Document NES and SNES Era Promotional,Mail Order,Employee, Obscure Accessory and Licensed Items WITH Details

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This thread is intended to provide documentation and be a place of reference on NES and SNES era promotional, mail order, employee gifts, obscure accessory and licensed items, including their known detail. ***Please copy the following template format to keep information organized!*** If you don't know some of the detail, just put "unknown" or a "?" in that particular field(s), so that others know where they may assist in tracking down additional information.

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Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Sunco Nintendo Power Mat

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: Sold 1990 - ?

Manufacturer: SUNCO Products

Origin: Made in China

Overview of known detail and history of Item: The Sunco Nintendo Power Mat was an officially licensed black and clear inflatable vinyl pool float with bright neon colors of the Nintendo logo and the Power Mat text and graphic. The size of pool float was 72"x27". 

Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Super Mario All Stars Duffle Bag

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: 1993 Store Promotion

Manufacturer: Electronics Boutique

Origin: ?

Overview of known detail and history of Item: Advertised both on the cover of, and inside of the August 1993 Electronics Boutique mailer, was the offer to get a free duffle bag when you pre-purchased Super Mario All Stars, for the Super Nintendo, from Electronics Boutique, while supplies last. The bag is small in size, with one zipper across the top, and two carry handles at the top. Each end of the bag is a different color, one end an off-white, the other black. The Super Nintendo Entertainment System logo and the Electronics Boutique logo are featured on one side of the bag with the Super Mario All Stars text graphic in the middle.

Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Capcom Bonkers Detective Kit

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: 1994 Promotion ?

Manufacturer: Capcom ?

Origin: ?

Overview of known detail and history of Item: This appears to be a Capcom promotional item (pencil pouch?) presumably available at or just prior to launch (October 1994) of the Super Nintendo game "Bonkers" published by Capcom. The pouch has the Capcom logo on one side at the top center, underneath which is the text "Bonkers' Detective Kit", underneath being the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality logo.

Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Donkey Kong Country Sports (Bike) Helmet

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: Sold Spring 1996

Manufacturer: Nintendo / Superior Safety Corporation

Origin: ?

Overview of known detail and history of Item: The Donkey Kong Country Sports (Bike) Helmet was available to purchase through the Spring 1996 Nintendo Super Power Supplies Catalog. It features printed graphics and branding from the Super Nintendo game Donkey Kong Country on all exterior sides and top of the helmet.

 

Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Sunco Nintendo Power Tube

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: 1990 - ?

Manufacturer: SUNCO Products

Origin: Made in China

Overview of known detail and history of Item: The Sunco Nintendo Power Tube was an officially licensed black and clear inflatable vinyl pool tube with bright neon colors of the Nintendo logo and the Power Tube text and graphic. It had two black plastic handles on either side of the neon pink Nintendo logo that could be held on to.

Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Super Nintendo Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run Mini Bat Pen

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: 1996 Promo ?

Manufacturer: Nintendo ?

Origin: ?

Overview of known detail and history of Item: This mini bat pen is made of real wood, with the base of the bat containing a pen tip and tube. It came sealed in a small plastic bag. There are two text Graphics on the Pen, one side displays "Ken Griffey Jr's Winning Run" with the MLB logo next to it. The other side displays the Super Nintendo text logo. It appears to be a promotional item likely available at or just prior to the launch of the Super Nintendo game "Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run", released in June of 1996. I do not know where the promo item was originally available.

Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Pepsi Super Nintendo Entertainment System Prize Promotion Sweepstakes Display for Official Rules

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: 1991-1992

Manufacturer: Pepsi

Origin: USA

Overview of known detail and history of Item: This is an unfolded in-store display that would have held the official rules tear-away sheets that people could take for the Pepsi Super Nintendo Entertainment System prize promotional sweepstakes held during 1991-1992 in which Super Nintendo Entertainment Systems could be won. The graphic on the display depicts Mario wearing a Santa hat, holding onto a Super Nintendo console present, riding Yoshi with antlers. There were also "Super Secret Game Tips" available within specially marked Pepsi packages, advertised on this display.

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Object Name/Title: Blue StarFox Arwing Floaty/Motion Pen

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: 1993 ?

Manufacturer: Nintendo ?

