Hacky Sack makes a comeback, Purple Rain heads to Broadway, competitive puzzling goes global, and more

By: Todd CoopeeAugust 1, 2026
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Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

Hacky Sack makes a comeback

Hacky Sack makes a comeback

[h/t The Toy Book]
Prince’s Purple Rain headed to the Broadway stage in 2027

Prince’s Purple Rain headed to the Broadway stage in 2027

[h/t Nerdist]
How the peaceful hobby of puzzling turned into an international competition of speed

How the peaceful hobby of puzzling turned into an international competition of speed

[h/t CBC]
A new My Little Pony series is galloping to YouTube

A new My Little Pony series is galloping to YouTube

[h/t The Toy Insider]
The evolution of astronaut food

The evolution of astronaut food

[h/t Weird History Food (YouTube)]
Sega’s Dreamcast retro console is still getting new games 25 years after it was abandoned

Sega’s Dreamcast retro console is still getting new games 25 years after it was abandoned

[h/t Engadget]