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Why the Care Bears movie still resonates 40 years later, Netflix eyes The Phantom, Beanie Baby mania revisited, and more

By: Todd CoopeeOctober 25, 2025
Filed to: Weekly Link Roundup

Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

Why the Care Bears movie still endures 40 years later

Why the Care Bears movie still endures 40 years later

[h/t Gizmodo]
Netflix rumored to be developing new series based on The Phantom

Netflix rumored to be developing new series based on The Phantom

[h/t SuperHeroHype]
How playground rumors and artificial scarcity created the billion-dollar Beanie Baby mania

How playground rumors and artificial scarcity created the billion-dollar Beanie Baby mania

[h/t Mental Floss]
Hallmark is going all out with video game ornaments this year

Hallmark is going all out with video game ornaments this year

[h/t Retro Dodo]
The Dial-A-Poem art installation can now reach listeners worldwide on the internet

The Dial-A-Poem art installation can now reach listeners worldwide on the internet

[h/t NPR]
Christopher Reeve’s Superman costume is up for auction

Christopher Reeve’s Superman costume is up for auction

[h/t Boing Boing]

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