Toys

October 24, 2022

McDonald’s Adult Happy Meal Toys Are Being Sold for Thousands of Dollars on eBay

McDonald's has seen its fair share of frenzy over the last few years thanks to its nostalgia-filled campaigns and creative collaborations. From the Szechuan sauce craze in 2017 to the BTS Meal, which sold 1.2 million sets, these limited runs have captured the public's imagination. Their latest campaign gave life to the Adult Happy Meal, featuring limited-edition toys designed by streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market (CPFM).

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July 30, 2022

Lego Enthusiast Completes Entire an Space-Themed Collection Brick by Brick

For dedicated adult LEGO hobbyists, there’s nothing better than finishing the build of a complicated set. The only thing that can trump that feeling is completing an entire LEGO collection. A LEGO fan since childhood, Étienne Goyer felt that joy when he finally completed all of his space-themed sets. Bursting with pride in his impressive collection, he shared a photo of it on Reddit.

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June 16, 2022

Grandma Makes Amazing Gundam Models to Bond With Her Grandchildren

One grandma in Japan went above and beyond to connect with her grandchildren. Taechan, a woman in her 70s, began making Gundam models—plastic armor suits inspired by the anime Mobile Suit Gundam. Her amazing results impressed her grandchildren and sparked an unexpected passion. Gundam suits are sold as kits by Bandai. They're sometimes called “Gunpla,” which combines the words “Gundam” and “plastic model.

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