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The following is a list of official merchandise in the form of magazines.

Nintendo Power[edit]

  • Region: North America
  • Language: English

Nintendo Power was a monthly magazine that was released officially by Nintendo from the years 1988 to 2012. Among the 285 issues released, a couple of issues were focused primarily on the Pikmin series.

Nintendo Power V151[edit]

This issue contains information about the first Pikmin game on pages 40-44, and an ad for the game on page 178. The game itself is also reviewed, with all five reviewers giving it a perfect score.

  • Page 2. A screen shot of Pikmin is shown. A Bulborb is awakened by Captain Olimar's group of Blue Pikmin and Red Pikmin. This is taken on The Forest of Hope.
    Page 2. A screen shot of Pikmin is shown. A Bulborb is awakened by Captain Olimar's group of Blue Pikmin and Red Pikmin. This is taken on The Forest of Hope.
  • Page 3. Mentions getting the Pikmin Players guide free with a year subscription of Nintendo Power.
    Page 3. Mentions getting the Pikmin Players guide free with a year subscription of Nintendo Power.
  • Page 8. A image of The Forest Navel is shown with Yellow Pikmin dying to fire hazards. A caption states the plot synopsis.
    Page 8. A image of The Forest Navel is shown with Yellow Pikmin dying to fire hazards. A caption states the plot synopsis.
  • Page 9. Pikmin is mentioned in the contents.
    Page 9. Pikmin is mentioned in the contents.
  • Page 18. Pikmin is mentioned as one of the demos available at store kiosks.
    Page 18. Pikmin is mentioned as one of the demos available at store kiosks.
  • Page 27. The official Pikmin website is mentioned on the list of all current and official Nintendo sites.
    Page 27. The official Pikmin website is mentioned on the list of all current and official Nintendo sites.
  • Page 40. The first page of the mini guide. A basic plot summary is present with a large render of Olimar and his Pikmin.
    Page 40. The first page of the mini guide. A basic plot summary is present with a large render of Olimar and his Pikmin.
  • Page 41. This page claims that the game takes place in Miyamoto's backyard which is unconfirmed from more reliable sources. This page also claims that Flower stage Pikmin are stronger than leaf and bud which is not true. Instead, each stage makes the Pikmin faster. This page omits the feature of Red Pikmin being 1.5x stronger than the other two types.
    Page 41. This page claims that the game takes place in Miyamoto's backyard which is unconfirmed from more reliable sources. This page also claims that Flower stage Pikmin are stronger than leaf and bud which is not true. Instead, each stage makes the Pikmin faster. This page omits the feature of Red Pikmin being 1.5x stronger than the other two types.
  • Page 42. This page has information on the Pellet system, efficiency, and general game progression.
    Page 42. This page has information on the Pellet system, efficiency, and general game progression.
  • Page 43. This page has notes on destroying walls, building bridges, fighting enemies, and managing squads of Pikmin.
    Page 43. This page has notes on destroying walls, building bridges, fighting enemies, and managing squads of Pikmin.
  • Page 44. This page shows a general strategy for the first day and a description of what the rest of the game is like.
    Page 44. This page shows a general strategy for the first day and a description of what the rest of the game is like.
  • Page 125. Early box art for Pikmin appears in this print ad.
    Page 125. Early box art for Pikmin appears in this print ad.
  • Page 164. Reviews from Nintendo Power employees gave universal perfect scores.
    Page 164. Reviews from Nintendo Power employees gave universal perfect scores.
  • Page 176. Next issue hook with a feature on Pikmin.
    Page 176. Next issue hook with a feature on Pikmin.
  • Page 178. Strategy guides for Pikmin and other GameCube games are shown with "amazing" Pikmin related puns.
    Page 178. Strategy guides for Pikmin and other GameCube games are shown with "amazing" Pikmin related puns.

Nintendo Power V152[edit]

This issue features Pikmin on the front cover, and contained information about the first Pikmin game, along with a sticker sheet. The issue's monthly sweepstakes were also Pikmin-themed. The grand prize was a Nintendo GameCube, a copy of Pikmin, and a trip to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The second prize was a copy of Pikmin by itself, and the third prize was a Nintendo Power t-shirt.

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    Back of insert 2.

Nintendo Power V182[edit]

This issue has early information on Pikmin 2

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Nintendo Power V183[edit]

This issue features Pikmin 2 on the front cover, and contained information about Pikmin 2, as well as a Pikmin 2 temporary tattoo sheet.

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  • Pikmin 2 themed temporary tattoos.
    Pikmin 2 themed temporary tattoos.
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Nintendo Power V184[edit]

This issue features a section on Pikmin 2 which contained brief walkthroughs in the same style as the official strategy guide. The game itself was also reviewed. Four out of five reviewers gave it a perfect score, and one reviewer gave it a score of 4.5/5.

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