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[[File:Pikmin x San Diego Zoo Logo.png|thumb|The Pikmin x San Diego Zoo event's promotional artwork.]]
Various '''collaborations''' between the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'']] brand and other brands have taken place over time. This article is a list of some of these collaborations.
The '''San Diego Zoo''' is a zoo located in San Diego, California. Like any zoo, it is primarily an exhibit for a wide variety of animals, considered by many to be the best of its kind in the world.


A promotional event dubbed '''Pikmin x San Diego Zoo''' was announced and begun on October 1st, 2024. Similar to [[Super Nintendo World]]'s hidden [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] figures, five Pikmin statues can be found around the zoo's Wildlife Explorers Basecamp area from October 1st to November 28th. This tied into a similar promotion that October where tickets for children under 11 were free.
== San Diego Zoo ==
[[File:Pikmin x San Diego Zoo Logo.png|thumb|The Pikmin × San Diego Zoo event's promotional artwork.]]
[[File:San Diego Map.png|thumb|A map released for the event, showing the Pikmin types and locations.]]
The {{w|San Diego Zoo}} is a zoo located in San Diego, California. Like any zoo, it is primarily an exhibit for a wide variety of animals, considered by many to be the best of its kind in the world.


Guests were encouraged to visit the area's Pikmin pop-up tent near the Spineless Marvels section and check in at the [[My Nintendo]] kiosk and redeem 100 Platnium Points by scanning their My Nintendo QR Code, as well as a goodie bag (through November 24th) if they show staff a photo of a hidden Pikmin.{{cite web|https://my.nintendo.com/news/0db8dab37cf72e75|Find Pikmin™ at the San Diego Zoo!|the Nintendo Official Site|published={{date|1|October|2024}}|retrieved={{date|3|October|2024}}}}
A promotional event dubbed '''Pikmin × San Diego Zoo''' was announced and begun on {{date|1|October|2024}}. Similar to [[Super Nintendo World]]'s hidden [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] figures, five Pikmin statues can be found around the zoo's Wildlife Explorers Basecamp area from {{date|1|October}} to {{date|28|November}}. This tied into a similar promotion in October where tickets for children under 11 were free.
 
Guests were encouraged to visit the area's Pikmin pop-up tent near the Spineless Marvels section and check in at the [[My Nintendo]] kiosk and redeem 100 Platnium Points by scanning their My Nintendo QR Code, as well as a goodie bag (through {{date|24|November}}) if they show staff a photo of a hidden Pikmin.{{cite web|https://my.nintendo.com/news/0db8dab37cf72e75|Find Pikmin™ at the San Diego Zoo!|My Nintendo|published={{date|1|October|2024}}|retrieved={{date|3|October|2024}}}}
 
There are 5 statues, featuring the 5 main Pikmin types from {{p2}}.


== Pikmin sightings ==
There are 5 statues, featuring the 5 main Pikmin types from [[Pikmin 2]].
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==Gallery==
== Kura Revolving Sushi Bar ==
<gallery>
[[File:Pikmin x Kura Sushi USA.png|thumb|The logo for the Pikmin x Kura Sushi USA collaboration, showing several exclusive collectables.]]
San Diego Map.png|A map released for the event, showing the Pikmin types and locations.
{{w|Kura Sushi}} is a chain of {{w|conveyor belt sushi}} restaurants based in Japan, with several international locations in the United States and Taiwan.
</gallery>
 
On {{date|3|October|2024}}, a promotional event named '''Pikmin x Kura Sushi USA''' was announced through [[My Nintendo]], which would run through {{date|2|December|2024}}.{{cite web|https://my.nintendo.com/news/27708b0f3bd0dd64|Celebrate the Pikmin x Kura Sushi USA collab!|My Nintendo|published={{date|4|October|2024}}|retrieved={{date|11|November|2024}}}}
The collaboration involved all Kura Revolving Sushi Bar locations in the United States, which gained special ''Pikmin''-themed decor, unique {{w|capsule toy}} prizes, and exclusive menu items. The exclusive menu items took the form of 3 dishes, each one based on one of the 3 Pikmin from {{p1}}: A Red Pikmin Crunchy Roll made with red tempura flakes, a Yellow Pikmin Cheese Tamago made with melted cheese and fried egg, and a Blue Pikmin Cheesecake made with blueberries. In addition, there were several giveaways for items such as exclusive t-shirts, a [[Nintendo Switch]] OLED, and a download code for {{p4}}.{{cite web|https://www.instagram.com/p/DB1iZNpxsQV/|✨ Nintendo Switch Giveaway ✨|Instagram|published={{date|1|November|2024}}|retrieved={{date|11|November|2024}}}}
 
In {{pb}}, a [[Special Spot]] granting a [[Gold Seedling]] for a random Sushi [[Decor Pikmin]] could be found at every participating location. One Gold Seedling could be earned per day during the promotional event.
 
