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|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary | |title=''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary | ||
|image=[[File:Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary Logo.svg| | |image=[[File:Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary Logo.svg|220px]] | ||
|subject=[[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' | |subject=[[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] series debut<br><small>(September 13, 1985)</small><br> | ||
|years=25 years (as of 2010) | |years=25 years (as of 2010) | ||
|start=September 13, 2010 | |start=September 13, 2010 | ||
|end= | |end=Early 2011 | ||
|preceded_by=[[Happy! Mario 20th]] | |preceded_by=[[Happy! Mario 20th]] | ||
|succeeded_by=[[The Year of Luigi]] | |succeeded_by=[[The Year of Luigi]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary''' was an event | The '''''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary''' was an event taking place throughout the last few months of 2010, celebrating 25 years since the start of the mainline [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] series with the release of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' in 1985. There were hints of the anniversary event as early as September 2, 2010, with an unofficial announcement of ''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' during a retailer briefing in Japan.<ref>Newton, James (September 2, 2010). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/09/rumour_nintendo_japan_celebrating_marios_birthday_with_super_mario_collection Rumour: Nintendo Japan Celebrating Mario's Birthday with Super Mario Collection]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> A logo for the anniversary was trademarked only a few days later, further indicating there was an upcoming anniversary event.<ref>Ashcraft, Brian (September 7, 2010). [https://kotaku.com/super-mario-bros-gets-25th-anniversary-logo-5631445 Super Mario Bros. Gets 25th Anniversary Logo]. ''Kotaku''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> On September 13, 2010, the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary celebration was officially announced when [[Nintendo]] revealed ''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition''.<ref>Kaplan, Zach (September 13, 2010). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/09/super_mario_collection_special_pack_revealed Super Mario Collection Special Pack Revealed]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved September 20, 2021.</ref> The anniversary was commemorated with promotional websites, [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]] rewards, merchandise, and several new ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]''-themed hardware and software, with one of them being the release of ''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition''. | ||
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====Wii==== | ====Wii==== | ||
*''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' | *''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' | ||
**This came bundled with ''[[Super Mario History 1985-2010]]'', which contained a booklet and soundtrack CD celebrating the '' | **This came bundled with ''[[Super Mario History 1985-2010]]'', which contained a booklet and soundtrack CD celebrating the ''Mario''-series history. | ||
*''[[Super_Mario_Bros.#Alternate_versions_and_re-releases|25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.]]'' ([[Virtual Console]]) | *''[[Super_Mario_Bros.#Alternate_versions_and_re-releases|25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.]]'' ([[Virtual Console]]) | ||
====Special console variations/bundles==== | ====Special console variations/bundles==== | ||
=====Wii===== | =====Wii===== | ||
*[[Wii]] 25th Anniversary Red Edition, which came bundled with the following '' | *[[Wii]] 25th Anniversary Red Edition, which came bundled with the following ''Mario''-series games depending on region: | ||
**''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' - North America | **''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' - North America | ||
**''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' + ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' ([[Virtual Console]]) - Europe | **''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' + ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' ([[Virtual Console]]) - Europe | ||
**''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' + ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Australia<ref name=IgnAU>Nicholson, Troy (October 26, 2010). [https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/27/au-marios-25th-anniversary-wii-bundles AU: Mario's 25th Anniversary Wii Bundles!]. ''IGN''. Retrieved September 19, 2021. | **''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' + ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Australia<ref name=IgnAU>Nicholson, Troy (October 26, 2010). [https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/27/au-marios-25th-anniversary-wii-bundles AU: Mario's 25th Anniversary Wii Bundles!]