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A Wisconsin game shop owner discovered nearly 100 never-before-seen Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt cartridges hidden in storage, including some that earned gaming's first perfect 10 grades. The find could rewrite video game history.
Lego is bringing the truth-seeking duo back with a detailed 1,500-piece X-Files set that recreates iconic locations from the beloved 90s show. Designed by a fan contest winner, it proves nostalgia-driven creativity still has a dedicated home in the toy world.
The beloved tradition of collecting World Cup stickers started at Mexico's 1970 tournament, when Italian company Panini took its first gamble on going global. What began in a small Italian kiosk now connects millions of football fans worldwide.
Thousands of Australians are collecting intricate model horses, building a tight-knit community around tiny replicas that cost up to $10,000. What started as childhood fascination has become a creative outlet bringing joy and connection to hobbyists nationwide.
Pilots will hand out retro-style aircraft trading cards to passengers starting in May. The nostalgic collector's items celebrate a century of American Airlines flights with images of both vintage and modern planes.
A beloved car that defined Mexico for decades is back in miniature form. The limited-edition Hot Wheels version of Mexico City's famous pink Tsuru taxi has collectors going wild.
A single car auction just sold $441 million worth of vehicles in 13 days, shattering every previous record and proving classic cars are becoming serious investments. The event drew 140,000 people and tripled the price record for iconic Ferrari models.