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'''{{wp|Kellogg's}}''' is an American food manufacturing company. Their various products have hosted several promotions and giveaways involving the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise. | '''{{wp|Kellogg's}}''' is an American food manufacturing company. Their various products have hosted several promotions and giveaways involving the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise. | ||
==1993 giveaway== | |||
[[File:Mario&Wario Western Boxart.jpg|thumb|125px|''Mario & Wario'' boxart featured on the packaging]] | |||
Starting in 1993, Kellogg's Canada was giving away six thousand copies of several Nintendo games. Customers would have to collect eight game letters (which spelled out "Nintendo" when completed) from Kellogg's cereal boxes and correctly answer a math equation in order to win. The giveaway's deadline was November 30, 1994. | |||
Information about the giveaway on the packaging listed the games being offered, such as ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'', and ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. Another game listed on the packaging was ''[[Mario & Wario]]'' with the claim that it was going to be released in 1994, but ''Mario & Wario'' was never released outside of Japan.<ref>G, Evan (Last updated September 22, 2013). ''[http://snescentral.com/article.php?id=0921 Mario & Wario]''. SNES Central. Retrieved July 28, 2022.</ref> | |||
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=={{wp|Mini Swirlz|Cinnamon Mini Buns}}== | =={{wp|Mini Swirlz|Cinnamon Mini Buns}}== | ||
[[File:Kellogg's Nintendo poster.png|thumb|100px|Poster]] | [[File:Kellogg's Nintendo poster.png|thumb|left|100px|Poster]] | ||
In 1993, Cinnamon Mini Buns had a mail-in offer of a free Nintendo poster to customers with two proofs of purchase.<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106170900/nintendo-kelloggs-poster/ Advertisement from the San Francisco Examiner]'' (February 07, 1993)</ref> The poster featured various ''Mario'' characters and Power-Ups. | In 1993, Cinnamon Mini Buns had a mail-in offer of a free Nintendo poster to customers with two proofs of purchase.<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106170900/nintendo-kelloggs-poster/ Advertisement from the San Francisco Examiner]'' (February 07, 1993). Retrieved July 26, 2022.</ref> The poster featured various ''Mario'' characters and Power-Ups. | ||
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=={{wp|Corn flakes|Corn Flakes}}== | =={{wp|Corn flakes|Corn Flakes}}== | ||
[[File:Mario 1992 Kelloggs commercial.png|thumb| | [[File:Mario 1992 Kelloggs commercial.png|thumb|right|135px|Commercial]] | ||
In 1992, Corn Flakes had a mail-in offer of a [[Game Boy]] themed watch. It costed $1.80 and customers required proof of purchase. Mario is featured in a televised commercial for the watch, where he examines one and jumps into it, forming his face on the strap.<ref>[https://youtu.be/rAs3kRIJqUA ''Corn Flakes commercial reuploaded to YouTube by Radio Free Galaxy''] (November 18, 2021)</ref> | In 1992, Corn Flakes had a mail-in offer of a [[Game Boy]] themed watch. It costed $1.80 and customers required proof of purchase. Mario is featured in a televised commercial for the watch, where he examines one and jumps into it, forming his face on the strap.<ref>[https://youtu.be/rAs3kRIJqUA ''Corn Flakes commercial reuploaded to YouTube by Radio Free Galaxy''] (November 18, 2021). Retrieved July 26, 2022.</ref> | ||
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In 1993, specially marked Corn Pops boxes contained label stickers with different ''Mario'' characters on them.<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106188035/nintendo-corn-pops/ Advertisement from the Cincinnati Enquirer]'' (February 14, 1993)</ref> A televised commercial featured clay animations of [[Larry Koopa]], [[Ludwig von Koopa]], and [[Yoshi]] showing off their own label stickers.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Yj62T7uNN0I ''Corn Pops commercial uploaded to YouTube by Commercial Collections''] (August 10, 2018)</ref> | In 1993, specially marked Corn Pops boxes contained label stickers with different ''Mario'' characters on them.<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106188035/nintendo-corn-pops/ Advertisement from the Cincinnati Enquirer]'' (February 14, 1993). Retrieved July 26, 2022.</ref> A televised commercial featured clay animations of [[Larry Koopa]], [[Ludwig von Koopa]], and [[Yoshi]] showing off their own label stickers.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Yj62T7uNN0I ''Corn Pops commercial uploaded to YouTube by Commercial Collections''] (August 10, 2018). Retrieved July 26, 2022.</ref> | ||
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=={{wp|Frosted Flakes|Frosties}}== | =={{wp|Frosted Flakes|Frosties}}== | ||
[[File:Mario Frosties commercial.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Mario Frosties commercial.jpg|thumb|right|135px|Commercial]] | ||
