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Pikmin '''merchandise''' includes everything that is not included with the game itself.
[[File:Pikminjap figure.jpg|thumb|A box of Pikmin figures.]]
This article concerns ''Pikmin'' products that are not video games or used with video games.


==Pikmin figurines==
Agatsuma has released three volumes of ''[[Pikmin]]'' toys to promote'' [[Pikmin 2]]''. They were only released in Japan, and came randomly in sets. However, they can be found on eBay.[[File:Pikminjap_figure.jpg|thumb|The series 2 box.]]
[[w:Agatsuma Entertainment|Agatsuma]] has released three volumes of ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin]]'' toys to promote ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. They were only released in Japan, and were produced in randomly arranged sets.


== Pikmin figurines ==
===Volume One===
===Volume One===
The first of the three volumes. These contain three sets of three Pikmin (red, blue, or yellow) with [[Olimar]], [[Louie]], or [[The President]] included. There are three sets with red, white, and purple Pikmin in different stages. These include a [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]s in each set. There are also three sets with five Pikmin each, in different stages. Oddly, there are nine red Pikmin, and six of every other type. The Hocotatians used in this volume are also used in volume three. The rare special figurine for this one is a [[Red Bulborb]]. The Pikmin in this volume are the same as the ones used in volume two. The figures are not made of the same material that is used in series 3.
[[image:Pikmin figurine 3.png|thumb|right|70px|Volume one]]
The first of the three volumes. These contain three sets of three Pikmin (red, blue, or yellow) with [[Olimar]], [[Louie]], or [[The President]] included. There are three sets with red, white, and purple Pikmin in different stages. These include a Dwarf Red Bulborb in each set. There are also three sets with five Pikmin each, in different stages. Oddly, there are nine red Pikmin, and six of every other color. The Hocotactians used in this volume are also used in volume three. The rare special figurine for this one is a [[Red Bulborb]]. The Pikmin in this volume are the same as the ones used in volume two. The figures are not made of the same material that is used in series 3.


===Volume two===
===Volume two===
Volume two has six of each Pikmin (two leaf, two bud, two flower) a [[Wogpole]] and [[Yellow Wollywog]]. Another set has the [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]], [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]], and [[Snow Bulborb]]. The set of three Purples comes with a [[Bulborb Larva]]. The set of three Whites come with a [[Breadbug]]. The Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin sets come with three different stages of [[Bulbmin]]. Two secret figures are the regular [[The Ship|Ship]] and a golden Ship. The figurines are the same as in Volume one, except instead of three Dwarf Red Bulborbs, there are many different creatures. These figurines are of the same material as series 1.
[[image:Pikmin figurine1.png|thumb|right|70px|Volume two]]
Volume two has six of each Pikmin (two leaf, two bud, two flower) a [[Wogpole]] and [[Yellow Wollywog]]. 
Another set has the [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]], [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]], and [[Snow Bulborb]]. The set of three Purples comes with a [[Bulborb Larva]]. The set of three Whites come with a [[Breadbug]]. The Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin sets come with three different stages of [[Bulbmin]]. Two secret figures are the regular [[The Ship|Ship]] and a golden Ship. The figurines are the same as in Volume one, except instead of three Dwarf Red Bulborbs, there are many different creatures. These figurines are of the same material as series 1. This series is also the rarest and hardest to find. These toys in complete set are worth a LOT of money today.


===Volume three===
===Volume three===
The three sets that contain three red, blue, or yellow Pikmin come with a [[Pellet Posy]] of the same color, instead of a Bulbmin as in volume two, or a Dwarf Red Bulborb as in volume one. As always, the set of five flower, bud, or leaf Pikmin don't come with anything. Purples and Whites come with [[Fiery Blowhog]] or [[Watery Blowhog]]. A set of Olimar, Louie, and President is also available, they are the same as the set from volume one and two. The three secret Items are the [[Onion]]s. This volume looks much more organic than volumes 1 or 2.  
[[image:Pikmin figurine 2.png|thumb|right|70px|volume three]]
[[File:070616pikmin2.jpg|thumb|left|Some Pikmin toys in a garden]]The three sets that contain three red, blue, or yellow Pikmin come with a [[Pellet Posy]] of the same color, instead of a Bulbmin as in volume two, or a Dwarf Red Bulborb as in volume one. As always, the set of five flower, bud, or leaf Pikmin don't come with anything. Purples and Whites come with [[Fiery Blowhog]] or [[Watery Blowhog]]. A set of Olimar, Louie, and President is also available, they are the same as the set from volume one. The three secret Items are the [[Onion]]s. This volume looks much more organic than volumes 1 or 2.


