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The posters generally feature a newcomer and several veterans. The posters are generally set in a location evocative of the newcomer's home series, resemble cover or promotional artwork from their source games, and/or are illustrated by an artist who worked on their home series. Several also make reference to the newcomers' concurrently-released [[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers|reveal trailers]]. | The posters generally feature a newcomer and several veterans. The posters are generally set in a location evocative of the newcomer's home series, resemble cover or promotional artwork from their source games, and/or are illustrated by an artist who worked on their home series. Several also make reference to the newcomers' concurrently-released [[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers|reveal trailers]]. | ||
For ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', only {{SSBU|Inkling | For ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', only {{SSBU|Inkling}} received a poster; no other newcomer was given such treatment. However, a similar concept was used for the [[Smash Bros. Countdown]]. | ||
=={{SSB4|Villager}}== | =={{SSB4|Villager}}== | ||
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Villager was revealed at [[E3]] 2013. Villager's poster shows him above an {{uv|Animal Crossing}} town, chasing after a [[Smash Ball]] with his bug-catching net. {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, and {{SSB4|Mario}} are also leaping towards the Smash Ball. [[Isabelle]] can also be seen on the ground, looking up in distress. | Villager was revealed at [[E3]] 2013. Villager's poster shows him above an {{uv|Animal Crossing}} town, chasing after a [[Smash Ball]] with his bug-catching net. {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, and {{SSB4|Mario}} are also leaping towards the Smash Ball. [[Isabelle]] can also be seen on the ground, looking up in distress. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Mega Man}}== | =={{SSB4|Mega Man}}== | ||
[[File:Mega Man Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Mega Man poster.]] | [[File:Mega Man Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Mega Man poster.]] | ||
Mega Man was revealed at E3 2013. Mega Man's poster mirrors the style of several ''Mega Man'' game covers and posters, such as the [http://i.imgur.com/HODEgWo.jpg Japanese boxart] for ''{{s|wikipedia|Mega Man 7}}'', in which Mega Man stands in front of a group of allies and/or Robot Masters with the main antagonist looking over from the top. In this case, Mega Man is depicted in the foreground, with the role of the usual number of eight Robot Masters being replaced by eight of the nine veterans confirmed at E3 2013: {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSB4|Pikachu}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Pit}}, {{SSB4|Samus}}, and {{SSB4|Fox}}. The role of the antagonist looming in the background is filled by the last veteran shown at that point, {{SSB4|Bowser}}. | Mega Man was revealed at E3 2013. Mega Man's poster mirrors the style of several ''Mega Man'' game covers and posters, such as the [http://i.imgur.com/HODEgWo.jpg Japanese boxart] for ''{{s|wikipedia|Mega Man 7}}'', in which Mega Man stands in front of a group of allies and/or Robot Masters with the main antagonist looking over from the top. In this case, Mega Man is depicted in the foreground, with the role of the usual number of eight Robot Masters being replaced by eight of the nine veterans confirmed at E3 2013: {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSB4|Pikachu}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Pit}}, {{SSB4|Samus}}, and {{SSB4|Fox}}. The role of the antagonist looming in the background is filled by the last veteran shown at that point, {{SSB4|Bowser}}. | ||
Mega Man's poster was illustrated by [http://megaman. | Mega Man's poster was illustrated by [http://megaman.wikia.com/wiki/Ryuji_Higurashi Ryuji Higurashi], a recurring {{uv|Mega Man}} series artist. | ||
