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Collectors/Collections

Lego-Pokemon tie-up featuring 5 characters on sale from Feb 27, but toys not coming to Singapore

The face of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu, will be represented in a 2,050-piece set featuring a black lightning rod shaped base, as well as a Poke Ball at US$199.99 (S$257)
The face of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu, will be represented in a 2,050-piece set featuring a black lightning rod shaped base, as well as a Poke Ball at US$199.99 (S$257)

Mattel introduces Barbie with autism

Mattel's new Barbie has elbow and wrist joints, enabling it to make gestures some people with autism use to process sensory information or express excitement.
Mattel's new Barbie has elbow and wrist joints, enabling it to make gestures some people with autism use to process sensory information or express excitement.

Rare comic introducing Superman sells privately for $19.3 million

The sale price makes this Superman issue one of the most expensive comics ever sold.
The sale price makes this Superman issue one of the most expensive comics ever sold.

Collecting over $800,000 in pop star memorabilia? These superfans know few limits

Mr Zachary Gordon-Abraham surrounded by Britney Spears memorabilia at home in north-eastern Pennsylvania.
Mr Zachary Gordon-Abraham surrounded by Britney Spears memorabilia at home in north-eastern Pennsylvania.

From hongbao reward cards to Prosperity menu plushies: Huat’s on offer at McDonald’s for CNY

Plush toys based on McDonald’s Prosperity menu items are up for grabs at $8.80 each with the purchase of any meal – except the Happy Meal – at most outlets.
Plush toys based on McDonald’s Prosperity menu items are up for grabs at $8.80 each with the purchase of any meal – except the Happy Meal – at most outlets.

Where do aprons go to retire? A tiny museum in Mississippi

The Apron Museum in Iuka, Mississippi, houses some 6,000 aprons dating back to the 1860s.
The Apron Museum in Iuka, Mississippi, houses some 6,000 aprons dating back to the 1860s.

Life List: 2025 in 15 lifestyle objects

Blind boxes: Is cute here to stay?

A Labubu in a Santa Claus outfit is displayed for sale at a holiday market in Times Square in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
A Labubu in a Santa Claus outfit is displayed for sale at a holiday market in Times Square in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Logan Paul to sell most expensive Pokemon card at auction

Pokémon card collectors and players playing Pokémon cards.
Pokémon card collectors and players playing Pokémon cards.

Pop Mart’s 40% stock rout shows growing Labubu crash worry

Doubt intensified after the company’s holiday showing in the US, despite an aggressive marketing blitz that saw Labubu appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Doubt intensified after the company’s holiday showing in the US, despite an aggressive marketing blitz that saw Labubu appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

FairPrice Xtra stores to sell limited-edition Cinnamoroll medallions, Pokemon ingots

A limited 688 sets of Cinnamoroll Chinese Zodiac medallions will be available for purchase at all NTUC FairPrice Xtra outlets from Dec 16, 2025.
A limited 688 sets of Cinnamoroll Chinese Zodiac medallions will be available for purchase at all NTUC FairPrice Xtra outlets from Dec 16, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.