Merchandise
This article concerns Pikmin products that are not video games.
Olimar amiibo
The Olimar amiibo is part of the sixth (seventh in Europe) wave of the Super Smash Bros. series of amiibo. It is scheduled for a September release date along with Zero Suit Samus, Bowser Junior, Ganondorf, and Doctor Mario in North America, and alongside Dr. Mario and Bowser Jr. in Europe. So far, the Olimar amiibo is confirmed to be compatible with two games:
Olimar Exclusive Compatibility:
In Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U, the Olimar amiibo will act as a Figure Player just as all the other Super Smash Bros. series amiibo, and will save data to the amiibo's chip.
In Mario Kart 8, the amiibo will unlock an Olimar styled suit for the Mii character, with the body of the costume resembling Olimar's spacesuit, and the helmet being designed to look like a space helmet. On the back of the helmet is a Red Pikmin hanging on. Mario Kart 8 does not save data to the amiibo.
In Yoshi's Woolly World, the amiibo will unlock an Olimar styled Yoshi. The yoshi is stylized to look like olimar, and the spikes on the back of it's head look like the first three Pikmin. Yoshi's wooly world does not save data to the amiibo.
It is unconfirmed what the use for this game will be, but olimar is listed as compatible on Nintendo's compatibility chart. Most likely, it will act as the other amiibo, giving you a pikmin themed jet plane, and will not save to the amiibo.
General Compatibility:
While initially, the Olimar amiibo was not meant to have the Yellow Pikmin behind him, the Nintendo Treehouse Live event after E3 2015 revealed that the Amiibo does have all three Pikmin.[1]
Close up of the amiibo.
The box for the amiibo.
Back of the amiibo, as seen on the Nintendo Treehouse Live event in 2015.
The Olimar racing suit in Mario Kart 8.
The Olimar Yoshi skin in Yoshi's Woolly World.
e-cards
- Main article: e-Reader.
There are 6 types of Pikmin e-cards, which are the original three Pikmin types and their Onions. The three color groups (Red, Yellow, and Blue) unlock puzzle games buried deep in the recesses of Pikmin 2, by using Nintendo's Pikmin 2 puzzle e-cards (which require the use of an e-Reader).
The three games are as follows:
- Pikmin Plucking: The player must pluck every Pikmin from the ground.
- Pikmin Parts: The player controls the Pikmin by moving them in the same direction, and must try to get them into the goal.
- Pikmin Path: The player moves panels around to create a path for the Pikmin so that they can reach a goal.
Jakk's Pacific Pikmin figurines
Jakk's Pacific released two new Pikmin figures as part of the 3rd Legend of Zelda series of World of Nintendo Mini Figures in April 6th, 2015. The figures consist of Olimar and a Red Pikmin. Both figures are 2.5 inches tall. Text is written on the back of each box describing each character respectively. Each box also shows all of the characters in the series, the others being Mario, Luigi, Link, Ganondorf, Tetra, and Cranky Kong. These figures are not based off of Pikmin 3 exclusively – the image on the back of the Red Pikmin box shows a Red Pikmin with a bud as it appears in Pikmin 3, however the image of Olimar shows him as he would look in Pikmin and Pikmin 2. This is odd, because the figure itself has Olimar's whistle and the extra suit buttons, which he did not obtain until the third game.
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- Olimar
“The main character of the game Pikmin. Captain Olimar crash lands on a mysterious planet, he must gather the pieces of his broken ship but the atmosphere of the planet is poisonous to Olimar. As a result, he has to enlist the help of the native Pikmin.”
- Red Pikmin
“A type of Pikmin-which are odd beings who grow like plants yet are as mobile as animals. Red ones are heat and fire resistant and are strong attackers, which makes them valuable when facing dangerous does. Purple Pikmin are also tough fighters, but since it's difficult to increase their numbers, red Pikmin are easier to manage. Red Pikmin have distinct pointed noses.”
Olimar figurine.
Red Pikmin figurine.
Club Nintendo merchandise
For members that achieved Platinum status for 2012-2013, Nintendo offered a bundle of three posters as a prize. These posters were about Pikmin 3 and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD one, as well as one themed around the Year of Luigi. This bundle was also made available to any Club Nintendo member during the last phase of Club Nintendo rewards before the shutdown.
Nintendo offered a Pikmin tote bag as well. The product was available the day Pikmin 3 was released in America. It is 15×13 inches in size, with a 24 inch handle. The bag costs 400 coins, and features a phrase that reads: "Pikmin tote, attack, multiply, become snacks."
The Red and Yellow Pikmin keyrings were released as Club Nintendo exclusives in Europe only.
A Pikmin themed T-shirt was released as a Club Nintendo reward in Japan.
A 3DS game card case with a Pikmin theme is one of the products available in Club Nintendo America.
