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[[File:Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary Logo.svg|thumb|Official logo of the ''Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary'']] | [[File:Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary Logo.svg|thumb|Official logo of the ''Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary'']] | ||
The '''''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary''' was an event taking place throughout the last few months of 2010, celebrating twenty-five 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 an anniversary event revealed in early September, 2010 with the announcement of ''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' during a retailer briefing in Japan.<ref>Nintendo Life (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]. 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>Kotaku (September 7, 2010). [https://kotaku.com/super-mario-bros-gets-25th-anniversary-logo-5631445 Super Mario Bros. Gets 25th Anniversary Logo]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> The anniversary was commemorated with promotional websites, [[Club Nintendo]] rewards, merchandise, several new ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]''-themed hardware and software, with one of them being the release of ''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition''. The official celebration was concluded sometime in late 2010. The celebration was preceded by the [[Super Mario Bros. 20th Anniversary|20th anniversary]] celebration in 2005 and succeeded by the [[ | The '''''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary''' was an event taking place throughout the last few months of 2010, celebrating twenty-five 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 an anniversary event revealed in early September, 2010 with the announcement of ''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' during a retailer briefing in Japan.<ref>Nintendo Life (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]. 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>Kotaku (September 7, 2010). [https://kotaku.com/super-mario-bros-gets-25th-anniversary-logo-5631445 Super Mario Bros. Gets 25th Anniversary Logo]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> The anniversary was commemorated with promotional websites, [[Club Nintendo]] rewards, merchandise, several new ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]''-themed hardware and software, with one of them being the release of ''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition''. The official celebration was concluded sometime in late 2010. The celebration was preceded by the [[Super Mario Bros. 20th Anniversary|20th anniversary]] celebration in 2005 and succeeded by the [[Year of Luigi]] in 2013. | ||
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**''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' + ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Australia<ref name=IgnAU>IGN (October 26, 2010). [https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/27/au-marios-25th-anniversary-wii-bundles AU: Mario's 25th Anniversary Wii Bundles!]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | **''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' + ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Australia<ref name=IgnAU>IGN (October 26, 2010). [https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/27/au-marios-25th-anniversary-wii-bundles AU: Mario's 25th Anniversary Wii Bundles!]. 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 [KOR]]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | |||
**''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' + ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Hong Kong | |||
*Red [[Wii Remote Plus]] and [[Nunchuk]] that came bundled with all Red Edition Wii's | *Red [[Wii Remote Plus]] and [[Nunchuk]] that came bundled with all Red Edition Wii's | ||
*The | *The Europe and Australia-exclusive 25th Anniversary [[Nintendo Wii]] "''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' Pack", which came bundled with the following depending on the region: | ||
**White Nintendo Wii, White Wii Remote Plus, ''Mario Kart Wii'', White [[Wii Wheel]], and ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Australia<ref name=IgnAU></ref> | **White Nintendo Wii, White Wii Remote Plus, ''Mario Kart Wii'', White [[Wii Wheel]], and ''25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.'' - Australia<ref name=IgnAU></ref> | ||
**Black Nintendo Wii, Black Wii Remote Plus, ''Mario Kart Wii'', Black [[Wii Wheel]], and ''Donkey Kong'' - Europe<ref> Nintendo Life (November 12th, 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]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | **Black Nintendo Wii, Black Wii Remote Plus, ''Mario Kart Wii'', Black [[Wii Wheel]], and ''Donkey Kong'' - Europe<ref> Nintendo Life (November 12th, 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]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | ||
*[[Nintendo DSi XL]] 25th Anniversary Red Edition, which came bundled with the following Mario-series games depending on region: | *[[Nintendo DSi XL]] 25th Anniversary Red Edition, which came bundled with the following Mario-series games depending on region: | ||
**''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' - North America | **''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' - North America | ||
**''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' - Europe | |||
*The Japan-exclusive [[Nintendo DSi]] 25th Anniversary Red Edition, which was sold exclusively at {{wp|7-Eleven|7-Eleven}} convenience stores. | |||
