158 GOODS & SERVICES SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 | WWW.BESTOFPHOENIX2025.C0M | BEST OF PHOENIX 2025 B E S T C L AW A R C A D E CLAW HAUS 2015 N. DOBSON ROAD, #4, CHANDLER INSTAGRAM.COM/CLAWHAUSAZ Claw Haus isn’t just an arcade: It’s a pastel- colored fever dream for collectors and claw machine fanatics alike. With 24 machines loaded with premium imports, this Chandler “clawcade” flips the script on your typical grab-n-go game. Players chase after rare Pop Mart blind boxes — think Labubu, Mickey & Friends, Nommi and Maymei figures, Smiski statues and those mischievous Sonny Angels that collectors go ballistic for. But Claw Haus isn’t just about the prizes — it’s about the atmosphere. Neon signs light up the room, the staff hype up players about to open a box and when you finally land that $100 score? They’ll snap a Polaroid, film a TikTok for you and make sure your victory gets its moment. Even if you’re not lucky on your first few tries, the “Labaddies” (yes, that’s what the team calls themselves) are known to show love, espe- cially to kids who need a little extra help. And if you win something you’re not vibin’ with? They might just hook you up with a swap. At Claw Haus, plushies are the prize, but joy is the real jackpot. e e e B E S T S P O R T S C A R D S H O P VALLEYWIDE SPORTS CARDS 9015 E. VÍA LINDA, #108, SCOTTSDALE 480-935-3734 VWSPORTSCARDS.COM Sports card collecting is way different from when we were into it back in the ’90s. Today, boxes can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, and viewers can tune into livestreams to watch hobbyists break open packs to reveal what’s inside. Fortu- nately, Valleywide Sports Cards is there to help us navigate the hobby as it stands today. The friendly and knowledgeable staff can advise you on your collection, sell you a hot new box and even help you decide if you should send a card off to be graded. Speaking of grading, they’ll send those cards off to PSA for you, which makes the process much easier, in our opinion. We’re not the only ones who love Valleywide; on any given weekend afternoon, the store is full of customers of all ages who obviously find the store as fun and exciting as we do. e e e B E S T S P R I N G T R A I N I N G S O U V E N I R S BASEBALLISM 3961 N. BROWN AVE., SCOTTSDALE 480-947-2130 BASEBALLISM.COM Cactus League baseball brought $644 million to the Valley in 2024. That’s a hell of a lot of visitors coming to town to take in spring training, not to mention our dining and shop- ping scenes, and they’re going to want to take a souvenir back with them. Enter Basebal- lism, an Old Town Scottsdale shop that commemorates the annual Cactus League season in a chic way, with items for men, women and children. Most of what Basebal- lism sells isn’t straight-up team merch; instead, it’s cool clothes and accessories that celebrate baseball in general and occasion- ally nod to a particular ball club. Whether it’s a hoodie emblazoned with a minimalist baseball diamond, a baseball bat bracelet inspired by Cartier’s iconic nail bracelet design or a backpack made out of real glove leather, Baseballism’s offerings express your love of the game in a subtle, high-end way. Best of all, the store operates a well-stocked website, so if you regret leaving Arizona without that Western-themed “Baseball Y’all” T-shirt, you can just order it online when you get home. e e e B E S T AT T R A C T I O N G I F T S H O P DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY 480-941-1225 DBG.ORG The Desert Botanical Garden is filled with breathtaking views, thousands of magnifi- cent botanical flora and impressive art structures throughout. So by the end of your visit, you’ll be sure to want something to remember it by. The museum’s garden shop provides just that outlet — and lots of great options that go beyond slapping the garden’s logo on a T-shirt. Curated displays allow customers to take their pick of loteria-inspired merchandise, stuffed animals for kids or desert plants to bring a bit of the garden home with you. If you’re looking for an edible souvenir, there are plenty of options you can choose from, including desert bloom raw honey and lots of prickly pear items, such as a sour drink mixer, barbecue sauce and jelly. e e e B E S T P L A C E T O D O A L I T T L E R E C O N PHOENIX SPY SHOP 9393 N. 90TH ST., #121, SCOTTSDALE 602-371-0988 PHXSPYSHOP.COM Since personal and home security is a no-nonsense topic, it makes sense that Phoenix Spy Shop is a no-nonsense kind of store. The small shop is devoid of decor; it’s got some pepper spray on the walls, but most of the goods are in glass cases, and perusing the merch kind of makes us feel like we’re watching an action movie equipment montage. Phoenix Spy Shop deals in things to
