
Panini Obsidian is one of the brand's premium lines, and the Aurora Autographs subset with Electric Etch parallels tends to carry collector interest for its foil-heavy design and on-card signatures. Chalmers is best known as a two-time NBA champion with the Heat, which keeps his cards relevant for Miami collectors or anyone building a championship-era roster set. Buy Now at Fanatics

Panini Spectra's Psychedelic parallel is one of the brand's more visually distinct inserts, and this Joel Embiid card would appeal to collectors focused on building out an Embiid player collection or anyone who wants a recognizable star on a card that stands out from base-set options. Buy Now at Fanatics

Topps Gallery Players Private Issue cards are short-printed parallels from the mid-90s, making them a harder find than standard Gallery base cards. At the right price, this is a reasonable pickup for Bonds collectors or anyone building a Topps Gallery parallel set from that era. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors and NFL fans chasing rookie cards from the 2021 draft class will recognize Elijah Moore's Prizm Silver as one of the more sought-after cards from that set, given his status as a second-round pick out of Ole Miss. Prizm Silver is the base parallel in the Prizm line, which tends to hold value better than most trading card brands at a similar price point. Buy Now at Fanatics

Romero was a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, and Bowman Chrome autograph cards from that class are the entry point most prospect collectors target when a player starts gaining traction. Worth picking up now if you follow Romero's development and want his certified auto before he makes significant noise at the major league level. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie-year Prizm Silver cards are among the most collected in the modern hobby, and Josh Jacobs has stayed relevant long enough that his 2019 Select rookie holds steady demand. A reasonable pickup for player collectors or anyone building a Prizm rookie set from that draft class. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rutledge is a top pitching prospect for the Nationals, and Chrome Sapphire autos tend to hold value better than base chrome due to the limited print run and distinct blue-tinted design. A reasonable pickup for prospect collectors who want an on-card signature with some scarcity behind it. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rozier's mid-season trade to the Heat added some collector interest to his cards, and this Donruss Choice Black Gold parallel sits at the higher end of the product's tier structure, which tends to hold value better than base inserts for player collectors building a Rozier PC. Buy Now at Fanatics

Targeted at basketball card collectors focused on rookie-year memorabilia, this Panini National Treasures Bassey card includes an embedded piece of game-used material and carries the "Prime" designation, which typically means a patch swatch rather than a plain jersey piece. National Treasures sits at the high end of Panini's product lineup, so the relic quality and print run tend to be more limited than what you'd find in a standard rookie card set. Buy Now at Fanatics

Graded BGS 8 and numbered 3/25, this is a hyper-limited autographed relic card from one of the hobby's most respected high-end sets, aimed at collectors who focus on low-print-run parallels or Saints/LSU player collections. Buy Now at Fanatics

Brock Porter is one of the more talked-about pitching prospects in the Tigers system right now, and pulling a Bowman Chrome autograph of his from a mega box is the kind of card that holds collector interest if he develops as expected. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors focused on Bam Adebayo or Heat fans building a player collection will find the Purple Stars parallel appealing, as FOTL (First Off The Line) packs carry a premium status that makes these cards more scarce than standard Optic releases. Buy Now at Fanatics

Topps store exclusive relic cards are typically harder to find than standard base set pulls, and the Koby Brea version includes a piece of game-used memorabilia embedded in the card. A reasonable pick for Reds fans or collectors building a Brea player collection before his stock potentially rises. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collector-focused find for basketball card enthusiasts, this is a 2020-21 Panini Mosaic Reactive Orange parallel of LeBron James, one of the more sought-after insert sets from that Mosaic release due to the distinctive orange coloring. Buy Now at Fanatics

Panini Contenders Draft Ticket cards are among the more collectible inserts in the hobby, and the Red parallel version of Mookie Betts adds scarcity that typically holds value better than base parallels. A solid pick for Dodgers or Red Sox collectors who want a recognizable name in a mid-tier parallel format. Buy Now at Fanatics

