Every year we search for the best classic and new products for our readers to enjoy. Click a link below to jump to the section that will work best for your gifting needs, or scroll through all our items to be inspired!
Toys & Games
Storybutton Audio Player for Kids
Perfect for any little one in your life this holiday season. Storybutton offers screenless audio experiences with both educational and entertainment content. The company focuses on co-listening opportunities for parents and children, providing safe, age-appropriate content.
$99.99 Buy now!
Clixo Window Pack
Expand kids’ creative play spaces with Clixo’s new holographic, prismatic pieces that refract light and make dancing rainbows! This pack contains 24 pieces in 10 unique Clixo shapes, including suction cup accessories. Kids can construct funny faces, hanging tubes, or elaborate structures on windows and tiles!
$39.99 Buy now!
Clixo Space Mission Pack -Target Exclusive
A glow-in-the-dark flexible magnetic building set with all-terrain wheels, fire blasters, and new custom pieces. Build rovers, motorcycles, and space drones to explore the cosmos! Packed with 30 pieces in 13 unique Clixo shapes, the Space Mission pack is ready for adventure. Get your spacesuit ready to unleash STEM skills and creativity.
$31.99 (on sale) Buy now!
Cynthia Hart’s Victoriana Dogs: Fido and Friends 1,000-Piece Puzzle
For all puzzle and dog lovers this is the perfect gift this season. Celebrating dogs of the Victorian era, Cynthia Hart’s 1000-piece Puzzle brings the charming personalities of these furry friends to life.
$24.99 Buy now!
Yo Sabo the Game
Introducing Yo Sabo, the addicting bilingual game with 105 “Como Se Dice” cards. Pour your favorite drink and test your Spanish-speaking skills. A little rusty? No worries. You’ll come away with increased knowledge and practice by testing your skills in three categories – translation, trivia, and challenges. This is not just a game; it’s a learning experience to add to your holiday lists and support a small business this festive season!
$19.99 Buy now!
440 Games, Puzzles & Brain Boosters Specially Designed to Keep Your Mind Sharp
This season help you loved ones grow new brain cells with this brand-new book featuring puzzles designed to give the brain a workout! Not only are they challenging but they are fun as well, from trivia, to brain teasers and many more word games. Author Nancy Linde has created a collection targeting 6 key cognitive functions, to help take your brain in a new direction.
$17.99 Buy now!
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Friends – The Complete TV Series
Celebrate this holiday season with the 30th anniversary of Friends in Ultra 4K. Travel back to the 1990’s and early 2000’s Manhattan and spend time enjoy the lives and antics of a great group of friends. The TV series stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc.
The box set is available in Ultra 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD. Get yours today online or in a store near you!
$189.96(Ultra 4K) $52.29 (Blu-ray) Buy now!
Succession: The Complete Series
Succession: The Complete Series – includes all 39 episodes from all four seasons, plus over 20 bonus features including Inside the Episode featurettes, Character Recaps, Cast and Crew Interviews and more!
Power, politics, money…it’s all in the family in this provocative, satirical series about a highly dysfunctional dynasty. When the aging patriarch of one of the world’s largest media conglomerates considers retirement, his family members position themselves for a takeover. But tensions rise as corporate battles threaten to turn into a family civil war in this sharp, scathing, binge-worthy series.
$85.40 (Blu-Ray) $44.44 (DVD) Buy now!
Captain Planet – The Complete Franchise
Re-live this cartoon from the early 1990’s and help a new generation learn about protecting the earth! The Planeteers, five teenagers from different parts of the earth, each receive a ring of elemental power–earth, wind, water, fire or heart–to combat eco-villains everywhere in the world. And when they combine the powers of their rings, a new superhero, Captain Planet, is created, with powers far greater than the sum of the five.
$69.96 Buy now!
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Elevate the experience of this classic the 4K Ultra HD version! Every Who down in Who-ville likes Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So, the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tries to wipe out Christmas for the cheerful Who-villains, only to discover – maybe Christmas, he thought doesn’t come from as store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more! Magnificently narrated by Boris Karloff and animated by cartoon legend Chuck Jones, it’s an award-winning Who-roast-beast-feast of a holiday classic!