In 1993, specially marked Frosties boxes contained one out of 24 collector cards and one out of twelve stickers, the latter having a scratch card on the back. Customers with a winning card could win a Game Boy and Mario merchandise.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/uMLGFtLusBE Frosties commercial reuploaded to YouTube by Cereal & Other Ads]'' (March 27, 2017)</ref><ref>''[https://archive.org/details/kelloggs-nintendo-collector-cards-1993/ Nintendo Collector Cards archived on Archive.org]'' (July 14, 2021)</ref><ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106188758/mario-frosties/ Advertisement from the Heartland Evening News]'' (July 15, 1993)</ref> | In 1993, specially marked Frosties boxes contained one out of 24 collector cards and one out of twelve stickers, the latter having a scratch card on the back. Customers with a winning card could win a Game Boy and Mario merchandise.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/uMLGFtLusBE Frosties commercial reuploaded to YouTube by Cereal & Other Ads]'' (March 27, 2017). Retrieved July 26, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://archive.org/details/kelloggs-nintendo-collector-cards-1993/ Nintendo Collector Cards archived on Archive.org]'' (July 14, 2021). Retrieved July 26, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106188758/mario-frosties/ Advertisement from the Heartland Evening News]'' (July 15, 1993). Retrieved July 26, 2022.</ref> | ||
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{{main|Super Mario Cereal}} | {{main|Super Mario Cereal}} | ||
Super Mario Cereal was first released by Kellogg's on December 11, 2017.<ref>McWhertor, Michael (November 29, 2017). "[https://www.polygon.com/2017/11/29/16714980/super-mario-cereal-amiibo-nintendo-kelloggs Nintendo’s new Super Mario breakfast cereal is also an amiibo]". Polygon. Retrieved | Super Mario Cereal was first released by Kellogg's on December 11, 2017.<ref>McWhertor, Michael (November 29, 2017). "[https://www.polygon.com/2017/11/29/16714980/super-mario-cereal-amiibo-nintendo-kelloggs Nintendo’s new Super Mario breakfast cereal is also an amiibo]". Polygon. Retrieved July 26, 2022.</ref> It was created to promote ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' and boxes initially featured an NFC tag compatable with the game.<ref>McFerran, Damien (March 18, 2018). "[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/03/you_can_now_buy_super_mario_cereal_without_the_amiibo_functionality?__cf_chl_tk=MX.C3au48X2cwyHhVt4aEEwdt.BEci73U7_zxQQeT.g-1658616195-0-gaNycGzNCqU You Can Now Buy Super Mario Cereal Without The Amiibo Functionality]". Nintendo Life. Retrieved July 26, 2022</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[category:Merchandise]] | [[category:Merchandise]] | ||
Revision as of 01:05, July 29, 2022
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Kellogg's is an American food manufacturing company. Their various products have hosted several promotions and giveaways involving the Mario franchise.
1993 giveaway
Starting in 1993, Kellogg's Canada was giving away six thousand copies of several Nintendo games. Customers would have to collect eight game letters (which spelled out "Nintendo" when completed) from Kellogg's cereal boxes and correctly answer a math equation in order to win. The giveaway's deadline was November 30, 1994.
Information about the giveaway on the packaging listed the games being offered, such as Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Yoshi, Yoshi's Cookie, and Yoshi's Safari. Another game listed on the packaging was Mario & Wario with the claim that it was going to be released in 1994, but Mario & Wario was never released outside of Japan.[1]
Cinnamon Mini Buns
In 1993, Cinnamon Mini Buns had a mail-in offer of a free Nintendo poster to customers with two proofs of purchase.[2] The poster featured various Mario characters and Power-Ups.
Corn Flakes
In 1992, Corn Flakes had a mail-in offer of a Game Boy themed watch. It costed $1.80 and customers required proof of purchase. Mario is featured in a televised commercial for the watch, where he examines one and jumps into it, forming his face on the strap.[3]
Corn Pops
Commercial
In 1993, specially marked Corn Pops boxes contained label stickers with different Mario characters on them.[4] A televised commercial featured clay animations of Larry Koopa, Ludwig von Koopa, and Yoshi showing off their own label stickers.[5]
Frosties
In 1993, specially marked Frosties boxes contained one out of 24 collector cards and one out of twelve stickers, the latter having a scratch card on the back. Customers with a winning card could win a Game Boy and Mario merchandise.[6][7][8]
Collector cards and stickers featuring Mario
Card 1
Card 2
Card 3
Card 4
Card 11
Card 12
Card 15
Card 16
Card 21
Card 22
Sticker
Sticker
Sticker
Sticker
Super Mario Cereal
- Main article: Super Mario Cereal
Super Mario Cereal was first released by Kellogg's on December 11, 2017.[9] It was created to promote Super Mario Odyssey and boxes initially featured an NFC tag compatable with the game.[10]
References
- ^ G, Evan (Last updated September 22, 2013). Mario & Wario. SNES Central. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
- ^ Advertisement from the San Francisco Examiner (February 07, 1993). Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ Corn Flakes commercial reuploaded to YouTube by Radio Free Galaxy (November 18, 2021). Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ Advertisement from the Cincinnati Enquirer (February 14, 1993). Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ Corn Pops commercial uploaded to YouTube by Commercial Collections (August 10, 2018). Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ Frosties commercial reuploaded to YouTube by Cereal & Other Ads (March 27, 2017). Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ Nintendo Collector Cards archived on Archive.org (July 14, 2021). Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ Advertisement from the Heartland Evening News (July 15, 1993). Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (November 29, 2017). "Nintendo’s new Super Mario breakfast cereal is also an amiibo". Polygon. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ McFerran, Damien (March 18, 2018). "You Can Now Buy Super Mario Cereal Without The Amiibo Functionality". Nintendo Life. Retrieved July 26, 2022
