A Fallout enthusiast recently stumbled upon an unexpected merchandise: band-aids featuring packaging inspired by the popular video game series. Bethesda, the creator of the Fallout franchise, has released a range of merchandise over the years, including figurines, clothing, and game replicas. However, the discovery of Fallout-themed band-aids is certainly an unconventional addition to the list.
Despite the oddity of the product, merchandise based on the Fallout series has been produced by various companies, including Bethesda themselves, and can be found worldwide. Fans of the game series have also created their own tributes to the franchise, showing their love for the post-apocalyptic world in various ways.
The Reddit user vyashole shared their find with the Fallout community, showcasing the band-aids labeled as "Primeplast" with the game's iconic mascot, Vault Boy, featured on the packaging. The image shows Vault Boy flashing his signature thumbs-up pose, adding a touch of whimsy to the functional product.
According to vyashole, the band-aids their father brought back from India have an unusual feature - Vault Boy from the Fallout series printed on them. This is perplexing as the band-aids are produced by Prime Medical Inc., a company seemingly unrelated to Bethesda or the Fallout franchise. However, vyashole suggests that Primeplast, the supposed knock-off brand of Hansaplast, may have incorporated Vault Boy as a nod to Hansaplast's former mascot, a cartoonish boy giving a thumbs-up. The incorporation of popular culture references into everyday items highlights the widespread influence of the Fallout series. This is not the first instance of unusual merchandise or real-life items connected to the franchise being produced. It begs the question of what other real-life items have been created based on Fallout and how far the franchise's influence could extend.
