Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) - October 26, 2021

Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) was a major shakeup in design compared to the last generation. This time, the design was much closer to Apple AirPods Pro, with the case much more rectangular, and the AirPods themselves having shorter stems. This generation also improved the battery life in a big way, with over six hours of additional listening time on Apple AirPods (3rd Generation).

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) - September 23, 2022

Three years after the release of AirPods Pro, Apple released AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) in 2022. This upgrade replaced the lightning port on the charging case with USB-C, increased water and dust resistance, and more. Sound quality was also much improved with this model, especially in regards to Active Noise Cancellation performance. Recently, Apple even added support for a clinically-validated hearing test to AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) that can gauge ear health and showcase listening habits to users.

Apple AirPods (4th Generation) - September 20, 2024

The most recent AirPods model, Apple AirPods (4th Generation) marked the first time that Apple offered multiple models for one AirPods gen. You can choose between either the standard model or a model equipped with Active Noise Cancellation. A new design was made specifically to fit in as many user's ears as possible, with a solid upgrade in sound quality offered as well.

When Are New Apple AirPods Coming Out?

Right now, the next Apple AirPods launch we can expect is the next generation of Apple AirPods Pro. Since Apple chose not to reveal the new earbuds last Fall or alongside the iPhone 16e, it's likely that the reveal will be set for this Fall. Apple is set to release the iPhone 17 in September, so it's probably that any news regarding any next-gen AirPods Pro models will be released there.

Woot has new Nintendo Switch OLED models available this weekend for just $269.99. While Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon, this is a great discount on the premier Nintendo Switch model. Since these units are Singapore Models, Woot has opened them up solely to replace the power adapter with the official USA one. You'll still have the Woot warranty, and the console itself is completely untouched.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $37.99

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is $37.99 at Woot right now. The massive adventure across the planet to track Sephiroth was one of the biggest games of 2024, and it's absolutely a must-play game. A 40+ hour main story awaits, with over 35 side quests available after you clear the story.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for $24.99

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best games in the long-running RPG series. Kiryu Kazama returns following the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, uniting with Ichiban Kasuga in a wild adventure you won't forget anytime soon. While you should absolutely try to play through the series in order, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth can be played and enjoyed standalone.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for $24.99

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is back at its all-time low price this weekend! Vengeance is an enhanced version of the former Nintendo Switch exclusive SMT V, launched in 2019. The biggest feature available in this upgraded re-release is the all new Canon of Vengeance route, which is essentially 40 hours of new story content. At $24.99, this is a steal for what many considered one of the best RPGs of 2024.

Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man

Magic The Gathering announced new sets yesterday based on Marvel's Spider-Man, and you can already secure your bundles now at Amazon. A few of these sets have very limited stock left, so be sure to pre-order which bundles you'd like before they are all sold out!

Pre-Order Elden Ring: Nightreign at Best Buy, Get $10 Gift Card

Elden Ring Nightreign, a new multiplayer game from FromSoftware, is set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on May 30. You can explore the world and take on bosses with two other friends, making for a unique experience that's sure to stay engaging. Best Buy has opened pre-orders for Elden Ring Nightreign, and you can score a free $10 Best Buy gift card with any pre-order for a limited time.

Sea of Stars for $24.99

Sea of Stars is an RPG that pays tribute to many of the genre's biggest hits, such as Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy VI. Today, you can score a Nintendo Switch copy of the game for just $24.99. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "Sea of Stars is an excellent tribute RPG that channels the best parts of its ‘90s-era forebears. It's not wholly original, but there are enough twists in its story to keep it interesting after the combat loses its luster."

Rise of the Ronin for $39.97

Rise of the Ronin is one of the biggest 2024 PlayStation 5 exclusives to release, with the gamecoming from Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo. Set in 1863 Japan, you play as the Ronin and take down those coming from the West. This action epic offers well over 70 hours of content, with an excellent dive into a history somewhat unexplored in modern gaming.

