@mohasinac/appkit 2.7.53 → 2.7.54

package/dist/seed/categories-seed-data.js

@@ -1,8 +1,19 @@
-/**
- * Categories Seed Data — Collectibles Edition
- * 22 categories in 3-tier hierarchy covering 5 collectibles verticals.
- * Verticals: action figures, trading cards, diecast, spinning tops, model kits + vintage/rare.
- * id === slug convention enforced throughout.
+/*
+ * WHY: Provides the full collectibles marketplace category hierarchy plus brand entries.
+ * WHAT: Exports categoriesSeedData combining 55+ categories (6 broad collectibles roots + YGO-specific
+ *       sub-roots + leaves), 25 brands (categoryType:"brand"), and empty sublisting/bundle rows.
+ *       Products tag BOTH a leaf category AND its root so array-contains queries work at
+ *       both levels simultaneously.
+ *
+ * EXPORTS:
+ *   categoriesSeedData — array of Partial<CategoryDocument> for the seed runner
+ *
+ * @tag domain:categories,brands
+ * @tag layer:seed
+ * @tag pattern:none
+ * @tag access:server-only
+ * @tag consumers:seed/runner.ts,SeedPanel
+ * @tag sideEffects:none
  */
 import { CATEGORY_FIELDS } from "../constants/field-names";
 const NOW = new Date();
@@ -17,27 +28,26 @@ const emptyMetrics = {
     totalItemCount: 0,
     lastUpdated: daysAgo(1),
 };
+// ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Categories: 6 broad collectibles roots + YGO-specific sub-hierarchy + leaves
+// ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 const rawCategories = [
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-    // ROOT 1: Action Figures & Statues (tier 0)
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    // ── ROOT 1: Singles ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "category-action-figures",
-        slug: "category-action-figures",
-        name: "Action Figures & Statues",
-        description: "Premium anime figures, scale statues, Nendoroids, figma, and poseable action figures from top Japanese manufacturers.",
-        rootId: "category-action-figures",
+        id: "category-singles",
+        slug: "category-singles",
+        name: "Singles",
+        description: "Individual Yu-Gi-Oh! cards — monsters, spells, traps, and extra deck cards sold separately.",
+        rootId: "category-singles",
         parentIds: [],
         childrenIds: [
-            "category-nendoroids-chibis",
-            "category-scale-figures",
-            "category-poseable-figures",
-            "category-anime-figures",
-            "category-funko-pops",
-            "category-superhero-figures",
+            "category-monster-cards",
+            "category-spell-cards",
+            "category-trap-cards",
+            "category-extra-deck-cards",
         ],
         tier: 0,
-        path: "action-figures",
+        path: "singles",
         order: 1,
         isLeaf: false,
         position: 0,
@@ -47,22 +57,15 @@ const rawCategories = [
         featuredPriority: 1,
         isBrand: false,
         seo: {
-            title: "Action Figures & Anime Statues | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop premium anime figures, scale statues, Nendoroids, figma, and poseable action figures from Bandai, Good Smile Company, and more.",
-            keywords: [
-                "anime figures",
-                "nendoroid",
-                "figma",
-                "scale figure",
-                "action figure",
-                "collectibles india",
-            ],
-            ogImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578632767115-351597cf2477?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop",
+            title: "Yu-Gi-Oh! Singles | LetItRip",
+            description: "Buy and sell individual Yu-Gi-Oh! cards — monsters, spells, traps, and extra deck cards. 1st Edition, unlimited, and graded slabs.",
+            keywords: ["yugioh singles", "ygo cards", "duel monsters", "trading cards india"],
+            ogImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/46986414.jpg",
         },
         display: {
-            icon: "🎌",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578632767115-351597cf2477?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#3b82f6",
+            icon: "🃏",
+            coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/46986414.jpg",
+            color: "#7c3aed",
             showInMenu: true,
             showInFooter: true,
         },
@@ -71,163 +74,190 @@ const rawCategories = [
         showOnHomepage: true,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Action Figures > Nendoroids & Chibis (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-nendoroids-chibis",
-        slug: "category-nendoroids-chibis",
-        name: "Nendoroids & Chibis",
-        description: "Good Smile Company Nendoroids, Nendoroid Dolls, chibi-style figures, and gashapon mini collectibles.",
-        rootId: "category-action-figures",
-        parentIds: ["category-action-figures"],
+        id: "category-monster-cards",
+        slug: "category-monster-cards",
+        name: "Monster Cards",
+        description: "Effect monsters, normal monsters, ritual monsters, and boss monsters from across all YGO eras.",
+        rootId: "category-singles",
+        parentIds: ["category-singles"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "action-figures/nendoroids-chibis",
+        path: "singles/monster-cards",
         order: 1,
         isLeaf: true,
         position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
         seo: {
-            title: "Nendoroids & Chibi Figures | LetItRip",
-            description: "Browse GSC Nendoroids, Nendoroid Dolls, chibi figurines, and gashapon mini collectibles.",
-            keywords: ["nendoroid", "chibi figure", "good smile", "gsc", "gashapon"],
+            title: "Monster Cards | Yu-Gi-Oh! Singles | LetItRip",
+            description: "Shop Yu-Gi-Oh! monster cards — Dark Magician, Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Jinzo, Gate Guardian, and more.",
+            keywords: ["monster cards", "dark magician", "blue-eyes white dragon", "yugioh monsters"],
+            ogImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/46986414.jpg",
         },
         display: {
-            icon: "🫧",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1614108831137-558fffac9ead?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
+            icon: "⚔️",
+            coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/46986414.jpg",
+            color: "#dc2626",
             showInMenu: true,
             showInFooter: false,
         },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: "user-priya-singh",
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-action-figures", name: "Action Figures & Statues", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Action Figures > Scale Figures (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-scale-figures",
-        slug: "category-scale-figures",
-        name: "Scale Figures",
-        description: "High-end 1/4, 1/6, 1/7, and 1/8 scale PVC anime statues from Alter, Kotobukiya, Max Factory, and Aniplex.",
-        rootId: "category-action-figures",
-        parentIds: ["category-action-figures"],
+        id: "category-spell-cards",
+        slug: "category-spell-cards",
+        name: "Spell / Magic Cards",
+        description: "Spell cards (Magic cards in early printings) — Pot of Greed, Raigeki, Monster Reborn, and more.",
+        rootId: "category-singles",
+        parentIds: ["category-singles"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "action-figures/scale-figures",
+        path: "singles/spell-cards",
         order: 2,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
-        isFeatured: true,
-        featuredPriority: 2,
+        isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
         seo: {
-            title: "Scale Figures — 1/6, 1/7, 1/8 Anime PVC | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop 1/4–1/8 scale anime PVC figures by Alter, Kotobukiya, Max Factory, and more.",
-            keywords: ["scale figure", "1/7 scale", "pvc figure", "alter", "kotobukiya", "anime statue"],
+            title: "Spell Cards | Yu-Gi-Oh! Singles | LetItRip",
+            description: "Shop Yu-Gi-Oh! spell cards — Pot of Greed, Raigeki, Monster Reborn, Dark Hole, Change of Heart.",
+            keywords: ["spell cards", "magic cards", "pot of greed", "raigeki", "yugioh spells"],
+            ogImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/55144522.jpg",
         },
         display: {
-            icon: "🏆",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608889825271-9696283b84bd?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
+            icon: "✨",
+            coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/55144522.jpg",
+            color: "#059669",
             showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: true,
+            showInFooter: false,
         },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-action-figures", name: "Action Figures & Statues", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Action Figures > Poseable Figures (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-poseable-figures",
-        slug: "category-poseable-figures",
-        name: "Poseable Action Figures",
-        description: "Fully articulated poseable action figures — figma, S.H.Figuarts, MAFEX, and Marvel Legends. Multiple points of articulation and interchangeable parts.",
-        rootId: "category-action-figures",
-        parentIds: ["category-action-figures"],
+        id: "category-trap-cards",
+        slug: "category-trap-cards",
+        name: "Trap Cards",
+        description: "Trap cards — Mirror Force, Call of the Haunted, Torrential Tribute, and the most sought-after trap staples.",
+        rootId: "category-singles",
+        parentIds: ["category-singles"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "action-figures/poseable-figures",
+        path: "singles/trap-cards",
         order: 3,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
         seo: {
-            title: "Poseable Action Figures — figma, S.H.Figuarts | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop fully articulated figma, S.H.Figuarts, MAFEX, and Revoltech poseable anime figures.",
-            keywords: ["figma", "sh figuarts", "mafex", "revoltech", "poseable figure", "articulated"],
+            title: "Trap Cards | Yu-Gi-Oh! Singles | LetItRip",
+            description: "Shop Yu-Gi-Oh! trap cards — Mirror Force, Torrential Tribute, Call of the Haunted.",
+            keywords: ["trap cards", "mirror force", "torrential tribute", "yugioh traps"],
+            ogImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/44095762.jpg",
         },
         display: {
-            icon: "🦾",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560762484-813fc97650a0?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
+            icon: "🪤",
+            coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/44095762.jpg",
+            color: "#9333ea",
             showInMenu: true,
             showInFooter: false,
         },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-action-figures", name: "Action Figures & Statues", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-    // ROOT 2: Trading Cards (tier 0)
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "category-trading-cards",
-        slug: "category-trading-cards",
-        name: "Trading Cards",
-        description: "Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and other trading card games. Singles, booster packs, sealed boxes, ETBs, and graded slabs.",
-        rootId: "category-trading-cards",
+        id: "category-extra-deck-cards",
+        slug: "category-extra-deck-cards",
+        name: "Extra Deck Cards",
+        description: "Fusion, Synchro, and XYZ monsters — Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, Elemental HERO Flame Wingman, Five-Headed Dragon.",
+        rootId: "category-singles",
+        parentIds: ["category-singles"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "singles/extra-deck-cards",
+        order: 4,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 3,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: {
+            title: "Extra Deck Cards | Yu-Gi-Oh! Singles | LetItRip",
+            description: "Shop Yu-Gi-Oh! fusion monsters — Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, Elemental HERO Flame Wingman, Five-Headed Dragon.",
+            keywords: ["fusion monsters", "extra deck", "blue-eyes ultimate dragon", "yugioh fusion"],
+            ogImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/23995346.jpg",
+        },
+        display: {
+            icon: "🔀",
+            coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/23995346.jpg",
+            color: "#ea580c",
+            showInMenu: true,
+            showInFooter: false,
+        },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    // ── ROOT 2: Sealed Products ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    {
+        id: "category-sealed-products",
+        slug: "category-sealed-products",
+        name: "Sealed Products",
+        description: "Factory-sealed Yu-Gi-Oh! product — booster packs, booster boxes, collector tins, and starter/structure decks.",
+        rootId: "category-sealed-products",
         parentIds: [],
         childrenIds: [
-            "category-pokemon-tcg",
-            "category-yugioh-tcg",
-            "category-sealed-product",
-            "category-one-piece-cards",
-            "category-magic-cards",
-            "category-flesh-blood-cards",
+            "category-booster-packs",
+            "category-booster-boxes",
+            "category-collector-tins",
+            "category-starter-structure",
         ],
         tier: 0,
-        path: "trading-cards",
+        path: "sealed-products",
         order: 2,
         isLeaf: false,
         position: 0,
         subtreeSize: 4,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: true,
-        featuredPriority: 3,
+        featuredPriority: 2,
         isBrand: false,
         seo: {
-            title: "Trading Cards — Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh! | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Pokémon TCG singles, booster packs, sealed boxes, and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards. Graded slabs, ETBs, and more.",
-            keywords: [
-                "pokemon tcg",
-                "yugioh cards",
-                "trading cards india",
-                "booster pack",
-                "sealed box",
-                "graded cards",
-            ],
-            ogImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607604276583-eef5d076aa5f?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop",
+            title: "Sealed YGO Products | LetItRip",
+            description: "Buy factory-sealed Yu-Gi-Oh! booster packs, boxes, tins, and decks. Authentic, unweighed, unopened.",
+            keywords: ["sealed yugioh", "booster box", "starter deck", "collector tin", "yugioh sealed"],
+            ogImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg",
         },
         display: {
-            icon: "🃏",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607604276583-eef5d076aa5f?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#f59e0b",
+            icon: "📦",
+            coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg",
+            color: "#2563eb",
             showInMenu: true,
             showInFooter: true,
         },
@@ -236,185 +266,146 @@ const rawCategories = [
         showOnHomepage: true,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Trading Cards > Pokémon TCG (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-pokemon-tcg",
-        slug: "category-pokemon-tcg",
-        name: "Pokémon TCG",
-        description: "Official Pokémon Trading Card Game product. Booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs), sealed booster boxes, singles, and graded PSA/BGS slabs.",
-        rootId: "category-trading-cards",
-        parentIds: ["category-trading-cards"],
+        id: "category-booster-packs",
+        slug: "category-booster-packs",
+        name: "Booster Packs",
+        description: "Individual booster packs — LOB, MRD, PSV, POTD, EEN, and more.",
+        rootId: "category-sealed-products",
+        parentIds: ["category-sealed-products"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "trading-cards/pokemon-tcg",
