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Tim Cain claims Vault Boy caused issues with Fallout's original publishing partner

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According to a new video Tim Cain posted on the history of Vault Boy, original tabletop publishing partner Steve Jackson Games took issue with the now-iconic mascot.

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First edition: Friday, September 25, 2026
Last update: Sep 25, 2026, 1:47 PM CDT

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Initial · Sep 25, 2026
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