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Por qué estos adultos están obsesionados con un juguete para niños de finales de los años 90
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 6 min read
Por Chris Lau y Yoyo Chow, CNN
El zumbido de las agujas y los jadeos de dolor se desvanecen, reemplazados por el repiqueteo y traqueteo del acero y el plástico al chocar.
Normalmente, los visitantes de este pequeño estudio de tatuajes, escondido en las callejuelas del bullicioso distrito noct...
Key takeaway “Estoy lista para dar pelea”, dijo Tiff Tam, de 28 años, mientras mostraba el arsenal de “Beys” (como los llaman los fans) en los que ha gastado casi US$ 400.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own vibrant community of collectors and enthusiasts may be taking note of the resurgence of Beyblade, a toy that was once a staple in many local households. While the story highlights the toy's popularity in Asia, it's likely that some El Paso residents who grew up with the toy in the late 1990s and early 2000s are now rediscovering their childhood passion. The city's own unique cultural blend, with its strong Asian and Hispanic influences, could potentially give rise to a thriving Beyblade community. Local game stores, community centers, and even parks could become hotspots for informal Beyblade battles, bringing people together and fostering a sense of friendly competition. As the trend continues to grow, it will be interesting to see if El Paso's own Beyblade enthusiasts will organize tournaments and events, potentially putting the city on the map as a hub for this nostalgic toy.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Por Chris Lau y Yoyo Chow, CNN
El zumbido de las agujas y los jadeos de dolor se desvanecen, reemplazados por el repiqueteo y traqueteo del acero y el plástico al chocar.
Normalmente, los visitantes de este pequeño estudio de tatuajes, escondido en las callejuelas del bullicioso distrito noct...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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