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[[File:Wendytoys.jpg|thumb|The lineup of ''Mario'' Kids' Meal toys in 2004]] | |||
[[File: | '''Wendy's''' is an American fast food chain. In the 2000s, it held a few ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]''-related promotions. Every ''Mario''-related promotion they have held (including a promotion for the [[Wii]]) included a lineup of five toys, one of which was included in a Kids' Meal. | ||
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==Promotions== | ==Promotions== | ||
===2002=== | ===2002=== | ||
[[File:Wendy's Mario Toys 2002.png|thumb|The lineup of '' | [[File:Wendy's Mario Toys 2002.png|thumb|The lineup of ''Mario'' Kids' Meal toys in 2002]] | ||
The first promotion for Wendy's | The first ''Mario''-related promotion for Wendy's took place some time in 2002. Although it was a promotion for the entire franchise, ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' were the most prominent. | ||
There were two different Wendy's Kids' Meal bags that went along with the promotion. One of them was themed entirely after ''Super Mario Advance'' four activities, two on each side of the bag, based on the game: | There were two different Wendy's Kids' Meal bags that went along with the promotion. One of them was themed entirely after ''Super Mario Advance'' four activities, two on each side of the bag, based on the game: | ||
*'''Which Key?''': There are six [[key]]s, each labeled "A" through "F" and having their own shape. The goal is to find the correct key for [[Princess Peach]] to unlock the [[Warp Door]]. The " | *'''Which Key?''': There are six [[key]]s, each labeled "A" through "F" and having their own shape. The goal is to find the correct key for [[Princess Peach]] to unlock the [[Warp Door]]. The "F" key has the correct shape. | ||
*'''Race for Gold''': A simple maze puzzle where [[Mario]] has to move across several [[brick]]s to reach the coins at the end. The finish area shows artwork of three [[Dragon Coin]]s, which are generically named "gold coins". | *'''Race for Gold''': A simple maze puzzle where [[Mario]] has to move across several [[brick]]s to reach the coins at the end. The finish area shows artwork of three [[Dragon Coin]]s, which are generically named "gold coins". | ||
*'''Time for Work''': A word game where the player must spell out a specific 15-letter sentence that says Mario's job. There are 15 [[mushroom]] pictures, each with one of the letters. Altogether, they form the sentence "Mario is a plumber". | *'''Time for Work''': A word game where the player must spell out a specific 15-letter sentence that says Mario's job. There are 15 [[mushroom]] pictures, each with one of the letters. Altogether, they form the sentence "Mario is a plumber". | ||
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====Toys==== | ====Toys==== | ||
*[[Super Mario Advance Board Game]]: A board game for 2-4 players that is themed after ''Super Mario Advance'' and, despite its name, ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' on the other side. The goal is to be the first player to reach the end. The board game's packaging is designed | *[[Super Mario Advance Board Game]]: A board game for 2-4 players that is themed after ''Super Mario Advance'' and, despite its name, ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' on the other side. The goal is to be the first player to reach the end. The board game's packaging is designed similar to ''Super Mario Advance''{{'}}s box art. | ||
*An articulated Mario action figure. It comes packaged in blister clamshell, and the packaging is designed after the ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'' box art. | *An articulated Mario action figure. It comes packaged in blister clamshell, and the packaging is designed after the ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'' box art. | ||
*A wind up toy of a [[ | *A wind up toy of a [[Chomp]] right behind Mario. It is held in place by a green suction cup attached to a yellow string. The suction cup has a green button to lock it onto a surface. Once this is done, the user can then turn the Chomp counterclockwise and release for the toy to spin rapidly in a clockwise direction. This gives the impression that Mario is running from the Chomp. | ||
*A pull-back toy of Mario riding in his [[kart]]. By default, Mario's head is looking straight ahead, although his head can also move left and right. | *A pull-back toy of Mario riding in his [[kart]]. By default, Mario's head is looking straight ahead, although his head can also move left and right. | ||
*A racing toy where the user can spin a red wheel on the bottom to move four karts (which are red, green, yellow, and pink respectively) within the plastic casing around a circular track. The lap line is on the right side of the race course. | *A racing toy where the user can spin a red wheel on the bottom to move four karts (which are red, green, yellow, and pink respectively) within the plastic casing around a circular track. The lap line is on the right side of the race course. | ||
===2004=== | ===2004=== | ||
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The | The most recent Wendy's promotion exclusively pertaining to the ''Mario'' franchise took place sometime in 2004. The five toys consisted of: | ||
*A toy of Mario driving the [[Red Fire]] kart, based on ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. Unlike the game, Mario is not driving with a partner. | *A toy of Mario driving the [[Red Fire]] kart, based on ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. Unlike the game, Mario is not driving with a partner. | ||
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===2007=== | ===2007=== | ||
In 2007, Wendy's held a promotion for the [[Wii]], which included one of five toys. Only three of the toys | In 2007, Wendy's held a promotion for the [[Wii]], which included one of five toys. Only three of the toys were ''Mario''-related: | ||
*A toy of Mario standing of [[Green Shell]] that can be moved by the magnetic [[ | *A toy of Mario standing of [[Green Shell]] that can be moved by the magnetic [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]]. | ||
*A Wii Remote that ejects a disc with monogrammed artwork of Mario in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | *A Wii Remote that ejects a disc with monogrammed artwork of Mario in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | ||
*A two-sided jigsaw puzzle of ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'' and ''{{ | *A two-sided jigsaw puzzle of ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' and ''{{wp|Excite Truck}}''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Wendy's Kids Meal 2002 Mario bag 1.jpg|One side of the ''Super Mario Advance'' bag | Wendy's Kids Meal 2002 Mario bag 1.jpg|One side of the ''Super Mario Advance'' bag | ||
Wendy's Kids Meal 2002 Mario bag 2.jpg|Another side of the ''Super Mario Advance'' bag | Wendy's Kids Meal 2002 Mario bag 2.jpg|Another side of the ''Super Mario Advance'' bag | ||
Wendy's Kids Meal 2002 MKSC bag.jpg|One side of the other Kids' Meal bag | Wendy's Kids Meal 2002 MKSC bag.jpg|One side of the other Kids' Meal bag | ||
Wendy's Kids Meal 2002 SMA2 bag.jpg|Another side of the Kids' Meal bag | Wendy's Kids Meal 2002 SMA2 bag.jpg|Another side of the Kids' Meal bag | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=073cp-yTi_A Commercial for the 2002 promotion] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=073cp-yTi_A Commercial for the 2002 promotion] | ||
[[Category:Merchandise]] | [[Category:Merchandise]] | ||
