Why the Care Bears movie still resonates 40 years later, Netflix eyes The Phantom, Beanie Baby mania revisited, and moreBy: Todd CoopeeOctober 25, 2025Filed to: Weekly Link RoundupSix 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[h/t Gizmodo]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[h/t Mental Floss]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[h/t NPR]Christopher Reeve’s Superman costume is up for auction[h/t Boing Boing]
