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'''{{wp|Burger King}}''' is an American fast-food chain. The chain has had several promotions related to the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise.
'''{{wp|Burger King}}''' is an American fast-food chain. The chain has had several promotions related to the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise.


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[[File:BK Activity Book 4.png|thumb|All ten toys]]
[[File:BK Activity Book 4.png|thumb|All ten toys]]
In 2002, Burger King had a promotion which ran from November 25, 2002 to December 29, 2002. It included ten toys with seven of the toys being ''Super Mario''-related. During this promotion, a person could win a [[Game Boy Advance]] game by getting a golden toy.
In 2002, Burger King had a promotion which ran from November 25, 2002 to December 29, 2002. It included ten toys with seven of the toys being ''Super Mario''-related. During this promotion, a person could win a [[Game Boy Advance]] game by getting a golden toy.
*"[[Donkey Kong]] Time Racer"
*'''[[Donkey Kong]] Time Racer''' - A toy requiring the player to push Donkey Kong to the banana pile before the timer runs out.
*"Hop & Slide [[Diddy Kong]]"
*'''Hop & Slide [[Diddy Kong]]''' - A toy involving launching Diddy Kong onto a slide to knock down the barrel at the end.
*"Race Around [[Princess Peach|Peach]] & [[Bowser]]"
*'''Race Around [[Princess Peach|Peach]] & [[Bowser]]''' - A roulette wheel game played by adding up points based on the results of the wheel.
*"Water Whirl [[Wario]]"
*'''Water Whirl [[Wario]]''' - A ball-launching game that is filled with water.
*"Coin Collector [[Super Mario Sunshine|Mario Sunshine]]"
*'''Coin Collector [[Super Mario Sunshine|Mario Sunshine]]''' - A slot machine game with various coin amounts as results.
*"Egg Hunter [[Yoshi]]"
*'''Egg Hunter [[Yoshi]]''' - A wind-up Yoshi toy and cardboard egg cutout targets for it to knock down.
*"Soar & Chase [[Luigi]]"
*'''Soar & Chase [[Luigi]]''' - A toy that involves the player sending Luigi spiralling up a tower being chased by a [[Boo]], and crashing down to collect a 1-Up Mushroom.


===2008 Wii promotion===
===2008 Wii promotion===
[[File:Images2.jpg|The various toys|thumb|250px]]
[[File:Images2.jpg|The various toys|thumb|250px]]
In 2008, Burger King had a promotion for the [[Wii]] which included ten toys, nine of which were ''Super Mario''-related. Each toy featured a [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] replica which was used to interact with the toy.
In 2008, Burger King had a promotion for the [[Wii]] which included ten toys, nine of which were ''Super Mario''-related. Each toy featured a [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] replica which was used to interact with the toy.
*A [[Luma]] figure which lit up when connecting the Wiimote and pressing a button.
*'''Light Up [[Luma]]''' - A Luma figure which lit up when connecting the Wiimote and pressing a button.
*A Diddy Kong figure which could be sent rolling with the Wiimote.
*'''Rumbling Tumbling [[Diddy Kong]]''' - A Diddy Kong figure which could be sent rolling with the Wiimote.
*A Princess Peach figure which twirled around when launched from the Wiimote.
*'''Whirl 'N' Twirl Princess Peach''' - A Princess Peach figure which twirled around when launched from the Wiimote.
*A [[Boo]] figure with a magnet, which would be pushed away from the Wiimote for a floating effect.
*'''Float 'N' Go Boo''' - A Boo figure with a magnet, which would be pushed away from the Wiimote for a floating effect.
*A Donkey Kong figure that flips into the air when released from the Wiimote. A cardboard target is included.
*'''Flip and Stick Donkey Kong''' - A Donkey Kong figure that flips into the air when released from the Wiimote. An aluminium target is included.
*A toy based on ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' with a cardboard backdrop depicting [[Lineland Road]] with a block maze, which a magnetic [[Mario|Paper Mario]] figure is guided through using the Wiimote.
*'''Mario to the Rescue''' - A toy based on ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' with a cardboard backdrop depicting [[Lineland Road]] with a block maze, which a magnetic [[Mario|Paper Mario]] figure is guided through using the Wiimote.
*A toy based on ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' with a propeller depicting Mario and Luma, which could be sent flying in the air after being launched from the Wiimote.
*'''Galaxy Blast Mario''' - A toy based on ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' with a propeller depicting Mario and Luma, which could be sent flying in the air after being launched from the Wiimote.
*A [[Chain Chomp]] figure which could be launched toward cardboard targets depicting Wario and Bowser.
*'''[[Chain Chomp]] Launcher''' - A Chain Chomp figure which could be launched toward cardboard targets depicting Wario and Bowser.
*A figure of Yoshi driving the [[Standard Kart]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. Unlike the others, this one featured a [[Wii Wheel]] replica instead which could be used to aim and launch the kart.
*'''Mario Kart Yoshi''' - A figure of Yoshi driving the [[Standard Kart]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. Unlike the others, this one featured a [[Wii Wheel]] replica instead which could be used to aim and launch the kart.
 