Vintage Pinnacle Certified cards from the late '90s are among the more recognizable insert sets from that era, and the Mirror Blue parallel is a serial-numbered foil variant that collectors tend to seek out specifically. This one features Roger Clemens during his prime years, which keeps demand steady among both Yankees/Red Sox collectors and general baseball card enthusiasts. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie autograph cards from Panini's Obsidian line sit in the mid-to-high tier of the brand's releases, known for the dark foil aesthetic and on-card signatures. Maxwell Lewis was a first-round pick for the Clippers in 2023, and at a print run of 99, this is a numbered parallel that carries some built-in scarcity for collectors tracking his development. Buy Now at Fanatics

Copper Die-Cut parallels from the Select Prizm line are among the more visually distinct versions in the set, and this Robinson card from 2021 sits at a point in his career arc that collectors tracking his trajectory would want on their radar. Buy Now at Fanatics

Panini Spectra is one of the higher-end basketball card sets, and the Asia parallel versions are produced in smaller quantities than standard releases, which makes them harder to find on the secondary market. Trae Young was coming off his first All-Star season during the 2020-21 run, so this card sits at a useful intersection of a notable player and a scarce parallel variant. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors chasing short-print parallels will recognize the Black Border as one of the harder-to-pull variations in the Heritage set, and the 2019 run has held steady interest among vintage-style card enthusiasts. Jesus Aguilar had a notable 2018 season, which makes his cards from this era more sought after than a typical utility player's would be. Buy Now at Fanatics
Gaming & Toys: The Basics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should you clean kids' toys?
Most toys should be cleaned weekly, but baby toys (which are often put into mouths) should be cleaned every one to two days. If your kids have a playdate, toys should be cleaned immediately afterwards. And if your child is sick, it's important to clean and disinfect toys thoroughly when they've recovered.
How do you clean kids' toys?
Cleaning steps for toys varies depending on the type of toy, so it's recommended to follow these guidelines:
- Solid plastic toys can go in the top rack of your dishwasher. Select the normal or sanitizing cycle and heated dry. If anything comes out still wet, allow it to completely dry before letting your child play with it again.
- You can also use Clorox or Lysol wipes to clean plastic toys , or a cloth wet with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Alternatively, you can also soak them in a mix of a half cup of chlorine bleach and one gallon of water. If you opt for one of these methods, once the toys are dry, rinse them and let them air dry again before giving them back to your child.
- If washing stuffed animals, check the care label first. If they're colorfast and okay to be washed in the washing machine, tuck them into a pillowcase and knot the top to protect them. Wash on the most gentle cycle you have, with warm water and a slow spin. You can then dry the toys in the dryer (leave them in the pillowcase) on a low-heat setting.
- If plush toys can't be washed by conventional means, wipe it down with a warm sudsy solution. Rinse with a cloth dipped in warm water. Allow the toy to air dry, or you can use your hair dryer on low heat.
- Electronic toys can be cleaned with a disinfectant wipe , an alcohol wipe, or a cloth dipped in a mix of four teaspoons of chlorine bleach to one quarter cup of water. Make sure the toy remains wet for five to ten minutes, then let it air dry. If it's something your child will stick in their mouth, wipe it down with a damp, clean cloth and let it air dry again.
Check out this helpful guide from Good Housekeeping for more information.
Can you wash stuffed animals?
If they're colorfast, it should be fine to tuck them into a knotted pillowcase to keep them protected in the washer. Wash them on a gentle cycle, with warm water and a slow spin. Otherwise, you should spot clean the stuffed animals and dry them with a hairdryer.
When do LEGOs go on sale?
Black Friday is when we tend to see the most LEGO deals spread across the most stores, but it's not the only time to purchase these popular toys. Keep an eye out throughout the year, particularly at stores like Target and Walmart . Expect these retailers to have big toy sales that include LEGOs, or just offer select sets at discounted prices.
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When do NERF toys go on sale?
Shop toy deals on the NERF brand in November and December. Others will pop up throughout the year, but the best toy deals will be found at the end of the year.
When do Barbie dolls go on sale?
The best toy deals on Barbies will be found in November and December. Look for them to be included in big toy sales, with discounts of up to 80% off.
What store has the best toy deals?
Shop Walmart for the most toy deals in general, and a good percentage of the best toy deals. Alternatively, Amazon also has a high amount of toy deals with some of the best toy deals as well. Target doesn't have as many toy deals, but it does have the best toy deals overall.
When can you find clearance toy deals?
Most clearance toy deals will be available in December — especially right after the holidays — or in early January.
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