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== ''Splatoon'' ==
== ''Splatoon'' ==
{{quote|Each set contains new weapon combos which [[Sheldon]] carefully selected and modified based off of existing weapons, such as the “Wasabi Splattershot” and “Fresh Squiffer.” Will you discover new strats with the new combos? |[[Live from Squid Research Lab]]<ref>[http://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/140412028164/ {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab: Sheldon's Picks Vol. 1]</ref>}}
{{quote|Each set contains new weapon combos which [[Sheldon]] carefully selected and modified based off of existing weapons, such as the “Wasabi Splattershot” and “Fresh Squiffer.” Will you discover new strats with the new combos? |[[Live from Squid Research Lab]]<ref>[http://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/140412028164/ {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab: Sheldon's Picks Vol. 1]</ref>}}
Sheldon's Picks were first announced during the {{date|2016-03-03}} [[Nintendo Direct]] presentation that were released in two volumes. The first came on {{date|2016-04-13}} as part of [[Version 2.7.0 (Splatoon)|Version 2.7.0]] and the second was added on {{date|2016-06-08}} part of [[Version 2.8.0 (Splatoon)|Version 2.8.0]].<ref>[http://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/145049213540/ {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab: Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2]</ref> All of them are unlocked at [[Level]] 20, with the [[Tempered Dynamo Roller]] and [[Aerospray PG]] also requiring the fifth and third [[Boss Scroll]]s, respectively.
 
=== Weapons ===
Sheldon's Picks were first announced during the {{date|2016-03-03}} [[Nintendo Direct]] presentation and were released in two volumes. The first came on {{date|2016-04-13}} as part of [[Version 2.7.0 (Splatoon)|Version 2.7.0]] and the second was added on {{date|2016-06-08}} part of [[Version 2.8.0 (Splatoon)|Version 2.8.0]].<ref>[http://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/145049213540/ {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab: Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2]</ref> All of them are unlocked at [[Level]] 20, with the [[Tempered Dynamo Roller]] and [[Aerospray PG]] also requiring the fifth and third [[Boss Scroll]]s, respectively.
==== Volume 1 ====
 
[[File:Sheldon's Picks Promo Uncovered.jpg|thumb|center|Sheldon's Picks Vol. 1]]
===Weapons===
====Volume 1====
[[File:Sheldon's Picks Promo Uncovered.jpg|thumb|center|Sheldon's Picks Vol. 1.]]
 
{{WeaponList/Header|Sheldon's Picks Volume 1|game=Splatoon}}
{{WeaponList/Header|Sheldon's Picks Volume 1|game=Splatoon}}
{{WeaponList/Item|game=Splatoon|main=Bamboozler 14 Mk III|sub=Burst Bomb|special=Inkstrike|cost=9,100|level=20|class=Charger}}
{{WeaponList/Item|game=Splatoon|main=Bamboozler 14 Mk III|sub=Burst Bomb|special=Inkstrike|cost=9,100|level=20|class=Charger}}
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{{WeaponList/Footer}}
{{WeaponList/Footer}}


==== Volume 2 ====
====Volume 2====
[[File:Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2.jpg|thumb|center|Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2]]
[[File:Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2.jpg|thumb|center|Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2.]]
 
{{WeaponList/Header|Sheldon's Picks Volume 2|game=Splatoon}}
{{WeaponList/Header|Sheldon's Picks Volume 2|game=Splatoon}}
{{WeaponList/Item|game=Splatoon|main=Aerospray PG|sub=Burst Bomb|special=Kraken|cost=20,000|scroll=Octowhirl|level=20|class=Shooter}}
{{WeaponList/Item|game=Splatoon|main=Aerospray PG|sub=Burst Bomb|special=Kraken|cost=20,000|scroll=Octowhirl|level=20|class=Shooter}}
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{{WeaponList/Footer}}
{{WeaponList/Footer}}


== ''Splatoon 2'' ==  
==''Splatoon 2''==
[[File:S2 Sheldon's Picks box.jpg|thumb|center|Sheldon's Picks in ''Splatoon 2'']]
[[File:S2 Sheldon's Picks box.jpg|thumb|center|Sheldon's Picks in ''Splatoon 2''.]]
In ''Splatoon 2'', Sheldon's Picks' role as the series of third variations to weapons initially seemed to be taken by the [[Kensa Collection]]. However, on {{Date|2019-01-27}} at the 4th Splatoon Koshien Tokaigi (Japanese ''Splatoon 2'' championships), it was announced that all weapons that appeared in Sheldon's Picks in ''Splatoon'' but did not receive a third variation in the Kensa Collection will return in ''Splatoon 2'' in a future update.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF5aO2uiYbA&t=25322 {{YT}} Live stream replay of the 4th Splatoon Koshien Tokaigi] - Announcement of Sheldon's Picks returning for ''Splatoon 2'' starts at 7:02:02</ref>


The announcement also contained new renders of the returning weapons, and was later published on social media.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/1089441895783161857 {{TWI}} SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref>
In ''Splatoon 2'', Sheldon's Picks' role as the series of third variations of weapons initially seemed to be taken by the [[Kensa Collection]]. However, on {{Date|2019-01-27}} at the fourth ''Splatoon'' Koshien Tokaigi (Japanese ''Splatoon 2'' championships), it was announced that all weapons that appeared in Sheldon's Picks in ''Splatoon'' but did not receive a third variation in the Kensa Collection will return in ''Splatoon 2'' in a future update.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF5aO2uiYbA&t=25322 {{YT}} Live stream replay of the 4th Splatoon Koshien Tokaigi] - Announcement of Sheldon's Picks returning for ''Splatoon 2'' starts at 7:02:02</ref> The announcement also contained new renders of the returning weapons and was later published on social media.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/1089441895783161857 {{TWI}} SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref>


