In-Game Products From Fallout We Wish Were Real

In the Fallout universe, life before the bombs fell was simple. The world was stuck in a 1950s aesthetic, and despite the war, people seemed to live carefree. Dandy Boy Apples and Fancy Lad Snack Cakes were household staples, and the common folks were embracing the latest technology that RobCo had to offer.

Remnants of the old-world can be found everywhere throughout the wasteland, and there are a ton of cool in-game Fallout items that we wish were real. With products ranging from packaged foodstuffs to handy personal assistants, here are a few of the most interesting fictional products from the world of Fallout.

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BlamCo Mac & Cheese

An Eternally-Edible Instant Dinner

Look, boxed macaroni and cheese is nothing new, but is it BlamCo Mac & Cheese? No, it certainly isn’t. This highly-processed instant family meal was a major brand in the days before the war, and because of its lack of an expiration date, it’s one of the best food items to find in the wasteland.

It may not be the healthiest option, but cheap, instant macaroni and cheese sounds like a poor college student’s best friend. While you’re at it, fry up a nice can of Cram and you have yourself a comforting pre-war meal that will satisfy any wasteland wanderer.

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Slocum’s Joe BuzzBites

The Wasteland Runs On Slocum’s

Coffee and donuts is a classic combination. Now what if you took the coffee and put it inside the donut? That’s exactly what Fallout’s favorite coffee company, Slocum’s Joe, decided to do with their donut holes. The results are Slocum’s Joe BuzzBites, which can be found in the company’s corporate headquarters in Fallout 4.

Unfortunately, there were some issues when testing the BuzzBites, as the scalding hot coffee filling would burn anyone who tried to eat them. The product was never released to the general public, but there’s a recipe you can find in-game to help you craft some with the right ingredients. Coffee-filled donuts sounds like the perfect start to a java-lover’s day, but maybe the real BuzzBites should be filled with cold brew.

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Blast Radius Board Game

Nuclear Fun For The Whole Family

You’re likely to come across a lot of pre-war toys on your Fallout adventure, but one of the most notable is the Blast Radius board game, which can be found in both Fallout 4 and Fallout 76. According to the lore, the game “brings friends, family, and nuclear explosions together,” to create a fun board game for everyone to enjoy.

Not much is known about the actual rules of the game, but based on the cover, you “use quick reaction and skill to get to a safe distance,” with the center of the board having a spinner shaped like a mushroom cloud. The most concerning aspect, though, is that when broken down into components, you’re given a piece of genuine nuclear material. It would be a great game to play as a fan of the series, but maybe without the constant threat of radiation. As it turns out, someone came pretty close to making this game a reality.

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The Silver Shroud Radio Dramas

An Auditory Adventure Series

There are very few examples of pre-war entertainment in the Fallout universe, despite most homes having a television and radio. One form of media that managed to survive, however, is the Silver Shroud, a serialized radio drama that can be heard on a special radio station when traveling in the Goodneighbor area in Fallout 4.

The radio plays are incredibly entertaining noir-style detective stories about a hero known as the Silver Shroud, who protects the city of Boston from various evildoers. While only six of these radio dramas can be heard in the game, according to the game’s lore, there were actually 420 episodes of the show produced, one of which was apparently a Thanksgiving special. The Silver Shroud’s fight against The Mechanist is such a fun story to listen to, it would be nice to hear more of the hero’s adventures.

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Nuka-Cola

Zap That Thirst!

One of the most iconic products in the history of Fallout, Nuka-Cola is a drink that revolutionized the United States, becoming the most popular and recognizable brand both in pre-war times and across the wasteland. In the days before the bombs fell, the world ran on Nuka-Cola, with the company taking over many of its competitors only to rebrand them as new soda flavors. The Nuka-Cola company was so influential they even had their own theme park, Nuka-World.

Not much is known about the secret recipe for Nuka-Cola, though its description states that it contains “seventeen fruit essences” in addition to the classic taste of other colas. With its unique, rocket-shaped bottles and interesting flavor combinations, Nuka-Cola is one of the most intriguing products in the Fallout universe.

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F.E.T.C.H. Collectron

A Good Robo-Boy

There are over a dozen Collectrons in Fallout 76, each of which helps with finding junk and various other items needed for surviving the wasteland. The best of these, of course, is the F.E.T.C.H. Collectron. Its name stands for Faithful Electronic Trash Collection Hound, and it is pretty much exactly as described; a robotic dog that collects items for your camp.

While he only serves a purpose at your camp, he does all the neat things that other dogs do. He can roll over, scratch himself, and will occasionally bark or howl. He even comes with a cool doggy charging station that looks like a classic doghouse. Who wouldn’t want one of these adorable, faithful robo-hounds?

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Pip-Boy

Every Vault-Dweller’s Best Friend

Every vault-dweller’s best friend, the Pip-Boy is one of the coolest products that RobCo ever made. A wearable, personal assistant that not only tracks your health and vitals, but also has map features, a radio, and can even play a variety of video games. Plus, it all looks amazing with its monochrome display that can be customized to your favorite color.

Okay, so we already have smartwatches that do all that and more, but every fan of Fallout has wished for this thing to be a real product at some point. There are plenty of Pip-Boy replicas on the market now, but a real, fully functioning Pip-Boy complete with GPS, music streaming, and its own video games based on Fallout would be a Fallout lover’s dream.

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Mr. Handy

A Handy Robotic Assistant With Personality

Mr. Handy has been a staple of the Fallout series, and for good reason. Before the war, Mr. Handy units were everywhere, as they were capable of handling basically any task they were given. These adaptable robots could be found all throughout the country in the homes of regular citizens, who often used them as butlers or nannies, and they are built to survive anything. Even nuclear warfare, apparently.

There have been plenty of recent advancements in both AI and robotics, but nothing comes close to what the Mr. Handy is capable of. Imagine having your own personal robot chef, who can also walk your dog, do the laundry, and keep your home secure. Oh, and it has a delightfully upbeat personality voiced by a legendary actor. Sure, there’s the slight possibility one will become sentient because of a malfunctioning limiter chip, but that’s a risk we’d be willing to take.