
Prizm Black is one of Panini's more limited Prizm releases, making this Kyrie Irving card a reasonable pickup for collectors who focus on short-print parallels or Irving specifically. At the right price, it holds more long-term interest than base Prizm cards given the smaller print run. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors who focus on autographed rookie-year cards will find this one appealing, as the Opti-Graphs Choice insert from Donruss Optic is a signed parallel that typically carries more scarcity than base autos in the same set. Buy Now at Fanatics

Aimed at baseball card collectors focused on autographed rookies, this 2018 Topps Chrome Blue Wave Refractor offers the combination of a certified signature and a short-print parallel that typically holds more collector interest than base refractors. Jackson Stephens pitched for the Reds during this era, so it's a niche pickup best suited for player collectors or Reds team set builders. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors focused on Hall of Fame-caliber point guards will find this one worth a look, as the Select Prizm Red Disco parallel is a visually distinct card in a well-regarded product line. Chris Paul's long career and consistent collector demand tend to keep his cards liquid in the secondary market. Buy Now at Fanatics

A niche pick for Lauri Markkanen collectors or anyone building out a Hoops insert set, since Gravity cards tend to be among the more visually distinct inserts in the Hoops lineup. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie autograph refractors from Topps Chrome hold their value better than base cards, and Josh James showed enough promise in his 2018 debut with Houston to make this a reasonable pickup for Astros collectors or anyone building a set of that era's pitching prospects. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie autograph cards from Panini Prizm tend to hold collector interest longer than most base products, and Jung's prospect status in the Tigers organization makes this a card worth watching if you follow MLB prospect culture or collect Detroit. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie autograph cards from Panini Mosaic tend to hold their value well when the player pans out, and Fiske — a 2024 first-round pick for the Chicago Bulls — gives this card some upside if you're building a PC or speculating on his development. The blue parallel keeps the print run limited, which is the detail that matters most for long-term collectibility. Buy Now at Fanatics

Topps Chrome refractors are among the more collectible parallels in the hobby, and the Orange Wave variant is a mid-tier pull that typically holds value better than base refractors. Devin Williams is a high-profile reliever, so this card would appeal to Brewers collectors or anyone building a refractor rainbow of his cards. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors chasing short-printed insert cards will want to note this one, as the MVP Contenders insert set from Panini Contenders is a sought-after parallel series featuring one of the more decorated players in the league. Buy Now at Fanatics

Panini One and One is one of Panini's higher-end basketball card sets, so finding a Chris Paul card from it at a discount is worth a look if you collect NBA cards or want a recognizable name from a premium product line. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors chasing rookie-era autographs will find this one appealing, as Bey was a first-round pick who showed enough early promise to make his signed cards worth holding onto. The Donruss Signature Series line focuses specifically on autographed cards, so you're getting a signed piece rather than a base rookie card. Buy Now at Fanatics

A solid pickup for Blue Jays fans or collectors chasing the Gold Stars insert set, which is one of Topps' more visually distinct parallels and tends to hold collector interest better than base inserts. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie autograph cards from Topps Chrome tend to hold collector interest longer than base rookies, and the refractor parallels are the ones most collectors specifically seek out. The green refractor variant is a numbered, short-print version of Swaggerty's debut auto, so it's the kind of card that appeals to Pirates fans, prospectors following his development, or anyone building a Topps Chrome refractor auto collection. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors chasing short-print color parallels will want to note that Lime Green is one of the rarer Optic parallel tiers, and Siakam's move to Indiana ahead of the 2023-24 season makes this a card tied to a transitional year in his career that some collectors find more collectible than standard-season issues. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie-year trading cards for players who pan out tend to appreciate, and Sengun has emerged as one of the more productive young bigs in the league, making this 2021-22 Select Prizm a reasonable pickup for collectors tracking his trajectory. Buy Now at Fanatics

A solid pickup for Houston Rockets fans or collectors chasing the Donruss Optic Blue parallel, which runs at a lower print run than the base version and tends to hold its value better in the secondary market. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie autograph refractors from Topps Chrome are typically the entry point for player collectors, and the Gold Wave parallel limits the print run enough to give it some scarcity. Worth picking up if you're building a Banda PC or want a low-cost certified auto from the 2018 Chrome set. Buy Now at Fanatics

Marino collectors or anyone who focuses on late-90s Pinnacle inserts will recognize the Epix Emerald as one of the more visually distinct parallels from that era, with its green foil finish making it stand out from the base Epix set. These cards have held steady interest among Marino hobbyists, so it's a reasonable pickup if you're building out his insert run. Buy Now at Fanatics

A headcover built for Bills fans who want to rep their team on the course, with the mallet design fitting putters that have a wider, rounder head shape rather than a traditional blade style. 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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