Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary

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The Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary is the upcoming celebration throughout 2021 of thirty years since the start of the Sonic the Hedgehog series with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog in 1991. It was preceded by the twenty-fifth anniversary.

In July 2020, it was revealed that the celebration will include new games, digital content, events, major announcements and a tailored licensing program.^[1] In September, the logo for the celebration and merchandise was revealed.^[2]

Celebration

Merchandise

Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia
Pop! vinyl figures by Funko
Toys by Jakks Pacific
Jewelry collection by King Ice
Apparel and accessories by Graph Gaming
Collectible enamel pins by FiGPiN Inc. and Zen Monkey Studios
Energy drinks by G Fuel
Posters by Pyramid America
Plush toys by Tomy^[3]
Home products by Character World^[4]
Cake decorations by Finsbury Food^[4]
Personal care products by Corsair^[4]

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References

↑ Ivan, Tom (7 September 2020). Sonic to celebrate 30th anniversary with ‘new games and major announcements’ in 2021. VGC. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved on 29 September 2020.
↑ SICKR (14 September 2020). SEGA reveals Sonic 30th anniversary logo and new merchandise. My Nintendo News. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved on 29 September 2020.
↑ Zahn, James (9 March 2021). TOMY Brings Sonic the Hedgehog to Its Club Mocchi- Mocchi- Plush Collection. The Toy Book. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved on 11 March 2021.
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 Licensing Magazine (11 March 2021). LOTS OF NEWS BY SONIC THE HEDGEHOG!. Licensing Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 March 2021. Retrieved on 25 April 2021.

Sonic the Hedgehog in other media

Printed media	Manga	Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic (1991) · Sonic the Hedgehog (1992—1994) (The Adventures of SONIC the Hedgehog) · Dash & Spin Super Fast Sonic (2003—2005) · Dengeki Nintendo DS (Sonic World Adventure (2008), Sonic and the Black Knight (2009), Sonic Chronicles (2009), Sonic Colors (2010), Sonic Generations (2011))
	Comic books	Sonic the Hedgehog (promotional comic) (1991) · Sonic the Comic (1993—2002) · Sonic Sunday Strips (1993—1995) · Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics) (1993—2017) (miniseries (1993), Princess Sally (1995), Tails (1995), Knuckles (1996), Sonic Quest (1996), Knuckles the Echidna (1997—1999), Sonic X (2005—2008), Sonic Universe (2008—2017), Sonic Boom (2014—2015)) · Sonic Adventures (1994) · Sonic Comic (2016) · Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Publishing) (2018-) · Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper (2019) · Sonic the Hedgehog: Bad Guys (2020)
	Novels and picture books	Stay Sonic (1993) · Virgin Books (Sonic the Hedgehog in Robotnik's Laboratory (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog in the Fourth Dimension (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog and the Silicon Warriors (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog in Castle Robotnik (1994)) · Pense Bem: Uma Aventura Científica com Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) · Troll Associates (Sonic the Hedgehog (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: Robotnik's Revenge (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: Fortress of Fear (1995), Sonic the Hedgehog: Friend or Foe? (1995), Sonic & Knuckles (1995), Sonic X-Treme (1997)) · Ladybird (Sonic the Hedgehog Colouring Poster Book (1994), Sonic the Story (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: Robotnik's Oil (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: The Invisible Robotnik (1994)) · Watermill Press (Sonic the Hedgehog (1995)) · Golden Books (Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic's Shoes Blues (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Secret Admirer (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Up Against the Wall (1995), Sonic the Hedgehog: Double Trouble (1996)) · Sonic X books (2005—2007) (Meteor Shower Messenger (2005), Spaceship Blue Typhoon (2005), Battle at Ice Palace (2006), Aqua Planet (2006), Dr. Eggman Goes to War (2006), Desperately Seeking Sonic (2007)) · Where's Sonic? A Search-and-Find Adventure (2012) · Sonic Boom books (2015—2016) (Le partenaire ideal (2015), La machine à gaffes (2015), Pas de chance, Knuckles ! (2015), L'épouvantable Todd (2016), Sonic Superstar (2016), Une étrange météorite (2016)) · Sonic and the Tales of Deception (2018) · Sonic and the Tales of Terror (2018) · Meet Sonic! (2019)
	Other	Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Knitting Patterns (1992) · Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook (Fantail) (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (1993—1996) · Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook (Ladybird) (1, 2, 3, 4) (1994—1995), Joke Book (1994), Where's Sonic? (1994), Where's Sonic Now? (1996), Puzzle Book 1 (1994), Puzzle Book 2 (1994) · The Official Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbook (1993, 1994) · Sonic the Hedgehog Book (1992) · Sonic the Hedgehog Paint 'n' Marker Book (1993) · Look and Find Sonic the Hedgehog (1995) · Sonic the Hedgehog (Play-a-Sound) (1995) · How to Draw Sonic the Hedgehog & the Gang (1998) · The History of Sonic the Hedgehog (2012) · Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014 (2013) · Run, Sonic, Run! (2013) · Sonic the Hedgehog Joke Book (2014) · Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Mania! (2014) · Totally Sonic (2014) · Sonic: His Amazing History! (2016) · The Secrets of Sonic the Hedgehog (2016) · Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide (2016) · Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Art Book (2017) · Welcome to the World of Sonic (2018) · Sonic the Hedgehog Mad Libs (2018) · Race Against Chaos Sticker Activity Book (2018) · Sonic the Hedgehog Art & Design Book (2019) · Sonic & Friends Sticker Activity Book (2019) · Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia (2021)
Television and film	Animated shows	Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) · Sonic the Hedgehog (1993—1994) · Sonic Underground (1999) · Sonic X (2003—2005) · Sonic Boom (2014—2017) · Sonic Prime (2022)
	Shorts	Sonic the Animation (1997) · Sonic: Night of the Werehog (2008) · Sonic Mania Adventures (2018) · Team Sonic Racing Overdrive (2019) · Chao In Space (2019)
	Other	Sonic - Super Hedgehog (1994) · Sonic Christmas Blast (1996) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1996) · Sonic the Hedgehog (film series) (Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022))
Miscellaneous		Alton Towers (Spinball Whizzer) · Anniversaries (10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th) · Cookie Crisp · Conventions (Sonic Boom, Sonic Party 2002 Summer Festival, Sonic Party 2003 Summer Festival, Summer of Sonic) · franchise's timeline · Frosties · Guinness World Records · Honey Nut Cheerios · iTunes · Ken Penders' legal cases · cameo appearances and references · SEGA Republic (Sonic Hopper, Spin Gear) · Sonic Bible · Sonic Bowl · Sonic Generations of Skate · Sonic in Sydney · Sonic Parade Balloon · Toyland Tours

[1] Ivan, Tom (7 September 2020). Sonic to celebrate 30th anniversary with ‘new games and major announcements’ in 2021. VGC. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved on 29 September 2020.

[2] SICKR (14 September 2020). SEGA reveals Sonic 30th anniversary logo and new merchandise. My Nintendo News. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved on 29 September 2020.

[3] Zahn, James (9 March 2021). TOMY Brings Sonic the Hedgehog to Its Club Mocchi- Mocchi- Plush Collection. The Toy Book. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved on 11 March 2021.

[Licensing_Mag_01-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 Licensing Magazine (11 March 2021). LOTS OF NEWS BY SONIC THE HEDGEHOG!. Licensing Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 March 2021. Retrieved on 25 April 2021.

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