Pokémon Journey Together, IGN Store’s Kiryu Statue, Smart Lighting, and Train Sim World 5

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Journey Together Elite Trainer Box

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This is the primary time I’ve seen the ETB for an inexpensive value with out having to purchase it from somebody’s backseat eBay hustle. Nine booster packs, full-art N’s Zorua promo, card sleeves, vitality, cube, the works. I’ve seen this field promoting for $90+ since launch, so $70.31 from Amazon is genuinely strong. Lillie’s Clefairy ex remains to be floating round $180 and N’s Zoroark ex has dropped to $13, which tells me the hype has deflated and we’re in “purchase as a result of it’s enjoyable” territory once more. I prefer it right here.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Journey Together Booster Bundle

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This is the low-frills model for individuals who simply wish to open packs with out pretending they’re going to arrange their assortment. Six Journey Together boosters and not one of the ETB fluff. Honestly, that is how I like to check a set when costs cool off. You nonetheless have a shot at playing cards like Salamence ex SIR, which tanked from $250 to round $106, or a sub-$20 N’s Reshiram. Even if you happen to pull nothing, a minimum of you didn’t overpay attempting to win the cardboard lottery.

Like a Dragon – Kazuma Kiryu – Statue

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I’m not often a statue man, however this one’s sharp. Kiryu seems to be like he walked straight out of Yakuza 0 mid-heat-action combo, and the 11.4-inch sculpt from Kotobukiya truly does him justice. It ships in October, which provides me time to clear desk area and justify the value. It’s not low-cost, however I’ve seen statues this dimension with method much less element go for extra. I feel if you happen to’re a Like a Dragon fan, that is a straightforward preorder.

Pokémon TCG – Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together – Sleeved Booster

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I threw one among these in my cart final week simply to hit the free delivery minimal. One pack, random artwork, first rate low cost. There’s no purpose to anticipate something huge, however the value is lastly low sufficient that I don’t really feel dangerous if I simply pull a Furret. And if you happen to occur to land one thing like Articuno’s Illustration Rare (now $18.69) or Wailord (round $14.55), it’s a pleasant win from a $10 impulse purchase.

Train Sim world 5 Route Remix Bundle

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I don’t know the way many individuals get up wanting ten practice simulator add-ons, however if you happen to’re one among them, immediately is your day. For $15, you get Train Sim World 5’s Starter Pack plus 9 routes and loco add-ons. Antelope Valley, Cajon Pass, Thameslink, Santa Fe F7—the entire diesel buffet. It’s Steam keys, it helps CALM, and the worth is so off the rails (pun absolutely supposed) that I purchased it simply to fiddle with the Railpool BR193 Vectron. Don’t choose me.

Lepro O1 AI Floor Lamp

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This is a kind of “tech that doesn’t make sense till you attempt it” merchandise. It’s a wise LED ground lamp with AI-generated lighting modes, music sync, voice management, app scheduling, and a vibe for each temper. It’s absurdly vibrant at 2300 lumens, and it seems to be clear in any nook setup. The AI stuff isn’t simply fluff both. Say “I would like enjoyable gentle” and it’ll provide you with ten preset scenes. I feel it’s nice in order for you one gentle to do the whole lot with out fidgeting with settings for half an hour.

Lepro B2 AI Smart Light Bulbs

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These are the identical AI bulbs as those within the ground lamp, however in basic 75W-equivalent LED kind. They’re vibrant, colourful, and weirdly useful if you happen to’re too drained to fine-tune your lighting manually. The music sync is enjoyable, the AI scenes work nicely, and the voice instructions truly really feel sensible as an alternative of gimmicky. I purchased a set of those final month and haven’t touched the wall change since. At $8 per bulb, it’s sort of a no brainer.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Surging Sparks

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I picked up Surging Sparks as a result of six booster packs below $50 is decrease than what Amazon has been charging just lately (It’s nonetheless above MSRP although) Honestly, I needed one thing new to crack open. It’s a part of the newest Scarlet & Violet enlargement, so if you happen to’re attempting to maintain up with present units or simply benefit from the chaos of pulling an excellent card, this one’s a wise seize.

Pokémon TCG: Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection

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This one’s for the collectors who care as a lot about presentation as they do the pulls. Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection comes with six packs, a full-art promo, and a show sheet that’s extra elaborate than it must be — in a great way. It’s additionally a cool method to snag Journey Together packs with a incredible promo card.

Mass Effect Merchandise

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I feel anybody who’s replayed Mass Effect greater than as soon as is aware of precisely why these statues are tempting. I pre-ordered Jack instantly as a result of, nicely, it felt crucial. The line consists of Shepard, Tali, Legion, and others, they usually look ok that I’ve already made area for them on the shelf. If you are still quoting Garrus unironically, these are for you.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet: Paldean Fates: Booster Bundle

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Paldean Fates is priced a double MSRP, nevertheless it’s additionally very arduous to come back by in 2025. I grabbed it as a result of the infant shiny sub-set is superior, however if you happen to simply wish to seize the only playing cards from this set, it would truly prevent cash.

Fellow Traveller Publisher Bundle

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Pay much less to get fewer objects, or pay additional to provide extra to publishers, Humble, and charity One Tree Planted

This bundle has a number of the higher narrative indies from the previous few years. I paid the $12, added the video games to my backlog like I all the time do, and instantly booted up The Pale Beyond. It’s a robust lineup if you happen to like character-driven video games and don’t thoughts sometimes being emotionally wrecked by minimalist storytelling.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet Shrouded Fable Elite Trainer Box

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I consider this one because the all-in-one field for if you need playing cards and a bunch of substances you in all probability received’t use however nonetheless need round. Nine booster packs, a promo, sleeves, cube, and sufficient extras to make you’re feeling such as you’re doing extra than simply opening packs. It’s a strong possibility if you happen to like having a little bit construction together with your chaos.

Pokémon TCG: Terapagos ex Ultra-Premium Collection

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I hesitated on this one, then instantly remembered it consists of 18 booster packs and a playmat. It’s undoubtedly a giant spend, however if you happen to’ve been ready for a premium bundle that truly justifies the value, this checks out. I picked it up extra for the expertise than the person playing cards, and that’s the fitting method to method it.

Pokémon TCG: Shining Fates Collection Pikachu V Box

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I grabbed Shining Fates Pikachu V largely as a result of I by no means truly opened it when it first dropped, and now appeared like an excellent excuse. Four booster packs, a Pikachu promo, and the outsized card that finally ends up someplace close to your desk — normal stuff, however nonetheless a pleasant throwback if you happen to missed it the primary time round.

Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN protecting the whole lot collectable and offers. Christian has over 7 years of expertise within the Gaming and Tech trade with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian additionally makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian can be the writer of “Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior”. Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.