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International Sonic Items
Different countries around the world had their own exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog items. The two most notible countries being the USA and Japan, which have their own separate sections, due to the sheer amount of Sonic stuff they made. Go around the world with this page to see fun Sonic the Hedgehog collections from great countries.
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Sonic Gear Main Page |
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Countries which only made 1 or 2 things appear under the navigation on this page, and don't have a page of their own. Each item is labeled with what country it comes from. |
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Click a flag to see the pages in whichever language you prefer. It's truly international! |
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England
Spain
Germany
France
Australia
Random International |
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Sonic Chocolate Bar display and food item. |
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Here's something interesting, 2 different kinds of Sonic Adventure 1 chocolates. One is a bar with peanut, peanut butter, and caramel, coated in chocolate. The other is a peanut butter cup (complete with edge-ridges) which must be like a Reesy Cup. The last is the store display you never saw them dispensed from! |
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Canadian Sonic Adventure 1 Chocolates
These are annoying, because they were obviously planned out, yet magically no one's ever seen them. Being Sonic Adventure 1, they were recent as well. You can tell these are not from the USA or England, because they are weighed in Grams and not Ounces. These are the company's own photos, taken from a now-defunct website. These were supposed to be released in Canada and the USA, but despite the good looks of these photos, they were scarce. They must have originated in Canada first, due to the spellings and the measurments. |
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Here is a pencil box from St. Vincent. This is an island in the Carribbean. Was it sold anywhere else? It looks like something Japan may have shared.
It has a curious mix of art, but makes a nice presentation. It uses the old Japan "Segasonic" name, but on Sonic R and Sonic Jam art. This is curious because Segasonic faded from use earlier then Sonic R. The back has a Copyright Sega mark on it though, so it is unlikely to be a bootleg item.
As you can see, it's a stiff sided box covered in slightly paddy shiny plastic. This box is uncommon.
Photos contributed by mAtt Pieper.
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Although the photo is from Germany, this "Repair Kit" could probably be obtained anywhere in Europe.
It is very rare though because you could only get it, if you called the Service Centre, when the PC-CD-ROM Part on the Sonic Arcade Music CD didn't work. Currently, it is impossible to get one, because even at that time there were not in stock. They produced them only when someone requested one. The Design is very nice, because the Blue Colour is glittering and everything that is white is glimmering like metal. On it are PC Game Demos from the Mega Drive / Genesis Games Sonic & Knuckles and Comix Zone. And the Music Video "They call me Sonic" as AVI File.
As you know, some shiny or glittery things do not photograph well, so this may look like an ordinary CD, but it is probably quite cool to look at in person. Photo and info by Tikal. |
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This interesting classic Sonic shirt is from Austria!
It has 4 little stock arts across the middle in the front. It may seem a bit plain, but on closer inspection you can see it's actually pretty progressive for its time. Notice the non-matching but sporty sleeves: one is solid blue, the other with two different stripes. The collar is also a stretchy textured blue, and blue stitches were used to make the bottom hem.
The tag proves it's official, with the classic Sonic logo and copyright. Austria is near Italy and Germany. This shirt was found in Vienna. Shirt owned and photographed by Don91. |
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Here's an interesting Chilean metal token. It's brassy colored (like most tokens are) and the same on both sides. Naturally, an older stock Sonic is used, cropped mid-chest like some real coins are. It's clearly different than the Australian one.
This token was used around 1994 for arcade and Sega games at an arcade in Chile. As far as it's known, this is the only Chilean Sonic item that's unique to the country. Do you know anything about more Chile Sonic items, or facts/pricing on this token? If so, write in for info credit. Token owned and photographed by: MuTaNtE |
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This isn't really an item per se...but it is interesting to see. Is it a fan art or a fan place? This doesn't really fit in a category, so it's here on International Items. In the Netherlands there is a store called Die Zwei Brüder Venlo . The store appears to be a fresh and packaged food store. On the first level is a toys/coffee shop and the owner has decorated the column there with some fan-art type pictures which includes Sonic! Above him, you can see Lara Croft and Goku with the Dragon Balls. Pikachu is beside him, though that may be a big sticker. Still, it's interesting to see a store interior decorated with Sonic. Photo and info by Tikal. |
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This pin is from Brazil, and it is quite rare.
