


These pins are created with a technique called cloisonné, which is an ancient technique used for crafting things like pendants, badges, and sometimes ornate plates and bowls.

The company that makes these, as well as some of the other pieces on the store page, is known as PROOF OF GUILD, which is a studio in Nagoya that specializes in hand-crafted jewelry. On one hand, it may feel rough and very as-is, but also have that medal-like pristine… This is the kind of badge we aimed to create.” The description even mentions this, “Like a commemorative medal that does not deteriorate with age, we want people to be able to feel the weight of the badge in their palms. The Hobonichi badge also looks a lot thicker, and is safe to assume, much heavier than the M3 badge. The Hobonichi Franklin Badge’s decals and lettering are part of the metal itself, instead of being painted like the M3 Franklin Badge. Will Mother 3 finally make it to the Switch? All signs are looking good… just don't pester Reggie.(Image of the Hobonichi Franklin Badge. The company has also released a YouTube video announcing the news as well as created a website for the project. In an even more telling move, Hobonichi is putting out a search for manga artists who are fans of Mother and specifying that they " don't ask why." The company also says fans can expect "more news." Interesting. It's not guaranteed, but it is notable that the company would go to lengths such as producing an entire translation of the script and marketing it to English speaking audiences without monetizing the actual game the book is based on and, ostensibly, meant to honor and promote. According to an interview with Famitsu, and despite the fact that series creator Shigesato Itoi has said he's not interested in producing more games in the series, his company Hobonichi Shinbun has now announced the "Hobonichi Mother Project." The project is said to include "various content and goods" from Mother 1-3, including a Mother book featuring the full scripts for the games in "all languages." This would mark the first official translation of the game's script.
