Darth Vader’s lightsaber heads to auction, General Mills monsters get a Henson makeover, early game mag joins Creative Commons, and more

By: Todd CoopeeAugust 9, 2025
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Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

Darth Vader’s original Lightsaber from Star Wars is hitting auction for $1 to $3 million

Darth Vader’s original Lightsaber from Star Wars is hitting auction for $1 to $3 million

[h/t Smithsonian Magazine]
Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Franken Berry have been reimagined by General Mills in celebration of The Jim Henson Company’s 70th anniversary.

Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Franken Berry have been reimagined by General Mills in celebration of The Jim Henson Company’s 70th anniversary.

[h/t General Mills]
Video Game History Foundation acquires early game magazine Computer Entertainer, releases it to Creative Commons

Video Game History Foundation acquires early game magazine Computer Entertainer, releases it to Creative Commons

[h/t Video Game History Foundation]
The board game scene is heating up after a major crowdfunding merger

The board game scene is heating up after a major crowdfunding merger

[h/t Polygon]
George Lucas’s futuristic-looking art museum finally treats comic books like fine art

George Lucas’s futuristic-looking art museum finally treats comic books like fine art

[h/t Creative Bloq]
Rare copy of The Hobbit sells for record-breaking sum

Rare copy of The Hobbit sells for record-breaking sum

[h/t BBC]