+        path: "sealed-products/booster-packs",
         order: 1,
         isLeaf: true,
         position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
-        isFeatured: true,
-        featuredPriority: 4,
+        isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Pokémon TCG — Cards, Booster Packs & ETBs | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Pokémon TCG booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, sealed boxes, and singles. Charizard ex, Pikachu VMAX, and more.",
-            keywords: [
-                "pokemon tcg",
-                "pokemon cards",
-                "booster pack",
-                "etb",
-                "charizard",
-                "pikachu vmax",
-                "psa graded",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "⚡",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1613771404784-3a5686aa2be3?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#fbbf24",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: true,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "Booster Packs | LetItRip", description: "Buy individual YGO booster packs.", keywords: ["booster pack", "yugioh pack"] },
+        display: { icon: "🎴", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg", color: "#1d4ed8", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: "user-aryan-kapoor",
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-trading-cards", name: "Trading Cards", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Trading Cards > Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-yugioh-tcg",
-        slug: "category-yugioh-tcg",
-        name: "Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG",
-        description: "Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. Booster packs, structure decks, collector tins, secret rare singles, and tournament staples.",
-        rootId: "category-trading-cards",
-        parentIds: ["category-trading-cards"],
+        id: "category-booster-boxes",
+        slug: "category-booster-boxes",
+        name: "Booster Boxes",
+        description: "Full 24-pack booster boxes — the collector's preferred sealed investment.",
+        rootId: "category-sealed-products",
+        parentIds: ["category-sealed-products"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "trading-cards/yugioh-tcg",
+        path: "sealed-products/booster-boxes",
         order: 2,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG — Cards, Booster Packs & Decks | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Yu-Gi-Oh! booster packs, structure decks, collector tins, and secret rare singles by Konami.",
-            keywords: [
-                "yugioh",
-                "yu-gi-oh cards",
-                "konami tcg",
-                "structure deck",
-                "secret rare",
-                "tournament cards",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "🐉",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1612036782180-6f0b6cd846fe?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "Booster Boxes | LetItRip", description: "Buy full YGO booster boxes (24 packs).", keywords: ["booster box", "yugioh box"] },
+        display: { icon: "📫", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg", color: "#1e40af", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: "user-nisha-reddy",
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-trading-cards", name: "Trading Cards", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Trading Cards > Sealed Product (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-sealed-product",
-        slug: "category-sealed-product",
-        name: "Sealed Product",
-        description: "Sealed booster boxes, collector's tins, Premium Collections, and first-edition sealed sets from all TCG brands. Investment-grade sealed collectibles.",
-        rootId: "category-trading-cards",
-        parentIds: ["category-trading-cards"],
+        id: "category-collector-tins",
+        slug: "category-collector-tins",
+        name: "Collector Tins",
+        description: "Collector tins containing promo cards and booster packs — 2002, 2004, 2005 series.",
+        rootId: "category-sealed-products",
+        parentIds: ["category-sealed-products"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "trading-cards/sealed-product",
+        path: "sealed-products/collector-tins",
         order: 3,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Sealed TCG Product — Boxes, Tins & Collections | LetItRip",
-            description: "Investment-grade sealed TCG product. Booster boxes, collector tins, and premium collections for Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!.",
-            keywords: [
-                "sealed booster box",
-                "tcg investment",
-                "pokemon booster box",
-                "collector tin",
-                "first edition",
-                "sealed set",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "📦",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607604276583-eef5d076aa5f?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "Collector Tins | LetItRip", description: "Buy YGO collector tins with promo cards.", keywords: ["collector tin", "yugioh tin"] },
+        display: { icon: "🗳️", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg", color: "#1e3a8a", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-trading-cards", name: "Trading Cards", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-    // ROOT 3: Diecast & Vehicles (tier 0)
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "category-diecast-vehicles",
-        slug: "category-diecast-vehicles",
-        name: "Diecast & Vehicles",
-        description: "Die-cast collectible vehicles — Hot Wheels 1:64 scale cars, Tomica Japanese vehicles, Treasure Hunts, Car Culture sets, and premium diecast.",
-        rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
+        id: "category-starter-structure",
+        slug: "category-starter-structure",
+        name: "Starters & Structure Decks",
+        description: "Starter decks and structure decks — Yugi, Kaiba, Joey, and GX starter sets.",
+        rootId: "category-sealed-products",
+        parentIds: ["category-sealed-products"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "sealed-products/starter-structure",
+        order: 4,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 3,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Starter & Structure Decks | LetItRip", description: "Buy YGO starter and structure decks.", keywords: ["starter deck", "structure deck", "yugioh deck"] },
+        display: { icon: "🗂️", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/46986414.jpg", color: "#312e81", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    // ── ROOT 3: Graded Cards ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    {
+        id: "category-graded-cards",
+        slug: "category-graded-cards",
+        name: "Graded Cards",
+        description: "Professionally graded Yu-Gi-Oh! cards in sealed slabs — PSA, BGS, CGC grades from 1 to 10.",
+        rootId: "category-graded-cards",
         parentIds: [],
         childrenIds: [
-            "category-hot-wheels",
-            "category-tomica",
-            "category-premium-diecast",
-            "category-matchbox-cars",
-            "category-corgi-cars",
+            "category-psa-graded",
+            "category-bgs-graded",
+            "category-cgc-graded",
+            "category-raw-near-mint",
         ],
         tier: 0,
-        path: "diecast-vehicles",
+        path: "graded-cards",
         order: 3,
         isLeaf: false,
         position: 0,
         subtreeSize: 4,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: true,
-        featuredPriority: 5,
+        featuredPriority: 3,
         isBrand: false,
         seo: {
-            title: "Diecast Vehicles — Hot Wheels, Tomica | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Hot Wheels Treasure Hunts, Car Culture sets, Tomica diecast, and premium 1:18 scale cars.",
-            keywords: [
-                "hot wheels india",
-                "diecast cars",
-                "tomica",
-                "treasure hunt",
-                "car culture",
-                "1:64 scale",
-            ],
-            ogImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop",
+            title: "Graded YGO Cards | LetItRip",
+            description: "Buy and sell professionally graded Yu-Gi-Oh! cards in PSA, BGS, and CGC slabs.",
+            keywords: ["graded yugioh", "psa yugioh", "bgs yugioh", "cgc yugioh", "graded slab"],
+            ogImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/33396948.jpg",
         },
         display: {
-            icon: "🚗",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#ef4444",
+            icon: "🏆",
+            coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/33396948.jpg",
+            color: "#ca8a04",
             showInMenu: true,
             showInFooter: true,
         },
@@ -423,174 +414,146 @@ const rawCategories = [
         showOnHomepage: true,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Diecast > Hot Wheels (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-hot-wheels",
-        slug: "category-hot-wheels",
-        name: "Hot Wheels",
-        description: "Mattel Hot Wheels 1:64 scale diecast cars. Mainline, Treasure Hunt (TH), Super Treasure Hunt (STH), Car Culture, Team Transport, and RLC exclusives.",
-        rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
-        parentIds: ["category-diecast-vehicles"],
+        id: "category-psa-graded",
+        slug: "category-psa-graded",
+        name: "PSA Graded",
+        description: "Cards graded by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) — grades 1–10.",
+        rootId: "category-graded-cards",
+        parentIds: ["category-graded-cards"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "diecast-vehicles/hot-wheels",
+        path: "graded-cards/psa-graded",
         order: 1,
         isLeaf: true,
         position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
-        isFeatured: true,
-        featuredPriority: 6,
+        isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Hot Wheels — Treasure Hunt, Car Culture, RLC | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Hot Wheels Mainline, Treasure Hunt, Super Treasure Hunt, Car Culture, and exclusive RLC sets.",
-            keywords: [
-                "hot wheels",
-                "treasure hunt",
-                "super treasure hunt",
-                "car culture",
-                "hot wheels india",
-                "rlc",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "🔥",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#ef4444",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: true,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "PSA Graded YGO | LetItRip", description: "Shop PSA graded Yu-Gi-Oh! cards.", keywords: ["psa graded", "psa yugioh", "psa slab"] },
+        display: { icon: "🔵", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg", color: "#b45309", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: "user-vikram-mehta",
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-diecast-vehicles", name: "Diecast & Vehicles", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Diecast > Tomica (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-tomica",
-        slug: "category-tomica",
-        name: "Tomica",
-        description: "Takara Tomy's Tomica 1:64 Japanese diecast cars. Standard Tomica, Tomica Premium, Tomica Limited Vintage, and Disney collaboration sets.",
-        rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
-        parentIds: ["category-diecast-vehicles"],
+        id: "category-bgs-graded",
+        slug: "category-bgs-graded",
+        name: "BGS / Beckett Graded",
+        description: "Cards graded by Beckett Grading Services (BGS/BCCG) — grades 1–10 with sub-grades.",
+        rootId: "category-graded-cards",
+        parentIds: ["category-graded-cards"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "diecast-vehicles/tomica",
+        path: "graded-cards/bgs-graded",
         order: 2,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Tomica Diecast — Tomica Premium & Limited Vintage | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Tomica Standard, Tomica Premium, and Tomica Limited Vintage diecast cars by Takara Tomy.",
-            keywords: [
-                "tomica",
-                "tomica premium",
-                "tomica limited vintage",
-                "takara tomy",
-                "japanese diecast",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "🚕",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1566576912321-d58ddd7a6088?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "BGS Graded YGO | LetItRip", description: "Shop BGS / Beckett graded Yu-Gi-Oh! cards.", keywords: ["bgs graded", "beckett yugioh", "bgs slab"] },
+        display: { icon: "🟡", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/38033121.jpg", color: "#92400e", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-diecast-vehicles", name: "Diecast & Vehicles", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Diecast > Premium Diecast (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-premium-diecast",
-        slug: "category-premium-diecast",
-        name: "Premium Diecast",
-        description: "Premium 1:18 and 1:43 scale diecast from Maisto, Bburago, Kyosho, and AutoArt. Museum-quality replica cars including F1 and supercars.",
-        rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
-        parentIds: ["category-diecast-vehicles"],
+        id: "category-cgc-graded",
+        slug: "category-cgc-graded",
+        name: "CGC Graded",
+        description: "Cards graded by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) — grades 1–10.",
+        rootId: "category-graded-cards",
+        parentIds: ["category-graded-cards"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "diecast-vehicles/premium-diecast",
+        path: "graded-cards/cgc-graded",
         order: 3,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Premium 1:18 Diecast Cars | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop 1:18 and 1:43 scale premium diecast cars from Maisto, Kyosho, and AutoArt. F1 and supercar replicas.",
-            keywords: ["1:18 diecast", "premium diecast", "maisto", "kyosho", "autoart", "f1 car"],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "🏎️",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555680202-c86f0e12f086?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "CGC Graded YGO | LetItRip", description: "Shop CGC graded Yu-Gi-Oh! cards.", keywords: ["cgc graded", "cgc yugioh", "cgc slab"] },
+        display: { icon: "🟢", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/12580477.jpg", color: "#78350f", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-diecast-vehicles", name: "Diecast & Vehicles", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-    // ROOT 4: Spinning Tops (tier 0)
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "category-spinning-tops",
-        slug: "category-spinning-tops",
-        name: "Spinning Tops",
-        description: "Competitive Beyblade spinning tops — Beyblade Burst, Beyblade X, Metal Fight Classic. Official Takara Tomy and Hasbro product including launchers and stadiums.",
-        rootId: "category-spinning-tops",
+        id: "category-raw-near-mint",
+        slug: "category-raw-near-mint",
+        name: "Raw / Ungraded NM",
+        description: "Ungraded Near Mint / Mint condition cards — ready for grading or direct play.",
+        rootId: "category-graded-cards",
+        parentIds: ["category-graded-cards"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "graded-cards/raw-near-mint",
+        order: 4,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 3,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Raw NM YGO Cards | LetItRip", description: "Shop ungraded Near Mint Yu-Gi-Oh! cards.", keywords: ["raw nm", "near mint yugioh", "ungraded yugioh"] },
+        display: { icon: "📋", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/46986414.jpg", color: "#451a03", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    // ── ROOT 4: Duel Monsters Era ──────────────────────────────────────────────
+    {
+        id: "category-duel-monsters-era",
+        slug: "category-duel-monsters-era",
