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Weekly Link Roundup: Corgi Batboat, Hula-Hoop Physics, Tiddlywinks, and more

By: Todd CoopeeJanuary 4, 2025
Filed to: Weekly Link Roundup

Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

Corgi announces the 1966 Batboat is making a come back in 2025

Corgi announces the 1966 Batboat is making a come back in 2025

[h/t 13th Dimension]
How Barnes and Noble made a comeback by revitalizing its philosophy

How Barnes and Noble made a comeback by revitalizing its philosophy

[h/t PBS News Hour]
Popeye and Tintin are now in the public domain

Popeye and Tintin are now in the public domain

[h/t The Verge]
Squopping and squidging: Who invented tiddlywinks?

Squopping and squidging: Who invented tiddlywinks?

[h/t Country Life]
Delve into the physics of the Hula-Hoop

Delve into the physics of the Hula-Hoop

[h/t Ars Technica]
The influential underground MTV animated series Liquid Television is available to watch for free on YouTube.

The influential underground MTV animated series Liquid Television is available to watch for free on YouTube.

[h/t GeekTyrant]

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