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.

[h/t Smithsonian Magazine]

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

[h/t Toy World]

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

[h/t Rediscover the 80s]

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

[h/t The Toy Book]

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

[h/t Nerdist]

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

[h/t Apartment Therapy]

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

[h/t Nintendo Life]

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

[h/t The Brick Fan]

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