Origin: Made in Denmark

Overview of known detail and history of Item: The Blue StarFox Arwing Floaty/Motion Pen featured a clear enclosed liquid top half which housed a movable Arwing that would "float/fly" through the liquid when the pen was tipped up or down. This side of the pen also contained a space themed background with the StarFox logo. The opposite side of the pen has the Nintendo logo on a plain light colored background. The metal clip of the pen is stamped "Made in Denmark". The tip of the pen rotates to expose or retract the ballpoint pen tip. There were multiple colors of this pen made available, Blue (shown), red, green and white. This is presumably a promotional sale item that coincided with the launch of StarFox for the Super Nintendo in February of 1993.

Edited September 30 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Nintendo "The Best Play Here" Hat

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: Sold 199x ?

Manufacturer: KC Caps

Origin: Made in China

Overview of known detail and history of Item: Nintendo "The Best Play Here" hat in Black/Purple/Green colors with the Nintendo logo in red on both the front and back of the hat. "The Best Play Here" slogan is displayed with the Nintendo logo, both stitched on the front of the hat. The back of the hat has the Nintendo logo printed in red. The brim of the hat is purple on top and green underneath. There is purple stitching around the vent holes of the hat and the button on top is purple as well. This hat was available for sale through one of the Nintendo Power Supplies catalogs.

Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: 1988 Nintendo Power The Legend of Zelda/Link Bi-Fold Wallet

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: sold 1988 - ?

Manufacturer: Imaginings3

Origin: Made in China

Overview of known detail and history of Item: The officially licensed 1988 Nintendo Power Legend of Zelda/Link Bi-Fold Wallet is a base color of blue and has on the exterior a printed cartoon depiction of Link fighting enemies from the game. It has on the inside a coin pouch with button snap on the right and a flap with clear sleeves for small photos or cards on the left. The bill fold is on top. The wallet originally came in a carded retail package from the company Imaginings3 with a yellow and black block pattern design with a cartoon depiction of Mario in the top left corner of the retail package, and the word "WALLET" on the top right.

Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: 1988 Nintendo Power Mario and Link three-hole-punched Paper Folder

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: sold 1988 - ?

Manufacturer: Imaginings3

Origin: Made in USA

Overview of known detail and history of Item: 1988 Nintendo Power Mario and Link three-hole-punched Paper Folder made by Imaginings3 depicts a cartoon version of Mario and Link on both the front and back cover with the Nintendo Power logo above them. The folder is three-hole-punched to be placed in a three-ring binder for school. The interior contains one pocket on each side of the folder for holding papers. The interior right pocket contains a place to write your Name and Subject. The pocket on the left contains the Nintendo Power graphic logo. The background color of the folder is Blue.

Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: 1988 Nintendo Mario three-hole-punched Paper Folder

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: sold 1988 - ?

Manufacturer: Imaginings3

Origin: Made in USA

Overview of known detail and history of Item: 1988 Nintendo Mario three-hole-punched Paper Folder made by Imaginings3 depicts a cartoon version of Mario jumping out of a TV towards a player on both the front and back cover with the Nintendo logo above him. The folder is three-hole-punched to be placed in a three-ring binder for school. The interior contains one pocket on each side of the folder for holding papers. The interior right pocket contains a place to write your Name and Subject. The pocket on the left contains the Nintendo graphic logo. The background color of the folder is Black.

Edited September 28 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Nintendo "The Best Play Here" Padfolio

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: 1992 ?

Manufacturer: Nintendo

Origin: ?

Overview of known detail and history of Item: I believe this was an item available to employees within NOA. It is a black faux-leather Padfolio with the Nintendo logo and "The Best Play Here" slogan stamped into the cover and then color printed over. Internally, the right side would hold a pad of paper and has a loop to secure a pen. The left side has a pocket to hold loose papers, on top of which are two smaller pockets for business cards and the like.

Edited September 29 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Nintendo "1995" Padfolio

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: 1995

Manufacturer: Nintendo

Origin: ?

Overview of known detail and history of Item: I believe this was an item available to employees within NOA. It is a black faux-leather Padfolio with the Nintendo logo and "1995" graphic color printed over. Internally, the right side would hold a pad of paper and has a loop to secure a pen. The left side has a pocket to hold loose papers, on top of which are two smaller pockets, one for business cards and one for a calculator.