+        name: "Duel Monsters Era",
+        description: "Classic Duel Monsters / Season 1 era sets — LOB, MRD, PSV, LON, and the original power cards.",
+        rootId: "category-duel-monsters-era",
         parentIds: [],
         childrenIds: [
-            "category-beyblade-burst",
-            "category-beyblade-x",
-            "category-beyblade-classic",
+            "category-legend-of-blue-eyes",
+            "category-metal-raiders",
+            "category-pharaoh-servant",
+            "category-labyrinth-nightmare",
         ],
         tier: 0,
-        path: "spinning-tops",
+        path: "duel-monsters-era",
         order: 4,
         isLeaf: false,
         position: 0,
         subtreeSize: 4,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: true,
-        featuredPriority: 7,
+        featuredPriority: 4,
         isBrand: false,
         seo: {
-            title: "Beyblade — Burst, X & Metal Fight | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Beyblade Burst, Beyblade X, and Metal Fight Classic tops, launchers, and stadiums. Official Takara Tomy and Hasbro.",
-            keywords: [
-                "beyblade india",
-                "beyblade burst",
-                "beyblade x",
-                "metal fight",
-                "spinning top",
-                "takara tomy beyblade",
-            ],
-            ogImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555680202-c86f0e12f086?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop",
+            title: "Duel Monsters Era YGO | LetItRip",
+            description: "Shop Duel Monsters era (Season 1) Yu-Gi-Oh! cards — LOB, MRD, PSV, LON sets.",
+            keywords: ["duel monsters era", "lob yugioh", "legend of blue eyes", "original yugioh"],
+            ogImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg",
         },
         display: {
-            icon: "🌀",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555680202-c86f0e12f086?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#8b5cf6",
+            icon: "⚡",
+            coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg",
+            color: "#1d4ed8",
             showInMenu: true,
             showInFooter: true,
         },
@@ -599,185 +562,146 @@ const rawCategories = [
         showOnHomepage: true,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Spinning Tops > Beyblade Burst (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-beyblade-burst",
-        slug: "category-beyblade-burst",
-        name: "Beyblade Burst",
-        description: "Beyblade Burst series — Burst, Burst GT, Burst Rise, Burst Sparking, Burst QuadStrike. Layers, discs, drivers, launchers, and combo sets.",
-        rootId: "category-spinning-tops",
-        parentIds: ["category-spinning-tops"],
+        id: "category-legend-of-blue-eyes",
+        slug: "category-legend-of-blue-eyes",
+        name: "Legend of Blue Eyes (LOB)",
+        description: "Cards from the Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon set — the first YGO TCG set released in the West.",
+        rootId: "category-duel-monsters-era",
+        parentIds: ["category-duel-monsters-era"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "spinning-tops/beyblade-burst",
+        path: "duel-monsters-era/legend-of-blue-eyes",
         order: 1,
         isLeaf: true,
         position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
-        isFeatured: true,
-        featuredPriority: 8,
+        isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Beyblade Burst — All Series | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Beyblade Burst series tops, launchers, and stadiums. GT, Rise, Sparking, and QuadStrike lines.",
-            keywords: [
-                "beyblade burst",
-                "burst gt",
-                "burst rise",
-                "burst sparking",
-                "quadstrike",
-                "beyblade combo",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "💥",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555680202-c86f0e12f086?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#8b5cf6",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: true,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "LOB Cards | LetItRip", description: "Shop Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon set cards.", keywords: ["lob", "legend of blue eyes", "lob 1st edition"] },
+        display: { icon: "👁️", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg", color: "#1e40af", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-spinning-tops", name: "Spinning Tops", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Spinning Tops > Beyblade X (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-beyblade-x",
-        slug: "category-beyblade-x",
-        name: "Beyblade X",
-        description: "The latest generation of Beyblade — Beyblade X. Features the X-Line rail and Extreme Dash mechanic. Official Takara Tomy starter sets, booster packs, and XStadium.",
-        rootId: "category-spinning-tops",
-        parentIds: ["category-spinning-tops"],
+        id: "category-metal-raiders",
+        slug: "category-metal-raiders",
+        name: "Metal Raiders (MRD)",
+        description: "Cards from the Metal Raiders set — Mirror Force, Gate Guardian, Jinzo, and more.",
+        rootId: "category-duel-monsters-era",
+        parentIds: ["category-duel-monsters-era"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "spinning-tops/beyblade-x",
+        path: "duel-monsters-era/metal-raiders",
         order: 2,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
-        isFeatured: true,
-        featuredPriority: 9,
+        isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Beyblade X — Latest Gen Tops & Launchers | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Beyblade X generation tops, X-Line launchers, XStadium, and booster packs by Takara Tomy.",
-            keywords: [
-                "beyblade x",
-                "bx",
-                "extreme dash",
-                "xstadium",
-                "dran sword",
-                "takara tomy bx",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "⚔️",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1612287230202-1ff1d85d1bdf?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#e11d48",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "MRD Cards | LetItRip", description: "Shop Metal Raiders set cards.", keywords: ["mrd", "metal raiders", "mirror force"] },
+        display: { icon: "🔩", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/44095762.jpg", color: "#1e3a8a", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: "user-rohit-joshi",
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-spinning-tops", name: "Spinning Tops", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Spinning Tops > Metal Fight Classic (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-beyblade-classic",
-        slug: "category-beyblade-classic",
-        name: "Metal Fight Classic",
-        description: "Original Beyblade and Metal Fight Beyblade series. Collector and tournament condition tops — Pegasis, Leone, Libra. Rare Japanese editions and vintage MFB.",
-        rootId: "category-spinning-tops",
-        parentIds: ["category-spinning-tops"],
+        id: "category-pharaoh-servant",
+        slug: "category-pharaoh-servant",
+        name: "Pharaoh's Servant (PSV)",
+        description: "Cards from the Pharaoh's Servant set — Jinzo, MST, and classic PSV staples.",
+        rootId: "category-duel-monsters-era",
+        parentIds: ["category-duel-monsters-era"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "spinning-tops/beyblade-classic",
+        path: "duel-monsters-era/pharaoh-servant",
         order: 3,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Metal Fight Beyblade & Classic Series | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Metal Fight Beyblade and original plastic-gen tops. Pegasis, Leone, Libra, and rare Japanese editions.",
-            keywords: [
-                "metal fight beyblade",
-                "mfb",
-                "classic beyblade",
-                "pegasis",
-                "leone",
-                "vintage beyblade",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "🌟",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555680202-c86f0e12f086?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "PSV Cards | LetItRip", description: "Shop Pharaoh's Servant set cards.", keywords: ["psv", "pharaoh servant", "jinzo"] },
+        display: { icon: "🪄", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/77585513.jpg", color: "#312e81", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-spinning-tops", name: "Spinning Tops", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-    // ROOT 5: Model Kits & Gunpla (tier 0)
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "category-model-kits",
-        slug: "category-model-kits",
-        name: "Model Kits & Gunpla",
-        description: "Gundam plastic model kits (Gunpla) — High Grade (HG), Master Grade (MG), Real Grade (RG), and Perfect Grade (PG). Non-Gundam kits from Kotobukiya, Bandai, and Hasegawa.",
-        rootId: "category-model-kits",
+        id: "category-labyrinth-nightmare",
+        slug: "category-labyrinth-nightmare",
+        name: "Labyrinth of Nightmare (LON)",
+        description: "Cards from the Labyrinth of Nightmare set — Chaos Emperor Dragon, exchange format staples.",
+        rootId: "category-duel-monsters-era",
+        parentIds: ["category-duel-monsters-era"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "duel-monsters-era/labyrinth-nightmare",
+        order: 4,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 3,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "LON Cards | LetItRip", description: "Shop Labyrinth of Nightmare set cards.", keywords: ["lon", "labyrinth of nightmare", "chaos emperor dragon"] },
+        display: { icon: "🌀", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/82301904.jpg", color: "#4c1d95", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    // ── ROOT 5: GX Era ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    {
+        id: "category-gx-era",
+        slug: "category-gx-era",
+        name: "GX Era",
+        description: "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX era sets — Shadow of Infinity, Elemental Energy, Power of the Duelist, Cyberdark Impact.",
+        rootId: "category-gx-era",
         parentIds: [],
         childrenIds: [
-            "category-gunpla",
-            "category-non-gundam-kits",
-            "category-gundam-master-grade",
-            "category-gundam-perfect-grade",
+            "category-shadow-of-infinity",
+            "category-elemental-energy",
+            "category-power-of-the-duelist",
+            "category-cyberdark-impact",
         ],
         tier: 0,
-        path: "model-kits",
+        path: "gx-era",
         order: 5,
         isLeaf: false,
         position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 3,
+        subtreeSize: 4,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: true,
-        featuredPriority: 10,
+        featuredPriority: 5,
         isBrand: false,
         seo: {
-            title: "Model Kits & Gunpla | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Gunpla HG, MG, RG, and PG model kits. Non-Gundam kits from Kotobukiya and Hasegawa. Build-and-display collectibles.",
-            keywords: [
-                "gunpla",
-                "gundam model kit",
-                "high grade",
-                "master grade",
-                "perfect grade",
-                "model kit india",
-            ],
-            ogImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1657664072470-99b02c2143f2?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop",
+            title: "GX Era YGO | LetItRip",
+            description: "Shop Yu-Gi-Oh! GX era cards — Elemental HEROes, Destiny HEROes, Cyber Dragon, Rainbow Dragon.",
+            keywords: ["yugioh gx", "elemental hero", "cyber dragon", "shadow of infinity", "potd"],
+            ogImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89943723.jpg",
         },
         display: {
-            icon: "🤖",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1657664072470-99b02c2143f2?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#10b981",
+            icon: "🌈",
+            coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89943723.jpg",
+            color: "#16a34a",
             showInMenu: true,
             showInFooter: true,
         },
@@ -786,1547 +710,1495 @@ const rawCategories = [
         showOnHomepage: true,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Model Kits > Gunpla (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-gunpla",
-        slug: "category-gunpla",
-        name: "Gunpla",
-        description: "Official Bandai Gundam Plastic Model Kits. HG (High Grade), RG (Real Grade), MG (Master Grade), PG (Perfect Grade), and SD Gundam kits. Entry-grade and panel-lined pre-built options available.",
-        rootId: "category-model-kits",
-        parentIds: ["category-model-kits"],
+        id: "category-shadow-of-infinity",
+        slug: "category-shadow-of-infinity",
+        name: "Shadow of Infinity (SOI)",
+        description: "Cards from Shadow of Infinity — Elemental HERO cards and early GX staples.",
+        rootId: "category-gx-era",
+        parentIds: ["category-gx-era"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "model-kits/gunpla",
+        path: "gx-era/shadow-of-infinity",
         order: 1,
         isLeaf: true,
         position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
-        isFeatured: true,
-        featuredPriority: 11,
+        isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Gunpla — HG, MG, RG, PG Gundam Model Kits | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Gunpla High Grade, Real Grade, Master Grade, and Perfect Grade kits. Wing Zero, RX-78-2, Strike Freedom, and more.",
-            keywords: [
-                "gunpla",
-                "high grade",
-                "master grade",
-                "real grade",
-                "perfect grade",
-                "wing zero",
-                "rx-78-2",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "⚙️",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1657664072470-99b02c2143f2?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#10b981",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: true,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "SOI Cards | LetItRip", description: "Shop Shadow of Infinity set cards.", keywords: ["soi", "shadow of infinity", "elemental hero"] },
+        display: { icon: "🌑", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89943723.jpg", color: "#15803d", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: "user-amit-sharma",
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-model-kits", name: "Model Kits & Gunpla", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Model Kits > Non-Gundam Kits (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-non-gundam-kits",
-        slug: "category-non-gundam-kits",
-        name: "Non-Gundam Kits",
-        description: "Non-Gundam plastic model kits — Kotobukiya Frame Arms and Megami Device, Bandai Star Wars and Ultraman kits, Hasegawa sci-fi and aircraft models.",
-        rootId: "category-model-kits",
-        parentIds: ["category-model-kits"],
+        id: "category-elemental-energy",
+        slug: "category-elemental-energy",
+        name: "Elemental Energy (EEN)",
+        description: "Cards from Elemental Energy — Elemental HERO fusions, Flame Wingman, Thunder Giant.",
+        rootId: "category-gx-era",
+        parentIds: ["category-gx-era"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "model-kits/non-gundam-kits",
+        path: "gx-era/elemental-energy",
         order: 2,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Non-Gundam Model Kits — Frame Arms, Star Wars | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Kotobukiya Frame Arms, Megami Device, Bandai Star Wars model kits, and Hasegawa aircraft.",
-            keywords: [
-                "frame arms",
-                "megami device",
-                "kotobukiya kit",
-                "star wars model kit",
-                "hasegawa",
