The strange origins of He-Man, Super Mario Bros. sets a $3 million record, Atari revives lost Barbie game from 1994, and more

By: Todd CoopeeJune 13, 2026
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Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

He-Man’s true origin is much weirder than you realize

He-Man’s true origin is much weirder than you realize

[h/t Inverse]
Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for a record $3 million

Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for a record $3 million

[h/t The Verge]
ATARI is bringing back a never-released retro Barbie game from 1994

ATARI is bringing back a never-released retro Barbie game from 1994

[h/t Retro Dodo]
The Rolling Stones and Marvel assemble collector’s editions of Foreign Tongues vinyl

The Rolling Stones and Marvel assemble collector’s editions of Foreign Tongues vinyl

[h/t Consequence]
Doctor Who is on ice for the foreseeable future

Doctor Who is on ice for the foreseeable future

[h/t Engadget]
Jem and the Holograms returns to TV through Amazon MGM studios

Jem and the Holograms returns to TV through Amazon MGM studios

[h/t The Toy Book]