On March 30th, it was announced that Sheldon's Picks will be added to the game in Version {{Ver|S2|4.6.0}}, released on {{date|2019-04-02}}. The same announcement also revealed two brand-new weapons added to the set, variants of weapons that did not exist in ''Splatoon''.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/183821477154 {{SRL}} SplatoonUS tumblr]</ref>
On March 30th, it was announced that Sheldon's Picks will be added to the game in Version {{Ver|S2|4.6.0}}, released on {{date|2019-04-02}}. The same announcement also revealed two brand-new weapons added to the set, as variants of weapons that did not exist in ''Splatoon''.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/183821477154 {{SRL}} SplatoonUS tumblr]</ref>


=== Included weapons ===
===Included weapons===
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Sploosh-o-matic 7}}
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Sploosh-o-matic 7}}
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Aerospray PG}}
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Aerospray PG}}
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* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Clear Dapple Dualies}} (new)
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Clear Dapple Dualies}} (new)


=== Excluded weapons ===
===Excluded weapons===
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Wasabi Splattershot}} (due to {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splattershot}})
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Wasabi Splattershot}} (due to {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splattershot}})
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Berry Splattershot Pro}} (due to {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splattershot Pro}})
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Berry Splattershot Pro}} (due to {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splattershot Pro}})
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The border of Sheldon's Picks logo resembles the border of the [[mariowiki:Official Nintendo Seal|Nintendo Seal of Quality]].
* The border of Sheldon's Picks logo resembles the border of the [[mariowiki:Official Nintendo Seal|Nintendo Seal of Quality]].
*The title on the upper-left of the box is a bilingual [[Wikipedia:Ambigram|ambigram]], "WEAPON" and "ブキセット" ''bukisetto'' (lit. weapon set).
* The title on the upper-left of the box is a bilingual [[Wikipedia:Ambigram|ambigram]], "WEAPON" and "ブキセット" ''bukisetto'' (lit. weapon set).
*The Inkling Boy on the Volume 2 box art appears as an alternate skin for the Inkling in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]].
* The Inkling Boy on the Volume 2 box art in {{S}} appears as an alternate skin for the Inkling in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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SheldonsPicksPromo2.jpg|Overhead view.
SheldonsPicksPromo2.jpg|Overhead view.
SheldonsPicksPromo3.jpg|Closeup of the Inkling with the Wasabi Splattershot.
SheldonsPicksPromo3.jpg|Closeup of the Inkling with the Wasabi Splattershot.
S2 Sheldon's Picks Promo.jpg|Sheldon's Picks in ''Splatoon 2''
S2 Sheldon's Picks Promo.jpg|Sheldon's Picks in ''Splatoon 2''.
S2 Sheldon's Picks box at The Reef.jpg|Sheldon's Picks box at The Reef
S2 Sheldon's Picks box at The Reef.jpg|Sheldon's Picks box at [[The Reef]].
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== References ==
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Revision as of 21:51, 30 March 2019

Sheldon's Picks are a set of reskins of existing weapons with new sub and special weapons. They are each the third variation of their respective main weapon (excluding single-player reskins), and are all Sheldon's Picks Sheldon's Picks-branded.

Splatoon

Each set contains new weapon combos which Sheldon carefully selected and modified based off of existing weapons, such as the “Wasabi Splattershot” and “Fresh Squiffer.” Will you discover new strats with the new combos?

Sheldon's Picks were first announced during the 3 March 2016 Nintendo Direct presentation and were released in two volumes. The first came on 13 April 2016 as part of Version 2.7.0 and the second was added on 8 June 2016 part of Version 2.8.0.[2] All of them are unlocked at Level 20, with the Tempered Dynamo Roller and Aerospray PG also requiring the fifth and third Boss Scrolls, respectively.

Weapons

Volume 1

Sheldon's Picks Vol. 1.

Volume 2

Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2.

Splatoon 2

Sheldon's Picks in Splatoon 2.

In Splatoon 2, Sheldon's Picks' role as the series of third variations of weapons initially seemed to be taken by the Kensa Collection. However, on 27 January 2019 at the fourth Splatoon Koshien Tokaigi (Japanese Splatoon 2 championships), it was announced that all weapons that appeared in Sheldon's Picks in Splatoon but did not receive a third variation in the Kensa Collection will return in Splatoon 2 in a future update.[3] The announcement also contained new renders of the returning weapons and was later published on social media.[4]

On March 30th, it was announced that Sheldon's Picks will be added to the game in Version 4.6.0, released on 2 April 2019. The same announcement also revealed two brand-new weapons added to the set, as variants of weapons that did not exist in Splatoon.[5]

Included weapons

Excluded weapons

Trivia

  • The border of Sheldon's Picks logo resembles the border of the Nintendo Seal of Quality.
  • The title on the upper-left of the box is a bilingual ambigram, "WEAPON" and "ブキセット" bukisetto (lit. weapon set).
  • The Inkling Boy on the Volume 2 box art in Splatoon appears as an alternate skin for the Inkling in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Gallery

Names in other languages

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References