Weekly Link Roundup: MAD reaches 600 issues, Uno Social Clubs expand nationwide, Commodore unveils a distraction-free flip phone, and more

By: Todd CoopeeJune 20, 2026
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Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

MAD hits 600 issues; still, thankfully, hilariously juvenile

MAD hits 600 issues; still, thankfully, hilariously juvenile

[h/t Boing Boing]
Mattel expands Uno Social Clubs to 14 cities

Mattel expands Uno Social Clubs to 14 cities

[h/t Toy World]
Commodore’s newest gadget is a flip phone that blocks social media and browsers

Commodore’s newest gadget is a flip phone that blocks social media and browsers

[h/t Ars Technica]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizzeria opens in Santa Monica

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizzeria opens in Santa Monica

[h/t The Toy Book]
Marvel celebrates 50 years of The Muppet Show with The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe one-shot comic

Marvel celebrates 50 years of The Muppet Show with The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe one-shot comic

[h/t Marvel]
Before Bill Nye, there was Julius Sumner Miller: Watch complete episodes of his classic science show, Why Is It So?, free online (1962–73)

Before Bill Nye, there was Julius Sumner Miller: Watch complete episodes of his classic science show, Why Is It So?, free online (1962–73)

[h/t Open Culture]