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Star Wars figures can force high prices on the collector's market.

15 of the Most Valuable Star Wars Action Figures

Discover some of the most valuable vintage Star Wars action figures, including a Jawa with a vinyl cape and the 1979 Kenner Boba Fett action figure, plus so much more.

These throwback scents still put us in another time and place.

7 Discontinued Perfumes From the ‘90s and ‘00s That Smelled Amazing

From retired Victoria’s Secret perfumes to fragrances from Calvin Klein and others, these discontinued scents will always be great for a nostalgia trip.

Can you guess which Pixar film is number one?

The Most Popular Pixar Movies By State, Mapped

Pixar fans are searching for Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles across the U.S.

Japanese Town Turns Its Middle-Aged Men Into Pokémon-Inspired Trading Cards

Kawara’s Ojisan Trading Card Game turns real-life older men into playable characters, connecting generations through creativity and play.

Read ’em and Weepul: How a Cheap Toy Became a Popular Marketing Tool

How did a pompom with googly eyes go from cheap toy, to marketing tool, to Dutch cultural phenomenon?

A scene from ‘Monty Python And The Holy Grail’

The 10 Best Movies Turning 50 This Year, According to Rotten Tomatoes

The year 1975 produced a ton of movies that are still Certified Fresh.

They're robots—and a whole lot of fun—in disguise.

15 Fun Facts About Transformers Action Figures

Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) history of the Transformers toy line, from its roots with Japanese toymaker Takara to the controversy over the Megatron Walther P38 handgun toy and more.

Catch Pikachu and many more Pokémon in the new browser game.

Google’s New Hidden Pokémon Game Lets You Catch ‘em All

A fun new Easter egg lets you collect Pokémon through your browser.

Why Did Ronald McDonald Disappear?

The McDonald’s mascot has been keeping a low profile for years. Some people think they know why.

The Nintendo 64 defined many people’s childhoods.

12 Surprising Facts About 1990s Video Games

For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.

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8 of the Most Valuable ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Cards

‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards can get extremely pricey among collectors, but certain versions—like the 1993 Black Lotus card—could still be worth a lot of money to this day.

Chili’s New Scranton Location Has a Special Menu Item for Office Fans

In honor of The Office’s 20th anniversary, Chili’s is finally opening a Scranton restaurant, complete with a retro menu and decor.

NECA is bringing back “The Game of Jaws” in 2025.

A Retro ‘Jaws’ Toy Will Be Re-Released for the Film’s 50th Anniversary

NECA is reviving “The Game of Jaws” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the original summer blockbuster.

7 of the Most Valuable Vintage Pyrex Dishes That Are Worth Collecting

The patterns on these vintage Pyrex dishes aren’t just eye-catching—they also make this classic kitchenware extremely valuable among collectors.

Rare Commercial Vault: Wendy's Hamburgers (1980 HD)

9 Discontinued Wendy’s Menu Items That We Wish Were Coming Back

The square beef patties are here to stay—but the SuperBar and other discontinued Wendy’s menu items weren’t.

(Left to right) Marisa Berenson in 'Barry Lyndon,' Roy Scheider in 'Jaws,' and Al Pacino in 'Dog Day Afternoon.'

25 Must-See Movies Turning 50 in 2025

Here’s a snapshot of 1975 in film, from blockbusters like ‘Jaws’ to hidden gems like ‘Night Moves.’

Melissa Gilbert stars in Little House on the Prairie.

42 Big Facts About ‘Little House on the Prairie’

'Little House on the Prairie' was television at its most wholesome, but that doesn't mean that everything that went down behind-the-scenes was PG-rated. Now, Netflix is rebooting the series.

GAMEBABY: Phone armor with retro gaming superpowers

Transform Your Phone Into a Playable Game Boy With This Clever Case

Instead of breaking your old Game Boy out of storage, snap the GAMEBABY case onto your iPhone.

Streets of Fire: Collector’s Edition: Nowhere Fast (HD)

14 Epic Facts About ‘Streets of Fire’

Director Walter Hill's surreal rock 'n' roll fable from 1984 is packed with bikers, big flashy musical numbers, and epic sledgehammer fights, which is why it remains a treat for cult cinema fans even 40 years later.

Kellogg's Pop Tarts Commercial (1993) (So cool they're hot)

8 Unforgettable Pop-Tart Flavors That We Wish Weren’t Discontinued

Even though these Pop-Tart flavors are discontinued now, we still can't help but wish they’d bring back Frosted Grape and a few of these other classic picks.

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20 of the Most Valuable Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toys

TMNT collectible toys are still a hot commodity on sites like eBay, but retro figures like Undercover Raphael rake in the most bucks.

Y2K led to a lot of hypothetical scenarios involving mass panic, failing banks, and eating squirrels.

Advice for an Apocalypse: 10 Tips From Y2K Survival Guides

Buy a water bed—you might need to drink it.

The Nickelodeon Toy Run was every kid's dream in the '90s.

‘Like Winning the Lotto for Kids’: Remembering Nickelodeon’s Super Toy Run

For close to 20 years, Nick gave kids a chance to indulge in toy greed. Not everyone came out unscathed.

8 of the Biggest Holiday Gift Fads From the ‘90s and ‘00s

Holiday toy crazes come and go, but some retro toys like Tickle Me Elmo and the Talkboy are as iconic today as they were 30-odd years ago.