MySims Cozy Bundle for $27.77

You can also score the Nintendo Switch physical copy of MySims Cozy Bundle for $27.77 this weekend. This collection packs in both MySims and MySims Kingdom, offering two unique and charming games to experience.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for $44.99

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD just released for Nintendo Switch in January, and you can already save over $15 off at Woot. If you enjoyed Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Returns HD is another excellent entry you are sure to have fun with. There are many different worlds to traverse through, with a variety of collectibles and items to discover.

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection for $39.99

The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection has hit a new all-time low at Woot, priced at just $39.99. The first six Final Fantasy games paved the way for the series as we see it today. Many fans still regard both Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy VI as some of the best that Final Fantasy has to offer, with gripping narratives and engaging gameplay. This package includes all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, which feature updated graphics, soundtracks, font, and more.

The Oscars are airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu. This is the first year Hulu will simulcast the Oscars on its regular subscription tiers instead of just Hulu + Live TV. All Hulu subscriptions offer a 7-day free trial and are notably part of one of the more popular streaming bundles with Disney+ and Max. Otherwise, ABC channels are available through several live subscriptions, including YouTubeTV and fuboTV.

If you’re outside the US, the Oscars will be broadcast in more than 200 territories worldwide. You can check your international local listings by heading to this link.

What About the Red Carpet?

Half of The Oscars is all the hullabaloo beforehand. Hulu will be airing the "Official Red Carpet Pre-Show," but plenty of local news stations will have their own "pre-shows" starting earlier in the afternoon. If you want to join in on the predictions and gossip, you can stream ABC News Live pre-shows for free through SlingTV's "Freestream" service.

Who’s Hosting The Oscars This Year?

Talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien is hosting the Oscars this year, taking the mantle from Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the two previous ceremonies. O’Brien is best known for his self-titled late night talk shows, though his most recent work is on the travel show Conan O'Brien Must Go.

Who’s Presenting?

The Academy has progressively revealed who will present at this year’s ceremony. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the full list includes Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldaña, Rachel Zegler, Dave Bautista, Joe Alwyn, Halle Berry, Sterling K. Brown, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Ana de Armas, Lily-Rose Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Selena Gomez, Goldie Hawn, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Cillian Murphy, Connie Nielsen, Amy Poehler, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, June Squibb, Ben Stiller, Emma Stone, Oprah Winfrey and Bowen Yang.

Who’s Performing?

Several performances have been confirmed ahead of The Oscars. Variety reports that the ceremony will feature Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing live music from the soundtrack of 'Wicked.' Lisa, Raye, and Doja Cat, who recently released their joint single "Born Again," are also confirmed performers.

And Here Are Your 2025 Oscar Nominees:

Best Picture

• Anora (Available on Prime Video)
• The Brutalist (Available on Prime Video)
• A Complete Unknown (Available on Prime Video)
• Conclave (Streaming on Peacock, Available on Prime Video)
• Dune: Part Two (Streaming on Max, Available on Prime Video)
• Emilia Pérez (Streaming on Netflix)
• I'm Still Here (Available to preorder on Prime Video)
• Nickel Boys (Streaming on MGM+, Available on Prime Video)
• The Substance (Streaming on MUBI, Available on Prime Video)
• Wicked (Available on Prime Video)

Directing

• Sean Baker - Anora
• Brady Corbet - The Brutalist
• James Mangold - A Complete Unknown
• Jacques Audiard - Emilia Pérez
• Coralie Fargeat - The Substance

Actor in a Leading Role

• Adrien Brody – The Brutalist as László Tóth
• Ralph Fiennes – Conclave as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence
• Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice as Donald Trump
• Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan
• Colman Domingo – Sing Sing as John "Divine G" Whitfield

Actress in a Leading Role

• Cynthia Erivo – Wicked as Elphaba Thropp
• Demi Moore – The Substance as Elisabeth Sparkle
• Fernanda Torres – I'm Still Here as Eunice Paiva
• Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez as Emilia Pérez / Juan "Manitas" Del Monte
• Mikey Madison – Anora as Anora "Ani" Mikheeva

