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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 were produced in randomly arranged sets.

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 Bulborbs 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.

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.

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 Onions. This volume looks much more organic than volumes 1 or 2.

Gamecube Bundle

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The Japanese version of Pikmin 2 came with a Gamecube bundle. Consisting on a silver Gamecube and controller, an extra green Pikmin themed controller, Pikmin 2 a long with a purple Pikmin plushy.

Clothing

Various Pikmin hats and Pikmin towels are available. These hats were worn by E3 2013 staff, and Japan is selling them as a set of 3. During the 2nd phase of merch, a Pikmin towel was introduces. 

e-cards

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Pikmin E-reader series 1

There are 6 types of Pikmin e-cards, which are the original Pikmin colors 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 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)

A Nintendo Monopoly set

Pikmin are featured on the sides of the box of the 2010 edition of Nintendo Monopoly. B&O Railroad has been replaced with a red Onion and the Dolphin is one of the metal playing pieces.

School and Office Supplies

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

Among the merchandise following Pikmin 3's release, Pikmin Business card holders were released in Japan available in different variations.

Tomy also released Pikmin rubber bands, Pikmin adhesive tape, and Pikmin mini Notepads.

February 2, 2014 Pikmin calculators made by Ban Dai in collaboration with Chara home goods made two different styles of calculators.

Also, there were Pikmin 3 Stickers made for a calendar. They would show grocery shopping and playing sports.

Pikmin 3 Preorder Exclusives

EB games offered an exclusive Pikmin Clock in a Can with Pikmin 3 preorders.

A European store called GAME offered 1 of 3 keyring with any Pikmin 3 preorder. You could choose from a Winged Pikmin, a Rock Pikmin, and a Blue Pikmin.

Club Nintendo Merchandise

For members that achieved Platinum status for the 2012-2013, Nintendo offered a bundle of three posters as a prize. These posters included a The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD one, a Year of Luigi themed one, and a Pikmin 3 one.

Nintendo offered a Pikmin tote bag as well. The product was available the day Pikmin 3 was released in America. On the bag, it features a phrase that reads: "Pikmin tote, attack, multiply, become snacks..."

The Red and Yellow Pikmin keyrings were released as Club Nintendo exclusives in Europe only.

A Pikmin themed T shirt was released as a Club Nintendo reward in Japan.

Miscellaneous items

  • 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.
  • School supplies, including tin pencil cases, markers, erasers, stickers, pens, pencils, notebooks, files, paper, pencil toppers and mechanical pencil leads.
  • Pikmin plush toys were sent to reviewers to get them ready for Pikmin 3. These plush toys were later sold on Club Nintendo Europe.