Fallout Nuka Cola and Sunset Sarsaparilla Bottle Caps
So full disclosure: There aren’t any official Bottle Caps modeled after those found in the Fallout games.
Fortunately, a number of fans have set about creating some high quality recreations of the Caps found throughout the series, and sell them through fan-made merchandising sites like Etsy.
What you can order is fairly varied too. If the Fallout fan in your life loves the standard cap designs above all else, you can get a sizable amount of the red and white metal bits. On the other hand, if they enjoy the full gamut of Cap designs, then you can get them caps from each of the game’s cola flavors, from Quantum to Sunset Sarsaparilla.
There are slight variations in each artist’s designs too, so you can peruse the different users on tap to see which one’s designs seem most in line with your loved one’s tastes.
Best of all is that they’re fairly inexpensive. Depending on the seller, you can get some stylish Caps for anywhere between $7.00 and $15.00 before shipping and handling.
Vault Boy Bobbleheads
Looking for a Fallout-based gift that walks the line between hard-sought and price-conscious? Then look no further than a Vault Boy bobblehead.
Based off of the game’s skill-increasing bobbleheads, these collectibles are a hot commodity among the Fallout fandom. Everyone has their own favorite model that they prefer, and thanks to the sleek design of the series’ mascot Vault Boy, it looks good on most anyone’s shelf or desk.
They’re varied in size and detailing too. Each of the modern entries in the series, from Fallout 3 all the way up to Fallout 76, have received their own line of bobbleheads, and can be anywhere between 4 and 12 inches in height.
It’s worth noting, though, that there’s a pretty wide range in terms of pricing for the bouncy knick-knacks. More recently released Bobbleheads from the Fallout 76 line and those on the smaller side can be as cheap as $15. Bobbleheads tied to older games, and those modeled after popular skills like Luck or Charisma, meanwhile, could run you more than $50.
As such, it’s best to look over all your seller options and compare prices via sites like Amazon to make sure you don’t break the bank on one gift.
Fallout Shirts and Hoodies
When it comes to generally affordable gifts for your favorite post-apocalypse nut, it’s hard to go wrong with some Fallout-themed apparel.
Available through the official Bethesda gear store as well as pretty much any other fan merchandise site, there are a number of shirts, hoodies and the like with a plethora of different designs.
Does that special someone in your life love New Vegas? Then consider nabbing them a Mojave Express logo shirt from Red Bubble. Want to give them something they can wear around the holidays? Bethesda has you covered with a very Vault Boy Christmas shirt.
You won’t have to worry about emptying your savings to nab these custom bits of clothing either. Most sites sell shirts for roughly $25, and even the higher quality hoodies offered at most places shouldn’t run you more than $60 before shipping and handling.
Fallout: Wasteland Warfare Sets
It’s not uncommon for video game franchises to have board games based off of them these days, and Fallout is no exception.
Designed and distributed by Modiphius Entertainment, Fallout: Wasteland Warfare allows players to build their own team of wasteland wanderers using highly detailed miniatures of characters and creatures from throughout the series. They can then compete with other players and their teams to scavenge resources, capture settlements and claim control of the wasteland.
It’s a fun experience for fans, and it’s an easy way for those who don’t have the time to invest in the full series to see some of its cooler character and creature designs. Not only that, but each miniature acts as a great addition to any super-fan’s shelf of collectibles, paying homage to wasteland survivors both common and rare.
The only catch is that Wasteland Warfare and its expansion sets can be pricey gifts to buy. A starter set for two players costs roughly $60, while expansion sets with new miniatures can run you $25 or more per pack.
Pip-Boy 2000 Mk VI
If there’s one bit of Fallout merchandise that any fan would love to have, it’s a full-scale replica of the iconic Pip-Boy. Fortunately, you can help them get one this holiday season for a generous sum of cash.
Available through the official Bethesda Gear Store, the Pip-Boy 2000 Mk VI is a full-scale replica of the portable computer from the games. Pre-assembled and boasting high-quality materials, it can be the center piece of your favorite Fallout fan’s next Wasteland wanderer cosplay or the centerpiece of their merch collection.
Not only that, but it can be upgraded with additional bits and pieces like a fully-functional FM radio. However, these bits can be hard to find, and you’ll need to look to other retailers aside from Bethesda to find them.
As mentioned above though, it’s rather pricey with a cost of $150 before shipping and handling. Stocks have also been known to be limited around the holidays, so if you’ve got the cash, get one while the getting’s good.
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