It was made in 1994 by TecToy, and was given out only to Sega's TecToy management as a promotion for Sonic games being released in Brazil. So basically like some of the jackets or patches, it's an 'employees only' item which means that not too many of them were made and they never retailed. The pin has classic finger waving Sonic stock, likely in an enamel coating on the metal pin with the TecToy logo in yellow/orange at the bottom. If you see this pin, hang on to it! Photo discovered by BlueBlur. |
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This special edition Dreamcast was released in honor of Sonic's 10th birthday by Sega of Europe. It's likely worth a small fortune now. First, the DC system itself is Sonic blue, and has SA1 style sticker on it AND it is signed by a member of SonicTeam. The controller is in blue and gray (rather than offwhite) with SonicTeam logo on it. The box is blue too, but it looks like the game is just an addition. It was given to Sega EU employees and a few were used as contest prizes in different countries in Europe, so it is not specific to just one. This is a great and rare set to celebrate the 10th! Discovered by: Flare, with additional info by Alessandro. |
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Brazil made more than just a pin, they also created this PVC Sonic figure. He's quite all right looking for the time, with thought-out spikes and mostly proportional hands and shoes. This was made in 1994, but because its from Brazil, it's not very easy to get as items didn't seem to leave the country that often to be collected. Photographed & owned by: , Right photo by Berzerker |
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This is a hard back binder. Unlike trapper-keepers it's made of thick, hard cardboard like a hardback book and has nothing to keep it shut. This was found in Sweden, however is it FROM there as well? If so, it'd be the first on SonicGear. The art is interesting, somewhat Japan-styled, but also mis-placing a spike ball out of Sonic 1 onto a clearly Sonic 2 Background (raised log bridge/night cave area) Photo discovered by: GhostieShadow |
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In Brazil, they didn't stop at just Sonic with the PVCs. Here, they tried their hand at Robotnick (AoStH style) and Tails. You'll notice the mis-coloring on Tails right away, his glove cuffs were never supposed to be blue. |
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| His brownish color was likely thought to be correct at the time, due to botched up stock art and Archie Comics as well as SatAm Sonic mis-coloring him this way for years in the USA. Robotnicks eyes also appear to have white in them, instead of red. The other noticible difference figre-wise on Tails is that he's shown with his tails arranged vertically, where other pvcs usually show them side by side. It is likely all 3 figures appeared in Brazil stores at the same time in the 1990s. But what company produced them there? Photos discovered by Berzerker. |
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This is a phone charm given to clients of Sega Europe. (so, anywhere in Europe) It's made of metal with an interesting 'above' perspective for Sonic, & covered in clear enamel. ChuChu Rocket, & Monkey Ball chars also appear on the back-card. This was made by RDPCreative. Photo by Bianca Nishitani |
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Here's an interesting self-promoting plush from Brazil! It's a classic Sonic doll, but he's wearing a little Sonic & Knuckles logo tee! This looks like a felt-spikes version of a plush, with real sewn in shoe stripes instead of ribbon overlays. He has suction cups on his hands so you could stick him to windows or mirrors in the home or car. His eyes seem to be positioned looking up. This is an interesting promotional item for the game! Photo discovered by Berzerker |
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This is a Sonic 10th Anniversary pack.