Actor in a Supporting Role

• Yura Borisov – Anora as Igor
• Guy Pearce – The Brutalist as Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr.
• Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice as Roy Cohn
• Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain as Benji Kaplan
• Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown as Pete Seeger

Actress in a Supporting Role

• Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown as Joan Baez
• Isabella Rossellini – Conclave as Sister Agnes
• Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez as Rita Mora Castro
• Ariana Grande – Wicked as Galinda "Glinda" Upland
• Felicity Jones – The Brutalist as Erzsébet Tóth

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

• A Complete Unknown – James Mangold and Jay Cocks
• Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes
• Sing Sing – Screenplay by Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley; story by Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley, Clarence Maclin, and John "Divine G" Whitfield
• Conclave – Peter Straughan
• Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard; in collaboration with Thomas Bidegain, Léa Mysius, and Nicolas Livecchi

Writing (Original Screenplay)

• Anora – Sean Baker
• September 5 – Moritz Binder and Tim Fehlbaum; co-written by Alex David
• The Substance – Coralie Fargeat
• The Brutalist – Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold
• A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg

Animated Feature Film

• Flow
• Inside Out 2
• Memoir of a Snail
• Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
• The Wild Robot

Animated Short Film

• Beautiful Men
• In the Shadow of Cypress
• Magic Candies
• Wander to Wonder
• Yuck!

Documentary Feature

• Black Box Diaries
• No Other Land
• Porcelain War
• Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat
• Sugarcane

Documentary Short Film

• Death by Numbers
• I Am Ready, Warden
• Incident
• Instruments of a Beating Heart
• The Only Girl in the Orchestra

International Feature Film

• Emilia Perez
• Flow
• The Girl with the Needle
• I'm Still Here
• The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Live-Action Short Film

• A Lien
• Anuja
• I'm Not a Robot
• The Last Ranger
• The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Cinematography

• The Brutalist – Lol Crawley
• Maria – Edward Lachman
• Nosferatu – Jarin Blaschke
• Dune: Part Two – Greig Fraser
• Emilia Pérez – Paul Guilhaume

Music (Original Score)

• The Brutalist – Daniel Blumberg
• Wicked – John Powell and Stephen Schwartz
• The Wild Robot – Kris Bowers
• Conclave – Volker Bertelmann
• Emilia Pérez – Clément Ducol and Camille

Music (Original Song)

• "El Mal" - Emilia Pérez
• "Mi Camino" - Emilia Pérez
• "Never Too Late" - Elton John: Never Too Late
• "The Journey" - The Six Triple Eight
• "Like a Bird" - Sing Sing

Production Design

• The Brutalist – Judy Becker and Patricia Cuccia
• Nosferatu – Craig Lathrop and Beatrice Brentnerová
• Wicked – Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales
• Conclave - Suzie Davies and Cynthia Sleiter
• Dune: Part Two – Patrice Vermette and Shane Vieau

Film Editing

• Anora – Sean Baker
• Emilia Pérez – Juliette Welfling
• Wicked – Myron Kerstein
• The Brutalist – Dávid Jancsó
• Conclave – Nick Emerson

Makeup and Hairstyling

• A Different Man – Mike Marino, David Presto, and Crystal Jurado
• The Substance – Pierre-Oliver Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, and Marilyne Scarselli
• Wicked – Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, and Sarah Nuth
• Emilia Pérez – Julia Floch Carbonel, Emmanuel Janvier, and Jean-Christophe Spadaccini
• Nosferatu – David White, Traci Loader, and Suzanne Stokes-Munton

Visual Effects

• Alien: Romulus – Eric Barba, Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser, Daniel Macarin, and Shane Mahan
• Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Erik Winquist, Stephen Unterfranz, Paul Story, and Rodney Burke
• Wicked – Pablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, David Shirk, and Paul Corbould
• Better Man – Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft, and Peter Stubbs
• Dune: Part Two – Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe, and Gerd Nefzer