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Wii Fit Trainer was revealed at E3 2013. Wii Fit Trainer's poster is based on the [http://www.wiisworld.com/images/boxpics/wii/big/Wii-Fit-JP.jpg Japanese boxart] for ''{{s|wikipedia|Wii Fit}}'', showing her in silhouette form on the Wii Balance Board in the Tree pose. The other silhouettes are of other characters performing the same pose (such as they can), specifically {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSB4|Pit}}, {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, and {{SSB4|Samus}}. Mario, Link, and Kirby also attempted this pose in Wii Fit Trainer's trailer. | Wii Fit Trainer was revealed at E3 2013. Wii Fit Trainer's poster is based on the [http://www.wiisworld.com/images/boxpics/wii/big/Wii-Fit-JP.jpg Japanese boxart] for ''{{s|wikipedia|Wii Fit}}'', showing her in silhouette form on the Wii Balance Board in the Tree pose. The other silhouettes are of other characters performing the same pose (such as they can), specifically {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSB4|Pit}}, {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, and {{SSB4|Samus}}. Mario, Link, and Kirby also attempted this pose in Wii Fit Trainer's trailer. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}== | =={{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}== | ||
[[File:Rosalina Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Rosalina & Luma poster.]] | [[File:Rosalina Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Rosalina & Luma poster.]] | ||
Rosalina & Luma were revealed on December 18th, 2013. Rosalina & Luma's poster is based on the [[mariowiki:File: | Rosalina & Luma were revealed on December 18th, 2013. Rosalina & Luma's poster is based on the [[mariowiki:File:SmG.jpg|boxart]] of ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'', but with Rosalina replacing [[Mario]] as the centerpiece of the art. In addition to her, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Fox}}, and {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} are shown flying through space as well. The scenery the characters are flying over resembles that of the [[Mario Galaxy]] stage in {{forwiiu}}, including elements such as the {{s|mariowiki|Gateway Galaxy}}'s starting planet and the {{b|Starship Mario|disambiguation}}. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Little Mac}}== | =={{SSB4|Little Mac}}== | ||
[[File:Little Mac Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Little Mac poster.]] | [[File:Little Mac Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Little Mac poster.]] | ||
Little Mac was revealed on February 13th, 2014. Little Mac's poster is based on the design of the arcade cabinet of the original ''{{iw|wikipedia|Punch-Out!!|arcade game}}''. The top screen of the cabinet uses the same HUD and design style as the arcade game, but with the modern Little Mac design replacing the original portrait of "Challenger", and with {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}} as the champion opponent. Donkey Kong's appearance as the opponent is based on his role as the final, hidden boss of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Punch-Out!!|Wii}}'' on Wii; the arcade board indicates that the two have fought before, as the match is labeled "Fight #2". The bottom screen of the cabinet is a screenshot of two characters fighting on [[Boxing Ring]], posed to resemble the gameplay of the arcade ''Punch-Out!!'' games. | Little Mac was revealed on February 13th, 2014. Little Mac's poster is based on the design of the arcade cabinet of the original ''{{iw|wikipedia|Punch-Out!!|arcade game}}''. The top screen of the cabinet uses the same HUD and design style as the arcade game, but with the modern Little Mac design replacing the original portrait of "Challenger", and with {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}} as the champion opponent. Donkey Kong's appearance as the opponent is based on his role as the final, hidden boss of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Punch-Out!!|Wii}}'' on Wii; the arcade board indicates that the two have fought before, as the match is labeled "Fight #2". The bottom screen of the cabinet is a screenshot of two characters fighting on [[Boxing Ring]], posed to resemble the gameplay of the arcade ''Punch-Out!!'' games. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Greninja}}== | =={{SSB4|Greninja}}== | ||
[[File:Greninja Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Greninja poster.]] | [[File:Greninja Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Greninja poster.]] | ||
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Greninja's poster was illustrated by [[Ken Sugimori]], the lead {{uv|Pokémon}} series artist since the series' inception. | Greninja's poster was illustrated by [[Ken Sugimori]], the lead {{uv|Pokémon}} series artist since the series' inception. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Palutena}} and {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}== | =={{SSB4|Palutena}} and {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}== | ||
