VGHF-PROMO. Promotional Material
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Game publisher publicity kits, brochures, and catalogs, assorted
This is a collection of folders and catalogs that video game publishers used to advertise their games. Based on the included information, it is unclear if these were intended for retailers or the press, possibly both, since they contain information about product ordering as well as general press releases. Unless otherwise noted, the original provenance of these folders is unclear.
Video game flyers, assorted
This is an unorganized collection of miscellanous video game flyers, likely sourced from trade show events. These items may be reorganized in the future as this collection grows.
Promotional items from retailers, assorted
This collection includes items distributed by retailers to promote commercial video games, such as pre-order bonuses and store signage.
Retailer catalogs
This is a collection of catalogs, flyers, and brochures from video game retailers that advertise upcoming products and promotions. These are distinct from retailer-produced magazines, such as Game Informer and Walmart GameCenter.
Sega newsletters and brochures
This is an assorted collection of newsletters and promotional publications from Sega of America, currently from the 1980s.
Michael Shorrock, Sega Channel collection
Video game publisher product catalogs
Video game publishers would sometimes print and distributed their own product catalogs for direct-to-consumer game sales. These catalogs were often bundled with retail games or promotional magazines; they would also be mailed directly to consumers who had registered their products.