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Obviously, the most important ''Pikmin'' merchandise that exists are the ''Pikmin'' '''games''' themselves. Collectors should know that over the years many different versions of each game have been released, even more than shown in the image to the right, such as the Nintendo Selects version of {{p3}}, as well as simple updates when the games are re-released. More information can be found in each game's page. | Obviously, the most important ''Pikmin'' merchandise that exists are the ''Pikmin'' '''games''' themselves. Collectors should know that over the years many different versions of each game have been released, even more than shown in the image to the right, such as the Nintendo Selects version of {{p3}}, as well as simple updates when the games are re-released. More information can be found in each game's page. | ||
===''Pikmin'' | ===''Pikmin 1''+''2'' pack=== | ||
In Japan, | In Japan, a copy of {{p1}} and {{p2}} for the [[GameCube]] were sold together in a bundle along with a set of five Pikmin figures. The figures are unique to this bundle, and feature a Red Pikmin, a Yellow Pikmin, a Blue Pikmin, a Purple Pikmin, a White Pikmin, and a special cardboard container to hold and display them. The container is labeled as "''Pikmin 1''+''2''", which is one of the few examples of ''Pikmin'' being referred to as "''Pikmin 1''". | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Pikmin 1+2Bundle.jpg|The | Pikmin 1+2Bundle.jpg|The ''Pikmin 1''+''2'' pack bundled with the figures. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Pikmin 2'' Special Edition Starter Set=== | ===''Pikmin 2'' Special Edition Starter Set=== | ||
On {{date|21|July|2004}} in Japan, a [[GameCube]] bundle was released, titled "''Pikmin 2'' Special Edition Starter Set". It contains a regular complete in box platinum GameCube set (platinum GameCube, platinum GameCube controller, power brick, and av cable), as well as an emerald blue controller, a copy of ''Pikmin 2'', and a [[Merchandise/Plushes#Sanei Pikmin plushes|Sanei Purple Pikmin plushie]]. Since none of the items in this set are exclusive to the set, the only way the contents hold value is if they include the box itself. It is believed that 500 to 1000 copies of this set were made, and very few are known to be left in existence. The bundle holds very high value, as it was most recently sold on the Japanese auction site, Yahoo Auctions, for {{tt|¥151,000|$1395.76}} on {{date|5|January|2019}}.{{source needed}} | |||
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P2 Gamecube Bundle Front.jpg|Front view of the box. | |||
P2 Gamecube Bundle Back.jpg|Back view of the box. | |||
P2 Gamecube Bundle Top.jpg|Top view of the box. | |||
P2 Gamecube Bundle Bottom.jpg|Bottom view of the box. | |||
P2 Gamecube Bundle Left Side.jpg|Left view of the box. | |||
P2 Gamecube Bundle Right Side.jpg|Right view of the box. | |||
P2 Gamecube Bundle Contents.jpg|Contents of the box. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Pikmin 3'' digital download card=== | ===''Pikmin 3'' digital download card=== | ||
In Japan, digital [[Wii U]] games were sold in stores with download cards, and {{p3}} was no exception. The cards came with packaging that was not very different from the front and back of the game case were you to buy a physical copy. | In Japan, digital [[Wii U]] games were sold in stores with download cards, and {{p3}} was no exception. The cards came with packaging that was not very different from the front and back of the game case were you to buy a physical copy. | ||
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Pikmin 3 Japanse Digital Download card.jpg| | Pikmin 3 Japanse Digital Download card.jpg|The ''Pikmin 3'' digital download card. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:36, May 23, 2021
- Main article: Pikmin series.
Obviously, the most important Pikmin merchandise that exists are the Pikmin games themselves. Collectors should know that over the years many different versions of each game have been released, even more than shown in the image to the right, such as the Nintendo Selects version of Pikmin 3, as well as simple updates when the games are re-released. More information can be found in each game's page.
Pikmin 1+2 pack[edit]
In Japan, a copy of Pikmin and Pikmin 2 for the GameCube were sold together in a bundle along with a set of five Pikmin figures. The figures are unique to this bundle, and feature a Red Pikmin, a Yellow Pikmin, a Blue Pikmin, a Purple Pikmin, a White Pikmin, and a special cardboard container to hold and display them. The container is labeled as "Pikmin 1+2", which is one of the few examples of Pikmin being referred to as "Pikmin 1".
The Pikmin 1+2 pack bundled with the figures.
Pikmin 2 Special Edition Starter Set[edit]
On July 21st, 2004 in Japan, a GameCube bundle was released, titled "Pikmin 2 Special Edition Starter Set". It contains a regular complete in box platinum GameCube set (platinum GameCube, platinum GameCube controller, power brick, and av cable), as well as an emerald blue controller, a copy of Pikmin 2, and a Sanei Purple Pikmin plushie. Since none of the items in this set are exclusive to the set, the only way the contents hold value is if they include the box itself. It is believed that 500 to 1000 copies of this set were made, and very few are known to be left in existence. The bundle holds very high value, as it was most recently sold on the Japanese auction site, Yahoo Auctions, for ¥151,000 on January 5th, 2019.[source needed]
Front view of the box.
Back view of the box.
Top view of the box.
Bottom view of the box.
Left view of the box.
Right view of the box.
Contents of the box.
Pikmin 3 digital download card[edit]
In Japan, digital Wii U games were sold in stores with download cards, and Pikmin 3 was no exception. The cards came with packaging that was not very different from the front and back of the game case were you to buy a physical copy.
The Pikmin 3 digital download card.
