The $300 Air Freshener: Mach Pizza Delivery Man
You’ll find the above, extremely rare air freshener on eBay for a starting bid of $329. I doubt it’ll sell for that much, but it’s one of the coolest pieces of video game merch.
It’s not the actual piece that is awesome though, it’s the story behind how you would’ve acquired it in the ’90s.
“In the back of the EarthBound Player’s Guide, there are 6 scratch-n-sniff cards that represent different aromas you might encounter while playing the game. One of these cards had a mystery smell, and if you sent it in to Nintendo, you would get a free air freshener in return. This air freshener smelled like pizza and was shaped like the Mach Pizza delivery man. Apparently the smell lasted only a day after using it. “
Cool! Although, I would’ve liked to experienced the scents and the act of guessing and sending in for my air freshener instead of buying it today off of eBay.
What an incredible Nintendo promotion though! Especially for a ’90s Nintendo of America.
Oh NOA. Why did you not have faith in Mother 3?
- Kyle
This Is Why I’m Getting a DSi
Some awesome player made the above animation using Flip Note Studio and while it’s a re-creation of a YTMND, it has still thus sealed the deal in my getting a DSi.
My girlfriend will probably use the Flipnote Studio more than me, and I’m completely comfortable with that as her art is awesome.
Well that, and this color:
- Kyle
via Tiny Cartridge.
The Runaway 5 LP
In Earthbound, Ness saves the Runaway 5 from a life of music entertainment servitude in the town of Twoson by paying off their huge debt. If you need a refresher for the humour in the image below the video, here you go.
This LP mock-up for the Runaway 5 that the EB Saga crew put together is just totally awesome. Moonside Blues. Shiiiit.
- Kyle
The Most Expensive Earthbound Item on eBay?
$1,999.99
That’s how much the most expensive Earthbound item on eBay that I’ve seen so far costs.
The huge Mr.Saturn doll is awesome (note the apple to help you get an idea of it’s size), but that price is absolutely insane and I could do so much more stuff in my life with two thousand dollars than stare at a stuffed Mr.Saturn.
It does come in a really sweet box though! Escargo Express! How clever! If you’ve played the game, you’ll totally get it. Check out the Escargo Express delivery dude!
“Your delivery charge is $18. You can cover the bill right?”
Oh the joy two thousand dollars can buy you!
eBay.
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The Earthbound Movie
Ness sure does look mighty old and Porky looks like a girl.