Editing Kellogg's

'''{{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|left|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>

==1995 giveaway==
Between February and March of 1995, Kellogg's and several groceries stores (including {{wp|Food 4 Less}}, {{wp|Harris Teeter}}, and {{wp|Piggly Wiggly}}) across the United States were hosting giveaways. The prizes mostly consisted of [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] consoles, [[Game Boy|Game Boys]], and several [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]] games. Each location offered a different amount of products and had separate submission deadlines. Customers could submit as many entrees as they wanted, as long as each submission was individually mailed and not mechanically reproduced.<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107781948/kelloggs-donkey-kong-related-giveaway/ Advertisement from the Charlotte Observer]'' (February 15, 1995). Retrieved August 17, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107782003/kelloggs-donkey-kong-related-giveaway/ Advertisement from the Kansas City Star]'' (February 8, 1995). Retrieved August 17, 1995.</ref><ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107782067/kelloggs-donkey-kong-related-giveaway/ Advertisement from the Kansas City Star]'' (February 15, 1995). Retrieved August 17, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://youtu.be/19z-ByjHAjY Kellogg's giveaway commercial reuploaded to YouTube by Commercial Collections]'' (May 31, 2021). Retrieved August 17, 2022.</ref>

==1996 giveaway==
[[File:Nintendo Power Kellogg's ad.jpg|thumb|right|135px|[[Nintendo Power]] advertisement]]

Starting in 1996, Kellogg's was offering customers various [[Nintendo 64]] related prizes through specially marked cereal boxes. The offer ended on November 30, 1997. Kellogg's also distributed lenticular ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' trading cards at the time.<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106263487/kelloggs-n64-giveaway/ Advertisement from the Miami Herald]'' (October 20, 1996). Retrieved on July 30, 2022.</ref><ref>Bounty13 (Uploaded on July 15, 2022) ''[https://www.tcdb.com/Checklist.cfm/sid/317862 Super Mario 64 3D cards.]'' Trading Card Database. Retrieved July 30, 2022.</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
!Prize
!Chance of winning
!Number of items available
|-
|Nintendo 64 block party
|1:23,247,777
|4
|-
|Nintendo 64 with a copy of ''Super Mario 64''
|1:42,972
|2,164
|-
|''Nintendo Power'' Super Power Club membership
|1:14,530
|6,400
|-
|Nintendo 64 hologram watch
|1:3,875
|24,000
|-
|Nintendo 64 phone card
|1:64
|1,463,907
|}
===Trading cards===
<gallery>
File:SM64 Kellogg's Boo.jpg|[[Big Boo]]
File:SM64 Kellogg's Bowser.jpg|[[Bowser]]
File:SM64 Kellogg's Mario.jpg|[[Mario]]
File:SM64 Kellogg's Penguins.jpg|[[Penguin|Penguins]]
File:SM64 Kelloggs Thwomp.jpg|[[Thwomp|Thwomps]]
</gallery>

==1999 figurines==
In France, Kellogg's included one figurine of Mario in specially marked boxes of {{wp|Chocos}} and {{wp|Honey Smacks}} (known in France as Smacks). There were four different figurines per cereal brand and all of them were designed to either hang off or stick to an object.<ref>[https://www.bibelotmania.com/visite.php?pag=cid508_alb&idf=3&idm=1347 ''Super Mario - Nintendo - Figurines accroche verre kellogg's'']. Bibelotmania. Retrieved February 19, 2023.</ref><ref>[https://www.bibelotmania.com/visite.php?pag=cid508_alb&idf=3&idm=1596 ''Super Mario - Nintendo - Figurines kellogg's - Ventouse'']. Bibelotmania. Retrieved February 19, 2023.</ref>

===Chocos figurines===
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Kellogg's Mario figure 01.jpg
Kellogg's Mario figure 02.jpg
Kellogg's Mario figure 03.jpg
Kellogg's Mario figure 04.jpg
</gallery>

==Apple Jacks==
In 1993, {{wp|Apple Jacks}} featured strategy maps for ''[[Super Mario World]]'' on the back of their cereal boxes. There were six maps in total.<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106187341/mario-apple-jacks/ Advertisement from The Montana Standard]'' (February 28, 1993). Retrieved August 4, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://youtu.be/-A1JHiamTjQ Apple Jacks commercial reuploaded to YouTube by Jon E Commercials For Kids]'' (November 19, 2021). Retrieved August 17, 2022.</ref>

