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Germany did not make many exclusive items, but they are interesting to see. They also aren't making any items currently, so these are all fairly old. |
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| A Pin or Button with several ads combined into one! Sonic likes Coca Cola, MGM and Cannon Cameras! This is supposed to have a matching cap to go with it. This HAD to be a give-away of some kind, but it is unknown for what. |
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Could this be the matching German hat?
It is highly likely, as here's a semi-stock art Sonic, altered to be holding a bottle of Coca Cola (instead of the cup). If you notice, you can see his other hand is also open on this one as well, further linking the images.
The art on the red baseball style cap is embroidered on, and the detail seems just fine. You can see the white stitching on the cola bottle. |
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There is a set of 'kiddy story tapes' which will appear here when photos are found/donated. They are sort of a 'books on tape' but for little kids. What are the stories like? |
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A set of 5 enameled metal pins, said to have originated in Germany around the time of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 for the Genisis / Megadrive. They came in the metal case, as shown. The first pin was reproduced frequently by other countries, after appearing here. The Eggman in his vehicle design is also an embroidered clothing patch in Japan. |
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Marketing Art Piece. This was done for a plastic sign (that lights up) for Sonic 3 that video game stores could hang in the window. It's actually the print out, complete with crop marks that was to be used to create the store display items. |
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This is a sign for "Video World" the video game retail store. It is in a town called Bockum-Hövel. The sign was done in the early 1990s, but it's still there now because...people want Sonic!
It is great to see that video game retailers (not major chain-stores) think so highly of Sonic that they use him on their signs to draw in customers. Photo by Tikal.
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Just look at this!
When Germany did a bed-sheets set, they did it right! Here you can see the unusual Game Gear Game based comforter/blanket, with hang-gliding Sonic and running Tails. The picture is the main element, and it's bordered by various spinning Sonics, his name, and stock-art heads. In the lower corner, the sheets have this same pattern all over. At the top is the one pillow case (As this is a single-bed set, and not twin or queen, it only gets 1 pillow). The pillow case is also quite nice, with the title screen finger-waving Sonic done in cool shaded style and vibrant color. The background has the winged rin, and repeated "Sonic" names.
This is a real rare bed-set, but it makes a really good presentation with nice attention to detail on all the pieces. |
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This CD of Sonic music is unique, in that the song itself is translated and then actually done in German. The song is, of course, "They Call Me Sonic". The yellow box says that it includes this. (of course, the box is written in German too) It was released by "CNR Music". It likely contains both versions of the song, which has some unique properties.
First, its a song with lyrics written about Sonic that wasn't used in any game or TV show, which is quite a merit. Next, (and the reason it's not super popular) is it was done in the "Alvin and the chipmunks" style squeeky/screechy funny voice as if Sonic were a mouse singing it: "They call me Sonic...I'm the king of the ring!" etc. Photo & info by Alessandero |
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