Fallout 3 promotional items

 lists all giveaway items created to promote Fallout 3. They were either given away by Bethesda Softworks to journalists or available with special editions of the game.

Vault Boy bobblehead
At least two Vault Boy bobbleheads were produced:


 * The first version was provided to members of the press at shows such as E3 and The Tokyo Game Show as a promotional item. This version is in a different pose and is larger than the more common version. It appears to have the same position as the Charisma bobblehead. This version is made of a durable resin, similar to collector's statues and other collectible bobbleheads. It has a solid resin base.


 * The second version was included in the Collector's Edition of the game, and is modeled after the Bobblehead found in the game. It is made from a far lighter (and cheaper) plastic, with a hollow plastic base.

Fallout 3 BOS-in-a-BOX
The Brotherhood of Steel figurine given as a Pre-Order.


 * Was not available in Canada [unsure of other countries of (un)availability]

Vault-Tec lunchbox


The Vault-Tec lunchbox is available as part of the Collector's Edition of the game. It was also sent out to journalists and the like by Bethesda.

There is also a Version 1, similar to the bobblehead in that it was sent to journalists, but improved for the collector's edition version. The only difference is that version 1 has no print on the sides, just the top and bottom.

Nuka-Cola bottle
A bottle of Nuka-Cola was being sent out to journalists during the early days of Fallout 3 promotional activities, as well as given out at E3 2008.

Pip-Boy digital clock
This clock is available with Amazon.com's Survival Edition of Fallout 3.

The Pip-Boy Deluxe Chronometer functions solely as a digital clock, with no alarm functions. It uses 3 AA batteries, which were included, placed in the top. The dial to the left of the display can be moved up and down a bit and the STATS, ITEMS and DATA buttons are used to set the time. The Geiger counter works as a compass on this item.

It can be worn on the wrist, but it does not fasten securely and will open easily. It comes with a stand for display.

There are numerous complaints on the internet about clock being rather poorly made, so it is probably better to not actually wear it and leave it as a decoration.

Nuka-Cola bottle opener
You get the opener if you preorder the game at Best Buy.

Vault Boy hand puppet
A reference to the official Fallout Penny Arcade Comic, this puppet was given out at Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) 2008.

Vault Boy T-shirt
This t-shirt is available if you preorder the game at Walmart.com.

Fallout 3 T-shirt
This T-shirt is often worn by members of the Fallout 3 development team. It was also sent out to journalists and the like by Bethesda.

Fallout 3 soundtrack CD
A CD featuring five songs from the soundtrack (three of them from Three Dog's broadcast at GNR) was made available to people who pre-ordered the game at GameStop.

Vault Dweller's Survival Guide: Pocket Reference Edition


A booklet with the pocket edition of the Vault Dweller's Survival Guide. The guide contains all types of great survival information. It contains roughly 43 pages and is printed on old pulp style paper. A must for any new wasteland survivor.

This was given to Gamestop managers and customers that preordered the game online.

Vault Boy lapel pin
Sent out to journalists by Bethesda.

Vault Boy keychain
Sent out to journalists by Bethesda, and given as a preorder bonus in Australia by JB Hi-Fi stores.

SimTek 1000 Viewfinder
A viewfinder given out at E3 2008.