Costume Design

• A Complete Unknown – Arianne Phillips
• Nosferatu – Linda Muir
• Wicked – Paul Tazewell
• Conclave – Lisy Christl
• Gladiator II – Janty Yates and Dave Crossman

Sound

• A Complete Unknown – Tod A. Maitland, Donald Sylvester, Ted Caplan, Paul Massey, and David Giammarco
• Wicked – Simon Hayes, Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson, and John Marquis
• The Wild Robot – Randy Thom, Brian Chumney, Gary A. Rizzo, and Leff Lefferts
• Dune: Part Two – Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett, and Doug Hemphill
• Emilia Pérez – Erwan Kerzanet, Aymeric Devoldère, Maxence Dussère, Cyril Holtz, and Niels Barletta

We first see the Knight Bus during the first half of The Prisoner of Azkaban as Harry experiences his first magical public transit ride. In this set, it's depicted much the same and even includes moving beds and a swinging chandelier on the inside. You also get minifigures from the movie, including Harry Potter, Ernie Prang, Stan Shunpike, and Padfoot. The build is 499 pieces, so it can be easily put together all at once during an afternoon.

Like I mentioned above, there are a lot different Harry Potter LEGO sets you can buy. While this one is pretty cool (and probably the only set that will ever feature Stan Shunpike), there are plenty of other options worth considering.

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Are There Any More Upcoming LEGO Harry Potter Sets?

Looking at 2025 so far, I can definitely say with some confidence that there will eventually be more Harry Potter sets. There were quite a few new sets released back in January and then this latest set on March 1. Though we don't have any confirmation that there will be more LEGO Harry Potter sets this year, it seems like a sure thing we'll see more in 2025.

Another upcoming Harry Potter-themed thing coming out this year is a new interactive illustrated edition of The Goblet of Fire in October. Following that, the upcoming Harry Potter TV series will be bringing new interpretions of the characters into the fandom. We can likely expect new LEGO sets to go along with that show before it releases in 2027.

The new Hunger Games novel is the fifth book in the series, but it will be taking place in an entirely different place on the timeline. Sunrise on the Reaping is set about 40 years after the events of The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes and 24 years before we reach Katniss' story in the original Hunger Games novel. The story will be taking place during the Second Quarter Quell, which was won by Haymitch Abernathy. If you've read the original novels, you'll know that Haymitch was the mentor for District 12 and portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the films.

If you'd prefer to wait for the film adaptation of this novel, it already has a release date of November 20, 2026.

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What Is Amazon's Preorder Price Guarantee?

If you've never actually preordered anything from Amazon before, it's worth noting that if you purchase this book, it includes Amazon's preorder price guarantee. According to Amazon's own help page, this means that if the price decreases between now and when the item ships, you'll pay the lowest price. So in this case, if there ends up being an even bigger discount than the one we're seeing right now, that's what you'll pay. Though, it is unlikely that the preorder price will drop much lower than it is right now with the 30% discount.

EvilVEvil sets you in a world filled with vampires, and it's up to you to eradicate Zagreus and his devoted cultists. This first-person shooter offers a wide range of customizable options for your vampire, allowing you to boost their strengths to make up for any weakness. Weapons are moddable, which means you can tweak them with upgrades to deal with certain foes. You can tackle each enemy in any way you'd like!

Additionally, you can even join up with two friends to experience a fast-paced co-op experience. If you think you can take on the hordes alone, though, have at it. EvilVEvil has a wide range of objectives to complete throughout its missions, so you'll have plenty to accomplish as you shoot through the story.

These codes will not last forever, so be sure to claim your EvilVEvil key now while supplies last!

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It's of a size and scope that means to be taken seriously. Yes, this is a tribute to one of the most famous artworks in the world. But it also demands to be hung up in a dwelling space as art – an important distinction to make, as LEGO continues its slow evolution from adult curiosity to adult hobby.

Vincent van Gogh painted his most famous sequence of Sunflowers while he lived in Arles, France, a prolific period in his artistic life. Van Gogh had a strong emotional connection to the sunflower and associated it with gratitude. He approached it as an artistic muse of sorts, writing in a letter to a friend:

"If [Georges] Jeannin has the peony, [Ernest] Quost the hollyhock, I indeed, before others, have taken the sunflower."