. ''IGN''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | ||
**''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Japan | **''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Japan | ||
**''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' - Korea<ref>Consolevariations [https://consolevariations.com/variation/console/nintendo-wii-red-mario-25th-anniversary-bundle-kor Nintendo Wii Red Mario 25th Anniversary Bundle | **''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' - Korea<ref>Consolevariations [https://consolevariations.com/variation/console/nintendo-wii-red-mario-25th-anniversary-bundle-kor Nintendo Wii Red Mario 25th Anniversary Bundle [KOR]]. ''Consolevariations''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | ||
**''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' + ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - | **''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' + ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Hong Kong<ref>Consolevariations [https://consolevariations.com/variation/console/nintendo-wii-super-mario-bros-25th-anniversary-pack Nintendo Wii New Super Mario Bros. Bundle [HK]]. ''Consolevariations''. Retrieved October 1, 2021.</ref> | ||
*Red [[Wii Remote Plus]] and [[Nunchuk]] that came bundled with all Red Edition Wiis | *Red [[Wii Remote Plus]] and [[Nunchuk]] that came bundled with all Red Edition Wiis | ||
*The Europe and Australia-exclusive 25th Anniversary [[Wii]] "''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' Pack", which came bundled with the following depending on the region: | *The Europe and Australia-exclusive 25th Anniversary [[Wii]] "''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' Pack", which came bundled with the following depending on the region: | ||
**White Wii, White Wii Remote Plus, ''Mario Kart Wii'', White [[Wii Wheel]], and ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Australia<ref name=IgnAU></ref> | **White Wii, White Wii Remote Plus, ''Mario Kart Wii'', White [[Wii Wheel]], and ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Australia<ref name=IgnAU></ref> | ||
**Black Wii, Black Wii Remote Plus, ''Mario Kart Wii'', Black [[Wii Wheel]], and ''Donkey Kong'' - Europe<ref>Newton, James (November 12, 2010). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/11/limited_edition_mario_kart_wii_bundle_under_starters_orders Limited Edition Mario Kart Wii Bundle Under Starter's Orders]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved September 19, 2021. | **Black Wii, Black Wii Remote Plus, ''Mario Kart Wii'', Black [[Wii Wheel]], and ''Donkey Kong'' - Europe<ref>Newton, James (November 12, 2010). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/11/limited_edition_mario_kart_wii_bundle_under_starters_orders Limited Edition Mario Kart Wii Bundle Under Starter's Orders]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | ||
=====Nintendo DSi/DS===== | =====Nintendo DSi/DS===== | ||
*[[ | *[[Nintendo DSi XL]] 25th Anniversary Red Edition, which came bundled with the following ''Mario''-series game depending on region: | ||
**''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' - North America | **''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' - North America | ||
**''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' - Europe | **''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' - Europe | ||
**Japan did not receive a '' | **Japan did not receive a ''Mario''-themed game in it's bundle. | ||
*The Japan-exclusive [[Nintendo DSi]] 25th Anniversary Red Edition, which was sold exclusively at {{wp|7-Eleven|7-Eleven}} convenience stores.<ref name=7elevenjpn>IGN Staff (September 30, 2010). [https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/09/30/super-mario-bros-anniversary-dsi-set-for-japan Super Mario Bros. Anniversary DSi Set for Japan]. ''IGN''. Retrieved September 20, 2021. | *The Japan-exclusive [[Nintendo DSi]] 25th Anniversary Red Edition, which was sold exclusively at {{wp|7-Eleven|7-Eleven}} convenience stores.<ref name=7elevenjpn>IGN Staff (September 30, 2010). [https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/09/30/super-mario-bros-anniversary-dsi-set-for-japan Super Mario Bros. Anniversary DSi Set for Japan]. ''IGN''. Retrieved September 20, 2021.</ref> | ||
*The China-exclusive [[iQue | *The China-exclusive [[iQue]] [[Nintendo DS Lite]] 25th Anniversary Red Edition.<ref>Consolevariations [https://consolevariations.com/variation/console/nintendo-ds-lite-ique-mario-25th-anniversary iQue DS Lite Mario 25th Anniversary Console]. ''Consolevariations''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | ||
===In-game events=== | ===In-game events=== | ||
====Nintendo Channel==== | ====Nintendo Channel==== | ||
*On December 2010, the [[Nintendo Channel]] released two volumes of an anniversary-themed series called "Interview with [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]".<ref>The Mushroom Kingdom ( | *On December 2010, the [[Nintendo Channel]] released two volumes of an anniversary-themed series called "Interview with [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]".<ref>The Mushroom Kingdom (February 10, 2021). [https://themushroomkingdom.net/interview_miyamoto_nc_smb_25th.shtml Interview with Shigeru Miyamoto Volumes 1 and 2]. ''The Mushroom Kingdom''. Retrieved May 19, 2022.</ref> Each volume featured series creator Shigeru Miyamoto discussing his personal development experience on the Mario series and its history.<ref>NintenDaanNC (December 7, 2010). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PygLhZ_dq78 (NC US) Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary - Interview with Shigeru Miyamoto #1]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 19, 2022.</ref><ref>NintenDaanNC (December 7, 2010). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNa0M1gymgA (NC US) Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary - Interview with Shigeru Miyamoto #2]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 19, 2022.</ref> | ||
*The November 8, 2010 episode of [[nwiki:Nintendo Week|Nintendo Week]] featured a segment focusing on the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary and the various hardware and software being released for the celebration.<ref>NintenDaanNC (November 8, 2010). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XIaJ6fGIvY (NC US) Nintendo Week 11/8]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 19, 2022. | *The November 8, 2010 episode of [[nwiki:Nintendo Week|Nintendo Week]] featured a segment focusing on the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary and the various hardware and software being released for the celebration.<ref>NintenDaanNC (November 8, 2010). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XIaJ6fGIvY&list=PL7E2D4292887393F4&index=86 (NC US) Nintendo Week 11/8]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 19, 2022.</ref> | ||
**During the segment, Gary and Alison unboxed the North American 25th Anniversary Red Edition [[Wii]] and [[DSi XL]] bundles. They also promoted ''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' and its contents. | **During the segment, Gary and Alison unboxed the North American 25th Anniversary Red Edition [[Wii]] and [[DSi XL]] bundles. They also promoted ''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' and its contents. | ||
**A special message from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] was shown at the end of the segment where he discussed the 25th anniversary-themed hardware and software and thanked fans for playing | **A special message from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] was shown at the end of the segment where he discussed the 25th anniversary-themed hardware and software and thanked fans for playing [[Mario (series)|Mario-series]] games. | ||
====''Flipnote Studio''==== | ====''Flipnote Studio''==== | ||
[[File:The Mario Drawing Song.jpg|thumb|200px|[[The Mario Drawing Song]]]] | [[File:The Mario Drawing Song.jpg|thumb|200px|[[The Mario Drawing Song]]]] | ||
*A "Make Your Own Mario Flipnote" contest for ''[[nwiki:Flipnote Studio|Flipnote Studio]]'' was held to commemorate the anniversary. The contest required participants to create '' | *A "Make Your Own Mario Flipnote" contest for ''[[nwiki:Flipnote Studio|Flipnote Studio]]'' was held to commemorate the anniversary. The contest required participants to create ''Mario''-series themed flipnotes and chosen winners would have their submissions commented on by either [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], [[Takashi Tezuka]], or [[Yoshiaki Koizumi]]<ref>Nintendo (2011). [https://web.archive.org/web/20140625041958/http://www.nintendo.com/sites/mario/make-your-own-flipnote/ Make Your Own Mario Flipnote]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved September 19, 2021. <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small></ref>; all of whom worked on and helped create the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' | ||
*[[The Mario Drawing Song]] was created by Nintendo to promote the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary-themed competition on the application. The song has since been referenced and used in other '' | *[[The Mario Drawing Song]] was created by Nintendo to promote the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary-themed competition on the application. The song has since been referenced and used in other ''Mario''-related media. | ||
===Nintendo World Store event=== | ===Nintendo World Store event=== | ||
A ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary event was held on November 7th, 2010 at the [[Nintendo New York|Nintendo World Store]] and was attended by series creator [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and then-[[Nintendo of America]] president [[Reggie Fils-Aime]].<ref name=NintendoLifeNov8>Newton, James (November 8, 2010). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/11/miyamoto_and_reggie_honour_marios_25th_with_amazing_cake Miyamoto and Reggie Honour Mario's 25th with Amazing Cake]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved September 19, 2021. | A ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary event was held on November 7th, 2010 at the [[Nintendo New York|Nintendo World Store]] and was attended by series creator [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and then-[[Nintendo of America]] president [[Reggie Fils-Aime]].<ref name=NintendoLifeNov8>Newton, James (November 8, 2010). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/11/miyamoto_and_reggie_honour_marios_25th_with_amazing_cake Miyamoto and Reggie Honour Mario's 25th with Amazing Cake]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | ||
