D&D
A small, magical stone that orbits a character's head. Comes in many shapes and colors with differing effects.
Ioun Stone
Godzilla's robot rival, with many iterations over the years including an appearance in the novel and subsequent film, Ready Player One. He has rocket fingers and laser eyes.
Mechagodzilla
In the world of Harry Potter, young people in England with magical powers get an invitation to study magic at this school/castle.
Hogwarts
This game released on the Game Boy on February 26, 1996 with 150 original pocket monsters.
Pokemon
There are now 1,025 Pokemon
This person, who was the longest reigning British monarch in history, died in 2022.
Elizabeth II
This type of weapon, usually a sword, can maim, sever, or decapitate on a natural 20.
Vorpal Weapon
Godzilla's adopted son
BabyGodzilla/LittleGodzilla/Godzilla Junior
The most valuable card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Black Lotus
Originating in Edo Period Japan and repopularized in Hawaii in the early 1900's as a game called 'milk caps', this game featured cardboard discs and plastic 'slammers' with shiny finishes and artwork.
Pogs
In June 2023, this poorly constructed submersible imploded while attempting to visit the wreckage of the Titanic.
Titan Sub/Oceangate
This wizard became a lich in his undeath and his evil relics include an eye and a hand.
Vecna.
The larval form of this creature defeated Godzilla with webs. Once grown, it can fly and is the only confirmed female monster (prior to Monsterverse).
Mothra
The definitive magician, this man is known for performing such magic acts as escaping a straitjacket while suspended in the air and making an elephant disappear.
Harry Houdini
One of the most impressive dynasties in sports history, this team won six NBA championships between 1991 and 1998 while being led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
Chicago Bulls
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in this US city collapsed in March 2024, after being struck by the container ship Dali.
Baltimore
The benevolent god king of all metallic dragons.
Bahamut
From outer space. Has three heads, shoots lightning, and can fly.
Ghidorah/King Ghidorah.
This 2013 Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, and Woody Harrselson movie made magicians look cooler than ever before while they committed a series of Robin Hood-esque crimes across the United States.
Now You See Me
This staple collectible of the late 90's debuted at the 1993 World Toy Fair in NYC with the 'Original Nine' which included Legs the Frog and Chocolate the Moose.
Beanie Babies
This dual movie phenomenon dominated the 2023 summer box office and showed that people still really like going to the movies.
Barbenheimer (Barbie Movie and Oppenheimer)
The classic D&D module where the players face off against the demi-lich Acererak.
Tomb of Horrors
Starting out as a blob off the coast of Tokyo, this monster absorbs radiation and transforms several times over the course of the movie. Can fire many purple lasers which can shoot down B2 stealth bombers.
Shin Godzilla
This man founded the magic school of Thelema, practiced left-hand path chaos magic, and earned the moniker "wickedest man in the world." He is also the namesake of an Ozzy Osbourne song.
Aleister Crowley
This green Hi-C drink drink flavor was often found in small cartons and featured Slimer from the Ghostbuster's franchise as its mascot.
Ecto Cooler
In March 2021, the cargo ship Ever Given ran aground while traversing this critical shipping route in Egypt, blocking all traffic and slowing global trade.
Suez Canal