== Kyushu Railway Company ==
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[[File:Pikmin x JR Kyushu.png|thumb|The logo for the Pikmin x JR Kyushu collaboration, showing artwork that represents the included train stations.]]
{{w|JR Kyushu}} is one of the seven companies included in the {{W|Japan Railways Group}}. There are multiple stations and lines that can be found in Kyushu, Japan.
{{clear}}
 
== See also ==
* [[Merchandise]]
* [[Pikmin in other media|''Pikmin'' in other media]]
* [[Promotional material]]


== External links ==
== References ==
* {{w|San Diego Zoo}} on Wikipedia
{{refs}}
* [https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/ Official website]


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[[Category:Real world]]

Latest revision as of 20:04, December 9, 2024

Various collaborations between the Pikmin brand and other brands have taken place over time. This article is a list of some of these collaborations.

San Diego Zoo[edit]

Key artwork for the Pikmin x San Diego Zoo event.
The Pikmin × San Diego Zoo event's promotional artwork.
A map released for the Pikmin × San Diego Zoo promotional event, showing the Pikmin types and locations.
A map released for the event, showing the Pikmin types and locations.

The San Diego Zoo is a zoo located in San Diego, California. Like any zoo, it is primarily an exhibit for a wide variety of animals, considered by many to be the best of its kind in the world.

A promotional event dubbed Pikmin × San Diego Zoo was announced and begun on October 1st, 2024. Similar to Super Nintendo World's hidden Pikmin figures, five Pikmin statues can be found around the zoo's Wildlife Explorers Basecamp area from October 1st to November 28th. This tied into a similar promotion in October where tickets for children under 11 were free.

Guests were encouraged to visit the area's Pikmin pop-up tent near the Spineless Marvels section and check in at the My Nintendo kiosk and redeem 100 Platnium Points by scanning their My Nintendo QR Code, as well as a goodie bag (through November 24th) if they show staff a photo of a hidden Pikmin.[1]

There are 5 statues, featuring the 5 main Pikmin types from Pikmin 2.

Photo Area Spot Cameo
San Diego Cameo 1.png A Blue Pikmin helping a Red Pikmin climb up some rocks.
San Diego Cameo 2.png A Yellow Pikmin laying down.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar[edit]

Promotional artwork for the Pikmin x Kura Sushi USA event.
The logo for the Pikmin x Kura Sushi USA collaboration, showing several exclusive collectables.

Kura Sushi is a chain of conveyor belt sushi restaurants based in Japan, with several international locations in the United States and Taiwan.

On October 3rd, 2024, a promotional event named Pikmin x Kura Sushi USA was announced through My Nintendo, which would run through December 2nd, 2024.[2] The collaboration involved all Kura Revolving Sushi Bar locations in the United States, which gained special Pikmin-themed decor, unique capsule toy prizes, and exclusive menu items. The exclusive menu items took the form of 3 dishes, each one based on one of the 3 Pikmin from Pikmin: A Red Pikmin Crunchy Roll made with red tempura flakes, a Yellow Pikmin Cheese Tamago made with melted cheese and fried egg, and a Blue Pikmin Cheesecake made with blueberries. In addition, there were several giveaways for items such as exclusive t-shirts, a Nintendo Switch OLED, and a download code for Pikmin 4.[3]

In Pikmin Bloom, a Special Spot granting a Gold Seedling for a random Sushi Decor Pikmin could be found at every participating location. One Gold Seedling could be earned per day during the promotional event.

Kyushu Railway Company[edit]

The leaf texture used in Pikmin 2's Challenge Mode menu. (Used on Pikipedia in the {{stub}} template.)

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Promotional artwork for the Pikmin x JR Kyushu event.
The logo for the Pikmin x JR Kyushu collaboration, showing artwork that represents the included train stations.

JR Kyushu is one of the seven companies included in the Japan Railways Group. There are multiple stations and lines that can be found in Kyushu, Japan.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Find Pikmin™ at the San Diego Zoo! on My Nintendo, published on October 1st, 2024, retrieved on October 3rd, 2024
  2. ^ Celebrate the Pikmin x Kura Sushi USA collab! on My Nintendo, published on October 4th, 2024, retrieved on November 11th, 2024
  3. ^ ✨ Nintendo Switch Giveaway ✨ on Instagram, published on November 1st, 2024, retrieved on November 11th, 2024