-                "non-gundam",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "🔩",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599409636295-e3cf3538f212?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "EEN Cards | LetItRip", description: "Shop Elemental Energy set cards.", keywords: ["een", "elemental energy", "flame wingman"] },
+        display: { icon: "⚡", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/35809262.jpg", color: "#166534", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-model-kits", name: "Model Kits & Gunpla", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-    // ROOT 6: Vintage & Rare (tier 0)
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "category-vintage-rare",
-        slug: "category-vintage-rare",
-        name: "Vintage & Rare",
-        description: "Rare, vintage, and limited-edition collectibles. 1st-edition Pokémon cards, original-run Beyblade tops, production cels, signed merchandise, and graded slabs.",
-        rootId: "category-vintage-rare",
-        parentIds: [],
-        childrenIds: [
-            "category-vintage-tcg",
-            "category-vintage-figures",
-            "category-limited-exclusives",
-        ],
-        tier: 0,
-        path: "vintage-rare",
-        order: 6,
-        isLeaf: false,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 4,
+        id: "category-power-of-the-duelist",
+        slug: "category-power-of-the-duelist",
+        name: "Power of the Duelist (POTD)",
+        description: "Cards from Power of the Duelist — E-HERO Neos, Cyber Dragon, Rainbow Dragon, Neo-Spacians.",
+        rootId: "category-gx-era",
+        parentIds: ["category-gx-era"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "gx-era/power-of-the-duelist",
+        order: 3,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Vintage & Rare Collectibles | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop rare vintage collectibles — 1st edition Pokémon cards, graded slabs, original anime cels, and limited exclusives.",
-            keywords: [
-                "vintage collectibles",
-                "rare collectibles",
-                "1st edition pokemon",
-                "graded slab",
-                "anime cel",
-                "limited edition",
-            ],
-            ogImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578301978162-7aae4d755744?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop",
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "💎",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578301978162-7aae4d755744?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#d97706",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: true,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "POTD Cards | LetItRip", description: "Shop Power of the Duelist set cards.", keywords: ["potd", "power of the duelist", "elemental hero neos", "rainbow dragon"] },
+        display: { icon: "✊", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89943723.jpg", color: "#14532d", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
         showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Vintage & Rare > Vintage TCG (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-vintage-tcg",
-        slug: "category-vintage-tcg",
-        name: "Vintage TCG",
-        description: "Vintage and 1st-edition trading cards. PSA/BGS graded Pokémon Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, and Team Rocket. First-edition Yu-Gi-Oh! Blue-Eyes and LOB.",
-        rootId: "category-vintage-rare",
-        parentIds: ["category-vintage-rare"],
+        id: "category-cyberdark-impact",
+        slug: "category-cyberdark-impact",
+        name: "Cyberdark Impact (CDIP)",
+        description: "Cards from Cyberdark Impact — Cyber Dragon evolution line and Destiny HERO cards.",
+        rootId: "category-gx-era",
+        parentIds: ["category-gx-era"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "vintage-rare/vintage-tcg",
-        order: 1,
+        path: "gx-era/cyberdark-impact",
+        order: 4,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 3,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Vintage TCG — 1st Edition Pokémon & Yu-Gi-Oh! | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop 1st edition and vintage trading cards. PSA/BGS graded Pokémon Base Set and Yu-Gi-Oh! LOB.",
-            keywords: [
-                "1st edition pokemon",
-                "base set charizard",
-                "psa graded",
-                "bgs graded",
-                "vintage tcg",
-                "lob yugioh",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "🃏",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607604276583-eef5d076aa5f?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            color: "#d97706",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "CDIP Cards | LetItRip", description: "Shop Cyberdark Impact set cards.", keywords: ["cdip", "cyberdark impact", "cyber dragon", "destiny hero"] },
+        display: { icon: "🤖", coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/70095154.jpg", color: "#052e16", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-vintage-rare", name: "Vintage & Rare", tier: 0 }],
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Vintage & Rare > Vintage Figures (tier 1)
+    // ── ROOT 6: Trading Cards (broad — umbrella for YGO + Pokémon + others) ───
     {
-        id: "category-vintage-figures",
-        slug: "category-vintage-figures",
-        name: "Vintage Figures",
-        description: "Vintage and rare anime figures — early-run garage kits, discontinued GSC, vintage SH Figuarts, original Revoltech, and original Beyblade tops from 1999–2009.",
-        rootId: "category-vintage-rare",
-        parentIds: ["category-vintage-rare"],
-        childrenIds: [],
-        tier: 1,
-        path: "vintage-rare/vintage-figures",
-        order: 2,
-        isLeaf: true,
+        id: "category-trading-cards",
+        slug: "category-trading-cards",
+        name: "Trading Cards",
+        description: "Collectible trading card games — Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Cardfight!! Vanguard, and more. Singles, sealed product, and graded slabs.",
+        rootId: "category-trading-cards",
+        parentIds: [],
+        childrenIds: ["category-pokemon-tcg", "category-one-piece-tcg", "category-dragon-ball-tcg", "category-cardfight-vanguard"],
+        tier: 0,
+        path: "trading-cards",
+        order: 6,
+        isLeaf: false,
         position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 4,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
-        isFeatured: false,
+        isFeatured: true,
+        featuredPriority: 6,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Vintage Anime Figures & Rare Collectibles | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop rare vintage anime figures, discontinued Nendoroids, original Revoltech, and early-run Beyblade tops.",
-            keywords: [
-                "vintage figure",
-                "discontinued nendoroid",
-                "rare anime figure",
-                "original beyblade",
-                "garage kit",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "🏺",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578632767115-351597cf2477?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "Trading Cards | LetItRip", description: "Buy and sell collectible trading cards — Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG and more.", keywords: ["trading cards", "tcg", "collectible cards", "pokemon cards", "yugioh cards"] },
+        display: { icon: "🃏", coverImage: "/media/category-image-trading-cards-20260101.jpg", color: "#7c3aed", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: true },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: true,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-vintage-rare", name: "Vintage & Rare", tier: 0 }],
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // Vintage & Rare > Limited Exclusives (tier 1)
     {
-        id: "category-limited-exclusives",
-        slug: "category-limited-exclusives",
-        name: "Limited & Exclusives",
-        description: "Event-exclusive, convention-only, and limited-run collectibles. Wonder Festival exclusive figures, Pokémon Center exclusives, Takara Tomy convention tops, and signed merchandise.",
-        rootId: "category-vintage-rare",
-        parentIds: ["category-vintage-rare"],
+        id: "category-pokemon-tcg",
+        slug: "category-pokemon-tcg",
+        name: "Pokémon TCG",
+        description: "Pokémon Trading Card Game — booster packs, elite trainer boxes, singles, and graded cards from Base Set to Scarlet & Violet.",
+        rootId: "category-trading-cards",
+        parentIds: ["category-trading-cards"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "vintage-rare/limited-exclusives",
-        order: 3,
+        path: "trading-cards/pokemon-tcg",
+        order: 1,
         isLeaf: true,
         position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
-        isFeatured: false,
+        isFeatured: true,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: "Limited Edition & Convention Exclusives | LetItRip",
-            description: "Shop Wonder Festival, Pokémon Center, and event-exclusive limited collectibles. Convention-only figures and signed merchandise.",
-            keywords: [
-                "wonder festival exclusive",
-                "pokemon center exclusive",
-                "limited edition figure",
-                "convention exclusive",
-                "signed collectible",
-            ],
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: "✨",
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1614108831137-558fffac9ead?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "Pokémon TCG | LetItRip", description: "Buy Pokémon cards — booster packs, ETBs, singles, graded slabs.", keywords: ["pokemon tcg", "pokemon cards", "charizard", "pikachu card"] },
+        display: { icon: "⚡", coverImage: "/media/category-image-pokemon-tcg-20260101.jpg", color: "#eab308", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        ancestors: [{ id: "category-vintage-rare", name: "Vintage & Rare", tier: 0 }],
-    },
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-    // P25 expansion — additional leaf categories (Session S15 2026-05-12)
-    // ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-    // Trading Cards > One Piece Card Game (tier 1)
-    ...mkLeaves([
-        {
-            id: "category-one-piece-cards",
-            name: "One Piece Card Game",
-            description: "Bandai's One Piece Card Game — booster boxes, starter decks, singles, and tournament-grade cards from the OP01–OP08 sets.",
-            rootId: "category-trading-cards",
-            keywords: ["one piece card", "op tcg", "bandai card game", "luffy card"],
-            icon: "🏴‍☠️",
-            cover: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1612036782180-6f0b6cd846fe?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            order: 4,
-        },
-        {
-            id: "category-magic-cards",
-            name: "Magic: The Gathering",
-            description: "Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering — Standard, Modern, Commander, and reserved-list singles. Sealed product, fat packs, and bundles.",
-            rootId: "category-trading-cards",
-            keywords: ["magic the gathering", "mtg", "commander", "wizards of the coast"],
-            icon: "🪄",
-            cover: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1612036782180-6f0b6cd846fe?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            order: 5,
-        },
-        {
-            id: "category-flesh-blood-cards",
-            name: "Flesh and Blood TCG",
-            description: "Legend Story Studios Flesh and Blood — booster boxes, blitz decks, hero decks, and competitive singles.",
-            rootId: "category-trading-cards",
-            keywords: ["flesh and blood", "fab tcg", "lss", "blitz deck"],
-            icon: "⚔️",
-            cover: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607604276583-eef5d076aa5f?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            order: 6,
-        },
-        {
-            id: "category-matchbox-cars",
-            name: "Matchbox 1:64",
-            description: "Matchbox 1:64 scale diecast — basic releases, MBX series, premium recasts, and vintage Lesney Matchbox.",
-            rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
-            keywords: ["matchbox", "1:64 diecast", "lesney", "mbx"],
-            icon: "🚙",
-            cover: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1566576912321-d58ddd7a6088?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            order: 4,
-        },
-        {
-            id: "category-corgi-cars",
-            name: "Corgi Toys",
-            description: "Corgi Toys diecast — TV/movie tie-in vehicles (James Bond, Batman, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and classic British cars.",
-            rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
-            keywords: ["corgi toys", "diecast british", "james bond car", "batmobile"],
-            icon: "🇬🇧",
-            cover: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1603584173870-7f23fdae1b7a?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            order: 5,
-        },
-        {
-            id: "category-anime-figures",
-            name: "Anime Figures",
-            description: "Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, and other shonen anime character figures — S.H.Figuarts, Banpresto, and Megahouse releases.",
-            rootId: "category-action-figures",
-            keywords: ["dragon ball figure", "naruto figure", "one piece figure", "shf"],
-            icon: "🎌",
-            cover: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578632767115-351597cf2477?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            order: 4,
-        },
-        {
-            id: "category-funko-pops",
-            name: "Funko Pops",
-            description: "Funko Pop vinyl figures — Marvel, DC, anime, gaming, and movie/TV licenses. Common, chase, and vaulted variants.",
-            rootId: "category-action-figures",
-            keywords: ["funko pop", "vinyl figure", "chase variant", "vaulted pop"],
-            icon: "🥤",
-            cover: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608889825271-9696283b84bd?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            order: 5,
-        },
-        {
-            id: "category-superhero-figures",
-            name: "Marvel & DC Figures",
-            description: "Marvel Legends, DC Multiverse, Mafex, and Hot Toys 1:6 sixth-scale figures — Avengers, Spider-Man, Batman, Justice League.",
-            rootId: "category-action-figures",
-            keywords: ["marvel legends", "dc multiverse", "hot toys", "mafex", "spider-man figure"],
-            icon: "🦸",
-            cover: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560762484-813fc97650a0?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            order: 6,
-        },
-        {
-            id: "category-gundam-master-grade",
-            name: "Gundam Master Grade (MG)",
-            description: "Bandai Master Grade 1/100 Gundam model kits — intermediate-difficulty builds with full inner frame and panel detail.",
-            rootId: "category-model-kits",
-            keywords: ["master grade", "mg gundam", "1/100 gunpla", "bandai mg"],
-            icon: "🛠️",
-            cover: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1657664072470-99b02c2143f2?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            order: 3,
-        },
-        {
-            id: "category-gundam-perfect-grade",
-            name: "Gundam Perfect Grade (PG)",
-            description: "Bandai Perfect Grade 1/60 Gundam — flagship kits with internal frame, LED-ready, advanced builders only.",
-            rootId: "category-model-kits",
-            keywords: ["perfect grade", "pg gundam", "1/60 gunpla", "bandai flagship"],
-            icon: "🏗️",
-            cover: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1657664072470-99b02c2143f2?w=800&h=800&fit=crop",
-            order: 4,
-        },
-    ]),
-];
-/**
- * Compact constructor for tier-1 leaf categories — keeps P25 expansion entries
- * short while still emitting the full CategoryDocument shape consumed by the
- * seed runner. Defaults: isLeaf=true, isActive=true, admin-authored, today-30d.