*Shigeru Miyamoto created a 25th Anniversary-themed '' | *Shigeru Miyamoto created a 25th Anniversary-themed ''Mario'' drawing to be displayed at the event.<ref>Yoon, Andrew (November 7, 2010). [https://www.engadget.com/2010-11-07-happy-birthday-mario-we-share-cake-with-mario-and-miyamoto-at.html Happy birthday, Mario! We share cake with Mario and Miyamoto at NYC's Nintendo World Store]. ''engadget''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | ||
*A ''Super Mario Bros.''-themed cake was created for the event and was cut by Shigeru Miyamoto.<ref name=NintendoLifeNov8></ref> | *A ''Super Mario Bros.''-themed cake was created for the event and was cut by Shigeru Miyamoto.<ref name=NintendoLifeNov8></ref> | ||
*Gary from [[nwiki:Nintendo Week|Nintendo Week]] was in attendance to interview various fans about the event and their personal experiences with the Mario-series.<ref> KirbyGCN17 (November 7, 2010). [https://youtu.be/fyLFpCGdGfU?t=17 Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary at Nintendo World Store]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 19. 2022. | *Gary from [[nwiki:Nintendo Week|Nintendo Week]] was in attendance to interview various fans about the event and their personal experiences with the Mario-series.<ref> KirbyGCN17 (November 7, 2010). [https://youtu.be/fyLFpCGdGfU?t=17 Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary at Nintendo World Store]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 19. 2022.</ref> | ||
*''Super Mario Bros.'' {{wp|Speedrun|speedrunner}} Andrew Gardikis attempted to beat his record time in front of Shigeru Miyamoto.<ref name=NintendoLifeNov8></ref><ref>superjerjer1 (November 10, 2010). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMTt6PAbJxI Andrew Gardikis Speedrun Super Mario Bros with Miyamoto Watching]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 26, 2021. | *''Super Mario Bros.'' {{wp|Speedrun|speedrunner}} Andrew Gardikis attempted to beat his record time in front of Shigeru Miyamoto.<ref name=NintendoLifeNov8></ref><ref>superjerjer1 (November 10, 2010). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMTt6PAbJxI Andrew Gardikis Speedrun Super Mario Bros with Miyamoto Watching]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 26, 2021.</ref> | ||
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File:Mario 25th cake.jpg|[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] cutting the ''Super Mario Bros.''-themed cake at the 25th Anniversary event. | File:Mario 25th cake.jpg|[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] cutting the ''Super Mario Bros.''-themed cake at the 25th Anniversary event. | ||
File:Super Mario Bros 25th NWS Celebration Cake by Pink Cake Box.jpg|The ''Super Mario Bros.''-themed cake celebrating ''Mario's'' 25th anniversary. | File:Super Mario Bros 25th NWS Celebration Cake by Pink Cake Box.jpg|The ''Super Mario Bros.''-themed cake celebrating ''Mario's'' 25th anniversary. | ||
File:SMB25th.jpg|The 25th Anniversary ''[[Mario]]'' drawing [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] created for the event | File:SMB25th.jpg|The 25th Anniversary ''[[Mario]]'' drawing [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] created for the event | ||
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=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
*Japanese | *A Japanese commercial was created to promote the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary celebration campaign.<ref>Nintendo (2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20100916040933/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/mario25th/movie/index.html スーパーマリオ25周年キャンペーン: CM]. ''Nintendo JP''. Retrieved September 19, 2021. <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small></ref><ref>TheMarioBros.net (September 26, 2014). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m69ay9yHLQ Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary TV Commercial (Japanese)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | ||
*A special [[nwiki:Iwata Asks|Iwata Asks]] interview between [[wikibound:Shigesato Itoi|Shigesato Itoi]] and [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] was done for the 25th Anniversary discussing the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]].<ref> Nintendo (September 13, 2010). [https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/mario25th/0/0 Iwata Asks: Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary: Expressing the Inexpressible]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | |||
*Various ''Mario''-themed wallpapers were created and made available for download on official ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary websites. | |||