===2012 Wii U promotion===
In 2012, Burger King ran a promotion for the release of the [[Wii U]], including ten ''Super Mario''-related toys. Each toy also included a sheet of stickers referencing various characters, enemies and items from the ''Super Mario'' series.
*'''Mario Shell Shooter''' - a Wii U Game Pad that shoots cardboard discs at included target.
**Packaged with stickers of Mario, Luigi, a Super Mushroom, a 1-Up Mushroom, and Red and Green Shells
*'''Wii U Sticker Dispenser''' - a Wii U Game Pad that dispenses sheets of stickers.
**Dispensable sticker sheets include Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser and various other characters, enemies and items.
*'''Wii U Piranha Plant Catch''', a Wii U Game Pad shaped game involving launching pellets into the mouths of Piranha Plants.
**Packaged with stickers of Piranha Plants and Warp Pipes.
*'''Super Mario Mustache Maker''', a Wii U Game Pad shaped plastic mold and storage case that shapes the included clay into Mario's mustache.
**Packaged with stickers of Wario, [[Waluigi]], and a [[Blooper]].
*'''Mario''', a plastic figure of Mario
**Packaged with stickers of Mario, [[Bowser Jr.]], and Coins.
*'''Luigi''', a plastic figure of Luigi
**Packaged with stickers of Luigi, Bowser, Red and Green Shells, a 1-Up Mushroom, and ? Blocks
*'''Super Mario Chuckin' Shell''', a pull-back motorized [[Green Shell]].
**Packaged with stickers of Green and Red Shells, ? Mark Blocks, and Brick Blocks.
*'''Super Mario Cloud Racers''', two wheeled toys of Mario and Luigi in [[Lakitu's Cloud|clouds]] and a launcher.
**Packaged with stickers of Mario, a [[Lakitu]], Coins and a ? Block.
*'''Barrel Down Donkey Kong''', a barrel launching toy with cardboard barrel cutout targets.
**Packaged with stickers of Donkey Kong, Coins, and [[DK Barrel]]s.
*'''Diddy Kong's Link Up''', a set of ten linking Diddy Kong figures, similar to ''Barrel of Monkeys''.
**Packaged with stickers of Diddy Kong, [[Banana]]s, and DK Barrels.


===''Super Mario''-related toys through the King Jr.===
===''Super Mario''-related toys through the King Jr.===
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====February 1, 2021 - March 15, 2021====
====February 1, 2021 - March 15, 2021====
[[File:Burger King Jr. Meal.jpg|The various toys|thumb|250px]]
[[File:Burger King Jr. Meal.jpg|The various toys|thumb|250px]]
*A grey figure of [[Metal Mario]] in a [[Standard Kart]].  
*'''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''' - A grey figure of [[Metal Mario]] in a [[Standard Kart]].  
*A figure of [[Builder Mario]] on a [[Brick Block]].
*'''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''' - A figure of [[Builder Mario]] on a [[Brick Block]].
*A figure of [[Luigi]] sucking in a [[Goob]].
*'''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''' - A figure of [[Luigi]] sucking in a [[Goob]].