*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]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | |||
===In-game events=== | ===In-game events=== | ||
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===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
*A Japanese commercial was created to promote the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary celebration campaign.<ref>Nintendo of Japan, Super Mario 25th Anniversary Campaign (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 (Super Mario 25th Anniversary Campaign: Commercial)]. Retrieved September 19, 2021. <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small></ref><ref>YouTube (September 26, 2014). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m69ay9yHLQ Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary TV Commercial (Japanese)]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | *A Japanese commercial was created to promote the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 25th Anniversary celebration campaign.<ref>Nintendo of Japan, Super Mario 25th Anniversary Campaign (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 (Super Mario 25th Anniversary Campaign: Commercial)]. Retrieved September 19, 2021. <small>(Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)</small></ref><ref>YouTube (September 26, 2014). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m69ay9yHLQ Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary TV Commercial (Japanese)]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | ||
*A special Iwata Asks interview was done for the 25th Anniversary discussing the creation of ''Super Mario Bros.'' | |||
*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 former [[Nintendo of America]] president [[Reggie Fils-Aime]].<ref>Nintendo Life (November 8th, 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] Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref>. | |||
**Shigeru Miyamoto created a 25th Anniversary-themed ''Mario'' drawing to be displayed at the event.<ref>engadget (November 7th, 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]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | |||
**A ''Super Mario Bros.''-themed cake was created for the event and was cut by Shigeru Miyamoto. | |||
<gallery> | |||
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:SMB25th.jpg|The 25th Anniversary ''[[Mario]]'' drawing [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] created for the event | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Club Nintendo Rewards== | |||
===North America=== | |||
*''Super Mario Bros.'' Commemorative Pins<ref name=GameInformerOct20> Game Informer (October 20th, 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]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.</ref> | |||
*"Evolution of ''Mario''" Screensaver<ref name=GameInformerOct20></ref> | |||
===Japan=== | |||
*''Super Mario Bros.'' Commemorative Pins | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Mario pins-1-.jpg|The four bronze ''Super Mario Bros.'' Commemorative Pins | |||
</gallery> | |||
=="Make Your Own Mario Flipnote" contest results== | =="Make Your Own Mario Flipnote" contest results== | ||
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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.]]'' | 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: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 | |||
SMAS25.jpg|''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' | SMAS25.jpg|''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' | ||
File:Cover SMA25A.jpg|''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition'' game case | File:Cover SMA25A.jpg|''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition'' game case | ||
File:Mario25th.png|''[[Super_Mario_Bros.#Alternate_versions_and_re-releases|25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.]]'' promotional artwork | |||
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===Pins=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:SMBpin1.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin A | |||
File:SMBpin2.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin B | |||
File:SMBpin3.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin C | |||
File:SMBpin4.jpg|Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin D | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
Revision as of 17:58, September 19, 2021
This article is under construction. Therefore, please excuse its informal appearance while it is being worked on. We hope to have it completed as soon as possible.
The Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary was an event taking place throughout the last few months of 2010, celebrating twenty-five years since the start of the mainline Super Mario series with the release of Super Mario Bros. in 1985. There were hints of an anniversary event revealed in early September, 2010 with the announcement of Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition during a retailer briefing in Japan.[1] A logo for the anniversary was trademarked only a few days later, further indicating there was an upcoming anniversary event.[2] The anniversary was commemorated with promotional websites, Club Nintendo rewards, merchandise, several new Mario-themed hardware and software, with one of them being the release of Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition. The official celebration was concluded sometime in late 2010. The celebration was preceded by the 20th anniversary celebration in 2005 and succeeded by the Year of Luigi in 2013.