Edited September 29 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Nintendo "Light Years Beyond" Padfolio

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: 1993 ?

Manufacturer: Nintendo

Origin: ?

Overview of known detail and history of Item: I believe this was an item available to employees within NOA. It is a black faux-leather Padfolio with the Nintendo logo stamped into the cover and color printed, along with the "Light Years Beyond" graphic slogan color printed underneath. Internally, the right side would hold a pad of paper and has a loop to secure a pen. The left side has a pocket to hold loose papers, on top of which are two smaller pockets, for business cards.

 

Edited September 29 by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Jaleco Bases Loaded Bleacher Cushion

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: ?

Manufacturer: Jaleco

Origin: ?

Overview of known detail and history of Item: Jaleco Bases Loaded Bleacher Cushion. Assuming this was a promotional item at the time of release for Bases Loaded for Gameboy and Bases Loaded II for NES. Vinyl exterior, foam interior, carry handle at top. Printed graphics, one side with Bases Loaded for GameBoy, the other with Bases Loaded II. Jaleco logo is printed on both sides. Unknown where this was originally made available.

Edited Friday at 03:01 AM by Imminent_Loch

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Object Name/Title: Nintendo Power Play It Loud! Original Soundtrack CD

Year(s) originally sold/promoted/gifted: 1996

Manufacturer: Nintendo

Origin: ?

Overview of known detail and history of Item: Nintendo Power Play It Loud! Original Soundtrack CD. Released in 1996 and available through the Nintendo Power Supplies catalogs. It contains the following tracks:

Yoshi's Island Tracks
1     Yoshi's Island     Koji Kondo     2:33
2     Story Music Box     Koji Kondo     3:10
3     Flower Garden     Koji Kondo     2:54
4     Middle Boss     Koji Kondo     1:19
5     Big Boss BGM     Koji Kondo     2:04
6     Koopa     Koji Kondo     2:46
7     Goal & Score     Koji Kondo     1:03
F-ZERO Tracks
8     Select     Naoto Ishida     0:32
9     Mute City     Naoto Ishida     2:29
10     Port Town     Naoto Ishida     2:14
11     White Land     Naoto Ishida     1:52
12     Fire Field     Naoto Ishida     1:47
13     Red Canyon     Naoto Ishida     2:48
14     Ending     Naoto Ishida     1:09

Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run Tracks
15     Base     Eveline Fischer     4:21
16     System     Eveline Fischer     2:22
17     Strike Zone     Eveline Fischer     2:20
The Legends of Zelda Tracks
18     Title     Koji Kondo     0:18
19     Overworld     Koji Kondo     1:11
20     Guessing-Game House     Koji Kondo     0:51
21     Dark World Forest     Koji Kondo     1:51
22     Boss     Koji Kondo     0:37
23     Crystal     Koji Kondo     1:07
24     Triforce Chamber     Koji Kondo     1:39

Super Metroid Tracks
25     Opening (Destroyed Science Academy Research Station)     Minako Hamano     1:26
26     Theme of Super Metroid     Kenji Yamamoto     1:22
27     Brinstar - Plant Overgrowth Area     Kenji Yamamoto     1:50
28     Galactic Warrior - Theme of Samus Aran     Kenji Yamamoto     1:58
29     Norfair - Ancient Ruins Area     Kenji Yamamoto     1:26
30     Big Boss Confrontation BGM (Ridley, Draigon)     Minako Hamano     1:42
31     Mother Brain     Minako Hamano     0:47
32     Escape     Minako Hamano     1:32
33     Ending     Minako Hamano     3:05
Star Fox Tracks
34     Main Theme     Hajime Hirasawa     2:31
35     Course Map Select BGM <Main Theme>     Hajime Hirasawa     0:53
36     Corneria     Hajime Hirasawa     1:41
37     Space Armada     Hajime Hirasawa     1:23
38     Boss (Corneria, Planet battle)     Hajime Hirasawa     1:12
39     Boss (Titania)     Hajime Hirasawa     1:00
40     Last Boss Clear~Game Clear Demonstration BGM     Hajime Hirasawa     1:47
41     Main Theme     Hajime Hirasawa     2:31

Edited Friday at 02:59 AM by Imminent_Loch