==Cinnamon Mini Buns==
[[File:Kellogg's Nintendo poster.png|thumb|left|100px|Poster]]
[[File:The World of Nintendo poster commercial.gif|thumb|right|160px|Commercial]]

In 1993, {{wp|Mini Swirlz|Cinnamon Mini Buns}} had a mail-in offer of two free Nintendo posters to customers with two proofs of purchase. One poster featured various ''Mario'' characters and Power-Ups.<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106170900/nintendo-kelloggs-poster/ Advertisement from the San Francisco Examiner]'' (February 07, 1993). Retrieved July 26, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x48b26b Cinnamon Mini Buns commercial reuploaded to Dailymotion by Steven Rosero]''. Retrieved September 10, 2022.</ref>

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==Cocoa Krispies==

===North America===
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In 1993 or 1994, {{wp|Cocoa Krispies}} printed a board game based on ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' on the back of their cereal boxes, calling it the "Choco Island Challenge". Players could either play as [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] or Coco the Monkey and would flip a coin to determine movement instead of dice. Most of the board spaces had references to ''Super Mario Kart'', such as [[Lakitu]] at the finish line.<ref>''[https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/box-game-kellogg-s-cocoa-krispies-with-nintendo-super-mario-kart-game/qAEKl9POXcKBMA Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies with Nintendo Super Mario Kart Game].'' Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved August 4, 2022</ref>

A second promotion took place in 1995, when Cocoa Krispies distributed thirty Nintendo and Coco the Monkey related stickers per box with a cardboard dispenser resembling a Game Boy.<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106196035/nintendo-cocoa-krispies/ Advertisement from The Modesto Bee]'' (January 8, 1995). Retrieved August 4, 2022.</ref>

===France===
[[File:Donkey Kong Choco Pops commercial.jpg|thumb|right|125px|French commercial for the figurines]]
Kellogg's has hosted two France exclusive promotions involving Cocoa Krispies (known in France as Choco Pops) and the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' series.

In 1997, Cocoa Krispies included figurines of [[Cranky Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Kiddy Kong]], and [[King K. Rool]] in their cereal boxes.<ref>Ryan (August 14, 2017). ''[https://theforgottenstarship.com/2017/08/14/cereal-box-freebies-french-donkey-kong-figures-from-kelloggs-choco-pops-1997/ Cereal Box Freebies! French Donkey Kong figures from Kellogg’s Choco Pops, 1997!]''. The Forgotten Starship. Retrieved on January 7, 2023.</ref>

Another promotion included ''Donkey Kong Country'' themed pogs being distributed in their cereal boxes. The pogs were numbered and every third pog featured Coco the Monkey.<ref>Administrator and Vincent. ''[https://www.milkcapmania.co.uk/Kelloggs/763-Nintendo-Donkey-Kong.html Kelloggs > Nintendo Donkey Kong]''. Milkcapmania. Retrieved on January 7, 2023.</ref>

====Figurines====
<gallery>
Kellogg's Cranky Kong figurine.jpg
Kellogg's Diddy Kong figurine.jpg
Kellogg's Dixie Kong figurine.jpg
Kellogg's Donkey Kong figurine.jpg
Kellogg's Kiddy Kong figurine.jpg
Kellogg's King K. Rool figurine.jpg
</gallery>

====Pogs featuring ''Donkey Kong Country'' characters====
<gallery>
DKC pog 01.png|Donkey Kong (#1)
DKC pog 02.png|Diddy Kong (#2)
DKC pog 03.png|Dixie Kong (#4)
DKC pog 04.png|Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong (#5)
DKC pog 05.png|Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong (#7)
DKC pog 06.png|[[Winky]], Donkey Kong, [[Rambi]], Diddy Kong, and [[Expresso]] (#8)
DKC pog 07.png|[[Kritter]] (#10)
DKC pog 08.png|[[Krusha]] (#11)
DKC pog 09.png|Donkey Kong and Rambi (#13)
DKC pog 10.png|Diddy Kong and Expresso (#14)
</gallery>

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==Corn Flakes==
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In 1992, {{wp|Corn flakes|Corn Flakes}} printed board games on the back of cereal boxes. They were centered around several Nintendo games, including ''[[Super Mario World]]'', ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Players would glide three coins across the board and whoever had the highest score won.<ref>''[https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/qgH88JJKSERvEA?childassetid=gwHeoG-GLt49qQ Kellogg's Corn Flakes with Nintendo Board Games].'' Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved July 30, 2022</ref>