[[File:Palutena Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Palutena and Dark Pit poster.]] | [[File:Palutena Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Palutena and Dark Pit poster.]] | ||
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Palutena's poster was illustrated by Hideyuki Morioka, a member of [[wikipedia:Shaft (company)|Studio Shaft]]. Studio Shaft animated the ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' animated short ''{{s|icaruspedia|Palutena's Revolting Dinner}}'', as well as Palutena's reveal trailer for ''Smash''; Morioka was credited as "Animation Character Designer" in said animated short. | Palutena's poster was illustrated by Hideyuki Morioka, a member of [[wikipedia:Shaft (company)|Studio Shaft]]. Studio Shaft animated the ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' animated short ''{{s|icaruspedia|Palutena's Revolting Dinner}}'', as well as Palutena's reveal trailer for ''Smash''; Morioka was credited as "Animation Character Designer" in said animated short. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Pac-Man}}== | =={{SSB4|Pac-Man}}== | ||
[[File:Pac-Man Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Pac-Man poster.]] | [[File:Pac-Man Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Pac-Man poster.]] | ||
Pac-Man was revealed at E3 2014. Pac-Man's poster depicts his ''SSB4'' model in the foreground, while the background consists of a [[Pac-Maze|maze]] in the style of the original ''{{b|Pac-Man|game}}''. Around the maze are various other characters in their NES sprite appearances: {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}} as he appeared in ''{{b|Donkey Kong|game}}''; {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Peach}}, and {{SSB4|Bowser}} as they appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''; {{SSB4|Mega Man}} as he appeared in the first six ''Mega Man'' games; {{SSB4|Kirby}} as he appeared in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''; {{SSB4|Link}} as he appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''; and {{SSB4|Samus}} as she appeared in ''{{b|Metroid|game}}''. {{SSB4|Sonic}} also appears, although he is depicted in his 16-bit appearance from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog|1991 video game}}''. Other ''Pac-Man'' elements appear in their original form as well, such as the [[Ghosts]], [[Bonus Fruit]], and [[Power Pellet]]s. | Pac-Man was revealed at E3 2014. Pac-Man's poster depicts his ''SSB4'' model in the foreground, while the background consists of a [[Pac-Maze|maze]] in the style of the original ''{{b|Pac-Man|game}}''. Around the maze are various other characters in their NES sprite appearances: {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}} as he appeared in ''{{b|Donkey Kong|game}}''; {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Peach}}, and {{SSB4|Bowser}} as they appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''; {{SSB4|Mega Man}} as he appeared in the first six ''Mega Man'' games; {{SSB4|Kirby}} as he appeared in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''; {{SSB4|Link}} as he appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''; and {{SSB4|Samus}} as she appeared in ''{{b|Metroid|game}}''. {{SSB4|Sonic}} also appears, although he is depicted in his 16-bit appearance from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog|1991 video game}}''. Other ''Pac-Man'' elements appear in their original form as well, such as the [[Ghosts]], [[Bonus Fruit]], and [[Power Pellet]]s. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Robin}} and {{SSB4|Lucina}}== | =={{SSB4|Robin}} and {{SSB4|Lucina}}== | ||
[[File:Robin and Lucina Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Robin and Lucina poster.]] | [[File:Robin and Lucina Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Robin and Lucina poster.]] | ||
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Robin and Lucina's poster was illustrated by [[fireemblemwiki:Artists of the Fire Emblem series#Yusuke Kozaki|Yusuke Kozaki]], the key character artist of ''Fire Emblem Awakening''. | Robin and Lucina's poster was illustrated by [[fireemblemwiki:Artists of the Fire Emblem series#Yusuke Kozaki|Yusuke Kozaki]], the key character artist of ''Fire Emblem Awakening''. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Shulk}}== | =={{SSB4|Shulk}}== | ||