During this period, customers could also receive toys based on the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|Animal Crossing: New Horizons]]'', and ''[[inkipedia:Splatoon 2|Splatoon 2]]''. These toys were available in the United States, Canada, and a large portion of Latin America.<ref name=NintendoLife>Craddock, Ryan. Nintendo Life (February 1, 2021). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/02/nintendo_toys_and_super_mario_meals_have_arrived_at_burger_king Nintendo Toys And Super Mario Meals Have Arrived At Burger King]. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref><ref name=Businesswire>Businesswire (February 1, 2021). [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210201005165/en/Nintendo-Switch-Sweepstakes-Promotion-and-Nintendo-Themed-Toys-to-Be-Offered-by-Burger-King-Restaurants-Nationwide Nintendo Switch Sweepstakes Promotion and Nintendo Themed Toys to Be Offered by Burger King Restaurants Nationwide]. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref>
During this period, customers could also receive toys based on the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|Animal Crossing: New Horizons]]'', and ''[[inkipedia:Splatoon 2|Splatoon 2]]''. These toys were available in the United States, Canada, and a large portion of Latin America.<ref name=NintendoLife>Craddock, Ryan. Nintendo Life (February 1, 2021). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/02/nintendo_toys_and_super_mario_meals_have_arrived_at_burger_king Nintendo Toys And Super Mario Meals Have Arrived At Burger King]. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref><ref name=Businesswire>Businesswire (February 1, 2021). [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210201005165/en/Nintendo-Switch-Sweepstakes-Promotion-and-Nintendo-Themed-Toys-to-Be-Offered-by-Burger-King-Restaurants-Nationwide Nintendo Switch Sweepstakes Promotion and Nintendo Themed Toys to Be Offered by Burger King Restaurants Nationwide]. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref>

Revision as of 06:45, August 3, 2023

Burger King logo (2020-present)
Burger King’s logo

Burger King is an American fast-food chain. The chain has had several promotions related to the Super Mario franchise.

Super Mario-related promotions

2002 Nintendo Superstars promotion

The fourth page of a Burger King activity book featuring the available toys
All ten toys

In 2002, Burger King had a promotion which ran from November 25, 2002 to December 29, 2002. It included ten toys with seven of the toys being Super Mario-related. During this promotion, a person could win a Game Boy Advance game by getting a golden toy.

  • Donkey Kong Time Racer - A toy requiring the player to push Donkey Kong to the banana pile before the timer runs out.
  • Hop & Slide Diddy Kong - A toy involving launching Diddy Kong onto a slide to knock down the barrel at the end.
  • Race Around Peach & Bowser - A roulette wheel game played by adding up points based on the results of the wheel.
  • Water Whirl Wario - A ball-launching game that is filled with water.
  • Coin Collector Mario Sunshine - A slot machine game with various coin amounts as results.
  • Egg Hunter Yoshi - A wind-up Yoshi toy and cardboard egg cutout targets for it to knock down.
  • Soar & Chase Luigi - A toy that involves the player sending Luigi spiralling up a tower being chased by a Boo, and crashing down to collect a 1-Up Mushroom.

2008 Wii promotion

Burger King promotional toys
The various toys

In 2008, Burger King had a promotion for the Wii which included ten toys, nine of which were Super Mario-related. Each toy featured a Wii Remote replica which was used to interact with the toy.