The calendar sold 2012 on Club Nintendo had Pikmin 3 on the May 2013 page.
Platinum users (those with 600 points or more) received a set of three posters in 2013; one of them was about Pikmin 3.
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The Pikmin 3 poster.
The Pikmin tote.
Club Nintendo exclusive keyrings.
The Japan-exclusive Pikmin 3 T-shirt.
Nintendo Monopoly (2010 edition)
Pikmin are featured on the sides of the box of the 2010 edition of Nintendo Monopoly. B&O Railroad has been replaced with a red Onion and the Dolphin is one of the metal playing pieces.
Pikmin 2 Special Edition Starter Set
In July 21st, 2004 in Japan, a GameCube bundle was released, titled "Pikmin 2 Special Edition Starter Set". It came with a silver GameCube, a silver and an emerald blue controller, a copy of Pikmin 2, and a Purple Pikmin plushie.
Agatsuma Pikmin figurines
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Agatsuma has released three volumes of Pikmin toys to promote Pikmin 2. They were only released in Japan, and were produced in randomly arranged sets.
Volume one
The first of the three volumes. These contain three sets of three Pikmin (Red, Yellow, or Blue) with Olimar, Louie, or the President included. There are three sets with Red, White, and Purple Pikmin in different stages. These include a Dwarf Red Bulborbs in each set. There are also three sets with five Pikmin each, in different stages. Oddly, there are nine red Pikmin, and six of every other type. The Hocotatians used in this volume are also used in volume three. The rare special figurine for this one is a Red Bulborb. The Pikmin in this volume are the same as the ones used in volume two. The figures are not made of the same material that is used in series 3.
Volume two
Volume two has six of each Pikmin (two leaf, two bud, two flower), a Wogpole, and a Yellow Wollywog. Another set has the Dwarf Orange Bulborb, Dwarf Red Bulborb, and Snow Bulborb. The set of three Purples comes with a Bulborb Larva. The set of three Whites comes with a Breadbug. The Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin sets come with three different stages of Bulbmin. Two secret figures are the regular ship and its golden variant. The figurines are the same as in volume one, except instead of three Dwarf Red Bulborbs, there are many different creatures. These figurines are of the same material as series 1.
Volume three
The three sets that contain three red, blue, or yellow Pikmin come with a Pellet Posy of the same color, instead of a Bulbmin as in volume two, or a Dwarf Red Bulborb as in volume one. As always, the set of five flower, bud, or leaf Pikmin doesn't come with anything. Purples and Whites come with a Fiery Blowhog or a Watery Blowhog. A set of Olimar, Louie, and President is also available; they are the same as the set from volume one and two. The three secret items are the Onions. This volume looks much more organic than volumes 1 or 2.
Volume one.
Volume two.
Volume three.
Plush toys
Pikmin plushies were also released in 2004. The first five Pikmin types were available with either a flower, bud, or leaf. Captain Olimar, Louie, and a Red Bulborb were also available as plushies.
Every plush except Olimar and Louie have been re-released in Japan for Pikmin 3. Olimar and Louie are currently the rarest of the group. In the summer of 2013, a new 5 inch Pikmin set was released in Japan by Sanei. Three new storage Pikmin are part of this set. This includes a Red Pikmin with a box, a Blue Pikmin with a mug, and a Yellow Pikmin with a cup.
Additionally, in 2014, a series of New Super Mario Bros. U plushies was released. In wave 2, Red and Yellow Pikmin ones were released.
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The plushies.
Plushies with containers.
Pikmin Swing Mascots
Takara Tomy released Pikmin Swing Mascots (Pikmin Mascot Furu) licensed by Nintendo, which are rubbery toy Pikmin that can wiggle back and forth when shaken. They come in plastic pots with brown hard plastic made to look like dirt, although the Pikmin can be sticked inside anything, such as an earphone jack. The pot is brown and has "Pikmin" written on it. The Pikmin are each about 3 inches tall, and consist of a Red, Yellow, or Blue Pikmin, each with either a leaf, bud, or flower, totaling to 9 different variants. The leaf/bud/flower and eyes are the same color as the Pikmin itself, to ease on production costs. These can be purchased by the box, which contains ten of them.
Pikmin 3 preorder exclusives
EB Games offered an exclusive "Pikmin clock in a can" with Pikmin 3 preorders.
A European store called GAME offered one of three keyrings with any Pikmin 3 preorder. Buyers could choose from a Winged Pikmin, a Rock Pikmin, and a Blue Pikmin.
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The preorder exclusive Pikmin 3 clock in a can distributed by EB Games.
Keychains given out by GAME.
Pikmin character cards
Pikmin character cards were released after Pikmin 3 by Takara Tomy and come packaged with one Pikmin card and a gummy candy. They were released in Feburary 24th, 2014 in Japan only. Each buy came with 3 cards, and there are 20 cards in all.