* | *A "''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Video Competition" was held for Europe, requiring participants to send in a video showcasing why they love Mario. Winners would receive a [[Wii]] 25th Anniversary Red Edition bundle.<ref>Nintendo, (October 10, 2010). [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2010/Celebrate-25-years-of-Super-Mario-with-two-new-bundles--251925.html Celebrate 25 years of Super Mario with two new bundles!]. ''Nintendo UK''. Retrieved September 20, 2021.</ref> | ||
*[[Nintendo]] sponsored a special ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary edition of the {{wp|MCV/Develop|MCV}} UK trade magazine.<ref>Walker, Matt and Yeung, Karlie (September 13, 2010). [http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/24019/super-marios-25th-anniversary-around-the-world Super Mario's 25th Anniversary Around the World]. ''NintendoWorldReport''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> | |||
*Japanese publisher {{wp|Enterbrain|Enterbrain}} released the ''[[Super Mario]] 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book'' which featured an interview with [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and contained many other [[Mario (series)|Mario-series]] related articles and content.<ref> Amazon [https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AA25%E5%91%A8%E5%B9%B4%E8%A8%98%E5%BF%B5%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%A0%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF/dp/4047269816#detailBullets_feature_div スーパーマリオ25周年記念ブック (エンターブレインムック)]. ''Amazon JP''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> | |||
**The Commemorative Book also contained an exclusive anniversary-themed soundtrack known as ''SUPER MARIO BROS. 25th Anniversary Special Sound Track PRESS START Edition''. It featured three arranged Mario-series songs performed at various {{wp|Press Start: Symphony of Games|Press Start}} concerts.<ref> VGMdb (November 22, 2010). [https://vgmdb.net/album/22052 SUPER MARIO BROS. 25th Anniversary Special Sound Track PRESS START Edition]. ''VGMdb''. Retrieved May 19, 2022.</ref> | |||
*Japanese {{wp|7-Eleven|7-Eleven}} convenience stores sold exclusive ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary-themed Nintendo Points cards.<ref name=7elevenjpn></ref><ref>Atpress (October 7, 2010). [https://www.atpress.ne.jp/news/17123 「スーパーマリオ25周年ニンテンドーポイントプリペイドカード」 セブン-イレブンにて数量限定発売]. ''Atpress''. Retrieved September 20, 2021.</ref> | |||
*{{wp|Toys "R" Us|Toys "R" Us}} acquired reprinted stock of hard-to-find [[Nintendo DS]] Mario-series games at the time, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', and ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''.<ref>Newton, James (September 26, 2010). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/09/classic_mario_ds_games_get_reprints_at_toys_r_us Classic Mario DS Games Get Reprints at Toys 'R' Us]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved September 26, 2021.</ref> They also sold ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary-themed Gift Cards. | |||
*A ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary promotional drawstring bag and keychain were distributed through currently unknown means.<ref>liquidmetalslime [https://web.archive.org/web/20210927051622/https://www.ebay.com/itm/303949455880?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818142055%26meid%3D6b967479825b45518bf931ec760d885d%26pid%3D101113%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D233853800723%26itm%3D303949455880%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWeb&_trksid=p2563228.c101113.m2108 Mario 25th Drawstring Bag with bonus item.]. ''eBay''. Retrieved September 27, 2021. <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small></ref><ref> | |||
garylynnstoys [https://web.archive.org/web/20210927052235/https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Mario-Bros-25th-Anniversary-Limited-Edition-Keychain-2010-Promo-Rare-/153484860455?_ul=AR Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Keychain 2010 PROMO RARE]. ''eBay''. Retrieved September 27, 2021. <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small></ref> | |||
*A ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary promotional sheet of stickers featuring sprites from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' was distributed through currently unknown means.<ref>WorthPoint [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/super-mario-brothers-25th-anniversary-3828975226 SUPER MARIO BROTHERS 25TH ANNIVERSARY RARE PROMO STICKER SHEET 2010 NINTENDO] ''WorthPoint''. Retrieved May 21, 2020.</ref> | |||
*Rubie's Costume Company released a Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary-brand Mario Moustache costume prop. | *Rubie's Costume Company released a Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary-brand Mario Moustache costume prop. | ||
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File:7-Eleven Mario 25th Nintendo Points Prepaid Card.jpg|25th Anniversary-themed Nintendo Points card | |||
File:Iwata Asks SMB 25th Interview.jpg|[[nwiki:Iwata Asks|Iwata Asks]] 25th anniversary interview | |||
