Merchandise/Other
Miscellaneous pieces of Pikmin merchandise.
3DS card case
Club Nintendo released a Nintendo 3DS game card case in America and Japan. Each case came with alternate covers that users can choose between. America received a Pikmin-themed cover and two Super Mario-themed covers, while Japan received a different Pikmin-themed cover and three different Super Mario-themed covers. Each cover is reversible, so one can choose which design they want on the inside and outside.
Club Nintendo Pikmin badge
Three badges were released for Japanese Club Nintendo members, featuring designs based on the The Legend of Zelda, Kirby, and Pikmin series.
Pikmin cork coasters
Certain retailers gave away themed cork coasters when pre-ordering Pikmin 3. There were two patterns: a red colored scrambled pattern, and a blue circular pattern, each featuring the main three Pikmin types.
Picnic sheet
In Japan, pre-ordering Pikmin 3 or purchasing it on the day of launch from the store Yamada Denki, would allow the buyer to choose from various Pikmin 3-themed promotional merchandise on a first-come-first-serve basis. One of these items was a picnic sheet featuring the Pikmin 3 cover art.
Pikmin 3 patches
Pikmin 3 patches, featuring designs based on the three original Pikmin types, were given away at various locations such as E3 2013, and the Pikmin 3 GameStop Hands-On event.
Pikmin 3 clock in a can
EB Games offered an exclusive "Pikmin 3 clock in a can" with Pikmin 3 pre-orders. It required customers to pull up on the metal tab of the can to see the clock, just like a canned food item.
Ensky Pikmin mini towel
A small towel, released by Ensky, is available in Japan. It was also available in the U.S.A. during E3 2013, on the second day. It depicts a Red Pikmin, a Yellow Pikmin, and a Blue Pikmin surrounded by leaves, as well as the word "Pikmin" written above the three Pikmin.
Ensky Pikmin drawstring bag
Year: 2013 | JAN: 4970381095321 | Dimensions: 35×40 cm | Material: 100% cotton | Retail price: 450 yen |
A Pikmin drawstring bag was released by Ensky[1]. It has a green foliage pattern featuring a Red Pikmin, a Yellow Pikmin, and a Blue Pikmin on one side, and "Pikmin" written on the other.
Ensky Pikmin 3 deco stickers
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Ensky released packs of Pikmin 3-themed decals in 2013. Each pack contains two stickers, and one piece of Ramune candy. There are eighteen stickers in total.
Pikmin 3 puffy sticker sheet
A sheet of 35 PVC puffy stickers was released by Ensky on October 3rd, 2013 and sold for 380 yen[2]. They feature various characters from Pikmin 3. Dimensions: H175 × W90mm. Jan code: 4970381301347.
Pikmin 3 jigsaw puzzle sets
Many Pikmin 3 jigsaw puzzles were released by Ensky in 2013. Four of these were 52 piece jigsaw puzzles, which also included a piece of Ramune Candy and when assembled, and measured 25.7x18.2cm. There was also one 108 piece puzzle which measured 18.2x25.7cm, a 300 piece puzzle which measured 26x38cm, and a 352 piece puzzle which measured 18.2x51.5cm.
Pikmin 3 magnets
A set of 12 Pikmin 3-themed magnet cards were released by Ensky in 2013. Some of the cards allowed users to punch out Pikmin characters, while others used the entire card to display Pikmin 3 art. They were sold in packages which contained 1 magnet and 1 piece of candy.
UlalaCube light switch decals
These decal stickers were made by UlalaCube to be placed on light switches and other highly visible areas. They come in only one color, black, with seven Pikmin types being spread across three separate packs. They were released in Japan on September 18th, 2013.
Tableware
The following are various forks and bowls for Pikmin 3. They were made by Hasepro, and were available to Japan on November 26th, 2013. There were 2 bowls, 3 cups, 2 forks, and 2 spoons. They are made out of melamine.
Tissue box case
A Pikmin 3-themed tin tissue box case was released by Ban Dai in 2013. The dimensions are 257x130x58mm, and fits almost any regularly sized tissue box.
Banpresto Pikmin badges
On February 18th, 2002, Banpresto released a series of twenty-four 3 cm Pikmin badges in Japan. These badges were available in many of Banpresto's prize game machines located in various shops. The games consisted of balls falling from the top of the machine, and required the user to bat the balls away to avoid them landing in the "Game Over" hole. The games cost 100 yen each play and were generally pretty easy to win.
Takara Tomy Arts Pikmin relief magnets
In December 2002, Takara Tomy Arts released a set of seven magnets based on Pikmin called "Pikmin Relief Magnets". Six of the seven magnets could be placed next to each other to display a line of Pikmin marching, in whatever order the user wants. The seventh was just an emblem. They were sold in Japanese gashapon machines for 200 yen each.
Nintendo Monopoly (2010 edition)
Although it isn't focused solely on Pikmin, 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 S.S. Dolphin is one of the metal playing pieces, but it is mistakenly called the "Pikmin's Rocket". Similarly, the Master Sword from the The Legend of Zelda series is called "Zelda's Sword".
References
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- ^ Drawstring bag Ensky product page on Wayback Machine
- ^ PVC sticker sheet Ensky product page on Wayback Machine