Link Roundup: Pez, The Empire Strikes Back, IKEA, and more

8 things we wanted to share this week:

A look at how PEZ evolved from an anti-smoking tool to a beloved collector’s item.

Smithsonian Magazine

The award-winning Elf on the Shelf board game is now available to order online.

Toy World

Here’s a look at some Christmas-themed video games from the ’80s.

Rediscover the 80s

Jakks Pacific has signed a new licensing agreement with Nintendo of America for new toy lines.

The Toy Book

Watch lost footage and outtakes from the set of The Empire Strikes Back.

Nerdist

IKEA has released Zoom Backgrounds inspired by its most iconic catalog covers.

Apartment Therapy

A Mario-themed perfume called “Eau De Plumber” is now available.

Nintendo Life

LEGO has announced a new collaboration with BrickLink to produce rejected LEGO Ideas projects.

The Brick Fan

Peruse a weekly summary of intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.