Paddington commands the stage in London, Mattel expands water park plans, Basic Fun! acquires Arcade1Up assets, and more

By: Todd CoopeeDecember 27, 2025
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Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

He’s only 4 feet tall, but Paddington is London’s biggest new musical star

He’s only 4 feet tall, but Paddington is London’s biggest new musical star

[h/t The New York Times]
Basic Fun! acquires select assets of Arcade1Up

Basic Fun! acquires select assets of Arcade1Up

[h/t RePlay Magazine]
Mattel announces two more US locations for water park concept

Mattel announces two more US locations for water park concept

[h/t blooloop]
Bank pulls the plug on Diamond Comic Distributors

Bank pulls the plug on Diamond Comic Distributors

[h/t ICv2]
Knight Rider’s K.I.T.T. to return as 1:6-scale collectible model

Knight Rider’s K.I.T.T. to return as 1:6-scale collectible model

[h/t The Toy Book]
Labubu’s growth from books to viral doll craze shown in Hong Kong exhibition

Labubu’s growth from books to viral doll craze shown in Hong Kong exhibition

[h/t myNews]