$23.79 Buy now!
Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two explores the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
$16.19 (Blu-ray) Buy now!
Vikings: Valhalla Season One
Vikings: Valhalla chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived — the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson, his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter, and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson. As tensions between the Vikings and the English royals reach a bloody breaking point and as the Vikings themselves clash over their conflicting Christian and pagan beliefs, these three Vikings begin an epic journey that will take them across oceans and through battlefields, from Kattegat to England and beyond, as they fight for survival and glory.
$15.59 (DVD) $23.97 (Blu-Ray) Buy now!
The Polar Express (20th Anniversary)
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. The film is directed by Robert Zemeckis from a screenplay by Zemeckis and William Broyles Jr. It is based on the classic Caldecott award-winning children’s book written by Chris Van Allsburg. The film is produced by Steve Starkey, Zemeckis, Gary Goetzman, and William Teitler, and features the voices of Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye, Jimmy Bennett, and Eddie Deezen.
$14.99 Buy now!
Looney Tunes: Collector’s Choice Seasons 1-4 – Available on Blu-ray November 26
For die-hard fans and adult collectors of Warner Bros.’ classic animation, the four volumes of LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE are here in one superb set. Across the four discs inside, traverse through the golden era of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies with 97 remastered cartoons, all looking better than ever on Blu-ray. All the great WB cartoon stars share the spotlight here, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, Tweety & Sylvester, and many more. Representing the work of legendary animation geniuses including Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, Tex Avery, Bob Clampett, and Robert McKimson, this collection features exceptional rarities as well as fan favorites. An amazing compendium from the studio that created the funniest animated cartoons in film history!
Available on Blu-ray November 26
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Beyoncé is Life by Kathleen Perricone
Beyoncé is Life goes beyond the headlines and red carpets, delving into the powerhouse performer’s evolution – from her first solo at St. John’s United Methodist Church to becoming a part of Destiny’s Child, shaping the R&B scene, and becoming a global pop icon.
$19.99 Buy now!
Harry Styles is Life by Kathleen Perricone
Harry Styles is Life explores the multifaceted journey of Styles and the fandom culture around him. From his first appearance on The X Factor and touring with One Direction to breaking out in a successful solo career, reimagining the men’s fashion world, and becoming a pop icon, Harry Styles has taken the world by storm. Gathering his incredible life story, music, and fan culture all in one place.
$19.99 Buy now!
Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts by Dr. Jenny Yip
Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) strategies to stop the spiral of anxiety and alarming intrusive thoughts, so you can spend less time “in your head” and more time connecting with your child. Jenny Yip, PsyD, not only understands and treats anxiety and OCD, she has battled her own postpartum OCD with the birth of twin boys. Now in this groundbreaking book fueled by a lifetime of professional dedication and personal insights, Yip delivers the essential guide that has benefited countless patients and mothers under her empathetic expertise over the past two decades.
$19.36 Buy now!
Boopable! by Mary Ann Redmond
In “Boopable!,” Redmond creates a fun rhyming scheme by combining emotions with different animals. As a professional entertainer who has won 24 Wammies (Washington Area Music Awards) and even wrote a duet for the Celine Dion and Johnny Halladay diamond selling album, she has included a QR code in the book that links to an animated music video for “Boopable!” A funky jam that families can dance to or even utilize in conjunction with the book to help early readers, this extra layer really helps the book come to life.
$15.79 Buy now!
The Lincoln Zoo Rebellion by Larry Belling and Art Twain
Aging zookeeper Reggie Goodenough is lamenting the urban sprawl encroaching on the zoo’s perimeter. He dreams of more land and roomier habitats — better environments for the beloved animals in his care. Reggie is hopeful when newly elected Mayor Ralph Throttlebottom promises to do special things with the zoo, but what Reggie doesn’t realize is that Mayor Throttlebottom and his greedy cronies want to turn the zoo into an amusement park.
