[[Bowser]]
Yoshi smrpg keychain.jpg|[[Yoshi]]
Shy guy smrpg keychain.jpg|[[Shy Guy]]
Piranha plant smrpg keychain.jpg|[[Piranha Plant]]
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==''Super Mario'' figurines==
==''Super Mario'' figurines==
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==Names in other languages==
{{Foreign names
|Jap=株式会社バンプレスト
|JapR=Kabushiki-gaisha Banpuresuto
|JapM=Banpresto Co.
}}
==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:38, January 20, 2024

Banpresto
The logo to Banpresto, a Japanese video game and toy maker.
Founded April 1977
Defunct March 31, 2008
First Super Mario game Mario World[1]
Latest Super Mario game Dokidoki Mario Chance![2]
Current president Shuichiro Nishiya

Banpresto Co., Ltd. was a Japanese video game developer, toy manufacturer, and amusement park operator. Founded in 1977 as Hoei International Co., Ltd, it was renamed to Coreland Technology in 1982 and became a contractor company for other developers, such as Sega. Bandai majority-acquired the company in 1989 and renamed it Banpresto, becoming Bandai's arcade division and focusing heavily on character licenses such as Gundam and Sailor Moon. Banpresto is best known for creating the Super Robot Wars series of tactical RPGs. In 2006, Banpresto became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings, and in 2008 it was folded into Bandai Namco Entertainment (then Namco Bandai Games). Banpresto's toy and merchandiser game divisions was spun-off into a separate company of the same name, which produced model figures and toys for mechanical prize-winning machines. In 2019, it was folded into Bandai Spirits, with Banpresto now being used as a brand for Bandai's arcade game prizes.

Banpresto created a variety of arcade games based on the Super Mario franchise, some including Terebi Denwa: Super Mario World (1992), Būbū Mario (1993), Mario Undōkai (1993), and Super Mario Attack (1996), some of which were redemption games targeted towards children. The company has also produced a wide variety of Super Mario toys, apparel, household goods and plushes, most of which were produced for Japanese UFO catchers and other merchandiser machines. Some of these toys were released outside Japan by other companies, such as PopCo Entertainment.

Super Mario games[edit]

Title Year released Console
Mario World 1991 Arcade
Terebi Denwa: Super Mario World 1992 Arcade
Super Mario World Popcorn[3] 1992 Arcade
Pika Pika Mario[4][5] 1992 Arcade
Janken Fukubiki: Super Mario World[6][7] 1992 Arcade
Guru Guru Mario[8] 199? Arcade
Koopa Taiji[9][10] 1993 Arcade
Būbū Mario 1993 Arcade
Mario Undōkai 1993 Arcade
Super Mario Kart: Doki Doki Race[11] 1994 Arcade
Super Mario Attack 1996 Arcade
Dokidoki Mario Chance! 2003 Arcade

Super Mario plushies[edit]

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Super Mario World sets[edit]

1991[edit]

1992[edit]

1993 Super Mario World Christmas set[edit]

1993 Super Mario Kart set[edit]

  • Mario

    Mario

  • Princess Peach

    Princess Peach

  • Yoshi

    Yoshi

1993 Super Mario All-Stars set[edit]

1994 Taffeta Super Mario World set[edit]

1995 Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island set[edit]

  • Green Yoshi

    Green Yoshi

  • Pink Yoshi

    Pink Yoshi

  • Light Blue Yoshi

    Light Blue Yoshi

  • Yellow Yoshi

    Yellow Yoshi

  • Purple Yoshi

    Purple Yoshi

  • Red Yoshi

    Red Yoshi

  • Orange Yoshi

    Orange Yoshi

  • Blue Yoshi

    Blue Yoshi

  • A Baby Mario figurine that accompanied the set

    A Baby Mario figurine that accompanied the set

1996 Taffeta hammer set[edit]

1996 Super Mario 64 set[edit]

1999 Mario Party set[edit]

  • Mario holding a Power Star

    Mario holding a Power Star

  • Larger plushie of Mario holding a Power Star

    Larger plushie of Mario holding a Power Star

  • Yoshi holding a Coin

    Yoshi holding a Coin

  • Larger plushie of Yoshi holding a Coin

    Larger plushie of Yoshi holding a Coin

  • Wario holding a Coin bag

    Wario holding a Coin bag

  • Donkey Kong holding red and white flags from Shy Guy Says

    Donkey Kong holding red and white flags from Shy Guy Says

  • Bowser holding a white flag with a Star symbol

    Bowser holding a white flag with a Star symbol

Super Mario keychains[edit]

1995 Super Mario RPG set[edit]

Super Mario figurines[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 株式会社バンプレスト
Kabushiki-gaisha Banpuresuto
 Banpresto Co.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Borp's coverage on Mario Boards
  2. ^ Borp's coverage on Mario Boards
  3. ^ Borp's coverage on Mario Boards
  4. ^ [1]
  5. ^ [2]
  6. ^ [3]
  7. ^ [4]
  8. ^ [5]
  9. ^ Borp's coverage on Mario Boards
  10. ^ [6]
  11. ^ Borp's coverage on Mario Boards

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