Another Nintendo promotion from 1992 was when 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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==Corn Pops==
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[[File:Corn Pops stickers.jpg|150px|thumb|right|label stickers]]

In 1993, specially marked {{wp|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 reuploaded to YouTube by Commercial Collections]'' (August 10, 2018). Retrieved July 26, 2022.</ref>

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==Froot Loops==
[[File:Mario and Toucan Sam.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Commercial]]
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In 1994, {{wp|Froot Loops}} ran a promotion based on ''[[Mario Paint]]''. Customers could order a free Squeezable Paint Brush produced by [[Mattel]] through the mail, which came in three different colors and featured either Mario or Toucan Sam.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/lUTpvlwwBVE Froot Loops commercial reuploaded to YouTube by Hakki Bulut]'' (January 3, 2019). Retrieved September 10, 2022.</ref>

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==Frosted Flakes==
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[[File:Mario Frosties commercial.jpg|thumb|Commercial from the United Kingdom]]

In 1993, specially marked {{wp|Frosted Flakes}} boxes (known overseas as "Frosties") in the United Kingdom contained one out of 24 trading cards and one out of twelve stickers, the latter having a scratch card on the back. Customers with a winning card could receive a prize. Kellogg's was giving away 1,000 Game Boys; 10,000 shirts; 15,000 sets of five pins; and 20,000 posters.<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>

A similar promotion was done in Canada around the same time, albeit with significantly less cards and no stickers.<ref>Tassacafix (Uploaded on January 23, 2021).''[https://www.tcdb.com/ViewSet.cfm/sid/257972/1993-Kellogg's-Tony's-Tips Kellogg's Tony's Tips trading cards.]'' Trading Card Database. Retrieved August 4, 2022.</ref>
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===Trading cards featuring Mario (Canada)===
<gallery>
File:Mario Canadian Frosted Flakes card.jpg
File:Yoshi Canadian Frosted Flakes card.jpg
</gallery>

===Trading cards and stickers featuring Mario (United Kingdom)===
<gallery>
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector card 01.jpg|Card 1
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector card 02.jpg|Card 2
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector card 03.jpg|Card 3
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector card 04.jpg|Card 4
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector card 05.jpg|Card 11
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector card 06.jpg|Card 12
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector card 07.jpg|Card 15
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector card 08.jpg|Card 16
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector card 09.jpg|Card 21
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector card 10.jpg|Card 22
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector sticker 01.jpg|Sticker
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector sticker 02.jpg|Sticker
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector sticker 03.jpg|Sticker
File:Kellogg's Nintendo Collector sticker 04.jpg|Sticker
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===Miscellaneous merchandise===
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File:Frosties poster 01.jpg|Poster
File:Frosties poster 02.jpg|Poster
File:Frosties pins.jpg|Set of five pins
File:Frosties shirt.jpg|Shirt
</gallery>

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==Frosted Mini-Wheats==

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Starting in February 1993,<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115930114/nintendo-frosted-mini-wheats-ad/ Advertisement from the Macon Telegraph]'' (February 28, 1993). Retrieved on January 6, 2023.</ref> customers could collect Power Points from the back of Frosted Mini-Wheats boxes and get a discount of up to fifteen dollars for certain Nintendo games, including ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' and ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. The offer expired on April 30, 1994.

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==Nelsonic Game Watch==
{{main|Donkey Kong (Nelsonic Game Watch)}}

Kellogg's was responsible for distributing the [[Donkey Kong (Nelsonic Game Watch)|Donkey Kong]] [[Nelsonic Game Watch]]. Starting in 1995, customers could receive a watch by sending in an order form, $4.99, and a proof of purchase for any Kellogg's cereal. The offer ended on April 30, 1996.<ref>''[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106971551/donkey-kong-kelloggs-watch/ Advertisement from The Honolulu Advertiser]'' (August 20, 1995). Retrieved on August 4, 2022.</ref>

==''Super Mario'' fruit snacks==
[[File:SuperMarioFruitSnacks.jpg|150px|thumb|The original boxart from 2010.]]
In 2010, Kellogg's began to produce ''Super Mario'' fruit snacks. The fruit snacks come in the shapes of [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], a [[Super Star]], [[Yoshi]], [[Toad]], and a [[Koopa Troopa]] shell. The fruit snacks have been re-released with different boxart, including a ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' themed box in 2014.

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==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 July 26, 2022.</ref> It was created to promote ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' and boxes initially featured an NFC tag compatible 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>

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