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==History==
==History==
===''Smash 4''===
===''Smash 4''===
The invitation first made an appearance in {{SSB4|Villager}}'s trailer. In it, he is seen taking the envelope out of his mailbox before running off. Interestingly, this is the only appearance of the ''Smash'' invitation in any ''Smash 4'' character trailer.  
The invitation first made an appearance in {{SSB4|Villager}}'s trailer. In it, he is seen taking the envelope out of his mailbox before running off. This is the only appearance of the ''Smash'' invitation in any ''Smash 4'' character trailer.


===''Ultimate''===
===''Ultimate''===
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Steve is implied to have received an invitation in an article on the official ''Minecraft'' website, stating that [[Mojang Studios]] employee Per Landin encountered the letter at the front door of the Studio, addressed to Steve and Alex, and then proceeding to state that Steve and Alex have been invited to ''Super Smash Bros.''<ref>https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-joins-super-smash-bros--ultimate</ref> Nevertheless, this article was written by management of the aforementioned website, and is not necessarily recognized as ''Super Smash Bros.'' canon, as far as that may exist.
Steve is implied to have received an invitation in an article on the official ''Minecraft'' website, stating that [[Mojang Studios]] employee Per Landin encountered the letter at the front door of the Studio, addressed to Steve and Alex, and then proceeding to state that Steve and Alex have been invited to ''Super Smash Bros.''<ref>https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-joins-super-smash-bros--ultimate</ref> Nevertheless, this article was written by management of the aforementioned website, and is not necessarily recognized as ''Super Smash Bros.'' canon, as far as that may exist.


Aside from character reveal trailers, the ''Smash'' invitation has also been used as a general motif for the game's downloadable content. This can be seen in the Japanese download card for the [[Fighters Pass]] Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, which features an image of a ''Smash'' invitation on its front. It is often used in relation to unrevealed downloadable characters, as can be seen in several ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' presentations and information on the game's website pertaining to downloadable content. It was also used in the September 4, 2019 [[Nintendo Direct]] to represent the confirmation of additional downloadable fighters outside of the Fighters Pass Vol. 1, months later it was confirmed that there will be six more playable characters in the Fighters Pass Vol. 2, and each challenger pack makes use of the ''Smash'' invitation as a placeholder before the character is revealed.
Aside from character reveal trailers, the ''Smash'' invitation was also used as a general motif for the game's downloadable content. This can be seen in the Japanese download card for the [[Fighters Pass]] Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, which features an image of a ''Smash'' invitation on its front. It is often used in relation to unrevealed downloadable characters, as can be seen in several ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' presentations and information on the game's website pertaining to downloadable content. It was also used in the September 4, 2019 [[Nintendo Direct]] to represent the confirmation of additional downloadable fighters outside of the Fighters Pass Vol. 1, months later it was confirmed that there would be six more playable characters in the Fighters Pass Vol. 2, and each challenger pack made use of the ''Smash'' invitation as a placeholder before the character was revealed.


Additionally, a physical stationery set designed after the ''Smash'' invitation is offered for sale on the Japanese My Nintendo website. It costs 400 platinum points and consists of three envelopes, three wax seals, and six sheets of notepaper. The set could be considered the closest "official" look at the contents of the invitation, and is designed such that the notepaper fits within the envelope when folded in half.<ref>https://twitter.com/SmashBrosJP/status/1283213309827637248</ref>
Additionally, a physical stationery set designed after the ''Smash'' invitation is offered for sale on the Japanese My Nintendo website. It costs 400 platinum points and consists of three envelopes, three wax seals, and six sheets of notepaper. The set could be considered the closest "official" look at the contents of the invitation, and is designed such that the notepaper fits within the envelope when folded in half.<ref>https://twitter.com/SmashBrosJP/status/1283213309827637248</ref>
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==Origin==
==Origin==
The Smash Invitations are likely based on the letters one can receive in the ''Animal Crossing'' series, due to their close resemblance to the envelopes with the red stamp in the middle. Since they were introduced in Villager's reveal trailer, these letters have become the basis for the invitations.
As they first appeared in Villager's reveal trailer, the ''Smash'' invitations are likely based on the letters one can receive in the ''Animal Crossing'' series, to which they bear a close resemblance, both having envelopes with a red stamp in the middle.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Villager Smash Invite.PNG|Villager receiving the very first ''Smash'' invitation in the reveal trailer for ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.
Villager Smash Invite.PNG|Villager receiving the very first ''Smash'' invitation in the reveal trailer for ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.
Isabelle Turns Over a New Leaf.png|Isabelle with the ''Smash'' invitation in her reveal trailer.
Isabelle Turns Over a New Leaf.png|Isabelle with the ''Smash'' invitation in her reveal trailer.
Take Your Heart.png|The ''Smash'' invitation in Joker's trailer (which he stole).
Take Your Heart.png|The ''Smash'' invitation in Joker's trailer.
Terry_Trailer.png|The ''Smash'' invitation's appearance in Terry's reveal trailer.
Terry_Trailer.png|The ''Smash'' invitation's appearance in Terry's reveal trailer.
Sothis with Smash Invitation.png|The ''Smash'' invitation in Sothis's hand during Byleth's reveal trailer.
Sothis with Smash Invitation.png|The ''Smash'' invitation in Sothis's hand during Byleth's reveal trailer.
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*{{s|nookipedia|Pete}}, [[Sothis]], [[Spring Man]], and [[Ninjara]] are the only characters to hold a Smash Invitation in a [[List of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character trailers|character trailer]] without becoming playable in the process.
*{{s|nookipedia|Pete}}, [[Sothis]], [[Spring Man]], and [[Ninjara]] are the only characters to hold a Smash Invitation in a [[List of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character trailers|character trailer]] without becoming playable in the process.
**Of these, Pete is the only one not to play any other major role in ''Ultimate'', as he only appears as a background character on [[Smashville]] and as a [[spirit]]. He and Sothis are also the only ones not to claim it for themselves, as Pete is delivering it to Isabelle, and Sothis gives it to Byleth.
**Of these, Pete is the only one not to play any other major role in ''Ultimate'', as he only appears as a background character on [[Smashville]] and as a [[spirit]]. He and Sothis are also the only ones not to claim it for themselves, as Pete is delivering it to Isabelle, and Sothis gives it to Byleth.
*To promote their release, Monolith Soft created an animation where Pyra and Mythra show their excitement in joining ''Smash'', and asking for the viewer's support.<ref>https://twitter.com/SmashBrosJP/status/1367649034186366978</ref>
*To promote their release, Monolith Soft created an animation where Pyra and Mythra show their excitement in joining ''Smash'' and ask for the viewer's support.<ref>https://twitter.com/SmashBrosJP/status/1367649034186366978</ref>


==References==
==References==
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