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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)

Keeping the kampung game of gasing alive in Geylang

Noorul Hayath adjusting his gasing as it spins during a game at the Kolam Ayer Gasing & Games Court on Jan 5, 2026.
Noorul Hayath adjusting his gasing as it spins during a game at the Kolam Ayer Gasing & Games Court on Jan 5, 2026.

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

Indie titles outshine big names at annual The Game Awards

Today, more people are playing lower-budget titles on services like Steam and Roblox.
Today, more people are playing lower-budget titles on services like Steam and Roblox.

From showers to signature scents: Youth are embracing fragrances

mcperfume - Lee Dayeon with her favorite fragrance, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre


CREDIT: COURTESY OF LEE DAYEON
mcperfume - Lee Dayeon with her favorite fragrance, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre


CREDIT: COURTESY OF LEE DAYEON

Official Gundam merchandise store to open at Jewel Changi Airport in early 2026

The Gundam Base carries exclusive items that are only available in such stores.
The Gundam Base carries exclusive items that are only available in such stores.

Elon Musk’s repost shines light on Japan’s yo-yo prowess, impressive collection of world titles

Japan has long dominated the World Yo-Yo Contest, racking up 101 titles over the event's history.
Japan has long dominated the World Yo-Yo Contest, racking up 101 titles over the event's history.

Choose a book, no need to buy: Tiny hybrid store in Chinatown rewriting bookshop experience

Eliko Picture Books & Collectibles owner May Lin in her store at Chinatown Complex on Nov 22.
Eliko Picture Books & Collectibles owner May Lin in her store at Chinatown Complex on Nov 22.

German couple pedal 8,000km to Busan, discovering humanity one country at a time

Mr Philipp Springsguth and Ms Maria West set out from Germany and arrived in Busan eight months later, after cycling through 16 countries.
Mr Philipp Springsguth and Ms Maria West set out from Germany and arrived in Busan eight months later, after cycling through 16 countries.

How will we spend our time when the robots and AI take over? 

Enticing as it may sound, the writer does not think endless leisure is the answer to happier humans.
Enticing as it may sound, the writer does not think endless leisure is the answer to happier humans.

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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.