[[File:Shulk Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Shulk poster.]] | [[File:Shulk Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Shulk poster.]] | ||
Shulk was revealed on August 29th, 2014. Shulk's poster depicts him high above [[Gaur Plain]] on Bionis' Leg, holding the Monado with [[Monado Arts|Monado Buster]] activated. Surrounding him are {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Pit}}, {{SSB4|Marth}}, and {{SSB4|Bowser}}, the latter two of which also appeared in Shulk's trailer. [[Dunban]] and [[Riki]], two of Shulk's allies who assist in his [[Chain Attack]] [[Final Smash]], appear as well. The {{b|Mechonis|disambiguation}} appears in the background, as it normally does from Gaur Plain; given that many other posters reference cover artwork of characters' home games, it may be a deliberate reference to the [[wikipedia:File:Xenoblade box artwork.png|cover art]] of ''{{s| | Shulk was revealed on August 29th, 2014. Shulk's poster depicts him high above [[Gaur Plain]] on Bionis' Leg, holding the Monado with [[Monado Arts|Monado Buster]] activated. Surrounding him are {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Pit}}, {{SSB4|Marth}}, and {{SSB4|Bowser}}, the latter two of which also appeared in Shulk's trailer. [[Dunban]] and [[Riki]], two of Shulk's allies who assist in his [[Chain Attack]] [[Final Smash]], appear as well. The {{b|Mechonis|disambiguation}} appears in the background, as it normally does from Gaur Plain; given that many other posters reference cover artwork of characters' home games, it may be a deliberate reference to the [[wikipedia:File:Xenoblade box artwork.png|cover art]] of ''{{s|wikipedia|Xenoblade Chronicles}}''. | ||
Shulk's poster is not credited to a specific artist, only to [[Monolith Soft]] generally. Nevertheless, it does resemble the style of official artwork from ''Xenoblade Chronicles''. | Shulk's poster is not credited to a specific artist, only to [[Monolith Soft]] generally. Nevertheless, it does resemble the style of official artwork from ''Xenoblade Chronicles''. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}== | =={{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}== | ||
[[File:Bowser Jr Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Bowser Jr. poster.]] | [[File:Bowser Jr Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Bowser Jr. poster.]] | ||
Bowser Jr. was formally revealed on October 23rd, 2014 during the [[Nintendo Direct|50-Fact Extravaganza]]. Bowser Jr.'s poster is a direct continuation of his trailer, showing him facing off with {{SSB4|Mario}} in a moonlit canyon setting; {{SSB4|Bowser}} is now looming behind him as well. The top of the poster depicts the [[Koopalings]] against the moon as they appeared in the trailer, whereas the bottom of the poster depicts {{SSB4|Samus}}, {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Rosalina}}, {{SSB4|Villager}}, {{SSB4|Mega Man}}, and {{SSB4|Meta Knight}} opposite them. Villager and Meta Knight did not appear in the trailer, and appear to have been added to even out the number of fighters that are opposite the seven Koopalings. | Bowser Jr. was formally revealed on October 23rd, 2014 during the [[Nintendo Direct|50-Fact Extravaganza]]. Bowser Jr.'s poster is a direct continuation of his trailer, showing him facing off with {{SSB4|Mario}} in a moonlit canyon setting; {{SSB4|Bowser}} is now looming behind him as well. The top of the poster depicts the [[Koopalings]] against the moon as they appeared in the trailer, whereas the bottom of the poster depicts {{SSB4|Samus}}, {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Rosalina}}, {{SSB4|Villager}}, {{SSB4|Mega Man}}, and {{SSB4|Meta Knight}} opposite them. Villager and Meta Knight did not appear in the trailer, and appear to have been added to even out the number of fighters that are opposite the seven Koopalings. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}== | =={{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}== | ||
[[File:Duck Hunt poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Duck Hunt poster.]] | [[File:Duck Hunt poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Duck Hunt poster.]] | ||
