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USA Sonic Fan Events or Places |
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The USA does not really have any exclusive places where you can go and find a Sonic the Hedgehog theme, every time you visit. However, there are events that change certain areas into Sonic-Areas for an amount of time. Often, these feature Costume Characters, so there is a bit of crossover. |
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A Hot-Air Balloon.
This is the type you can ride under, and it has a basket. This balloon toured Europe through various countries, but appeared in the USA as well. This is surprisingly detailed for a balloon, with distinct fingers and features. It is currently retired in a balloon preservation area in England. There is a pin with this image. |
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A Float. This is from the Macys ThanksGiving Day parade. It appeared for a few years, until Sonic was given his new design. |
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This was made by Cameron Balloons in England, and the photos are by Pete Hughes and the preservation society. It was active in the 1990s to promote Sonic 3. |
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Sonic the Hedgehog made a cameo on The Simpsons!
You can see a sort of reflection of a Sonic-like guy to the right of the photo. Although he does look "Simpsons-Styled". Mario and Luigi are funny looking here too...The characters are trying to get Bart to steal a video game. Episode #139 (Season 7) "Marge Be Not Proud". You can read more about the episode here: http://www.tv.com/the-simpsons/marge-be-not-proud/episode/1424/trivia.html Info courtesy of Steven Matarazzo.
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The famous Die Hard Fan Mobile Assault Tour
Well. Sort of famous. And mostly a tour. This was used to promote the Sega Dreamcast when it first came out. As far as known, this took place only in California. This sign announces the location of the 'party'. The message is a little off, as you can't really be a die-hard fan for something that you didn't really play yet that much.
The event had a contest where Sonic fans had to dress up as Sonic. The winner would get a free Dreamcast, some games, and a check. Of course, this brought the blue-wigs out in hoards, as you can see...
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Tons of people tried to win, and some put forth more effort then others...How did Sonic ever have an afro? |
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A nice big shot of the line of people waiting to be judged. What is that "V" logo in the corner? It is what used to be the logo for "gamespot". They've since changed their logo, but they're still around. Info submitted by Pira Jacinto.
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Random bald guy wandering through the place.
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The guy in the photo to the left did quite a good job. Look at his plush spikes and special pants! He even has white gloves and a power Ring. |
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Birthday hats are NOT Sonic spikes
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Is this curly man really a fan?
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It wouldn't be a Mobile Assault Tour if you couldn't assault various towns with large vehicles. The improbable 6 wheeled golf cart like console-carying device and the truck that everything is packed in. There were several trucks made up like this for the tour. |
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A Costume Character Sonic is here to encourage the fans, and give out the prizes. This one appears to be made out of lycra or something, with how shiny it is. |
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| Here's the prize check! Signed sort of by Sonic even. The check isn't real...but you'd think the winner gets to keep the big cardboard thing. I wonder what happened to it? Who won? It looks like party hat guy! Power ring guy was more realistic, and less...cones... |
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For a while, Howard Johnson Hotels were a Sonic place. They did a promotion with Sega Game Gears, and gave away this sticker card if you stayed there. You can build a scene in the Mystic Cave of Sonic 2 (Genisis...not gamegear) with the stickers. Photos courtesy of MCRG. |
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There have to be more fan events and places in the USA. As soon as photos are found, they'll appear here. |
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