- */
-function mkLeaves(specs) {
-    // Resolve the root name once per unique rootId via a tiny inline map. Keeps
-    // ancestors[] correct without re-reading the full rawCategories array.
-    const rootNames = {
-        "category-action-figures": "Action Figures & Statues",
-        "category-trading-cards": "Trading Cards",
-        "category-diecast-vehicles": "Diecast & Vehicles",
-        "category-model-kits": "Model Kits & Gunpla",
-    };
-    return specs.map((s) => ({
-        id: s.id,
-        slug: s.id,
-        name: s.name,
-        description: s.description,
-        rootId: s.rootId,
-        parentIds: [s.rootId],
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-one-piece-tcg",
+        slug: "category-one-piece-tcg",
+        name: "One Piece TCG",
+        description: "One Piece Card Game by Bandai — booster packs, starter decks, leaders, and special art cards.",
+        rootId: "category-trading-cards",
+        parentIds: ["category-trading-cards"],
         childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: `${s.rootId.replace("category-", "")}/${s.id.replace("category-", "")}`,
-        order: s.order,
+        path: "trading-cards/one-piece-tcg",
+        order: 2,
         isLeaf: true,
-        position: 0,
-        subtreeSize: 1,
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
         metrics: emptyMetrics,
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: false,
-        seo: {
-            title: `${s.name} | LetItRip`,
-            description: s.description.slice(0, 155),
-            keywords: s.keywords,
-        },
-        display: {
-            icon: s.icon,
-            coverImage: s.cover,
-            showInMenu: true,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        seo: { title: "One Piece TCG | LetItRip", description: "Buy One Piece trading cards — booster packs, starter decks, special art.", keywords: ["one piece tcg", "one piece cards", "bandai card game"] },
+        display: { icon: "🏴‍☠️", coverImage: "/media/category-image-one-piece-tcg-20260101.jpg", color: "#dc2626", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
         createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
-        createdAt: daysAgo(45),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(7),
-        ancestors: [
-            { id: s.rootId, name: rootNames[s.rootId] ?? s.rootId, tier: 0 },
-        ],
-    }));
-}
-// SB-UNI-B — sublistings folded in as tier-N+1 leaves with categoryType:"sublisting".
-// Original collection `sublistingCategories` dropped; same 12 seeded rows live here.
-const ADMIN_ID = "user-admin-letitrip";
-const sublistingRows = [
-    // ── Trading Cards ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-    {
-        id: "sublisting-pokemon-base-set",
-        slug: "sublisting-pokemon-base-set",
-        name: "Base Set (102/102)",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "BS-102",
-        description: "All 102 Base Set Pokémon TCG cards — Shadowless, 1st Edition, and Unlimited.",
-        rootId: "category-trading-cards",
-        parentIds: ["category-trading-cards"],
-        tier: 1,
-        path: "trading-cards/sublisting-pokemon-base-set",
-        isLeaf: true,
-        order: 0,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1613771404784-3a5686aa2be3?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
-        isActive: true,
-        isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(60),
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
     {
-        id: "sublisting-pokemon-psa-graded",
-        slug: "sublisting-pokemon-psa-graded",
-        name: "PSA Graded Pokémon Cards",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "PSA",
-        description: "Investment-grade Pokémon cards authenticated by PSA.",
+        id: "category-dragon-ball-tcg",
+        slug: "category-dragon-ball-tcg",
+        name: "Dragon Ball Super TCG",
+        description: "Dragon Ball Super Card Game — booster packs, starter decks, and tournament promos.",
         rootId: "category-trading-cards",
         parentIds: ["category-trading-cards"],
+        childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "trading-cards/sublisting-pokemon-psa-graded",
+        path: "trading-cards/dragon-ball-tcg",
+        order: 3,
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 1,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607604276583-eef5d076aa5f?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Dragon Ball Super TCG | LetItRip", description: "Buy Dragon Ball Super trading cards.", keywords: ["dragon ball tcg", "dbs card game", "bandai dragon ball"] },
+        display: { icon: "🐉", coverImage: "/media/category-image-dragon-ball-tcg-20260101.jpg", color: "#f97316", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(55),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(2),
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
     {
-        id: "sublisting-pokemon-sealed-boxes",
-        slug: "sublisting-pokemon-sealed-boxes",
-        name: "Sealed Pokémon Booster Boxes",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        description: "Factory-sealed Pokémon TCG booster boxes — current, vintage, Japanese.",
+        id: "category-cardfight-vanguard",
+        slug: "category-cardfight-vanguard",
+        name: "Cardfight!! Vanguard",
+        description: "Cardfight!! Vanguard by Bushiroad — booster packs, trial decks, and premium collection cards.",
         rootId: "category-trading-cards",
         parentIds: ["category-trading-cards"],
+        childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "trading-cards/sublisting-pokemon-sealed-boxes",
+        path: "trading-cards/cardfight-vanguard",
+        order: 4,
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 2,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1614108831137-558fffac9ead?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        position: 3,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Cardfight!! Vanguard | LetItRip", description: "Buy Cardfight!! Vanguard cards by Bushiroad.", keywords: ["cardfight vanguard", "bushiroad tcg", "vanguard cards"] },
+        display: { icon: "⚔️", coverImage: "/media/category-image-cardfight-vanguard-20260101.jpg", color: "#2563eb", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(50),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(3),
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
+    // ── ROOT 7: Action Figures ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "sublisting-vintage-wotc-era",
-        slug: "sublisting-vintage-wotc-era",
-        name: "WOTC Era Pokémon (1999–2003)",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "WOTC",
-        description: "All Wizards of the Coast era Pokémon TCG sets: Base Set through Legendary Collection.",
-        rootId: "category-vintage-rare",
-        parentIds: ["category-vintage-rare"],
-        tier: 1,
-        path: "vintage-rare/sublisting-vintage-wotc-era",
-        isLeaf: true,
-        order: 0,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1613771404784-3a5686aa2be3?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        id: "category-action-figures",
+        slug: "category-action-figures",
+        name: "Action Figures",
+        description: "Collectible action figures — Gundam, Funko Pop, S.H.Figuarts, Nendoroid, Marvel Legends, NECA, McFarlane, and more.",
+        rootId: "category-action-figures",
+        parentIds: [],
+        childrenIds: ["category-gundam-figures", "category-funko-pop", "category-shf-figuarts", "category-nendoroid", "category-marvel-legends"],
+        tier: 0,
+        path: "action-figures",
+        order: 7,
+        isLeaf: false,
+        position: 0,
+        subtreeSize: 5,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: true,
+        featuredPriority: 7,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Action Figures | LetItRip", description: "Buy collectible action figures — anime, Marvel, DC, and more.", keywords: ["action figures", "collectible figures", "anime figures", "funko pop"] },
+        display: { icon: "🦸", coverImage: "/media/category-image-action-figures-20260101.jpg", color: "#dc2626", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: true },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(8),
+        showOnHomepage: true,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
     {
-        id: "sublisting-yugioh-lob-1st-edition",
-        slug: "sublisting-yugioh-lob-1st-edition",
-        name: "Yu-Gi-Oh! LOB 1st Edition",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "LOB-1E",
-        description: "Legend of Blue-Eyes White Dragon 1st Edition singles — iconic 2002 WOTC-era Yu-Gi-Oh!.",
-        rootId: "category-trading-cards",
-        parentIds: ["category-trading-cards"],
+        id: "category-gundam-figures",
+        slug: "category-gundam-figures",
+        name: "Gundam Figures",
+        description: "Pre-built Gundam action figures — Robot Spirits, Metal Build, GFFMC, and Universe series.",
+        rootId: "category-action-figures",
+        parentIds: ["category-action-figures"],
+        childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "trading-cards/sublisting-yugioh-lob-1st-edition",
+        path: "action-figures/gundam-figures",
+        order: 1,
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 3,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1612036782180-6f0b6cd846fe?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        position: 0,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Gundam Figures | LetItRip", description: "Buy Gundam action figures — Robot Spirits, Metal Build.", keywords: ["gundam figures", "robot spirits", "metal build gundam"] },
+        display: { icon: "🤖", coverImage: "/media/category-image-gundam-figures-20260101.jpg", color: "#1d4ed8", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(45),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(5),
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // ── Diecast Vehicles ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "sublisting-hotwheels-redlines",
-        slug: "sublisting-hotwheels-redlines",
-        name: "Hot Wheels Vintage Redlines (1968–1977)",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "Redline",
-        description: "Original Hot Wheels Redline-era cars (1968–1977).",
-        rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
+        id: "category-funko-pop",
+        slug: "category-funko-pop",
+        name: "Funko Pop!",
+        description: "Funko Pop! vinyl figures — anime, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Disney, and exclusive chase variants.",
+        rootId: "category-action-figures",
+        parentIds: ["category-action-figures"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "action-figures/funko-pop",
+        order: 2,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: true,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Funko Pop! | LetItRip", description: "Buy Funko Pop! vinyl figures — anime, Marvel, DC, exclusive chases.", keywords: ["funko pop", "pop vinyl", "funko chase", "funko exclusive"] },
+        display: { icon: "🎭", coverImage: "/media/category-image-funko-pop-20260101.jpg", color: "#7c3aed", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-shf-figuarts",
+        slug: "category-shf-figuarts",
+        name: "S.H.Figuarts",
+        description: "S.H.Figuarts by Bandai Tamashii Nations — Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, Kamen Rider, and more.",
+        rootId: "category-action-figures",
+        parentIds: ["category-action-figures"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "action-figures/shf-figuarts",
+        order: 3,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "S.H.Figuarts | LetItRip", description: "Buy S.H.Figuarts figures by Tamashii Nations.", keywords: ["sh figuarts", "tamashii nations", "dragon ball figures", "naruto figures"] },
+        display: { icon: "💪", coverImage: "/media/category-image-shf-figuarts-20260101.jpg", color: "#0891b2", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-nendoroid",
+        slug: "category-nendoroid",
+        name: "Nendoroid",
+        description: "Nendoroid by Good Smile Company — chibi-style poseable figures with interchangeable face plates and accessories.",
+        rootId: "category-action-figures",
+        parentIds: ["category-action-figures"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "action-figures/nendoroid",
+        order: 4,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 3,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Nendoroid | LetItRip", description: "Buy Nendoroid figures by Good Smile Company.", keywords: ["nendoroid", "good smile company", "chibi figure", "nendoroid anime"] },
+        display: { icon: "😊", coverImage: "/media/category-image-nendoroid-20260101.jpg", color: "#ec4899", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-marvel-legends",
+        slug: "category-marvel-legends",
+        name: "Marvel Legends",
+        description: "Marvel Legends by Hasbro — 6-inch scale Marvel action figures with Build-A-Figure parts.",