But what exactly is it all about? It resembles the item that had the blue & gold embossed foamcore package (that had a music CD in it, and booklet) however, this colorful item IS the exterior of the package. Where all was it released? It's clearly got something to do with SA2 Battle, but does it actually contain the game as some kind of special packaging? Is it a promo or a freebie? Photo discovered by: Plushies4Ever |
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This is an Italian sticker book by Panini. Panini has existed for quite a long time, selling stickers & sticker books all over Europe. You can find their items in several countries (likely in several languages too) This one happens to be in Italian. It's a modern sticker book for Sonic X, and it is empty. These books don't come with stickers, you need to collect sticker packs (much like trading card packs) to fill them in. This retails for around 5 Euro. You may still be able to get this book at Muscara.com in 2011. (though it was made closer to the time of Sonic X) Photo discovered by Luke. |
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Here's a rather rare shirt. It was made & distributed in Canada. (see tag) This was made for Sonic 1, and you can see they use the Japan art of Sonic and place him in the winged ring from the title screen. The border says "His Name Is Sonic". Woolco stores (like a department store) had this shirt. You're actually looking at the back of it. The front top left chest area has that WoolCo logo you see in the inset. This was made in adult sizes. Woolco is no longer in business, it was bought out by WalMart in 1994 . This is a curious collectible shirt with an interesting graphic & style. Added info by TReKiE |
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These classic style plushes are supposed to have a "general Europe" distribution in UFO catchers and as win-able (aka: not retail) prizes. The tags look similar to some USA plush tags, but who made these? Which countries have seen these appear? The dolls themselves look pretty good/classic. And they've even added classic Eggman! He looks rather funny with his floppy mustache. It's great to finally see a non-Japan Eggman though, he has fans too! Photo discovered by SonicBoy19 |
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This is the Sonic Generations collectors Edition (Xbox 360 version) which will be released ONLY in the various countries of Europe & also Australia. Who does it exclude? (Japan, USA, Canada are the biggest lands) but is any of Europe excluded? The box set is awesome, with lots of cool features so no one will want to miss out. Importing may be a good idea if you are not in the release area. Photo discovered by TheEmperor, info provided by NeoGaf via Sega (below) |
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Included in the collector’s edition is a collectable figurine featuring both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic, an exclusive, individually numbered commemorative “Gold Ring”, and a “20 Years of Sonic Art” book, containing never before seen sketches and images from the past 20 years. Also contained in the Collector’s Edition are the ‘20th Anniversary Sonic Soundtrack’ featuring a selection of tracks handpicked by Sonic Team, and the ‘History of Sonic: Birth of an Icon’ documentary, an exclusive collection of interviews and footage charting Sonic’s life from inception through to |
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becoming one of the most iconic characters in videogame history. Limited edition lenticular packaging and bonus additional downloadable content for the game are the final components that make up this unique collector’s edition for Sonic Generations.
Above right is a fan photo by someone who bought the Xbox pack shown by Sega in the other photo. Note the embossing on the blue case, pop-up card logo & clound among the CDs and wonderful display boxes. Plus, the open booklet shows a timeline of Sonics.
This will likely be QUITE a sought-after / expensive package especially because it wasn't available everywhere. |
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International known...and unknown? These 4 ties each have a different pattern. Multiple tiny classic Sonic stock arts for the first, spring bumpers & Sonic on 2, the Sonic & Tails tie is from the UK (also appeared on book cover) & the last has only spinning Sonic. But where are the non-UK ones from? Or are they all from the UK? Photo discovered by ToxicTheSkunk |
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| Where in Europe could you get this gray & blue Sonic hoodie sweatshirt? It seems to have a blue interior, with green & blue stripes for the bottom & sleeve cuffs. It's a zip front, and does not appear to have pockets. (somewhat unusual for a sweatshirt) It has classic 'getting ready to run' Sonic, but is this genuinely classic, or one of those new-classics things that just use the art? The logo is green too...which is a little bit odd because green isn't a common color to be used with Sonic, for whatever reason. Write in if you know the details about this sweat shirt. Photo by Sonicteam |
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This is an early issue of the Archie Sonic Comic which is from the USA...however, this is a Finnish copy of it. Notice how the top doesn't have the "Archie A" and instead says "Finland" and has the price in Markka , which was the currency there until it switched to the Euro. (Remember this was before 1999) The interior is likely totally translated for ease of use there. What issue number did they get up to, releasing actual translated issues? Photo discovered by: PiplupFan77 |
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Look at this cool promotional Sonic. He's a big stand-up sign to attract customers wherever it's placed. Here, it stands outside of a video game retailer in a mall in Finland. It's a classic item, and has stood there since some point in the 1990s. Photo by: |
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Here's an interesting cloth...item. It could be a curtain? It is likely to be from/for Finland, but do write in if you can confirm! It has green, blue & purple (an uncommon color for Sonic goods) along with Sonic & Knuckles, plus some white spirals & speed-lines. Knuckles is obviously an early version, as he has 'big body' and smaller fists. Also, the yellow part of his shoe is white. Did it fade? Was it wrong? You can see the measurements in the photo to the left. Photo & owned by: |
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