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The '''Mini Classics''' are a series of LCD handheld games initially released in 1998, featuring licensed ports of [[Game & Watch]] titles. They were created by German company Stadlbauer, and were distributed and published by numerous other manufacturers. They are smaller than the originals and have keychains, increasing their portability. Additionally, the Mini Classics can also serve as a clock. The games are mostly identical to their original (Game & Watch) versions, although there are some subtle differences (such as ''Super Mario Bros.'' combining elements from both the New Wide Screen and Crystal series versions). Their appearance is that of a small [[Game Boy Pocket]], only missing the Start, Select and B buttons and the cartridge slot. They also have a stand, but it is missing in the dual-screen Mini Classics such as ''Donkey Kong''.
The '''Mini Classics''' are a series of LCD handheld games initially released in 1998, featuring licensed ports of [[Game & Watch]] titles. They were created by German company Stadlbauer, and were distributed and published by numerous other manufacturers. They are smaller than the originals and have keychains, increasing their portability. Additionally, the Mini Classics can also serve as a clock. The games are mostly identical to their original (Game & Watch) versions, although there are some subtle differences in sound effects. Their appearance is that of a small [[Game Boy Pocket]], only missing the {{button|gb|start}}, {{button|gb|select}} and {{button|gb|B}} buttons and the cartridge slot. They also have a stand, but it is missing in the dual-screen Mini Classics such as ''[[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]]''.


== List of ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' Mini Classics and colors ==
== List of ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' Mini Classics and colors ==
*''[[Super Mario Bros. (Game & Watch)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' (White, Blue, Green, Silver)
*''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' (Dark Green, Yellow-Green, Yellow, Orange)
*''[[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]]'' (Metallic Green)
*''[[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]]'' (Metallic Green)
*''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong Junior]]'' (Dark Green, Yellow-Green, Yellow, Orange)
*''[[Mario's Cement Factory]]'' (Yellow, Grey, Clear Yellow, Dark Blue)
*''[[Mario's Cement Factory]]'' (Yellow, Grey, Clear Yellow, Dark Blue)
*''[[Super Mario Bros. (Game & Watch)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' (White, Blue, Green, Silver)
The ''Donkey Kong'' model was discontinued shortly after its release, but the other three continued production well into the 2000s. U.S. distribution of the handhelds seems to have ended around 2013, although they may still be available in other countries. No elements were changed with the later models, aside from sound improvements, color variations, and packaging.
The ''Donkey Kong'' model was discontinued shortly after its release, but the other three continued production well into the 2000s. U.S. distribution of the handhelds seems to have ended around 2013, although they may still be available in other countries. No elements were changed with the later models, aside from sound improvements, color variations, and packaging.


It appears that there was a planned Mini Classics version of ''[[Donkey Kong 3 (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong 3]]'' which was canceled. It can only be seen in an old stock image, in which the game is mislabeled as ''Donkey Kong Junior''.<ref>https://www.forevergeek.com/get_nintendo_classic_games_on_your_keyring/</ref>
It appears that there was a planned Mini Classics version of ''[[Donkey Kong 3 (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong 3]]'' which was canceled. It can only be seen in an old stock image, in which the game is mislabeled as ''Donkey Kong Junior''.<ref>https://www.forevergeek.com/get_nintendo_classic_games_on_your_keyring/</ref>


In addition, there are ports of Game & Watch games that were adapted to the [[Game & Watch Gallery (series)|''Game & Watch Gallery'' series]]. These are ''[[Parachute (Game & Watch)|Parachute]]'', ''[[Fire (Game & Watch)|Fire]]'', ''[[Octopus (Game & Watch)|Octopus]]'', ''[https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Zelda_(Game_%26_Watch) Zelda]'', and ''[[Oil Panic]]''. The latter was never released outside of Europe.
An extremely rare limited edition gold version of ''Super Mario Bros.'' existed, of which only 99 units were ever produced. This version was only available as a gift to "Special Friends and Partners" of Stadlbauer. Each of them includes a signed letter from Dr. Dieter Stadlbauer, head of the Stadlbauer company.<ref>https://consolevariations.com/collectibles/nintendo-game-watch-mini-classic-gold-super-mario-bros</ref>
 
==Gallery==
===''Super Mario Bros.''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
keychaingame.jpg|Original Stadlbauer model in blister pack
DK3_Stock_Photo.png|Unreleased ''Donkey Kong 3'' (mislabeled as ''Donkey Kong Junior'')
SMB G&W Mini Classics Gold Version.png|Gold version of ''Super Mario Bros.''
</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Donkey Kong Jr.''===
==Gallery==
<gallery>
===Original Stadlbauer models===
10316_Mini_Flat_Front.jpg|Original Stadlbauer model in blister pack
</gallery>
 
===''Donkey Kong''===
<gallery>
Donkey_Kong_Mini.jpg|Original Stadlbauer model in blister pack
</gallery>
 
===''Mario's Cement Factory''===
<gallery>
10320_Mini_Flat_Front.jpg|Original Stadlbauer model in blister pack
</gallery>
 
===''Donkey Kong 3'' (unreleased)===
<gallery>
<gallery>
DK3_Stock_Photo.png|Stock photo (mislabeled as ''Donkey Kong Jr.'')
Donkey_Kong_Mini.jpg|''Donkey Kong''
10316_Mini_Flat_Front.jpg|''Donkey Kong Junior''
10320_Mini_Flat_Front.jpg|''Mario's Cement Factory''
keychaingame.jpg|''Super Mario Bros.''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 17:14, April 20, 2024

Not to be confused with Classics.

The Mini Classics are a series of LCD handheld games initially released in 1998, featuring licensed ports of Game & Watch titles. They were created by German company Stadlbauer, and were distributed and published by numerous other manufacturers. They are smaller than the originals and have keychains, increasing their portability. Additionally, the Mini Classics can also serve as a clock. The games are mostly identical to their original (Game & Watch) versions, although there are some subtle differences in sound effects. Their appearance is that of a small Game Boy Pocket, only missing the Start Button, Select Button and B Button buttons and the cartridge slot. They also have a stand, but it is missing in the dual-screen Mini Classics such as Donkey Kong.

List of Super Mario Mini Classics and colors[edit]

The Donkey Kong model was discontinued shortly after its release, but the other three continued production well into the 2000s. U.S. distribution of the handhelds seems to have ended around 2013, although they may still be available in other countries. No elements were changed with the later models, aside from sound improvements, color variations, and packaging.

It appears that there was a planned Mini Classics version of Donkey Kong 3 which was canceled. It can only be seen in an old stock image, in which the game is mislabeled as Donkey Kong Junior.[1]

An extremely rare limited edition gold version of Super Mario Bros. existed, of which only 99 units were ever produced. This version was only available as a gift to "Special Friends and Partners" of Stadlbauer. Each of them includes a signed letter from Dr. Dieter Stadlbauer, head of the Stadlbauer company.[2]

Gallery[edit]

Original Stadlbauer models[edit]

References[edit]