In a series full of eclectic and memorable items to assist you in battle, few Mother/EarthBound icons are as memorable as the Franklin Badge – appearing in all three series games, it reflects thunder attacks and is often important for advancing the story. Shigesato Itoi’s Hobonichi company has produced the Franklin Badge as physical merch for some time, and has been restocked after recently running out– along with the news that the Franklin Badge has sold 10,000 copies over the years.
フランクリンバッヂ、品切れでしたが在庫補充しました。そして誇らしくお伝えします。発売以来長く売れ続け、何度も再生産してきたフランクリンバッヂ、なんと販売個数１万個を突破しました！買って下さった皆様、ありがとうございます！いつかみんなでつける日をつくりたい。https://t.co/jGJdlemKbG pic.twitter.com/MHRFR4Cw5x
— ほぼ日MOTHERプロジェクト (@hobonichimother) February 22, 2023
Considering the badge is a physical merchandise piece for a niche (if beloved) video game series that had its last new release almost two decades ago, 10,000 copies is quite impressive indeed. You can get the badge for yourself from Hobonichi’s shop for ¥3,850 (just under $30) plus shipping – they ship internationally!
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Written by Amelia Fruzzetti
A writer and Nintendo fan based in Seattle, Washington. When not working for NinWire, she can be found eating pasta, writing stories, and wondering about when Mother 3 is finally going to get an official localization.
