Hobbies

How Pokemon and Resident Evil rewrote gaming history

Both franchises show the importance of a multimedia strategy, says the writer,

Selling ‘Oripas’ trading card packs might be criminal, police will investigate reports: MHA

Oripas, short for “original packs”, are not official products but are seller-made blind packs marketed as a low-cost chance at high-value cards.

Thieves targeting high-value Pokemon cards as Japanese media franchise turns 30

Pokemon cards, bearing “little monsters” that attract children as well as adult superfans, have soared in value in recent years.

30 years of catching ‘em all: Ultimate field guide to over 1,000 Pokemon

Trading card packs to be regulated in Singapore to manage gambling risks: MHA

The move is part of new regulations to manage gambling risks involving blind boxes.

Snoopy x Lego: Lego launches its first Peanuts-themed building set

Comprising 964 pieces, Peanuts: Snoopy's Doghouse is available for pre-order on Lego’s Singapore website at $119.90.

How an 85-year-old grandma from China built a hobby, brick by Lego brick, in Canada

Yushu Zhao, a Chinese grandmother living in Alberta, Canada, began her journey into the world of Lego at the age of 85.

Yes, Lego Crocs are real – and they’ll cost $300 in Singapore

Lego’s Singapore site has the Brick Clogs - listed as “coming soon” with a local price of $299.95 across all its sizes.

Finding Joy

The wonder brought by a wild, winged visitor

llfalcon - Falcon.
ST PHOTO: LINETTE LAI

How to deal with your parents’ personal belongings

It's not easy if your parents have collected many things over the years and you have to deal with them.

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