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Sonic Fan Places: Around The World
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Japan and the USA are not the only places to have Sonic events or 'places'. There were SegaWorlds in Australia and England, as well as different promotions and conventions. The areas pictured here can be from anywhere in the world that ISNT Japan or the USA. Each photo will explain where it happened, and have details about the event or area where the photo is taking place.
The Summer of Sonic convention!
This is a fan event, that has the approval of Sega of Europe. This makes it mostly official, though it isn't SOE idea, or sponsored by them. It's put together by the fans, and has it's own website at www.summerofsonic.org . The website activates each year near when the event will be. There are web based activities for people to participate in, as well as info and photos and line-ups for the physical event. It is a complex tribute to Sonic! How great! All photos and reporting here done by Metal Mandible (except where noted) who attended. (Special thank you!)
Merchandise Zone Display Shelf Summer Sonic At this convention, held in England, there were many different "Zones" you could visit in the building. Some had merchandise, others had games for you to play, and more.
This is a merchandise zone pic. In the glass display case are various Yuji Naka signed items, the Sonic & Knuckles Jean Jacket, a Riders theme shoe, some games, the statue, and a cell from Sonic X. See the gloves? They're Sonic cosplay gloves.
Comics and Fan Plush Display In the "Static Frame Zone" you could see both Fleetway and Archie Sonic comics on display. There are descriptions, and someone minding the table. These are out of private collections. You can also see more knit fan dolls.
There were Sonic discussions, and famous guest star appearances! Here you can see Richard Jacques and TJ Davis. They just sang a few Sonic songs (including the Sonic R soundtrack) and had a Q&A session for the fans. In the photo on the right you can see a Summer of Sonic t-shirt is already being worn.
Commentary Merchandise Pic SoS The merchandise had little commentary cards (seen here) where the characters are written to 'talk' about the item. Amy comments on the mini-plush's older dress, and rouge discusses the value of the Sonic Vinyl statue.
Summer Sonic Mascot Suit Game Station Of course, what event would be complete without a mascot! This mascot suit appeared at the Summer of Sonic 2008. This is a decent mascot suit, in the Sonic Adventure style. It is proportionate, as far as anyone can tell at least. You can see it here in the Hedgehog Hangout Zone, near a monitor running a Sonic game, and also near a stuff table, apparently reacting to something. Summer Sonic Mascot Side View
Summer of Sonic Gray/Yellow Tee Events need t-shirts!
This tee was apparently distributed or sold at the Summer of Sonic 2008. It's fan-made, but likely pro-printed, with the sun/Sonic logo, event name, and year that it took place. If you look carefully above, you can see that one of the guest-stars is already wearing one. Photo by Rhia
Green Hill Zone Event Cake 2-Teir Iced Sonic Level Cake Fish Detail in Icing
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To celebrate the Summer of Sonic, someone has baked a cake! This 2 (or possibly 4) teir cake was not made by a professional cake designer. It was made by a Sonic Fan attending the convention! The cake represents Sonic 1's Green Hill Zone, complete with checkered ground, waterfall, and palm trees. The top is decorated with little stones, a star post, and even Sonic's shoes. They've even added a badnik robot to it, with Chop-Chop the fish on the side!
Shiny Eye Nokia Event This costume character appeared in the UK.at Mobile Entertainment Awards, where Nokia was presented with its award for best handset company. While the event wasn't Sega related, some Sonic games do appear on cellphones, so mabe it has a little bit of relevance. However, an appearance by a Sonic Mascot will brighten up any show! As you can see, this suit has shiny eyes--which are unusual among mascot suits. He's a tad 'fat' but the suit still has a good over-all appearance, and they eye-shine really adds to that. Photo and info by: