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{{General Merch Infobox
{{General Merch Infobox
|Image =
|Image = [[File:Vol1 japan preorder postcard set.jpg|200px|alt=postcard set alongside the game box, manual, and lottery card]]
|Title = Kite Postcard
|Title = Set of 7 Postcards
|Language/Edition = Vol.1
|Language/Edition = Vol.1 Preorder
|Region = Japan
|Region = Japan
|Item Type = Postcard <br> Stationary
|Item Type = Postcard <br> Stationary
|Character(s) = [[Kite (Games Tetralogy)]]
|Character(s) = [[Kite (Games)|Kite]] <br> [[BlackRose (Games)|BlackRose]] <br> [[Elk (Games)|Elk]] <br> [[Mia (Games)|Mia]] <br> [[Orca (Games)|Orca]] <br> [[Balmung (Games)|Balmung]] <br> [[Helba (Games)|Helba]]
|Artist(s) = [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]]
|Artist(s) = [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]]
|Producer = [[Project .hack]]
|Manufacturer = [[Bandai Co., Ltd.|BANDAI]]
|Release Date = 20 June 2002
|Release Date = 20 June 2002
|Release Method = Tokuten <br> Preorder Bonus <br> First Edition Bonus
|Release Method = Tokuten <br> Preorder Bonus <br> First Edition Bonus
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}}


{{General Merch Infobox
|Image =
|Title = BlackRose Postcard
|Language/Edition = Vol.1
|Region = Japan
|Item Type = Postcard <br> Stationary
|Character(s) = [[BlackRose (Games Tetralogy)]]
|Artist(s) = [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]]
|Release Date = 20 June 2002
|Release Method = Tokuten <br> Preorder Bonus <br> First Edition Bonus
|Price = –
|Dimensions =
|Catalog Number = –
|Material = Gloss paper <br> Color Print
}}


{{General Merch Infobox
The first editions of Vol.1 included 7<ref>[https://archive.is/1k4GW 「.hack//感染拡大」予約&購入者特典をGET!] (21 May 2002) SoftBank Games News (Archived from [https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0205/21/news20.html original] 13 May 2025)</ref> postcards featuring character illustrations by [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]] as a pre-order bonus.<ref>[https://archive.is/ZHkPd バンダイ、PS2『.hack//感染拡大Vol.1』予約特典&購入者特典が決定!] (22 May 2002) Dengeki Online. (Archived from [https://dengekionline.com/data/news/2002/5/22/c9a251c391f49709629c78d76fc578aa.html Original] 13 May 2025) </ref>  <br>
|Image =
 
|Title = Orca Postcard
==About==
|Language/Edition = Vol.1
<center>
|Region = Japan
{| class="wikitable"
|Item Type = Postcard <br> Stationary
|+Postcard Details
|Character(s) = [[Orca (Games Tetralogy)]]
!Image
|Artist(s) = [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]]
!Item
|Release Date = 20 June 2002
!Description
|Release Method = Tokuten <br> Preorder Bonus <br> First Edition Bonus
|-
|Price =
|[[File:Vol1 japan preorder postcard kite.png|200px|link=Kite Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|alt=preorder postcard kite]]
|Dimensions =
|[[Kite Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|Kite Vol.1 Bonus Postcard]]
|Catalog Number = –
|Kite Profile Illustration <br> Sketch in Green
|Material = Gloss paper <br> Color Print
|-
}}
|[[File:Vol1 japan preorder postcard blackrose.png|200px|link=BlackRose Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|alt=preorder postcard blackrose]]
|[[BlackRose Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|BlackRose Vol.1 Bonus Postcard]]
|BlackRose Profile Illustration <br> Sketch in Pink
|-
|[[File:Vol1 japan preorder postcard elk.png|200px|link=Elk Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|alt=preorder postcard elk]]
|[[Elk Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|Elk Vol.1 Bonus Postcard]]
|Elk Profile Illustration <br> Sketch in Navy Blue
|-
|[[File:Vol1 japan preorder postcard mia.png|200px|link=Mia Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|alt=preorder postcard mia]]
|[[Mia Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|Mia Vol.1 Bonus Postcard]]
|Mia Profile Illustration <br> Sketch in Purple
|-
|[[File:Vol1 japan preorder postcard orca.png|200px|link=Orca Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|alt=preorder postcard orca]]
|[[Orca Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|Orca Vol.1 Bonus Postcard]]
|Orca Profile Illustration <br> Sketch in Green
|-
|[[File:Vol1 japan preorder postcard balmung.png|200px|link=Balmung Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|alt=preorder postcard balmung]]
|[[Balmung Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|Balmung Vol.1 Bonus Postcard]]
|Profile Illustration <br> Sketch in Sky Blue
|-
|[[File:Vol1 japan preorder postcard helba.png|200px|link=Helba Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|alt=preorder postcard helba]]
|[[Helba Vol.1 Bonus Postcard (Merch)|Helba Vol.1 Bonus Postcard]]
|Helba Profile Illustration <br> Sketch in Yellow
|}
</center>
 
