Pokémon meets fossils at the Field Museum, Spider-Man fan mail finds a real address, Commodore brings back the TAC-2 joystick, and more

By: Todd CoopeeAugust 15, 2026
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Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

The Field Museum in Chicago is connecting Pokémon to fossils. It’s a hit

The Field Museum in Chicago is connecting Pokémon to fossils. It’s a hit

[h/t NPR]
Man who lives at Peter Parker’s address gets Spider-Man letters

Man who lives at Peter Parker’s address gets Spider-Man letters

[h/t Nerdist]
TAC-2 is back: the new Commodore reissues an old joystick

TAC-2 is back: the new Commodore reissues an old joystick

[h/t Boing Boing]
Jim Carrey is set to star in The Jetsons live-action movie

Jim Carrey is set to star in The Jetsons live-action movie

[h/t Peopl]
The X-Files returns to comics with new series from Dynamite Entertainment

The X-Files returns to comics with new series from Dynamite Entertainment

[h/t IGN]
Before Lanterns, check out the Green Lantern cartoon

Before Lanterns, check out the Green Lantern cartoon

[h/t Gizmodo]