Barbie & Hot Wheels to Get the Manga Treatment Soon

These comics with a manga-like aesthetic are part of Mattel’s strategy to connect with fans by telling captivating stories. Typically, the toys would be popular on their own, with kids using their creativity to create stories around them. As anime and manga become more mainstream in 2025, various companies are seizing the opportunity to tap into this expanding market and establish their brands within these mediums. Companies such as Marvel and DC Comics have also ventured into the manga market by producing officially licensed manga featuring their characters. Mattel is now looking to broaden its brand by crafting new narratives using its properties, exploring storylines that surpass the limits of children’s imagination.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Makes Sonic Games Soar in Price

According to Price Charting’s data analysis, it appears that Sonic games featuring Shadow the Hedgehog have experienced significant increases in value. This trend is particularly noticeable in the case of “Sonic Adventure 2,” which was Shadow’s debut game. Before the release of “Sonic 3,” a complete copy of “Sonic Adventure 2” for Sega Dreamcast typically sold for around $140. However, since then, the price has soared, with an average value now at approximately $210. Some copies have even been sold for over $300.

7 Game of Thrones Moments That Were Better Than the Books

To clear up any confusion, I’d like to point out that I’m not going to compare the ending of “Game of Thrones” to “A Song of Ice and Fire,” as the latter is yet to publish its final two books. I maintain hope that George R.R. Martin will complete his series, allowing it the conclusion it truly deserves. Moreover, I still believe that no ending can surpass what we received from “Thrones,” in my opinion. It’s worth noting that most of the significant victories mentioned below stem from the early seasons of “Game of Thrones.” Here are the show’s notable achievements for your reading pleasure.

TikTok Getting Banned? A Guide to Similar Apps RedNote & Lemon8

Due to the impending TikTok ban in the United States on January 19, as it is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, users of this popular social media platform are pondering where they can find similar content. Although the app itself won’t vanish entirely once the ban takes place, there are several alternatives that fans are considering.

Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered Trailer Highlights Multiple Bosses

Among the challenges we’re dealing with are characters such as Cleopatra’s Guard, Set, and the Mechanical Horseman, who appear in Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation. Additionally, there’s the Mechanical Head from Tomb Raider: Chronicles and Brother Obscura from Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness. These characters seem quite active, but if the remasters for these last two games follow the originals closely, their responsiveness might not be crucial.