File:MCV UK Trade Magazine Super Mario 25th.jpg|25th anniversary edition of the {{wp|MCV/Develop|MCV}} UK trade magazine | |||
File:Super Mario 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book Enterbrain.jpg|{{wp|Enterbrain|Enterbrain's}} 25th anniversary book | File:Super Mario 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book Enterbrain.jpg|{{wp|Enterbrain|Enterbrain's}} 25th anniversary book | ||
File:Toys R Us Super Mario 25th Gift Card.jpg|25th anniversary-themed {{wp|Toys "R" Us|Toys "R" Us}} gift card | File:Toys R Us Super Mario 25th Gift Card.jpg|25th anniversary-themed {{wp|Toys "R" Us|Toys "R" Us}} gift card | ||
File:Super Mario 25th Promo Drawstring Cinch Bag.jpg|''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th anniversary Drawstring Bag | File:Super Mario 25th Promo Drawstring Cinch Bag.jpg|''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th anniversary Drawstring Bag | ||
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File:RUBIE'S Super Mario 25th Mario Moustache.jpg|25th anniversary-brand Mario Moustache costume prop | File:RUBIE'S Super Mario 25th Mario Moustache.jpg|25th anniversary-brand Mario Moustache costume prop | ||
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==Club Nintendo Rewards== | ==Club Nintendo Rewards== | ||
For the duration of the celebration event, [[Nintendo]] offered ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary-themed rewards and prizes on the now-defunct [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo rewards program]]. Each region offered unique rewards that were only offered for a limited time; however, some of the rewards were not unique to the 25th Anniversary celebration. Some rewards were previously offered as regular rewards but were later rebranded as anniversary items and released in a different region or vise versa. | For the duration of the celebration event, [[Nintendo]] offered ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary-themed rewards and prizes on the now-defunct [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo rewards program]]. Each region offered unique rewards that were only offered for a limited time; however, some of the rewards were not unique to the 25th Anniversary celebration. Some rewards were previously offered as regular rewards but were later rebranded as anniversary items and released in a different region or vise versa. | ||
===North America=== | ===North America=== | ||
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Commemorative Pins{{footnote|main| | *''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Commemorative Pins{{footnote|main|1}}<ref name=GameInformerOct20> Cork, Jeff (October 20, 2010). [https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/10/20/mario-celebrates-anniversary-by-sticking-it-to-club-nintendo-members.aspx Mario Celebrates Anniversary By Sticking It To Club Nintendo Members]. ''gameinformer''. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | ||
*"Evolution of Mario" Screensaver<ref name=GameInformerOct20></ref> | *"Evolution of ''Mario''" Screensaver<ref name=GameInformerOct20></ref> | ||
===Europe=== | ===Europe=== | ||
*''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Commemorative Coin and storage pouch<ref>gamememo (February 3, 2011). [http://gamememo.com/2011/02/03/mario-25th-coin/ 欧州のクラブニンテンドーに「スーパーマリオ25周年記念コイン」が登場]. ''gamememo''. Retrieved September 26, 2021. | *''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Commemorative Coin and storage pouch<ref>gamememo (February 3, 2011). [http://gamememo.com/2011/02/03/mario-25th-coin/ 欧州のクラブニンテンドーに「スーパーマリオ25周年記念コイン」が登場]. ''gamememo''. Retrieved September 26, 2021.</ref> | ||
===Japan=== | ===Japan=== | ||
*''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Original Badge Collection{{footnote|main| | *''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Original Badge Collection{{footnote|main|2}}<ref name=GamememoNov9>gamememo (November 9, 2010) [http://gamememo.com/2010/11/09/2010-club-nintendo/ 2010年のクラブニンテンドーの会員特典]. ''gamememo''. Retrieved September 26, 2021</ref>. | ||
*''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Original Handkerchief Set<ref name=GamememoNov9></ref> | *''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Original Handkerchief Set<ref name=GamememoNov9></ref> | ||
====Anniversary Campaign lottery==== | ====Anniversary Campaign lottery==== | ||
During the celebration event, Nintendo of Japan held a limited prize lottery from September 13th, 2010 to January 10th, 2011. To enter into the lottery, members had to register one of the seven specified [[Super Mario]]-series games serial numbers for a chance to win any of the three unique prizes offered. The Mario games that could be registered for entry were ''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', and ''[[Mario Party DS]]''. There were only a maximum of 10,000 possible winners, with each prize having only a limited amount to giveaway.