2014-08-08

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This is a list of collectable items that were created and distributed as part of the promotions for release of any game in the ''Strider'' series.

==Posters==

There have been produced and sold or gifted as a promotion for every game in the series.

'''Strider Hiryu 1&2 Limited Edition Poster''' (ストライダー飛竜1&2 限定ポスター)<br>

A limited edition poster offered by Japanese magazine ''Dengeki PlayStation'' through their "Dengeki Store" shop. This poster was made with high-quality materials, and was thus very expensive.

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Strider1_poster.png|''Strider'' poster

Hiryu-1.jpg|''Strider 2'' poster

Strider_hiryu_1&2_poster.png|''Strider Hiryu 1&2'' poster

Dengeki_poster.png|''Strider Hiryu 1&2'' Limited Edition poster

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==Postcards==

'''Strider Hiryu 1&2 Postcard''' (ストライダー飛竜1&2 ポストカード)<br>

A postcard for the PlayStation version of ''[[Strider 2]]'' was given as a purchase bonus for those who bought the game through the Japanese store "Messe Sannoh" (メッセサンオー).

'''Original Postcards''' (オリジナルポストカード)<br>

During the 2013 Tokyo Game Show, postcards for the original ''[[Strider (CPS-1)|Strider]]'', ''Strider 2'' and the 2014 ''[[Strider (2014)|Strider]]'' were given as a gift for those who tried the PlayStation 3 version of ''Strider'' in the Capcom Booth at the convention<ref>Ken-chan (September 21, 2013). "[http://www.4gamer.net/games/225/G022593/20130921029/ (TGS2013) Report from "Strider"'s Stage Event. Classic Series in State-of-the-Art Restoration]" (Japanese). ''4gamer.com''. Accessed Aug 8, 2014</ref>. A few of the 2014 ''Strider'' postcards were later given as gifts to Western fans through Capcom-Unity.<ref>GregaMan (December 12, 2013). "[http://www.capcom-unity.com/gregaman/blog/2013/12/12/strider-soundtrack-will-include-awesome-remixes-of-classic-tunes Strider soundtrack will include awesome remixes of classic tunes]". ''Capcom-unity.com''. Accessed Aug 8, 2014</ref>

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Strider_hiryu_1&2_postcard.png|''Strider 2'' postcard

StrHD_postcards.png|''Strider Hiryu'' Original Postcards

StrHD_postalcard.png|''Strider Hiryu (2014)'' postcard

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==Telephone Cards==

'''Strider'''<br>

A set of telephone cards for the first ''Strider'' were produced by Gamest and sold through their publisher Shinseisha. This set includes one telephone card with original art, depicting [[Hiryu]] in the [[Amazon]] stage.

'''Strider 2'''<br>

A set of telephone cards recreating art from ''Strider 2'' were produced by Capcom and given away during the game's 1999 AM Show appearance. The set was later reprinted for the 2005 Tokyo Game Show event and put up for sale in Capcom's online shop.<ref>Capcom (2005). "[http://web.archive.org/web/20081120070540/http://www.capcomshop.jp/shop/goods/goods.asp?goods=1121033 Strider Hiryu 2 Telephone Card Set]" (Japanese). ''capcomshop.jp''. Retrieved from archive.org. Accessed Aug 8, 2014</ref>

A telephone card for the PlayStation port was another purchase bonus when bought through the Messe Sannoh store.

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Strider1-gamest-telephonecard.png|Gamest ''Strider'' card

Strider-hiryu-gamest-telephonecard.png|Gamest ''Strider'' card, original art

Strider Hiryu 2 telephone card.jpg|Capcom ''Strider 2'' card

TGS2005_Telephone_card_set.png|Capcom ''Strider 2'' card set

Strider2-telephonecard.png|Messe Sannoh ''Strider 2'' card

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==Clothing==

'''Red Scarf'''<br>

A replica of Hiryu's red scarf marked with the 2014 ''Strider'''s logo, this item was a gift for people attending the 2013 San Diego Comic Con, where the game was first announced. Attendees were also encouraged to pose wearing it and holding a real life replica of Hiryu's Cypher sword.

'''Strider 2 T-shirt'''<br>

A T-shirt bearing official artwork from ''Strider 2'' was offered through Capcom's online store.