In August 1888, van Gogh painted four versions of sunflowers in a vase. He revisited this motif in January 1889, when he painted a repetition of the third version and two different repetitions of the fourth version.

Of these seven paintings, the fourth version and its two repetitions are the most famous. The original fourth version (F454) is on display at the National Gallery in London, England. One repetition (F457) is on display at Sompo Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan. And the other repetition (F458) – probably the most iconic due to its color composition and overall vividness – is on display at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Established in 1973, the Van Gogh Museum partnered with LEGO to release LEGO Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers, a tribute to the F458 repetition of the painting. It is rendered as a three-dimensional relief and uses abstract pieces to replicate van Gogh's thick brushstrokes.

When you open the box, you get 34 numbered bags and a printed instruction booklet with a QR code. Following this code will lead you to a podcast discussing van Gogh and the inspirations behind his work.

I appreciated the build's real-world practicality. First, you build the painting's frame, which I completed and subsequently leaned against the wall, where it waited. And second, you build the canvas with the painting on top of it.

You finish the build by mounting the canvas into the frame and fastening it with pins. It's a nice, personal touch to mimic a real-life process of staging and presentation, and it subliminally gives the completed set a sense of value and importance.

There is an awesome Easter egg buried in the canvas' construction. When art experts studied F458, they discovered that late into the painting process, Van Gogh extended the height of the canvas with a wooden strip at the top – likely to ensure that the sunflowers had space and didn't appear cramped.

LEGO humorously mirrored this imperfection in the build – first by having you build the canvas as a single entity, and then by having you affix a separate, corresponding strip at the top afterward with pins. You can see it circled in red in the photo below. The LEGO designers even used brown bricks to mimic the appearance of wood.

This is such a superfluous, unnecessary detail to the final product, and that's exactly why I love it so much. It's imperceptible to any onlooker; no one but the individual builder would even know it's there. But that's a feeling for the LEGO builder to experience – the trial and error that even a master experiences while creating a masterpiece. It also creates a feeling of exclusivity; the LEGO builder can decide whether to reveal the secret to onlookers when showing it off.

The process of building the full-bloom sunflowers is a bit tedious, if unavoidable. There's likely no "fun" way to create a sunflower that looks this convincing. And in a way, the repetitiveness is the point; van Gogh didn't cut corners, either. Just take breaks in between. This is not the sort of build that one 'speed runs' anyway. Savor it and get your money's worth.

What I especially enjoyed were the wilting flowers, and the ones represented in profile rather than head-on. When I first started building them, they seemed so abstract and random. But when you take a literal step back from the painting, they make sense. And what seemed random in closeup is a stem or a leaf in context.

The most frequent question I get from other adults is, "After you build a LEGO set, where do you put it?" This time, there's an easy, obvious answer: right on my dining room wall. And that might be the best way for potential builders to think about this set. You know exactly where it's going to go after you're finished it. You can look forward to that. And you'll be able to enjoy it long after you've finished it. It's been a week since I completed it, and I still enjoy looking at it, and seeing which three-dimensional details spring out to me this time. This is the first great LEGO set of 2025, and it comes highly recommended.

LEGO Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers, Set #31215, retails for $199.99, and it is composed of 2615 pieces. It is available exclusively at the LEGO Store.

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Kevin Wong is a contributing freelancer for IGN, specializing in LEGO. He's also been published in Complex, Engadget, Gamespot, Kotaku, and more. Follow him on Twitter at @kevinjameswong.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is $34.19 at Woot right now with the Woot app. The massive adventure across the planet to track Sephiroth was one of the biggest games of 2024, and it's absolutely a must-play game. This deal only lasts 24 hours, so be sure to secure your copy while you can!

Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man

Magic The Gathering announced new sets this morning based on Marvel's Spider-Man, and you can already secure your bundles now at Amazon. A few of these sets have very limited stock left, so be sure to pre-order which bundles you'd like before they are all sold out!