<ref name=insidegamesSep13>kikai (September 13, 2010). [https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2010/09/13/44347.html 「スーパーマリオ25周年キャンペーン」特設サイトがオープン、プレゼントキャンペーンも実施]. ''INSIDE''. Retrieved September 26, 2021. | During the celebration event, Nintendo of Japan held a limited prize lottery from September 13th, 2010 to January 10th, 2011. To enter into the lottery, members had to register one of the seven specified [[Super Mario]]-series games serial numbers for a chance to win any of the three unique prizes offered. The Mario games that could be registered for entry were ''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', and ''[[Mario Party DS]]''. There were only a maximum of 10,000 possible winners, with each prize having only a limited amount to giveaway.<ref name=insidegamesSep13>kikai (September 13, 2010). [https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2010/09/13/44347.html 「スーパーマリオ25周年キャンペーン」特設サイトがオープン、プレゼントキャンペーンも実施]. ''INSIDE''. Retrieved September 26, 2021.</ref> | ||
*''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Original Tote Bags ('' | *''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Original Tote Bags (''Mario'' and ''Luigi'' colors) - '''2000 Winners'''<ref name=insidegamesSep13></ref> | ||
*''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Original T-Shirt - '''3000 Winners'''<ref name=insidegamesSep13></ref> | *''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Original T-Shirt - '''3000 Winners'''<ref name=insidegamesSep13></ref> | ||
*''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Playing Cards - '''5000 Winners'''{{footnote|main| | *''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Playing Cards - '''5000 Winners'''{{footnote|main|3}}<ref name=insidegamesSep13></ref> | ||
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*''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Keychain{{footnote|main| | *''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Keychain{{footnote|main|4}}<ref>MyAnimeShelf [https://myanimeshelf.com/figures/1987501_Mario_25th_Anniversary_Keychain Mario 25th Anniversary Keychain]. ''MyAnimeShelf''. Retrieved September 26, 2021.</ref> | ||
=== | ===Notes=== | ||
{{footnote|note| | {{footnote|note|1|Originally released for Japan in 2008 and were instead known as "''Mario'' Original Pin Badges".<ref>Dengeki Online (September 5, 2008). [https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/103/103888/ クラブニンテンドー、新作ゲームソフトなど新アイテム追加!]. ''Dengeki Online''. Retrieved September 26, 2021.</ref>}} | ||
{{footnote|note| | {{footnote|note|2|Later released for North America in 2011 as a Platinum Reward and rebranded to the "''Mario'' & Friends Pin Badge Collection".<ref>Brian(@NE_Brian) (July 1, 2011). [https://nintendoeverything.com/photos-and-details-of-this-years-platinumgold-club-nintendo-rewards/ Photos and details of this year’s Platinum/Gold Club Nintendo rewards]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved September 26, 2021.</ref>}} | ||
{{footnote|note| | {{footnote|note|3|Offered as an "extra chance" reward for entrants who lost the lottery for the other two prizes.<ref name=insidegamesSep13></ref>}} | ||
{{footnote|note| | {{footnote|note|4|There also exists a similar-looking ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary keychain that was created as a promo item. The Club Nintendo keychain is made of metal, has a longer chain, and has '''SUPER MARIO BROS.'' 25th Anniversary" printed in regular font on the back along with the [[Nintendo]] logo.}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary Logo.svg|The logo used for the 25th Anniversary | Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary Logo.svg|The logo used for the 25th Anniversary | ||
Mario25th promotional banner.png|Promotional banner | File:Mario25th promotional banner.png|Promotional banner | ||
Red_Mario_Wii.jpg|[[Wii]] ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Red Edition | File:Red_Mario_Wii.jpg|[[Wii]] ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Red Edition | ||
25th Anniversary SMB Wii Japanese bundle front.jpg|Japanese Wii bundle preloaded with ''[[ | 25th Anniversary SMB Wii Japanese bundle front.jpg|Japanese Wii bundle preloaded with ''[[Super_Mario_Bros.#Alternate_versions_and_re-releases|25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.]]'' | ||
File:MarioDSi.jpg|[[Nintendo DSi XL]] ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Red Edition | |||
File:7ElevenMario25thDSi.jpg|Japan-only [[Nintendo DSi]] ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Red Edition | |||
MarioDSi.jpg|[[Nintendo DSi XL]] ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary Red Edition | |||
7ElevenMario25thDSi.jpg|Japan-only [[Nintendo DSi | |||
SMAS25.jpg|''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' | SMAS25.jpg|''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' | ||
Cover SMA25A.jpg|''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition'' game case | File:Cover SMA25A.jpg|''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition'' game case | ||
Mario25th.png| ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary promotional artwork | File:Mario25th.png| ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary promotional artwork | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Pins=== | ===Pins=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SMBpin1.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin (A) | File:SMBpin1.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin (A) | ||