The postcards came in a clear plastic, fitted bag sealed with adhesive along the flap. The pack was tucked into the left side of the game case alongside the game manual. <br>
After the first print, the postcards were replaced with a small advertising leaflet for a .hack//SIGN DVD release. <br/>
 
===Front===
The front of each card is white glossy paper with full color print design. <br>
Each postcard features one of the main character profile illustrations, alongside a sketch in a specific color. The game logo features the branding with the http://www.hack.channel.or.jp url and the names of the creative trio ([[Ito, Kazunori]], [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]], and [[Mashimo, Koichi]]). <br/>


{{General Merch Infobox
Some additional information is included at the bottom of each card: <br>
|Image =
© Project .hack ©BANDAI 2002 ILLUSTRATION: YOSHIYUKI SADAMOTO <br>
|Title = Balmung Postcard
Bandai Logo
|Language/Edition = Vol.1
|Region = Japan
|Item Type = Postcard <br> Stationary
|Character(s) = [[Balmung (Games Tetralogy)]]
|Artist(s) = [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]]
|Release Date = 20 June 2002
|Release Method = Tokuten <br> Preorder Bonus <br> First Edition Bonus
|Price = –
|Dimensions =
|Catalog Number = –
|Material = Gloss paper <br> Color Print
}}


{{General Merch Infobox
|Image =
|Title = Mia Postcard
|Language/Edition = Vol.1
|Region = Japan
|Item Type = Postcard <br> Stationary
|Character(s) = [[Mia (Games Tetralogy)]]
|Artist(s) = [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]]
|Release Date = 20 June 2002
|Release Method = Tokuten <br> Preorder Bonus <br> First Edition Bonus
|Price = –
|Dimensions =
|Catalog Number = –
|Material = Gloss paper <br> Color Print
}}


{{General Merch Infobox
===Back===
|Image =
The back of each card is white matte paper with orange print. <br>
|Title = Elk Postcard
At the top left, a hexagon with the .hack logo serves as a marker for where to put stamps. To the top right are squares to input the postal code.
|Language/Edition = Vol.1
The bottom features branding information:
|Region = Japan
PlayStation2 Logo, Symbol, and Trademark statement. Game Logo. Bandai Logo. © Project .hack ©BANDAI 2002
|Item Type = Postcard <br> Stationary
|Character(s) = [[Elk (Games Tetralogy)]]
|Artist(s) = [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]]
|Release Date = 20 June 2002
|Release Method = Tokuten <br> Preorder Bonus <br> First Edition Bonus
|Price = –
|Dimensions =
|Catalog Number = –
|Material = Gloss paper <br> Color Print
}}


