Chia Pets get animated, Saber doc spotlights lightsaber duels, eBay bans AI shopping bots, and moreBy: Todd CoopeeJanuary 31, 2026Filed to: Weekly Link RoundupSix intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.Chia Pets, the sprouting ’80s craze, getting animated screen adaptation[h/t People]Trailer drops for Saber, a documentary about the real-world Lightsaber Fighting Championship[h/t GeekTyrant]eBay blocks use of AI ‘Buy-For-Me’ agents[h/t PYMNTS]Looney Tunes has found a new home: Turner Classic Movies[h/t Gizmodo]Lego fans are freaking out about the first new pink brick color in over 20 years[h/t Polygon]Video game spending climbs to $60.7 Billion in 2025 as new releases drive momentum[h/t The Toy Book]