'''Strider Hiryu Original T-shirt''' (ストライダー飛竜オリジナルTシャツ)<br>

A set of T-shirts done as part of a collaboration with the brand ''[http://chiiroma.com/ Mukashi-Mukashi]'' (むかしむかし) were given as a gift for 50 players who have bought the digital version of ''Strider'' for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360. The winners were chosen in a lottery, and each console presented a different T-shirt design<ref>Gueed (February 20, 2014). "[http://www.4gamer.net/games/220/G022033/20140220002/ "Strider", New Information about Enemies and Traps in the Research Facility, Also, information on PS4/Xbox360 Demo and Special T-shirt Gift Plans]" (Japanese). ''4gamer.com''. Accessed Aug 8, 2014</ref>. Later in April, the three T-shirt models went up for sale in both Mukashi-Mukashi and e-Capcom's online sites for a limited time.<ref>Staff (April 10, 2014). "[http://www.4gamer.net/games/225/G022593/20140410001/ Limited-Time Sale of "Strider Hiryu"'s Original T-shirts]" (Japanese). ''4gamer.com''. Accessed Aug 8, 2014</ref>

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StrHD_ps3_shirt.png|PlayStation 3 t-shirt design

StrHD_ps4_shirt.png|PlayStation 4 t-shirt design

StrHD_360_shirt.png|Xbox 360 t-shirt design

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==Misc Items==

'''Strider Hiryu Shitajiki Gamest Gift''' (ストライダー 飛竜 下敷き ゲーメスト特典)<BR>

A "[[wikipedia:Shitajiki|shitajiki]]" (lit. "under sheet") is a plastic pencilboard for writing, very commonly used in merchandising and coming with imagery from several sources, ranging from celebrities to anime and manga. Since these often have a single print run, they also become hard-sought collector's item among enthusiasts. A shitajiki for the first ''Strider'' was produced by the Japanese magazine Gamest and sold through publisher Shinseisha.<ref>"[http://www.suruga-ya.jp/product/detail/994002634000 Strider Hiryu Shitajiki Gamest Gift]" (Japanese). ''suruga-ya.jp''. Accessed Aug 8, 2014</ref>

'''Strider Hiryu Prize Note''' (ストライダー飛竜 プライスノート)<br>

A notebook handled out as a gift during the first game's AM Show appearance.

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Strider_hiryu_shitajiki.png|''Strider Hiryu'' shitajiki

Strider_prize_note.png|''Strider Hiryu'' prize note

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==Events==

[[File:Capcom_bar_menu.png|160px|thumb|Limited Menu]]'''Capcom Bar Limited Menu'''<br>

'''Capcom Bar''' is a bar/restaurant opened by the company in January 25 2012, and whose main draw are the many drinks and food inspired by series such as ''Street Fighter'', ''Resident Evil'' and ''Monster Hunter'', among others<ref>Ashcraft, Brain (January 13, 2012). "[http://kotaku.com/5875759/capcom-bar-serves-resident-evil-brains-you-can-eat-them/ Capcom Bar Serves Resident Evil "Brains". You Can Eat Them.]". ''kotaku.com''. Accessed Aug 8, 2014</ref>. During the lead-up to the release of the PlayStation 3 and 4 versions of ''Strider'', the bar presented a "Limited Menu" inspired by the game, offering 3 drinks and 2 dishes based off [[Hiryu]], [[Solo]], the [[Cypher]]; [[Grandmaster Meio]] and the [[Kuniang|Wind Sisters]], respectively. The promotion started in February 22 (the release date in Japan) and lasted until March 31.

''''Sengoku BASARA 4' x 'Strider Hiryu' "Test Your Skill" Event''' (『戦国BASARA4』×『ストライダー飛竜』“腕試し”イベント)<br>

A special collaboration event between both games held in January 26 and February 1, 2014 in specific stores. Players who assisted could participate in a timed challenge for each games: defeat 300 enemies in 5 minutes for ''Sengoku BASARA 4'', and obtain an Upgrade power-up within 5 minutes for ''Strider''. Players could play both challenges, and specific "novelty goods" were given as prizes:<ref>Chun (January 17, 2014). "[http://www.4gamer.net/games/209/G020985/20140117040/ Shop experimental session of "Sengoku BASARA 4" and "Strider Hiryu" held at Osaka, Tokyo in January 26 and February 2. Participate and obtain the novelty goods]" (Japanese). ''4gamer.com''. Accessed Aug 8, 2014</ref>

* '''Praise Tissue Box''' (称賛ボックスティッシュ) - A yellow tissue box with artwork from both game's female cast at each side. Given to those who completed both game's challenges.

* '''Certified Agent Pocket Tissue''' (エージェント認定証ポケットティッシュ) - A pocket tissue given to those who won either one of the challenges. The envelope was designed to look like a credential for a "Special A-Class agent".

* '''Whipped Dog Pocket Tissue''' (飼い犬ポケットティッシュ) - A pcoket tissue given to those who participated of the event but couldn't complete either challenge. The text in the envelope is Hiryu's response to [[Tong Pooh]]'s threats in both ''Strider 2'' and the 2014 ''Strider'', calling her a "whipped dog" ("servant of her masters" in English)

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StrHD_tissuebox.png|Praise Tissue Box

StrHD_pocket_tissue_winner.png|Certified Agent Pocket Tissue

StrHD_pocket_tissue_loser.png|Whipped Dog Pocket Tissue

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