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Cloud was revealed on November 12th, 2015, although his poster wasn't revealed until December 15th, 2015. The centerpiece of Cloud's poster is him in his default costume facing off against {{SSB4|Link}}. Around this are {{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, and Cloud in his ''Advent Children'' costume. | Cloud was revealed on November 12th, 2015, although his poster wasn't revealed until December 15th, 2015. The centerpiece of Cloud's poster is him in his default costume facing off against {{SSB4|Link}}. Around this are {{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, and Cloud in his ''Advent Children'' costume. | ||
Cloud's poster was illustrated by {{s|wikipedia|Tetsuya Nomura}}, the character designer for ''Final Fantasy VII'' and many other {{uv|Final Fantasy}} games and media | Cloud's poster was illustrated by {{s|wikipedia|Tetsuya Nomura}}, the character designer for ''Final Fantasy VII'' and many other {{uv|Final Fantasy}} games and media. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Corrin}}== | =={{SSB4|Corrin}}== | ||
[[File:Corrin poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Corrin poster.]] | [[File:Corrin poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Corrin poster.]] | ||
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Corrin's poster was illustrated by Yusuke Kozaki, the key character artist of ''Fire Emblem Fates''; Kozaki previously illustrated Robin and Lucina's ''Smash'' poster. | Corrin's poster was illustrated by Yusuke Kozaki, the key character artist of ''Fire Emblem Fates''; Kozaki previously illustrated Robin and Lucina's ''Smash'' poster. | ||
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=={{SSB4|Bayonetta}}== | =={{SSB4|Bayonetta}}== | ||
[[File:Bayonetta poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Bayonetta poster.]] | [[File:Bayonetta poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Bayonetta poster.]] | ||
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Bayonetta's artwork features more fighters than any other poster. The back of Bayonetta's legs are uncovered, matching artwork for ''Bayonetta 2''. However, in both ''Bayonetta 2'' and ''SSB4'', she appears to wear leggings underneath her outfit. | Bayonetta's artwork features more fighters than any other poster. The back of Bayonetta's legs are uncovered, matching artwork for ''Bayonetta 2''. However, in both ''Bayonetta 2'' and ''SSB4'', she appears to wear leggings underneath her outfit. | ||
Bayonetta's poster was illustrated by Eiji Funahashi of PlatinumGames, the developers of the {{uv|Bayonetta}} series. Funahashi was credited for Character Modeling in ''Bayonetta 2'', and had also previously drawn [http://bayonetta. | Bayonetta's poster was illustrated by Eiji Funahashi of PlatinumGames, the developers of the {{uv|Bayonetta}} series. Funahashi was credited for Character Modeling in ''Bayonetta 2'', and had also previously drawn [http://bayonetta.wikia.com/wiki/File:Bayonetta_and_Acceptance_by_Eiji_Funahashi.png promotional artwork] of the Nintendo content in ''Bayonetta 2''. | ||
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=={{SSBU|Inkling}}== | =={{SSBU|Inkling}}== | ||
[[File:Inkling poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Inkling poster.]] | [[File:Inkling poster.jpg|thumb|150px|Inkling poster.]] | ||
Inkling was implied to be a playable character on March 8th, 2018, when the first trailer for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' was revealed. She was officially shown in gameplay | Inkling was implied to be a playable character on March 8th, 2018, when the first trailer for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' was revealed. She was officially shown in gameplay that following June, during E3. Her poster, revealed weeks later, includes herself (with the ''Smash Bros.'' logo reflecting in her eye, much like the original trailer), {{SSBU|Link}}, {{SSBU|Mario}}, {{SSBU|Samus}}, {{SSBU|Bowser}}, {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBU|Fox}}, and {{SSBU|Peach}} (with a blue Inkling in squid form), all posing around the ''Smash Bros.'' logo. Uniquely, it was not uploaded to ''Ultimate''{{'}}s [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Site|official site]], but rather the Japanese and French ''Splatoon'' Twitter accounts, the Nintendo Versus Twitter account, and ''Splatoon''{{'}}s official Tumblr page. It is currently unknown who illustrated the poster, but it uses a similar art style to that used by most of the ''Splatoon'' series' own promotional artwork. | ||
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