Celebration
Games and accessories
- Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition
- 25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS. (Virtual Console)
- Nintendo 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 + Donkey Kong (Virtual Console) - Europe
- New Super Mario Bros. Wii + 25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS. - Australia[3]
- 25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS. - Japan
- New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Korea[4]
- New Super Mario Bros. Wii + 25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS. - Hong Kong
- Red Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk that came bundled with all Red Edition Wii's
- The Europe and Australia-exclusive 25th Anniversary Nintendo Wii "Mario Kart Wii Pack", which came bundled with the following depending on the region:
- Nintendo DSi XL 25th Anniversary Red Edition, which came bundled with the following Mario-series games depending on region:
- Mario Kart DS - North America
- New Super Mario Bros. - Europe
- The Japan-exclusive Nintendo DSi 25th Anniversary Red Edition, which was sold exclusively at 7-Eleven convenience stores.
- The China-exclusive iQue Nintendo DS Lite 25th Anniversary Red Edition[6]
In-game events
- A "Make Your Own Mario Flipnote" contest for Flipnote Studio which required participants to create Mario-series themed flipnotes. Chosen winners would then have their submissions commented on by either Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka, or Yoshiaki Koizumi[7]; all of whom worked on and helped create the original Super Mario Bros.
Miscellaneous
- A Japanese commercial was created to promote the Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary celebration campaign.[8][9]
- A special Iwata Asks interview was done for the 25th Anniversary discussing the creation of Super Mario Bros.
- A Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary event was held on November 7th, 2010 at the Nintendo World Store and was attended by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime.[10].
- Shigeru Miyamoto created a 25th Anniversary-themed Mario drawing to be displayed at the event.[11]
- A Super Mario Bros.-themed cake was created for the event and was cut by Shigeru Miyamoto.
Shigeru Miyamoto cutting the Super Mario Bros.-themed cake at the 25th Anniversary event.
The Super Mario Bros.-themed cake celebrating Mario's 25th anniversary.
The 25th Anniversary Mario drawing Shigeru Miyamoto created for the event
Club Nintendo Rewards
North America
Japan
- Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pins
The four bronze Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pins
"Make Your Own Mario Flipnote" contest results
This section is under construction. Therefore, please excuse its informal appearance while it is being worked on. We hope to have it completed as soon as possible.
Gallery
The logo used for the 25th Anniversary
Nintendo Wii Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary Red Edition
Japanese Wii bundle preloaded with 25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.
Nintendo DSi XL Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary Red Edition
Japan-only Nintendo DSi Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary Red Edition
Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition game case
25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS. promotional artwork
Pins
Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin A
Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin B
Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin C
Super Mario Bros. Commemorative Pin D
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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External links
- Websites
- Official North American website (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)
- Official Japanese website (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)
References
- ^ Nintendo Life (September 2, 2010). Rumour: Nintendo Japan Celebrating Mario's Birthday with Super Mario Collection. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Kotaku (September 7, 2010). Super Mario Bros. Gets 25th Anniversary Logo. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ a b IGN (October 26, 2010). AU: Mario's 25th Anniversary Wii Bundles!. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Consolevariations Nintendo Wii Red Mario 25th Anniversary Bundle [KOR]. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Nintendo Life (November 12th, 2010). Limited Edition Mario Kart Wii Bundle Under Starter's Orders. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Consolevariations iQue DS Lite Mario 25th Anniversary Console. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Nintendo of America, Celebrate Mario (2011). Make Your Own Mario Flipnote. Retrieved September 19, 2021. (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)
- ^ Nintendo of Japan, Super Mario 25th Anniversary Campaign (2010). スーパーマリオ25周年キャンペーン: CM (Super Mario 25th Anniversary Campaign: Commercial). Retrieved September 19, 2021. (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)
- ^ YouTube (September 26, 2014). Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary TV Commercial (Japanese). Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Nintendo Life (November 8th, 2010). Miyamoto and Reggie Honour Mario's 25th with Amazing Cake Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ engadget (November 7th, 2010). Happy birthday, Mario! We share cake with Mario and Miyamoto at NYC's Nintendo World Store. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ a b Game Informer (October 20th, 2010). Mario Celebrates Anniversary By Sticking It To Club Nintendo Members. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
