Classic SNES RPG EarthBound, known as Mother 2 in Japan, celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this year — yes, really, no need to pinch yourself. But Nintendo and Hobonichi will be continuing to celebrate this seminal game later this month with a variety of promotions and merchandise in Japan.
Let's start with Hobonichi and a brand new Ichiban Kuji lottery series, which was highlighted by friend of the site Tokyo Game Life on Bluesky. From 30th November 2024, Lawson stores will be running an Ichiban Kuji lottery where you can win Mother 2-related prizes.
These include a giant Mr Saturn Plush and blanket (which, come on, is amazing), a Mr Saturn piggy bank, zipper bags, memo pads, mugs, laundry pouches, and some beautiful glass mugs based on the multiple towns in Eagleland, among many other delightful items
The lottery isn't the only way to get EarthBound-related stuff. There are some branded cookies, a Franklin Badge, a yo-yo, and a tote bag featuring the four main characters — Ness, Paula, Jeff, and Poo.
If you use a GPS check-in at any Lawson store between 25th November and 29th December, you'll also get a limited edition wallpaper with Mr Saturn, who seems to be the star of this merch release. Lawson will also stock a limited edition Nintendo Switch Online 12 Month voucher featuring the unusual character.
Lastly, Nintendo is also getting in on the celebrations, re-releasing the Mother 2 icons to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. These are available to Japanese subscribers from 25th November to 9th December 2024.
So, that's a lot of stuff! Of course, everything is only available in Japan, so if you want any of the stuff, you might need to hit up a friend — or buy a ticket for yourself. You can check out the full range over on Nintendo's official website and dream about having your own Mr Saturn money box...
Do you want to cuddle the giant Mr Saturn? Want to sip tea from an Onett mug? Zoom on down to the comments.
[source nintendo.com, via bsky.app]
Comments 19
Everything here looks great, too bad that it's exclusive to Japan!
Shame they're not a release of game. Lease glcan play on switch on virtual console played a bit it a good game
How about a Mother 1-3 HD-2D Remake?
I'd rather like to have that, pretty please.
Ah man, at least put out the icons in the West.
Nintendo: "Let's celebrate the Mother series!"
Fans: "Oh sweet, meaning we can finally play the third one?"
Nintendo: "NO! STOP ASKING!"
@Kazman2007
I'm shocked how many people love the third one. I finally got to play it this year and HATED what the story did to Lucas and his family. It wasn't heartfelt, gut wrenching, or profound. To me it was just sickening. Icky. Emotionally abusive. Knowing that in an interview he said he wanted the player to feel betrayed, made me realize why they did it. But what a disappointment! I'll never play it again even though the gameplay Loop was as fun as ever. Thank goodness for Earthbound!
Now how do I import a giant Mr Saturn plush?
@obijuankanoobie I think they probably will rerelease the icons worldwide. Both the EarthBound Beginnings and EarthBound icons were released worldwide a few months ago, so no reason to region-lock them now. Only time will tell, though…
Much as I love Earthbound the merch just has never interested me. I'd rather it all only be experienced in the game. Time to pull that old cart out for the anniversary.
A Mother 3 localization would be nice, also a Earthbpund remake would be cool.
I want the plush so I can throw it at others like smash bros
@beltmenot This is exactly what I was thinking.
I have still never forgiven the import shop I got my Mother 1+2 (or was it 3?) GBA game from for not giving me the vacuum sealed Mr Saturn Plush. They just sold them instead of giving with pre orders.
I WANT THAT MR. SATURN PLUSHIE GODDAMNIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How about localising Mother 3 for the West for the 30th Anniversary?
I would prefer for them to celebrate the anniversary by patching this game. Constant glitches where I’ve lost countless hours of progression, it’s just not worth it anymore.
Mother 3 is never leaving Japan is it
But no remastered game or new game. Good job on abandoning a series Nintendo.
@speedracer216 Sendico
Damn I want all the Mr Saturns!
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