Beyblades, those spinning tops that turned kids’ playtime into epic arena showdowns, thrive on barely controlled chaos. But Jon Bringus, an inventor with a knack for breaking boundaries, has cranked these toys into overdrive, creating a heart-pounding, slightly reckless spectacle with 3D printing and some serious engineering skills.
In a stroke of pure, nostalgic genius, modder Mark Ghirardi—better known as Marky Pi—has taken a Fisher-Price toy meant for tots and turned it into a retro gaming powerhouse. The Laugh & Learn Lil’ Gamer, once a cheerful plaything for teaching shapes and sounds, now fires up Simpsons Road Rage and Turtles in Time.
Fans of How to Train Your Dragon have a lot to look forward to in 2025, with Universal Pictures’ live-action remake hitting theaters on June 13. To mark the occasion, LEGO has crafted a set that brings the beloved Night Fury, Toothless, into the hands of builders. The LEGO Icons How to Train Your Dragon: Toothless set (10375) is a 784-piece tribute is designed for adult fans but destined to captivate anyone who’s ever dreamed of soaring over Berk.
LEGO’s no stranger to The Lord of the Rings, having launched epic sets like Rivendell, Barad-dûr, and The Shire since 2023, each a grand nod to Middle-earth’s legendary spots. LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings Balrog Book Nook (10367), a 1,201-piece masterpiece hitting shelves June 1, 2025, for $129.99, essentially recreates Gandalf the Grey’s epic clash with the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm from Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring.
Bandai Namco’s Tamagotchi Paradise, hitting Japan on July 12, 2025, with a global rollout soon after, completely reimagines the virtual pet universe. Ditching the grayscale, egg-shaped buddies of the ‘90s, this new version rocks a bright color screen, a slick zoom dial, and gameplay that takes you from tiny cells to distant galaxies.
Pixar fans rejoice! The LEGO Ideas Pixar Luxo Jr. collectible set (21357) has 613 pieces and features a posable Luxo Jr. lamp, the iconic Pixar mascot from the 1986 short film and Pixar’s logo sequence. The set also includes the signature Luxo ball with its red star design.
Rogue One fans rejoice! The LEGO Star Wars K-2SO Security Droid (75434) set was revealed at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 in Tokyo, which kicked off on April 18, 2025. It’s a buildable display model with 845 pieces, retailing for $89.99 USD. The set stands over 16-inches-tall when built and features a posable head and arms, letting you recreate K-2SO’s iconic snarky poses.
