Proxies used to be a niche thing—something you saw in a cube night, maybe a kitchen-table test session before a big event. In 2025 they’re a real subculture. Printers got better, prices climbed (then yo-yo’d), and two games—Disney Lorcana and Magic: The Gathering—now drive most of the conversation. If you’re wondering which one actually “owns” […]
Disney Lorcana isn’t a niche side project anymore. It has a real competitive circuit, big crowds, frequent set releases, and—no surprise—volatile card prices. All of that changes how, why, and when players reach for proxies. Here’s how it works, and what I believe matters most for players and stores who want healthy games without breaking […]
The headline is simple: Taeko the Patient Avalanche jumped from about $6 to nearly $20 in a hurry. That’s a 200%+ move for a card that most players didn’t rate six weeks ago. So what changed? Hype helps, but hype alone doesn’t push real demand for long. The difference this time is that new TMNT […]
Lorcana keeps pushing fresh ideas. Archazia’s Island landed with dual-ink twists, a wave of fan favorites, and a handful of cards that started flying off shelves as soon as packs opened. In this breakdown, I look at the top sellers from the set and why players rushed to buy them. The focus is simple: which […]
If you’re hunting for the best tabletop RPGs 2025 has to offer, this guide gives you a clean, no-fuss starting point. We looked at what players love, what critics keep recommending, and what actually works at the table after the first rush of hype. You’ll see staples like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. You’ll also […]