  • Light Up Luma - A Luma figure which lit up when connecting the Wiimote and pressing a button.
  • Rumbling Tumbling Diddy Kong - A Diddy Kong figure which could be sent rolling with the Wiimote.
  • Whirl 'N' Twirl Princess Peach - A Princess Peach figure which twirled around when launched from the Wiimote.
  • Float 'N' Go Boo - A Boo figure with a magnet, which would be pushed away from the Wiimote for a floating effect.
  • Flip and Stick Donkey Kong - A Donkey Kong figure that flips into the air when released from the Wiimote. An aluminium target is included.
  • Mario to the Rescue - A toy based on Super Paper Mario with a cardboard backdrop depicting Lineland Road with a block maze, which a magnetic Paper Mario figure is guided through using the Wiimote.
  • Galaxy Blast Mario - A toy based on Super Mario Galaxy with a propeller depicting Mario and Luma, which could be sent flying in the air after being launched from the Wiimote.
  • Chain Chomp Launcher - A Chain Chomp figure which could be launched toward cardboard targets depicting Wario and Bowser.
  • Mario Kart Yoshi - A figure of Yoshi driving the Standard Kart from Mario Kart Wii. Unlike the others, this one featured a Wii Wheel replica instead which could be used to aim and launch the kart.

2012 Wii U promotion

In 2012, Burger King ran a promotion for the release of the Wii U, including ten Super Mario-related toys. Each toy also included a sheet of stickers referencing various characters, enemies and items from the Super Mario series.

  • Mario Shell Shooter - a Wii U Game Pad that shoots cardboard discs at included target.
    • Packaged with stickers of Mario, Luigi, a Super Mushroom, a 1-Up Mushroom, and Red and Green Shells
  • Wii U Sticker Dispenser - a Wii U Game Pad that dispenses sheets of stickers.
    • Dispensable sticker sheets include Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser and various other characters, enemies and items.
  • Wii U Piranha Plant Catch, a Wii U Game Pad shaped game involving launching pellets into the mouths of Piranha Plants.
    • Packaged with stickers of Piranha Plants and Warp Pipes.
  • Super Mario Mustache Maker, a Wii U Game Pad shaped plastic mold and storage case that shapes the included clay into Mario's mustache.
  • Mario, a plastic figure of Mario
    • Packaged with stickers of Mario, Bowser Jr., and Coins.
  • Luigi, a plastic figure of Luigi
    • Packaged with stickers of Luigi, Bowser, Red and Green Shells, a 1-Up Mushroom, and ? Blocks
  • Super Mario Chuckin' Shell, a pull-back motorized Green Shell.
    • Packaged with stickers of Green and Red Shells, ? Mark Blocks, and Brick Blocks.
  • Super Mario Cloud Racers, two wheeled toys of Mario and Luigi in clouds and a launcher.
    • Packaged with stickers of Mario, a Lakitu, Coins and a ? Block.
  • Barrel Down Donkey Kong, a barrel launching toy with cardboard barrel cutout targets.
    • Packaged with stickers of Donkey Kong, Coins, and DK Barrels.
  • Diddy Kong's Link Up, a set of ten linking Diddy Kong figures, similar to Barrel of Monkeys.
    • Packaged with stickers of Diddy Kong, Bananas, and DK Barrels.

Super Mario-related toys through the King Jr.

A King Jr. is a meal available at Burger King. Similar to Happy Meals, they often come with toys, and there have been toys related to the Super Mario franchise included in several meals.

February 1, 2021 - March 15, 2021

Several toys available as part of a Burger King Jr. meal at Burger King.
The various toys

During this period, customers could also receive toys based on the Nintendo Switch version of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Splatoon 2. These toys were available in the United States, Canada, and a large portion of Latin America.[1][2]

Super Mario Meal

From February 8, 2021, to February 22, 2021, customers could order a "Super Mario Meal" online. This contained a Whopper, small fries, and a small fountain drink. Purchasing the meal would give the consumer a chance to win a Nintendo Switch and a copy of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Purchasing the meal would also give the consumer 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points.[1][2]

Gallery

References

  1. ^ a b Craddock, Ryan. Nintendo Life (February 1, 2021). Nintendo Toys And Super Mario Meals Have Arrived At Burger King. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Businesswire (February 1, 2021). Nintendo Switch Sweepstakes Promotion and Nintendo Themed Toys to Be Offered by Burger King Restaurants Nationwide. Retrieved February 1, 2021.