<center><gallery>
File:Pikmin_figurine_3.png|Volume one
File:Pikmin_figurine1.png|Volume two
File:Pikmin_figurine_2.png|volume three
</gallery></center>


==e-cards==
==Plush toys==
[[File:Pikmin2E-reader01sm.jpg|thumb|Pikmin E-reader series 1]]
[[File:0MCZLPECAKY67CA2WVDCA203HE5CAD0VQV8CAGZAL0VCA9M873XCAPXJ3RCCA4E6I7Y.jpg|frame|Pikmin Plushes]]
There are 6 types of Pikmin e-cards, which are the original Pikmin colours and their onions. The three colour groups (red, yellow, and blue) unlock puzzle games buried deep in the recesses of the ''Pikmin 2'' game by using [[Nintendo]]'s ''Pikmin 2'' Puzzle e-cards (requires the use of an E-card reader).
Pikmin plushies were also released in 2004. All five Pikmin colors were available with either a flower, bud, or leaf. A [[Captain Olimar]], [[Louie]], and a [[Red Bulborb]] were also available as plushies.
 
Every plush except Olimar and Louie have been re-released in japan for ''Pikmin 3''. Olimar and Louie are currently the rarest of the group. In July 2013 new smaller 13cm pikmin are being released by Sanei. Three new storage Pikmin are part of this set. This includes a Red Pikmin with a box, a Blue Pikmin with a mug, and a Yellow Pikmin with a cup.
 
[[File:Pikmin_mascot.jpg|thumb|New Pikmin Plushies, including storage pikmin.]][[File:Images-8.jpeg|thumb|left|Official Plush Set]]
 
==Pikmin books==
A few Japanese novels have been written about the ''Pikmin ''series, and there are ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'' guides. Also, a book to learn how to read with Pikmin was released.
 
==Suction cup figurines==
[[File:Goods_30.jpg|left]]
 
Suction cup figurines were released for the first ''Pikmin'' game. They are even more rare than the pikmin figures released by Agatsuma.
 
 
 
==School supplies==
[[File:90px-PikminPencilLead.jpg|thumb|left|Pencil leds]][[File:ThCAMA38I0.jpg|thumb|School supplies]]These include tin pencil cases, markers, erasers, stickers, pens, pencils, notebooks, files, paper, pencil toppers, and mechanical pencil leads.
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Key chains & cell phone straps==
[[Image:Pikmin straps.jpg|thumb|250px]]
A set of Pikmin keychains were released in 2001, this included Olimar, three Pikmin colors, and three pellet colors. Three Pikmin key chain/cell phone strap products were also released for ''Pikmin 2''. One depicting Olimar and a Red Pikmin, one of the President and a Bulbmin, and one of Louie and a White Pikmin.
 
==E-cards==
{{Main|E-Reader}}[[File:Pikmin2E-reader01sm.jpg|thumb|left|118px|Pikmin E-reader series 1]]
 
There are 6 types of Pikmin e-cards, which are the original Pikmin colours and their onions. The three color groups (red, yellow, and blue) unlock puzzle games buried deep in the recesses of the ''Pikmin 2'' game by using Nintendo's Pikmin 2 Puzzle e-cards (requires the use of an E-card reader).


The three games are as follows:
The three games are as follows:
* Hikkonuki Pikmin: The player must pluck every Pikmin from the ground.
* Tekuteku Pikmin: Control the Pikmin moving in the same direction and try to get them into the goal.
* Tsunagete Pikmin: Move panels around to create a path for the Pikmin so that they can reach a goal.


==Nintendo Monopoly (2010 edition)==
===Hikkonuki Pikmin ===
[[File:Nintendo Monopoly.jpg|thumb|A Nintendo Monopoly set]]
 
Pikmin are featured on the sides of the box of the 2010 edition of Nintendo [[wikipedia:Monopoly (game)|Monopoly]]. [[wikipedia:Baltimore and Ohio Railroad|B&O Railroad]] has been replaced with a red [[Onion]] and the [[Dolphin]] is one of the metal playing pieces.
The the player must pluck every Pikmin from the ground.
 
===Tekuteku Pikmin===
 
Control the Pikmin moving in the same direction and try to get them into the goal.
 
===Tsunagete Pikmin===
 
Move panels around to create a path for the Pikmin so that they can reach a goal.


==Miscellaneous items==
==''Pikmin 3 ''Preorder exclusive==
<center><gallery>
If you preorder ''Pikmin 3'' from EB games, you will get an exclusive "Pikmin clock in a can" with your game.
File:Pikmin2Plushies.jpg|A set of plushies based on ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. The set consists of [[Red Pikmin|red]], [[Yellow Pikmin|yellow]], [[Blue Pikmin|blue]], [[Purple Pikmin|purple]], and [[white Pikmin]], [[Captain Olimar]], [[Louie]] and a [[Red Bulborb]]. Manufactured by San-ei.
File:Goods 30.jpg|A set of suction cup figurines.
File:Pikmin_straps.jpg|Three Pikmin key chain/cell phone strap products. One depicting Olimar and a Red Pikmin, one of the President and a Bulbmin, and one of Louie and a White Pikmin.
File:PikminPencilLead.jpg|Mechanical pencil lead containers with figurines on top such as [[Purple Pikmin]], and [[Bulbmin]].
</gallery></center>


*A few Japanese novels have been written about Pikmin, and there are ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'' guides, as well as a book to learn how to read with Pikmin.
==''Pikmin 3 Patches''==
*School supplies, including tin pencil cases, markers, erasers, stickers, pens, pencils, notebooks, files, paper, pencil toppers and mechanical pencil leads.
There were also pikmin 3 patches representing the 3 main pikmin colors given away at different locations.
*Pikmin plush toys were sent to reviewers to get them ready for ''Pikmin 3''. These plush toys were later sold on [[Club Nintendo|Club Nintendo Europe]].
[[Category:Real-world]]
[[category:real-world]]

Revision as of 18:52, July 20, 2013

Pikmin merchandise includes everything that is not included with the game itself.