Pre-Order Elden Ring: Nightreign at Best Buy, Get $10 Gift Card

Elden Ring Nightreign, a new multiplayer game from FromSoftware, is set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on May 30. You can explore the world and take on bosses with two other friends, making for a unique experience that's sure to stay engaging. Best Buy has opened pre-orders for Elden Ring Nightreign, and you can score a free $10 Best Buy gift card with any pre-order for a limited time.

Rise of the Ronin for $39.97

Rise of the Ronin is one of the biggest 2024 PlayStation 5 exclusives to release, with the gamecoming from Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo. Set in 1863 Japan, you play as the Ronin and take down those coming from the West. This action epic offers well over 70 hours of content, with an excellent dive into a history somewhat unexplored in modern gaming.

MySims Cozy Bundle for $27.77

You can also score the Nintendo Switch physical copy of MySims Cozy Bundle for $27.77 this weekend. This collection packs in both MySims and MySims Kingdom, offering two unique and charming games to experience.

LEGO Infinity Gauntlet for $51.19

The Infinity Gauntlet is one of the most recognizable items from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and you can take it home in LEGO form at a discount this weekend! This 590 piece set includes a stand to hold up and display the Infinity Gauntlet, with each of the six Infinity Stones on display. Don't miss out on your chance to save on this LEGO set!

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for $44.99

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD just released for Nintendo Switch in January, and you can already save over $15 off at Woot. If you enjoyed Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Returns HD is another excellent entry you are sure to have fun with. There are many different worlds to traverse through, with a variety of collectibles and items to discover.

These magnetic rings from BUNMO are the perfect solution for those with busy hands. Made with plastic with a magnet inside, these rings start at providing some stress relief, but similar to a yo-yo, there are plenty of neat tricks you can do with them. Whether it's tricks that have already been discovered or new ones, these rings appear to be a fun diversion for kids and adults alike.

theFube Infinity Cube Fidget Toy

Another entry in the fidget toy market is the Infinity Cube. Featuring eight small cubes that can be rotated from any direction and angle– this toy comes in plenty of fun colors and styles. The Infinity Cube, not to be confused with The Infinity Stones, is made of aluminum alloy and comes with a convenient carrying case.

Classic Fidget Spinner

A list of fidget toys wouldn’t be complete without the classic Fidget Spinner. While there are still plenty of options available for those interested in the iconic fidget toy, this one from ATESSON uses stainless steel bearings and purports to spin for 3 to 5 minutes on average. There’s a reason why fidget toys exploded in popularity after this toy arrived– it's still a high-quality option for those with restless hands.

Of course, these are pick-up-and-go toys for temporary distraction or to keep hands occupied for a few minutes at a time. When it comes to longer-term build projects, check out our guide to the best LEGO sets for adults and the best cheap LEGO sets. You may also enjoy browsing our lists for the best puzzles for adults, our favorite board games in 2025 and the best board games for adults.

Max Covill is a freelance journalist in the pop culture field whose writing has appeared on Polygon, Paste, Playboy, Film School Rejects, and others.

12. Traditional Chess Set

We reviewed LEGO's most recent chess set when it launched in 2024, and it's the only one that's still available in stores. Its dark brown and beige squares give the impression of polished wood, which adds a bit of classic flair. It's simple, appealing, and functional – a far cry from the lavish yet impractical builds from years ago.

Where to Buy Retired LEGO Chess Sets

One of the biggest issues of discovering a really cool LEGO set from years ago is that it's probably already retired. That's the case with almost every LEGO chess set on this list, so if you see something you like that is already retired, you'll need to look toward third-party sellers. Amazon will sometimes have retired sets at a premium price, but your best bet is places like eBay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace.

See our guide to the best places to buy LEGO sets for more details about where to shop.

Kevin Wong is a contributing freelancer for IGN, specializing in LEGO. He's also been published in Complex, Engadget, Gamespot, Kotaku, and more. Follow him on Twitter at @kevinjameswong.