Pop Culture Nod of the Week

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, along comes JAWS: The Board Game, from German toy and game company, Ravensburger.

For novice players of Dungeons & Dragons – the ubiquitous fantasy table-top role-playing game – new illustrated guidebooks provide a gateway into the game experience.

Peg-and-light art enthusiasts can create on the go with the officially-licensed World’s Smallest Lite-Brite from Super Impulse.

Everyone’s favourite modern Stone Age family is now immortalized in the LEGO Ideas 21316 The Flintstones set. This new and nostalgic 748 piece-set features The Flintstones’ house and iconic family car, the footmobile.

Thirty-five years after Daniel LaRusso crane-kicked his way to victory over Johnny Lawrence in the iconic ‘80s film The Karate Kid. NECA is releasing The Karate Kid All-Valley Karate Championship Daniel & Johnny Two-Pack.

Fans of the classic game Guess Who? from Milton Bradley can now learn about and celebrate the achievements of famous women around the world.

In honour of the iconic toy line’s 30th anniversary, Mattel has collaborated with Hot Topic to release an official Polly Pocket-inspired makeup and accessories line.

Wear your favourite Pokémon to the office, with style! Custom dress-shirt designer Original Stitch is collaborating with The Pokémon Company on a shirt line.

What do you get when you combine the spatial-thinking skills of chess with Class 1 lasers? A STEM-focused toy from ThinkFun called Laser Chess, the Beam Deflecting Strategy Game.

Fans of claw-style vending machines can now set up personalized prize pits at home, thanks to the Electronic Arcade Claw Machine from ETNA Products.

Fans of the classic Atari Centipede game will get a kick out of IDW Games’ officially licensed analog version. The Atari Centipede Board Game pits two to four players against each other in a race to eliminate their opponent.

Big G Creative’s Happy Little Accidents is a “positive party game” inspired by the chill and wisdom of Bob Ross, the legendary painter and host of the PBS television program The Joy of Painting.

In LEGO Trains Book from No Starch Press, author and hobbyist Holger Matthes provides an in-depth look at brick model-railroading.

Dr. Who fans can decorate for the holidays Whovian-style, thanks to a series of officially licensed miniature ornaments from Kurt Adler.

Arm-chair sleuths can solve millionaire murders in the lap of luxury with the Clue Luxury Edition from Winning Solutions.

The Dyson Ball Toy Vacuum Cleaner from Casdon stands 25-inches tall and is a direct replica of Dyson’s Ball Vacuum released in 2005.

If you’re looking to add a bit of a used car dealership vibe to your home décor, look no further than the Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy from Running Press.

Fans of The Legend of Zelda can now smell the part as they navigate the kingdom of Hyrule, thanks to a new fragrance set inspired by the video game franchise.