SMBpin2.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin (B) | File:SMBpin2.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin (B) | ||
SMBpin3.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin (C) | File:SMBpin3.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin (C) | ||
SMBpin4.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin (D) | File:SMBpin4.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin (D) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Wallpapers=== | ===Wallpapers=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoA 1.jpg|'' | File:Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoA 1.jpg|''Mario'' hitting a 25th Anniversary [[? Block]] | ||
Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoA 2.jpg|Artworks and renders of '' | File:Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoA 2.jpg|Artworks and renders of ''Mario'' from each of the mainline series at the time | ||
Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoJ 1.jpg|Various sprites from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' | File:Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoJ 1.jpg|Various sprites from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' | ||
Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoJ 2.jpg|[[ | File:Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoJ 2.jpg|[[World 1-1]] from ''Super Mario Bros.'' | ||
Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoJ 3.jpg|The [[ | File:Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoJ 3.jpg|The [[Famicom]] boxart of ''Super Mario Bros.'' | ||
Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoJ 4.jpg|Photo of a Famicom used for the ''[[Super Mario History 1985-2010]]'' bundle | File:Super Mario 25th Anniversary Wallpaper NoJ 4.jpg|Photo of a Famicom used for the ''[[Super Mario History 1985-2010]]'' bundle | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=スーパーマリオ25周年 | ||
| | |JapR=Sūpā Mario 25-Shūnen | ||
| | |JapM=Super Mario 25th Anniversary | ||
|ChiS= | |ChiS=超级马力欧 25周年 | ||
|ChiSR=Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu 25 Zhōunián | |ChiSR=Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu 25 Zhōunián | ||
|ChiSM=Super Mario 25th Anniversary | |ChiSM=Super Mario 25th Anniversary | ||
|ChiT= | |ChiT=超級瑪利歐 25週年 | ||
|ChiTR=Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu 25 Zhōunián | |ChiTR=Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu 25 Zhōunián | ||
|ChiTM=Super Mario 25th Anniversary | |ChiTM=Super Mario 25th Anniversary | ||
|Kor=슈퍼 마리오 25주년 | |Kor=슈퍼 마리오 25주년 | ||
|KorR=Syupeo | |KorR=Syupeo Malio 25 Junyeon | ||
|KorM=Super Mario 25th Anniversary | |KorM=Super Mario 25th Anniversary | ||
}} | }} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
;Websites | ;Websites | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110111145057/http://mario25th.nintendo.com/ Official North American website] <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small> | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110111145057/http://mario25th.nintendo.com/ Official North American website] <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small> | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20100916040927/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/mario25th/index.html Official Japanese website] <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small> | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20100916080816/http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/mario-25th-anniversary-history/ Official Australian website] <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small> | ||
;"Make Your Own Mario Flipnote" contest | ;"Make Your Own Mario Flipnote" contest | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20140625041958/http://www.nintendo.com/sites/mario/make-your-own-flipnote/ Official North American website] <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small> | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiware/kguj/ugomemo/index.html Official Japanese website] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiware/kguj/ugomemo/index.html Official Japanese website] | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100916041300/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/mario25th/ugomemo/index.html Official Japanese application instructions] <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small> | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20100916041300/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/mario25th/ugomemo/index.html Official Japanese application instructions] <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small> | ||
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==See also== | |||
*''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' | |||
*''[[Super Mario History 1985-2010]]'' | |||
*[[The Mario Drawing Song]] | |||
*[[Happy! Mario 20th]] | |||
*[[The Year of Luigi]] | |||
[[Category:Special events]] | [[Category:Special events]] | ||