+        rootId: "category-action-figures",
+        parentIds: ["category-action-figures"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "action-figures/marvel-legends",
+        order: 5,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 4,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Marvel Legends | LetItRip", description: "Buy Marvel Legends 6-inch figures by Hasbro.", keywords: ["marvel legends", "hasbro marvel", "build a figure", "marvel action figures"] },
+        display: { icon: "🦸‍♂️", coverImage: "/media/category-image-marvel-legends-20260101.jpg", color: "#b91c1c", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    // ── ROOT 8: Diecast Vehicles ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+    {
+        id: "category-diecast-vehicles",
+        slug: "category-diecast-vehicles",
+        name: "Diecast Vehicles",
+        description: "Collectible diecast cars and vehicles — Hot Wheels, Tomica, Matchbox, Maisto, and more.",
+        rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
+        parentIds: [],
+        childrenIds: ["category-hot-wheels", "category-tomica", "category-matchbox", "category-maisto"],
+        tier: 0,
+        path: "diecast-vehicles",
+        order: 8,
+        isLeaf: false,
+        position: 0,
+        subtreeSize: 4,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: true,
+        featuredPriority: 8,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Diecast Vehicles | LetItRip", description: "Buy collectible diecast cars — Hot Wheels, Tomica, Matchbox, Maisto.", keywords: ["diecast vehicles", "hot wheels", "tomica", "diecast cars", "collectible cars"] },
+        display: { icon: "🏎️", coverImage: "/media/category-image-diecast-vehicles-20260101.jpg", color: "#ea580c", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: true },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: true,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-hot-wheels",
+        slug: "category-hot-wheels",
+        name: "Hot Wheels",
+        description: "Hot Wheels by Mattel — mainline, premium, Treasure Hunts, Super Treasure Hunts, RLC exclusives, and vintage Redlines.",
+        rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
         parentIds: ["category-diecast-vehicles"],
+        childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "diecast-vehicles/sublisting-hotwheels-redlines",
+        path: "diecast-vehicles/hot-wheels",
+        order: 1,
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 0,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        position: 0,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: true,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Hot Wheels | LetItRip", description: "Buy Hot Wheels — mainline, premium, Treasure Hunts, vintage Redlines.", keywords: ["hot wheels", "treasure hunt", "super treasure hunt", "hot wheels redline"] },
+        display: { icon: "🔥", coverImage: "/media/category-image-hot-wheels-20260101.jpg", color: "#dc2626", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-tomica",
+        slug: "category-tomica",
+        name: "Tomica",
+        description: "Tomica by Takara-Tomy — Japanese diecast cars, premium series, limited editions, and vintage models.",
+        rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
+        parentIds: ["category-diecast-vehicles"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "diecast-vehicles/tomica",
+        order: 2,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Tomica | LetItRip", description: "Buy Tomica diecast cars by Takara-Tomy.", keywords: ["tomica", "takara tomy cars", "tomica premium", "japanese diecast"] },
+        display: { icon: "🚗", coverImage: "/media/category-image-tomica-20260101.jpg", color: "#0284c7", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-matchbox",
+        slug: "category-matchbox",
+        name: "Matchbox",
+        description: "Matchbox by Mattel — classic diecast cars, adventure sets, and vintage Lesney models.",
+        rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
+        parentIds: ["category-diecast-vehicles"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "diecast-vehicles/matchbox",
+        order: 3,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Matchbox | LetItRip", description: "Buy Matchbox diecast cars and vintage Lesney models.", keywords: ["matchbox", "matchbox cars", "lesney", "vintage matchbox"] },
+        display: { icon: "📦", coverImage: "/media/category-image-matchbox-20260101.jpg", color: "#16a34a", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(38),
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
     {
-        id: "sublisting-hotwheels-super-treasure-hunts",
-        slug: "sublisting-hotwheels-super-treasure-hunts",
-        name: "Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunts",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "STH",
-        description: "Rare Hot Wheels regular-production releases with Real Riders tyres.",
+        id: "category-maisto",
+        slug: "category-maisto",
+        name: "Maisto",
+        description: "Maisto diecast models — 1:18 and 1:24 scale licensed replicas of sports cars, muscle cars, and motorcycles.",
         rootId: "category-diecast-vehicles",
         parentIds: ["category-diecast-vehicles"],
+        childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "diecast-vehicles/sublisting-hotwheels-super-treasure-hunts",
+        path: "diecast-vehicles/maisto",
+        order: 4,
         isLeaf: true,
+        position: 3,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Maisto | LetItRip", description: "Buy Maisto diecast models — 1:18 and 1:24 scale replicas.", keywords: ["maisto", "maisto 1 18", "diecast model cars"] },
+        display: { icon: "🏁", coverImage: "/media/category-image-maisto-20260101.jpg", color: "#4338ca", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    // ── ROOT 9: Spinning Tops ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    {
+        id: "category-spinning-tops",
+        slug: "category-spinning-tops",
+        name: "Spinning Tops",
+        description: "Collectible spinning tops and battle systems — Beyblade X, Beyblade Burst, classic Metal Fight, and accessories.",
+        rootId: "category-spinning-tops",
+        parentIds: [],
+        childrenIds: ["category-beyblade-x", "category-beyblade-burst", "category-beyblade-metal"],
+        tier: 0,
+        path: "spinning-tops",
+        order: 9,
+        isLeaf: false,
+        position: 0,
+        subtreeSize: 3,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: true,
+        featuredPriority: 9,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Spinning Tops | LetItRip", description: "Buy Beyblade and spinning tops — X, Burst, Metal Fight, and accessories.", keywords: ["beyblade", "spinning tops", "beyblade x", "beyblade burst"] },
+        display: { icon: "🌀", coverImage: "/media/category-image-spinning-tops-20260101.jpg", color: "#0891b2", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: true },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: true,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-beyblade-x",
+        slug: "category-beyblade-x",
+        name: "Beyblade X",
+        description: "Beyblade X by Takara-Tomy — the latest generation with Xtreme Gear system, X Dash, and tournament-grade stadiums.",
+        rootId: "category-spinning-tops",
+        parentIds: ["category-spinning-tops"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "spinning-tops/beyblade-x",
         order: 1,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 0,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: true,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Beyblade X | LetItRip", description: "Buy Beyblade X tops and stadiums by Takara-Tomy.", keywords: ["beyblade x", "xtreme gear", "beyblade x starter", "takara tomy beyblade"] },
+        display: { icon: "💫", coverImage: "/media/category-image-beyblade-x-20260101.jpg", color: "#0d9488", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(35),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(2),
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // ── Spinning Tops ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "sublisting-beyblade-x-series",
-        slug: "sublisting-beyblade-x-series",
-        name: "Beyblade X Series (2023+)",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "BX",
-        description: "All Beyblade X generation products — xtreme dash ratchet system.",
+        id: "category-beyblade-burst",
+        slug: "category-beyblade-burst",
+        name: "Beyblade Burst",
+        description: "Beyblade Burst by Takara-Tomy/Hasbro — Burst system tops, launchers, and stadiums from all Burst sub-generations.",
         rootId: "category-spinning-tops",
         parentIds: ["category-spinning-tops"],
+        childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "spinning-tops/sublisting-beyblade-x-series",
+        path: "spinning-tops/beyblade-burst",
+        order: 2,
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 0,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555680202-c86f0e12f086?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Beyblade Burst | LetItRip", description: "Buy Beyblade Burst tops, launchers, and stadiums.", keywords: ["beyblade burst", "burst system", "beyblade burst pro"] },
+        display: { icon: "💥", coverImage: "/media/category-image-beyblade-burst-20260101.jpg", color: "#059669", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-beyblade-metal",
+        slug: "category-beyblade-metal",
+        name: "Beyblade Metal Fight",
+        description: "Classic Beyblade Metal Fight series — Metal Fusion, Metal Masters, Metal Fury, and Zero-G. Highly collectible vintage tops.",
+        rootId: "category-spinning-tops",
+        parentIds: ["category-spinning-tops"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "spinning-tops/beyblade-metal",
+        order: 3,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Beyblade Metal Fight | LetItRip", description: "Buy vintage Beyblade Metal Fight tops — Fusion, Masters, Fury.", keywords: ["beyblade metal fight", "metal fusion", "metal masters", "vintage beyblade"] },
+        display: { icon: "⚙️", coverImage: "/media/category-image-beyblade-metal-20260101.jpg", color: "#64748b", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    // ── ROOT 10: Model Kits ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    {
+        id: "category-model-kits",
+        slug: "category-model-kits",
+        name: "Model Kits",
+        description: "Plastic model kits for hobbyists — Gunpla, Frame Arms, 30 Minutes Missions, mecha, and military models.",
+        rootId: "category-model-kits",
+        parentIds: [],
+        childrenIds: ["category-gunpla", "category-frame-arms", "category-30mm"],
+        tier: 0,
+        path: "model-kits",
+        order: 10,
+        isLeaf: false,
+        position: 0,
+        subtreeSize: 3,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: true,
+        featuredPriority: 10,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Model Kits | LetItRip", description: "Buy model kits — Gunpla, Frame Arms, 30 Minutes Missions, and more.", keywords: ["model kits", "gunpla", "plastic model", "bandai model kit"] },
+        display: { icon: "🔧", coverImage: "/media/category-image-model-kits-20260101.jpg", color: "#1e40af", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: true },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(20),
+        showOnHomepage: true,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // ── Model Kits ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "sublisting-gundam-master-grade",
-        slug: "sublisting-gundam-master-grade",
-        name: "Gundam Master Grade (MG) 1/100",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "MG",
-        description: "Bandai Gundam MG 1/100 kits with full inner frame.",
+        id: "category-gunpla",
+        slug: "category-gunpla",
+        name: "Gunpla (Gundam Model Kits)",
+        description: "Gundam plastic models by Bandai — HG, RG, MG, PG, and SD grades. Japan's #1 hobby export.",
         rootId: "category-model-kits",
         parentIds: ["category-model-kits"],
+        childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "model-kits/sublisting-gundam-master-grade",
+        path: "model-kits/gunpla",
+        order: 1,
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 0,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1536896407451-6e3dd976edd6?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        position: 0,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: true,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Gunpla | LetItRip", description: "Buy Gundam model kits — HG, RG, MG, PG grades by Bandai.", keywords: ["gunpla", "gundam model kit", "master grade", "perfect grade", "bandai gunpla"] },
+        display: { icon: "🤖", coverImage: "/media/category-image-gunpla-20260101.jpg", color: "#1d4ed8", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(15),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(2),