A portion of all proceeds from sales of The Lincoln Zoo Rebellion will be donated to organizations dedicated to improving the lives of animals.
$14.95 Buy now!
Houseplants and their F*cked-Up Thoughts by Elisabeth Saake
Houseplants and their F*cked-up Thoughts takes readers on a hilarious journey through the minds of houseplants as they grapple with everything from overwatering to existential crises. Saake’s sharp wit and unique storytelling bring these silent green roommates to life, making this book a must-have for anyone who’s ever wondered what their plants are really thinking.
$13.46 Buy now!
The Knitting Witch by Norma Kassirer
The Knitting Witch is about the bond between mothers and daughters and the timeless magic of telling a story. The rediscovery and revival of this manuscript provides a heartwarming narrative of love, loss, and the enduring nature of a mother’s art of storytelling. Mark Richardson’s illustrations bring an added layer of enchantment, making this a must-read for families and children alike.
$10.95 Buy now!
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Blue Album (30th Anniversary Edition)
Weezer’s Blue Album (30th Anniversary Edition) presents the most comprehensive vision of the band’s seminal debut record ever. Along with the original album, which has been newly remastered from the original analog tapes, the 50-track collection features 36 previously unreleased tracks, and includes eight “Kitchen Tape Demos,” 22 early practices and live recordings, six BBC radio recordings, and four tracks from their LMU sessions. The box sets, available on both vinyl and CD, also include four lithographs, a poster perfect for the garage, song-themed sticker sheet, a twelve-sided die, an enamel Bokkus pin, and more.
Available for pre-order now – all pre-orders will ship on (or around) Nov 1st.
$249.98 Pre-order now!
MIYAVI – Lost in Love, Found in Pain
Global rock phenomenon and “Samurai Guitarist”, MIYAVI, has released his highly anticipated new album ‘LOST IN LOVE, FOUND IN PAIN’ out today via Rise Records. The album includes the singles “Eat Eat Eat”, “We Stay Up All Night (La Da Da Da)”, “Broken Fantasy” and “Tragedy of Us” released previously. Stream on your favorite music site today!
Christmas Classics on Collectible 7″ Color Vinyl
Bring home some of the biggest holiday songs of all time on collectible 7” color vinyl in time for the holidays. Available November 8 via UMe, Christmas music lovers and collectors alike can enjoy timeless yuletide classics from The Beach Boys, Brenda Lee, Burl Ives, Chuck Berry, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole and add a touch of vintage holiday spirit to their collections with these vibrant color vinyl records. Each 7” platter features a beloved holiday hit on the A-side and another festive favorite on the B-side, making these releases perfect for both enjoying and displaying. These limited-edition records are a celebration of the season and a tribute to the enduring appeal of these legendary artists.
- The Beach Boys: “Little Saint Nick” / “Auld Lang Syne” on “Ice Blue” vinyl
- Brenda Lee: “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” / “Papa Noel” on “Translucent Emerald” vinyl
- Burl Ives: “A Holly Jolly Christmas” / “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” on “Opaque Snow White” vinyl
- Chuck Berry: “Run Rudolph Run” / “Merry Christmas Baby” on “Evergreen” vinyl
- Ella Fitzgerald: “Sleigh Ride” / “Jingle Bells” on “Apple Red” vinyl
- Frank Sinatra: “Jingle Bells” / “Silent Night” on “Evergreen” vinyl
- Nat King Cole: “The Christmas Song” / “Deck The Hall” on “Opaque Baby Blue” vinyl
$14.98+ Pre-order now!
TIME AND AGAIN by Eliane Elias
With the new album TIME AND AGAIN Eliane proves once more she is a multi-faceted, groundbreaking artist who continues to reach new heights in a brilliant career spanning decades. Straight off her last two albums which earned GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY Awards plus multiple nominations, TIME AND AGAIN gives us Elias’ unique blend of her Brazilian roots and her mastery of jazz, R&B and popular song. The album marks her third recording for Candid Records and will be released on vinyl, CD and all streaming platforms.
$14.71 Buy now!
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