{{General Merch Infobox
== Credits ==  
|Image =
Illustration: [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]] <br>
|Title = Helba Postcard
© Project .hack
|Language/Edition = Vol.1
© Bandai 2002
|Region = Japan
|Item Type = Postcard <br> Stationary
|Character(s) = [[Helba (Games Tetralogy)]]
|Artist(s) = [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]]
|Release Date = 20 June 2002
|Release Method = Tokuten <br> Preorder Bonus <br> First Edition Bonus
|Price = –
|Dimensions =
|Catalog Number = –
|Material = Gloss paper <br> Color Print
}}


The first editions of Vol.1 included 7<ref>[https://archive.is/1k4GW 「.hack//感染拡大」予約&購入者特典をGET!] (21 May 2002) SoftBank Games News (Archived from [https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0205/21/news20.html original] 13 May 2025)</ref> postcards featuring character illustrations by [[Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki]] as a pre-order bonus.<ref>[https://archive.is/ZHkPd バンダイ、PS2『.hack//感染拡大Vol.1』予約特典&購入者特典が決定!] (22 May 2002) Dengeki Online. (Archived from [https://dengekionline.com/data/news/2002/5/22/c9a251c391f49709629c78d76fc578aa.html Original] 13 May 2025) </ref>
Playstation 2 (Symbol trademark to Sony info?)


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 13:02, 13 May 2025

postcard set alongside the game box, manual, and lottery card
Set of 7 Postcards
Vol.1 Preorder
Region
Japan
Item Type
Postcard
Stationary
Character(s)
Artist(s)
Producer
Manufacturer
Release Date
20 June 2002
Release Method
Tokuten
Preorder Bonus
First Edition Bonus
Price
Dimensions
Catalog Number
Material
Gloss paper
Color Print


The first editions of Vol.1 included 7[1] postcards featuring character illustrations by Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki as a pre-order bonus.[2]

About

Postcard Details
Image Item Description
preorder postcard kite Kite Vol.1 Bonus Postcard Kite Profile Illustration
Sketch in Green
preorder postcard blackrose BlackRose Vol.1 Bonus Postcard BlackRose Profile Illustration
Sketch in Pink
preorder postcard elk Elk Vol.1 Bonus Postcard Elk Profile Illustration
Sketch in Navy Blue
preorder postcard mia Mia Vol.1 Bonus Postcard Mia Profile Illustration
Sketch in Purple
preorder postcard orca Orca Vol.1 Bonus Postcard Orca Profile Illustration
Sketch in Green
preorder postcard balmung Balmung Vol.1 Bonus Postcard Profile Illustration
Sketch in Sky Blue
preorder postcard helba Helba Vol.1 Bonus Postcard Helba Profile Illustration
Sketch in Yellow

The postcards came in a clear plastic, fitted bag sealed with adhesive along the flap. The pack was tucked into the left side of the game case alongside the game manual.
After the first print, the postcards were replaced with a small advertising leaflet for a .hack//SIGN DVD release.

Front

The front of each card is white glossy paper with full color print design.
Each postcard features one of the main character profile illustrations, alongside a sketch in a specific color. The game logo features the branding with the http://www.hack.channel.or.jp url and the names of the creative trio (Ito, Kazunori, Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki, and Mashimo, Koichi).

Some additional information is included at the bottom of each card:
© Project .hack ©BANDAI 2002 ILLUSTRATION: YOSHIYUKI SADAMOTO
Bandai Logo


Back

The back of each card is white matte paper with orange print.
At the top left, a hexagon with the .hack logo serves as a marker for where to put stamps. To the top right are squares to input the postal code. The bottom features branding information: PlayStation2 Logo, Symbol, and Trademark statement. Game Logo. Bandai Logo. © Project .hack ©BANDAI 2002

Credits

Illustration: Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki
© Project .hack © Bandai 2002

Playstation 2 (Symbol trademark to Sony info?)

References

  1. 「.hack//感染拡大」予約&購入者特典をGET! (21 May 2002) SoftBank Games News (Archived from original 13 May 2025)
  2. バンダイ、PS2『.hack//感染拡大Vol.1』予約特典&購入者特典が決定! (22 May 2002) Dengeki Online. (Archived from Original 13 May 2025)