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
     {
-        id: "sublisting-gundam-high-grade",
-        slug: "sublisting-gundam-high-grade",
-        name: "Gundam High Grade (HG) 1/144",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "HG",
-        description: "Entry-level Bandai Gundam HG 1/144 kits across all series.",
+        id: "category-frame-arms",
+        slug: "category-frame-arms",
+        name: "Frame Arms / Frame Arms Girl",
+        description: "Frame Arms by Kotobukiya — customizable mecha model kits and Frame Arms Girl humanoid kits.",
         rootId: "category-model-kits",
         parentIds: ["category-model-kits"],
+        childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "model-kits/sublisting-gundam-high-grade",
+        path: "model-kits/frame-arms",
+        order: 2,
         isLeaf: true,
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Frame Arms | LetItRip", description: "Buy Frame Arms and Frame Arms Girl kits by Kotobukiya.", keywords: ["frame arms", "kotobukiya model kit", "frame arms girl"] },
+        display: { icon: "🛡️", coverImage: "/media/category-image-frame-arms-20260101.jpg", color: "#4338ca", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-30mm",
+        slug: "category-30mm",
+        name: "30 Minutes Missions",
+        description: "30 Minutes Missions (30MM) by Bandai — beginner-friendly mecha kits designed for 30-minute builds with extensive customization.",
+        rootId: "category-model-kits",
+        parentIds: ["category-model-kits"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "model-kits/30mm",
+        order: 3,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "30 Minutes Missions | LetItRip", description: "Buy 30MM model kits by Bandai — beginner-friendly mecha builds.", keywords: ["30 minutes missions", "30mm", "bandai 30mm", "beginner model kit"] },
+        display: { icon: "⏱️", coverImage: "/media/category-image-30mm-20260101.jpg", color: "#0f766e", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    // ── ROOT 11: Vintage & Rare ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    {
+        id: "category-vintage-rare",
+        slug: "category-vintage-rare",
+        name: "Vintage & Rare",
+        description: "Vintage and rare collectibles — retro toys, discontinued figures, first-edition cards, and antique memorabilia.",
+        rootId: "category-vintage-rare",
+        parentIds: [],
+        childrenIds: ["category-retro-toys", "category-vintage-cards", "category-antique-memorabilia"],
+        tier: 0,
+        path: "vintage-rare",
+        order: 11,
+        isLeaf: false,
+        position: 0,
+        subtreeSize: 3,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: true,
+        featuredPriority: 11,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Vintage & Rare | LetItRip", description: "Buy vintage and rare collectibles — retro toys, first-edition cards, discontinued items.", keywords: ["vintage collectibles", "rare toys", "retro toys", "vintage cards", "antique collectibles"] },
+        display: { icon: "🏺", coverImage: "/media/category-image-vintage-rare-20260101.jpg", color: "#92400e", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: true },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: true,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+    {
+        id: "category-retro-toys",
+        slug: "category-retro-toys",
+        name: "Retro Toys",
+        description: "Vintage and discontinued toys — 80s/90s action figures, original Transformers, G.I. Joe, He-Man, and more.",
+        rootId: "category-vintage-rare",
+        parentIds: ["category-vintage-rare"],
+        childrenIds: [],
+        tier: 1,
+        path: "vintage-rare/retro-toys",
         order: 1,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1536896407451-6e3dd976edd6?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 0,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Retro Toys | LetItRip", description: "Buy vintage 80s/90s action figures and toys.", keywords: ["retro toys", "vintage action figures", "80s toys", "90s toys"] },
+        display: { icon: "🕹️", coverImage: "/media/category-image-retro-toys-20260101.jpg", color: "#78350f", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(10),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(4),
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
-    // ── Action Figures ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
-        id: "sublisting-nendoroid-early-series",
-        slug: "sublisting-nendoroid-early-series",
-        name: "Nendoroid Early Series (#001–#100)",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "GSC-001-100",
-        description: "Discontinued Good Smile Company Nendoroid figures #001–#100.",
-        rootId: "category-action-figures",
-        parentIds: ["category-action-figures"],
+        id: "category-vintage-cards",
+        slug: "category-vintage-cards",
+        name: "Vintage Cards",
+        description: "Vintage trading cards from pre-2010 — 1st Edition Pokémon Base Set, early YGO, Magic: The Gathering Alpha/Beta, and sports cards.",
+        rootId: "category-vintage-rare",
+        parentIds: ["category-vintage-rare"],
+        childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "action-figures/sublisting-nendoroid-early-series",
+        path: "vintage-rare/vintage-cards",
+        order: 2,
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 0,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1536896407451-6e3dd976edd6?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        position: 1,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Vintage Cards | LetItRip", description: "Buy vintage trading cards — 1st Edition Pokémon, early Yu-Gi-Oh!, classic MTG.", keywords: ["vintage cards", "1st edition pokemon", "alpha beta mtg", "vintage yugioh"] },
+        display: { icon: "📜", coverImage: "/media/category-image-vintage-cards-20260101.jpg", color: "#451a03", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(28),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(2),
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
     },
     {
-        id: "sublisting-shf-dragonball",
-        slug: "sublisting-shf-dragonball",
-        name: "S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball Series",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.SUBLISTING,
-        itemCode: "SHF-DBZ",
-        description: "Bandai S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball Z and Super articulated figures.",
-        rootId: "category-action-figures",
-        parentIds: ["category-action-figures"],
+        id: "category-antique-memorabilia",
+        slug: "category-antique-memorabilia",
+        name: "Antique Memorabilia",
+        description: "Antique and rare memorabilia — signed merchandise, production proofs, prototype toys, and one-of-a-kind collectibles.",
+        rootId: "category-vintage-rare",
+        parentIds: ["category-vintage-rare"],
+        childrenIds: [],
         tier: 1,
-        path: "action-figures/sublisting-shf-dragonball",
+        path: "vintage-rare/antique-memorabilia",
+        order: 3,
+        isLeaf: true,
+        position: 2,
+        subtreeSize: 0,
+        metrics: emptyMetrics,
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: false,
+        seo: { title: "Antique Memorabilia | LetItRip", description: "Buy rare memorabilia — signed items, prototypes, production proofs.", keywords: ["antique memorabilia", "signed collectibles", "prototype toys", "rare memorabilia"] },
+        display: { icon: "🖼️", coverImage: "/media/category-image-antique-memorabilia-20260101.jpg", color: "#292524", showInMenu: true, showInFooter: false },
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        showOnHomepage: false,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+    },
+];
+// ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// 25 Brands (SB-UNI-C: brands stored as categoryType:"brand")
+// ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const brandRows = [
+    {
+        id: "brand-konami",
+        slug: "brand-konami",
+        name: "Konami",
+        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
+        description: "Japanese entertainment conglomerate and the publisher of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. Konami holds the master license for YGO and releases all official TCG/OCG product worldwide.",
+        brandWebsite: "https://www.konami.com/yugioh",
+        brandCountry: "Japan",
+        brandFounded: 1969,
+        brandBannerImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/46986414.jpg",
+        rootId: "brand-konami",
+        parentIds: [],
+        tier: 0,
+        path: "brand-konami",
         isLeaf: true,
         order: 1,
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1536896407451-6e3dd976edd6?w=800&h=600&fit=crop",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
+        display: { coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/small/46986414.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: true },
+        isFeatured: true,
+        isBrand: true,
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
+        seo: { title: "Konami | LetItRip", description: "Official YGO TCG publisher. All Konami Yu-Gi-Oh! cards on LetItRip.", keywords: ["konami", "yugioh publisher", "ygo tcg"] },
+    },
+    {
+        id: "brand-upper-deck",
+        slug: "brand-upper-deck",
+        name: "Upper Deck Entertainment",
+        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
+        description: "Upper Deck Entertainment was the original North American distributor of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG (2002–2008). Early LOB, MRD, PSV, and LON printings bear the Upper Deck license. Highly collectible.",
+        brandWebsite: "https://www.upperdeck.com",
+        brandCountry: "USA",
+        brandFounded: 1988,
+        brandBannerImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg",
+        rootId: "brand-upper-deck",
+        parentIds: [],
+        tier: 0,
+        path: "brand-upper-deck",
+        isLeaf: true,
+        order: 2,
+        display: { coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/small/89631139.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: true },
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: true,
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
+        seo: { title: "Upper Deck Entertainment | LetItRip", description: "Upper Deck early YGO printings — LOB, MRD, PSV, LON era cards.", keywords: ["upper deck", "upper deck yugioh", "early yugioh"] },
+    },
+    {
+        id: "brand-bandai",
+        slug: "brand-bandai",
+        name: "Bandai",
+        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
+        description: "Japan's leading toy manufacturer. Produced the original Bandai Yu-Gi-Oh! card game (1998) before the Konami TCG launched. Bandai YGO cards are extremely rare collectibles.",
+        brandWebsite: "https://www.bandai.co.jp",
+        brandCountry: "Japan",
+        brandFounded: 1950,
+        brandBannerImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/40640057.jpg",
+        rootId: "brand-bandai",
+        parentIds: [],
+        tier: 0,
+        path: "brand-bandai",
+        isLeaf: true,
+        order: 3,
+        display: { coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/small/40640057.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: true,
+        isActive: true,
+        isSearchable: true,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
+        seo: { title: "Bandai | LetItRip", description: "Rare Bandai Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and merchandise.", keywords: ["bandai", "bandai yugioh", "original yugioh cards"] },
+    },
+    {
+        id: "brand-toei-animation",
+        slug: "brand-toei-animation",
+        name: "Toei Animation",
+        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
+        description: "Toei Animation produced the original 1998 YGO anime series. Toei-licensed merchandise — plushies, figures, and collectibles — are rare and highly sought after by Season 0 collectors.",
+        brandWebsite: "https://www.toei-animation.co.jp",
+        brandCountry: "Japan",
+        brandFounded: 1956,
+        brandBannerImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/46986414.jpg",
+        rootId: "brand-toei-animation",
+        parentIds: [],
+        tier: 0,
+        path: "brand-toei-animation",
+        isLeaf: true,
+        order: 4,
+        display: { coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/small/46986414.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
+        isFeatured: false,
+        isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(25),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(1),
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
+        seo: { title: "Toei Animation | LetItRip", description: "Toei Animation YGO merchandise and collectibles.", keywords: ["toei animation", "yugioh anime merchandise", "season 0"] },
     },
-];
-// SB-UNI-C — brands folded in as tier-0 self-rooted categories with categoryType:"brand".
