Star Wars just one piece of Lucas Museum plans, GameStop eyes eBay bid, Mattel launches global Masters of the Universe campaign, and more

By: Todd CoopeeMay 2, 2026
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Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

Star Wars is only a small part of what’s coming to the Lucas Museum

Star Wars is only a small part of what’s coming to the Lucas Museum

[h/t Gizmodo]
GameStop preparing offer for eBay

GameStop preparing offer for eBay

[h/t The Wall Street Journal]
Mattel launches global giveback campaign for Masters of the Universe

Mattel launches global giveback campaign for Masters of the Universe

[h/t Mattel]
A street sign for Jack Kirby Way will be unveiled in New York May 11 in honor of the Mavel Comics creator.

A street sign for Jack Kirby Way will be unveiled in New York May 11 in honor of the Mavel Comics creator.

[h/t RoySchwartz.com]
Stretch Armstrong: the gloriously goo-filled toy that shouldn’t have worked (but did)

Stretch Armstrong: the gloriously goo-filled toy that shouldn’t have worked (but did)

[h/t Boing Boing]
Pac-Man is getting a new animated short series, here’s the official teaser trailer

Pac-Man is getting a new animated short series, here’s the official teaser trailer

[h/t Nintendo Life]