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

BY Todd Coopee     September 5, 2020 Filed to: Link Roundup

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.

Hasbro

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

13th Dimension

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

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.

IKEA Hackers

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

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.

DC Comics

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

Highsnobiety

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

PYMNTS

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