Link Roundup: Hasbro PulseCon, Day of the Dead Barbie, Walmart Wonder Lab and more

8 things we wanted to share this week:

Hasbro has announced a new virtual convention – PulseCon. The two-day event will take place on September 25th and 26th.

[h/t Hasbro]

TwoMorrows publishing is releasing an illustrated, pop-culture history of Christmas. Here’s a sneak peak of HOLLY JOLLY.

[h/t 13th Dimension]

A new puzzle series from online retailer Firebox harkens back to vintage movie nights form the 1980s/90s.

[h/t Firebox]

We’re less than 30-days away from IKEA LEGO BYGGLEK being in stores in the US. Here’s a great overview of the product line courtesy of IKEA Hackers.

[h/t IKEA Hackers]

Mattel is releasing a new Day of the Dead Barbie doll for 2020.

[h/t Mental Floss]

It’s September, which means Batman Day is right around the corner. Here’s what DC Comics has planned for the event this year.

[h/t DC Comics]

Looks like the LEGO x ADIDAS collaboration is going to yield a co-branded ZX 8000 sneaker.

[h/t Highsnobiety]

Walmart’s new Wonder Lab will let kids test toys online via interactive video.

[h/t PYMNTS]

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