Pikmin 3 character cards.
Pikmin 3 character cards.
Pikmin 3 character cards.
Pikmin party gifts
These Pikmin party favors were sold in 2001 in Japan only, as party dome.
There are 5 different types of party favors:
- Red + Pellet
- Yellow + Pellet
- Blue + Pellet
- Red + Mushroom Pikmin
- Blue + Yellow
Red + pellet.
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Yellow + pellet.
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Blue + pellet.
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Red + Mushroom Pikmin.
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Blue + yellow.
Keychains and cellphone straps
A set of Pikmin keychains was released in 2001. This included Olimar, three Pikmin types, and three pellet colors.
Three Pikmin key chain/cell phone strap products were also released for Pikmin 2. One depicts Olimar and a Red Pikmin, one has the President and a Bulbmin, and one is of Louie and a White Pikmin.
Along with the release of Pikmin 3, new Pikmin keyrings were released. This includes every Pikmin type (except purple and white) carrying fruit. The Winged Pikmin, Rock Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin were available as a bonus players got with a preorder of Pikmin 3 at the European store GAME. The Red and Yellow Pikmin were Club Nintendo exclusives, only available in Europe.
Takara Tomy Arts released new Pikmin keychains in Japan, during the summer of 2013. There are 9 possible sets to get, which have Olimar with one Pikmin. The Pikmin will either be Red, Yellow, or Blue and have a leaf, bud, or flower.
In mid-December of 2013, a Japanese only Pikmin keychain set was launched for the release of Pikmin 3. All of the Pikmin types are represented. They are all made of soft rubber and bend very easily. These were common to find in Japanese dollar stores.
Keychains for Pikmin.
Pikmin 2 cell phone straps and keychains.
Three Pikmin key chain/cell phone strap products. One depicts Olimar and a Red Pikmin, one has the President and a Bulbmin, and the other Louie and a White Pikmin.
Pikmin 3 keychains.
Assorted keychains.
Clothing
Various Pikmin hats and towels are available. These hats were worn by E3 2013 staff, and Japan is selling them as a set of 3. During the 2nd phase of merch, a Pikmin towel was introduced.
Pikmin hats.
A Pikmin towel.
School and office supplies
These include tin pencil cases, markers, erasers, stickers, pens, pencils, notebooks, files, paper, pencil toppers, and mechanical pencil leads.
Among the merchandise following Pikmin 3's release, Pikmin business card holders were released in Japan, available in different variations.
Takara Tomy also released Pikmin rubber bands, Pikmin adhesive tape, and Pikmin mini notepads.
On February 2nd, 2014, Pikmin calculators made by Ban Dai in collaboration with Chara home goods were released. There are two different styles for these calculators.
There were also Pikmin 3 stickers made for a calendar. They would show grocery shopping and playing sports.
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Pikmin business card holder.
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Pikmin rubber bands.
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Pikmin decorative tape.
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Pikmin mini-notepads.
Pikmin style calculators.
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Pikmin 3 calendar sticker sheet.
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Close up of the Pikmin calendar sheet.
Standard Pikmin stickers.
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Pikmin 2 school supplies.
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Pikmin 2 pencil leads.
Kitchen utensils and bowls
The following are various forks and bowls for Pikmin 3. It was made by Hasepro, and is currently only available in Japan and on various websites.
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Pikmin children's rice bowl.
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Pikmin children's cup.
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Pikmin 3 rice bowl.
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Pikmin 3 children's cup.
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Pikmin (girl's) cup.
Pikmin 3 fork set (boy and girl).
Pikmin 3 spoon set.
Light switch decoration
A company named Deco has made decal stickers to be placed on light switches and other highly visible areas. They come in only one color, black, and they come in all variations from all of the Pikmin games.
Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin light switch decoration.
Purple and White Pikmin light switch decoration.
Rock and Winged Pikmin light switch decoration.
Pikmin 3 patches
There were Pikmin 3 patches representing the three original Pikmin types, given away at various locations such as E3, and the Pikmin 3 GameStop Hands-On event.
Miscellaneous items
- In February of 2014, a metal tin for tissues was found in a Japanese store called Don Quotes.
- Suction cup figurines were released for the first Pikmin game. They are even more rare than the Pikmin figures released by Agatsuma.
- A few Japanese novels have been written about Pikmin, and there are Pikmin and Pikmin 2 guides, as well as a book to learn how to read with Pikmin.
- Pikmin plush toys were sent to reviewers to get them ready for Pikmin 3. These plush toys were later sold on Club Nintendo Europe.
- In 2014, Nintendo created Pikmin holders. They come in a set of three, one for each of the Pikmin maturity stages. They too come in Red, Yellow and Blue.
Suction cup figurines.
Pikmin 3 tissue box cover.