Agatsuma has released three volumes of Pikmin toys to promote Pikmin 2. They were only released in Japan, and came randomly in sets. However, they can be found on eBay.

The series 2 box.

Pikmin figurines

Volume One

Volume one

The first of the three volumes. These contain three sets of three Pikmin (red, blue, or yellow) with Olimar, Louie, or The President included. There are three sets with red, white, and purple Pikmin in different stages. These include a Dwarf Red Bulborb in each set. There are also three sets with five Pikmin each, in different stages. Oddly, there are nine red Pikmin, and six of every other color. The Hocotactians used in this volume are also used in volume three. The rare special figurine for this one is a Red Bulborb. The Pikmin in this volume are the same as the ones used in volume two. The figures are not made of the same material that is used in series 3.

Volume two

Volume two

Volume two has six of each Pikmin (two leaf, two bud, two flower) a Wogpole and Yellow Wollywog.  Another set has the Dwarf Orange Bulborb, Dwarf Red Bulborb, and Snow Bulborb. The set of three Purples comes with a Bulborb Larva. The set of three Whites come with a Breadbug. The Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin sets come with three different stages of Bulbmin. Two secret figures are the regular Ship and a golden Ship. The figurines are the same as in Volume one, except instead of three Dwarf Red Bulborbs, there are many different creatures. These figurines are of the same material as series 1. This series is also the rarest and hardest to find. These toys in complete set are worth a LOT of money today.

Volume three

volume three
File:070616pikmin2.jpg
Some Pikmin toys in a garden

The three sets that contain three red, blue, or yellow Pikmin come with a Pellet Posy of the same color, instead of a Bulbmin as in volume two, or a Dwarf Red Bulborb as in volume one. As always, the set of five flower, bud, or leaf Pikmin don't come with anything. Purples and Whites come with Fiery Blowhog or Watery Blowhog. A set of Olimar, Louie, and President is also available, they are the same as the set from volume one. The three secret Items are the Onions. This volume looks much more organic than volumes 1 or 2.


Plush toys

Pikmin plushies were also released in 2004. All five Pikmin colors were available with either a flower, bud, or leaf. A Captain Olimar, Louie, and a Red Bulborb were also available as plushies.

Every plush except Olimar and Louie have been re-released in japan for Pikmin 3. Olimar and Louie are currently the rarest of the group. In July 2013 new smaller 13cm pikmin are being released by Sanei. Three new storage Pikmin are part of this set. This includes a Red Pikmin with a box, a Blue Pikmin with a mug, and a Yellow Pikmin with a cup.

Advertisement for the 2013 Pikmin-themed plushes and keychains.
New Pikmin Plushies, including storage pikmin.
File:Images-8.jpeg
Official Plush Set

Pikmin books

A few Japanese novels have been written about the Pikmin series, and there are Pikmin and Pikmin 2 guides. Also, a book to learn how to read with Pikmin was released.

Suction cup figurines

Goods 30.jpg

Suction cup figurines were released for the first Pikmin game. They are even more rare than the pikmin figures released by Agatsuma.


School supplies

File:ThCAMA38I0.jpg
School supplies

These include tin pencil cases, markers, erasers, stickers, pens, pencils, notebooks, files, paper, pencil toppers, and mechanical pencil leads.




Key chains & cell phone straps

Pikmin straps.jpg

A set of Pikmin keychains were released in 2001, this included Olimar, three Pikmin colors, and three pellet colors. Three Pikmin key chain/cell phone strap products were also released for Pikmin 2. One depicting Olimar and a Red Pikmin, one of the President and a Bulbmin, and one of Louie and a White Pikmin.

E-cards

Main article: E-Reader.
File:Pikmin2E-reader01sm.jpg
Pikmin E-reader series 1

  There are 6 types of Pikmin e-cards, which are the original Pikmin colours and their onions. The three color groups (red, yellow, and blue) unlock puzzle games buried deep in the recesses of the Pikmin 2 game by using Nintendo's Pikmin 2 Puzzle e-cards (requires the use of an E-card reader).

The three games are as follows:

Hikkonuki Pikmin 

The the player must pluck every Pikmin from the ground.

Tekuteku Pikmin

Control the Pikmin moving in the same direction and try to get them into the goal.

Tsunagete Pikmin

Move panels around to create a path for the Pikmin so that they can reach a goal.

Pikmin 3 Preorder exclusive

If you preorder Pikmin 3 from EB games, you will get an exclusive "Pikmin clock in a can" with your game.

Pikmin 3 Patches

There were also pikmin 3 patches representing the 3 main pikmin colors given away at different locations.