Fixing a Loose Keychain on Your Fallout Blue Brahmin Companion
By Official Bethesda Gear Store | Bethesda Video Game Merchandise | Published: 2026-10-21
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to diagnose and fix a loose keychain on your Fallout Blue Brahmin Keychain Companion, including simple tightening steps and when to stop or seek an alternative.
Quick answer
If your Fallout Blue Brahmin Keychain Companion has a loose keyring, you can often tighten the metal ring with a pair of pliers and a small flathead screwdriver — but stop if the fabric or stitching shows stress.
Why the keyring may loosen over time
The Blue Brahmin Keychain Companion uses a metal keyring attached to a plush body made of 100% Minky Polyester. The keyring itself is sturdy, but the fabric loop it passes through can stretch slightly with repeated use or if the keychain carries extra weight. This is normal wear for soft gaming accessories and doesn't indicate a defect.
What not to do
Avoid using glue or tape on the keyring connection — it can damage the polyester fabric and make future adjustments harder. Also, don't force the keyring open wider than necessary; the metal can lose its tension or scratch the plastic eyes and nose.
Diagnosis and fix steps
- Symptom: The keyring spins freely or the plush companion slides off the keyring when not attached to keys or a bag.
- Likely cause: The metal keyring split has widened slightly, or the fabric loop has stretched from normal use. Check if the fabric loop shows fraying or thinning — if yes, skip to the last step.
- Corrective action: Hold the keyring with pliers on one side of the split. Use a small flathead screwdriver to gently pry the split just enough to slide the fabric loop out. Then, using your fingers, close the split slightly by squeezing the ring. Reattach the fabric loop and test the tension. If the ring still feels loose after one adjustment, repeat once more. Do not over-bend the metal.
- When to stop or choose another option: If the fabric loop is torn, frayed, or the stitching around the attachment point is pulling away, stop. The keychain cannot be safely repaired at home. Contact customer support or consider displaying the Brahmin as a desk companion instead of a functional keychain. For a loose but intact keyring, the fix above usually restores normal function in under 5 minutes.
About this accessory
- Fallout Blue Brahmin Keychain Companion: The Fallout Blue Brahmin Keychain Companion is made of 100% Minky Polyester with plastic eyes and nose, and a metal keyring. Size: 4 inches to top of heads. The soft fabric loop is durable but can stretch; knowing the material helps you choose the right repair method without causing damage.
Fallout Blue Brahmin Keychain Companion