-const brandRows = [
     {
-        id: "brand-bandai",
-        slug: "brand-bandai",
-        name: "Bandai",
+        id: "brand-score-entertainment",
+        slug: "brand-score-entertainment",
+        name: "Score Entertainment",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "Japan's leading toy and hobby manufacturer. Home to Gundam plastic model kits (Gunpla), SH Figuarts, Dragon Ball figures, Digimon, Power Rangers, and premium collectibles.",
-        brandWebsite: "https://www.bandai.co.jp",
-        brandCountry: "Japan",
-        brandFounded: 1950,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558618666-fcd25c85cd64?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop",
-        rootId: "brand-bandai",
+        description: "Score Entertainment distributed Yu-Gi-Oh! in some international markets during the early 2000s. Score-distributed printings of LOB and MRD are rare alternate editions.",
+        brandWebsite: "https://www.score-entertainment.com",
+        brandCountry: "USA",
+        brandFounded: 1992,
+        brandBannerImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/cropped/89631139.jpg",
+        rootId: "brand-score-entertainment",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
-        path: "brand-bandai",
+        path: "brand-score-entertainment",
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 1,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558618666-fcd25c85cd64?w=200&h=200&fit=crop", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
+        order: 5,
+        display: { coverImage: "https://images.ygoprodeck.com/images/cards/small/89631139.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(400),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "Bandai", description: "Japan's leading toy and hobby manufacturer. Home to Gundam plastic model kits (Gunpla), SH Figuarts, Dragon Ball figures, Digimon, Power Rangers, and premium collectibles.", keywords: ["Bandai"] },
+        seo: { title: "Score Entertainment | LetItRip", description: "Score Entertainment distributed YGO printings.", keywords: ["score entertainment", "score yugioh"] },
     },
+    // ── Broader collectibles brands ────────────────────────────────────────────
     {
         id: "brand-hasbro",
         slug: "brand-hasbro",
         name: "Hasbro",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "American multinational toy and entertainment company. Makes Transformers, Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black Series, My Little Pony, Nerf, and G.I. Joe collectibles.",
+        description: "American toy and entertainment giant. Makes Marvel Legends, Transformers, Beyblade (international), Nerf, and more. One of the world's largest toy companies.",
         brandWebsite: "https://www.hasbro.com",
         brandCountry: "USA",
         brandFounded: 1923,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558618666-fcd25c85cd64?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop&seed=hasbro",
         rootId: "brand-hasbro",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
         path: "brand-hasbro",
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 2,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558618666-fcd25c85cd64?w=200&h=200&fit=crop&seed=hasbro", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
-        isFeatured: false,
+        order: 6,
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-hasbro-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: true },
+        isFeatured: true,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "Hasbro", description: "American multinational toy and entertainment company. Makes Transformers, Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black Series, My Little Pony, Nerf, and G.I. Joe collectibles.", keywords: ["Hasbro"] },
+        seo: { title: "Hasbro | LetItRip", description: "Shop Hasbro collectibles — Marvel Legends, Transformers, Beyblade.", keywords: ["hasbro", "hasbro toys", "marvel legends hasbro"] },
     },
     {
         id: "brand-takara-tomy",
         slug: "brand-takara-tomy",
-        name: "Takara Tomy",
+        name: "Takara-Tomy",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "Iconic Japanese toy manufacturer formed by the merger of Takara and Tomy in 2006. Creates Beyblade Burst, Tomica diecast cars, Transformers (Japan), and Zoids.",
+        description: "Japanese toy company behind Beyblade, Tomica, Transformers (Japan), and Duel Masters. Known for premium quality and Japan-exclusive releases.",
         brandWebsite: "https://www.takaratomy.co.jp",
         brandCountry: "Japan",
         brandFounded: 2006,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop",
         rootId: "brand-takara-tomy",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
         path: "brand-takara-tomy",
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 3,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=200&h=200&fit=crop", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
-        isFeatured: false,
+        order: 7,
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-takara-tomy-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: true },
+        isFeatured: true,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "Takara Tomy", description: "Iconic Japanese toy manufacturer formed by the merger of Takara and Tomy in 2006. Creates Beyblade Burst, Tomica diecast cars, Transformers (Japan), and Zoids.", keywords: ["Takara Tomy"] },
+        seo: { title: "Takara-Tomy | LetItRip", description: "Shop Takara-Tomy collectibles — Beyblade, Tomica, Transformers.", keywords: ["takara tomy", "takara tomy beyblade", "tomica takara"] },
     },
     {
         id: "brand-mattel",
         slug: "brand-mattel",
         name: "Mattel",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "American toy giant behind Hot Wheels, Barbie, Masters of the Universe, UNO, and Fisher-Price. Hot Wheels alone has over 900 vehicle models released annually.",
+        description: "American toy corporation — parent of Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Barbie, Masters of the Universe, and UNO.",
         brandWebsite: "https://www.mattel.com",
         brandCountry: "USA",
         brandFounded: 1945,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop&seed=mattel",
         rootId: "brand-mattel",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
         path: "brand-mattel",
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 4,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=200&h=200&fit=crop&seed=mattel", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
-        isFeatured: false,
+        order: 8,
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-mattel-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: true },
+        isFeatured: true,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "Mattel", description: "American toy giant behind Hot Wheels, Barbie, Masters of the Universe, UNO, and Fisher-Price. Hot Wheels alone has over 900 vehicle models released annually.", keywords: ["Mattel"] },
+        seo: { title: "Mattel | LetItRip", description: "Shop Mattel collectibles — Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Masters of the Universe.", keywords: ["mattel", "hot wheels mattel", "matchbox mattel"] },
     },
     {
         id: "brand-pokemon-company",
         slug: "brand-pokemon-company",
         name: "The Pokémon Company",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "Japanese consortium managing the Pokémon intellectual property. Publishes the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), video games, anime merchandise, and official licensed collectibles worldwide.",
+        description: "Joint venture of Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. Publishes the Pokémon TCG worldwide. Largest trading card game brand by revenue.",
         brandWebsite: "https://www.pokemon.com",
         brandCountry: "Japan",
         brandFounded: 1998,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607604276583-eef5d076aa5f?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop",
         rootId: "brand-pokemon-company",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
         path: "brand-pokemon-company",
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 5,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607604276583-eef5d076aa5f?w=200&h=200&fit=crop", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
-        isFeatured: false,
-        isBrand: true,
-        isActive: true,
-        isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "The Pokémon Company", description: "Japanese consortium managing the Pokémon intellectual property. Publishes the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), video games, anime merchandise, and official licensed collectibles worldwide.", keywords: ["The Pokémon Company"] },
-    },
-    {
-        id: "brand-konami",
-        slug: "brand-konami",
-        name: "Konami",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "Japanese entertainment conglomerate best known for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. Also produces Metal Gear, Silent Hill, and Castlevania merchandise and figures.",
-        brandWebsite: "https://www.konami.com",
-        brandCountry: "Japan",
-        brandFounded: 1969,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1612036782180-6f0b6cd846fe?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop",
-        rootId: "brand-konami",
-        parentIds: [],
-        tier: 0,
-        path: "brand-konami",
-        isLeaf: true,
-        order: 6,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1612036782180-6f0b6cd846fe?w=200&h=200&fit=crop", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
-        isFeatured: false,
+        order: 9,
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-pokemon-company-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: true },
+        isFeatured: true,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "Konami", description: "Japanese entertainment conglomerate best known for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. Also produces Metal Gear, Silent Hill, and Castlevania merchandise and figures.", keywords: ["Konami"] },
+        seo: { title: "The Pokémon Company | LetItRip", description: "Shop Pokémon TCG products from The Pokémon Company.", keywords: ["pokemon company", "pokemon tcg", "pikachu", "charizard"] },
     },
     {
         id: "brand-funko",
         slug: "brand-funko",
         name: "Funko",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "American pop-culture collectibles company. Iconic for Funko Pop! vinyl figures spanning thousands of licenses including Marvel, DC, anime, Disney, gaming, sports, and music.",
-        brandWebsite: "https://funko.com",
+        description: "American company known for Funko Pop! vinyl figures. Covers every major IP — anime, Marvel, DC, Disney, Star Wars, and more.",
+        brandWebsite: "https://www.funko.com",
         brandCountry: "USA",
         brandFounded: 1998,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578292992345-7ee038c5fb7c?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop",
         rootId: "brand-funko",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
         path: "brand-funko",
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 7,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578292992345-7ee038c5fb7c?w=200&h=200&fit=crop", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
-        isFeatured: false,
+        order: 10,
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-funko-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: true },
+        isFeatured: true,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "Funko", description: "American pop-culture collectibles company. Iconic for Funko Pop! vinyl figures spanning thousands of licenses including Marvel, DC, anime, Disney, gaming, sports, and music.", keywords: ["Funko"] },
+        seo: { title: "Funko | LetItRip", description: "Shop Funko Pop! vinyl figures — anime, Marvel, DC, Star Wars.", keywords: ["funko", "funko pop", "pop vinyl", "funko exclusive"] },
     },
     {
         id: "brand-neca",
         slug: "brand-neca",
         name: "NECA",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "National Entertainment Collectibles Association — American designer and manufacturer of highly detailed action figures. Known for horror icons, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and video game characters.",
+        description: "National Entertainment Collectibles Association. Premium 7-inch figures — horror, sci-fi, gaming, and TMNT lines.",
         brandWebsite: "https://www.necaonline.com",
         brandCountry: "USA",
         brandFounded: 1996,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1531259683007-016a7b628fc3?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop",
         rootId: "brand-neca",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
         path: "brand-neca",
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 8,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1531259683007-016a7b628fc3?w=200&h=200&fit=crop", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
+        order: 11,
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-neca-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "NECA", description: "National Entertainment Collectibles Association — American designer and manufacturer of highly detailed action figures. Known for horror icons, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and video game characters.", keywords: ["NECA"] },
+        seo: { title: "NECA | LetItRip", description: "Shop NECA figures — horror, sci-fi, TMNT, and gaming collectibles.", keywords: ["neca", "neca figures", "neca tmnt", "neca horror"] },
     },
     {
         id: "brand-mcfarlane",
         slug: "brand-mcfarlane",
         name: "McFarlane Toys",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "American action figure company founded by comic artist Todd McFarlane. Official DC Multiverse figures, Warhammer, Spawn, and premium collector statuettes with extraordinary detail.",
-        brandWebsite: "https://www.mcfarlane.com",
+        description: "Founded by Todd McFarlane. Known for hyper-detailed DC Multiverse, Spawn, and sports figures.",
+        brandWebsite: "https://mcfarlane.com",
         brandCountry: "USA",
         brandFounded: 1994,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599420186946-7b6fb4e297f0?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop",
         rootId: "brand-mcfarlane",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
         path: "brand-mcfarlane",
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 9,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599420186946-7b6fb4e297f0?w=200&h=200&fit=crop", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
+        order: 12,
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-mcfarlane-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "McFarlane Toys", description: "American action figure company founded by comic artist Todd McFarlane. Official DC Multiverse figures, Warhammer, Spawn, and premium collector statuettes with extraordinary detail.", keywords: ["McFarlane Toys"] },
+        seo: { title: "McFarlane Toys | LetItRip", description: "Shop McFarlane Toys — DC Multiverse, Spawn, and sports figures.", keywords: ["mcfarlane toys", "dc multiverse", "spawn figure", "mcfarlane dc"] },
     },
     {
         id: "brand-good-smile",
         slug: "brand-good-smile",
         name: "Good Smile Company",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "Japan's premier figure manufacturer. Producer of Nendoroids, figma, and high-end scale PVC figures. Official partner for Fate, Hatsune Miku, Sword Art Online, Re:Zero, and hundreds of anime series.",
+        description: "Japanese figure manufacturer. Makes Nendoroid, figma, and scale figures. The gold standard for anime collectible figures.",
         brandWebsite: "https://www.goodsmile.info",
         brandCountry: "Japan",
         brandFounded: 2001,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578632767115-351597cf2477?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop",
         rootId: "brand-good-smile",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
         path: "brand-good-smile",
         isLeaf: true,
-        order: 10,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578632767115-351597cf2477?w=200&h=200&fit=crop", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
-        isFeatured: false,
+        order: 13,
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-good-smile-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: true },
+        isFeatured: true,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
-        createdAt: daysAgo(400),
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
+        createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "Good Smile Company", description: "Japan's premier figure manufacturer. Producer of Nendoroids, figma, and high-end scale PVC figures. Official partner for Fate, Hatsune Miku, Sword Art Online, Re:Zero, and hundreds of anime series.", keywords: ["Good Smile Company"] },
+        seo: { title: "Good Smile Company | LetItRip", description: "Shop Good Smile Company — Nendoroid, figma, and scale figures.", keywords: ["good smile company", "nendoroid", "figma", "anime figures"] },
     },
     {
         id: "brand-hot-wheels",
         slug: "brand-hot-wheels",
         name: "Hot Wheels",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "Mattel's iconic 1:64 scale die-cast vehicle brand since 1968. Treasure Hunt, Super Treasure Hunt, Car Culture, RLC exclusives, and track sets. Over 6 billion cars sold worldwide.",
-        brandWebsite: "https://hotwheels.mattel.com",
+        description: "Mattel's iconic diecast car brand. Mainline, Premium, Treasure Hunts, Super Treasure Hunts, RLC exclusives, and vintage Redlines.",
+        brandWebsite: "https://www.hotwheels.mattel.com",
         brandCountry: "USA",
         brandFounded: 1968,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop&seed=hotwheels",
         rootId: "brand-hot-wheels",
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         order: 23,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581235720704-06d3acfcb36f?w=200&h=200&fit=crop&seed=matchbox", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-medicom-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "Matchbox", description: "Iconic British diecast toy car brand since 1953, now owned by Mattel. Known for 1:64 scale realistic vehicles. The Moving Parts line features opening hoods and doors. Beloved by Indian collectors for nostalgia value.", keywords: ["Matchbox"] },
+        seo: { title: "Medicom Toy | LetItRip", description: "Shop Medicom Toy — BE@RBRICK, MAFEX, and RAH figures.", keywords: ["medicom toy", "bearbrick", "mafex", "real action heroes"] },
     },
     {
-        id: "brand-mega-construx",
-        slug: "brand-mega-construx",
-        name: "Mega Construx",
+        id: "brand-spin-master",
+        slug: "brand-spin-master",
+        name: "Spin Master",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "Mattel's construction toy brand (now marketed as MEGA). Produces detailed building sets for Pokémon, Halo, Call of Duty, and Masters of the Universe. Pokémon MEGA sets are popular gift items for young collectors.",
-        brandWebsite: "https://www.mega.us",
-        brandCountry: "USA",
-        brandFounded: 2000,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558618666-fcd25c85cd64?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop&seed=mega",
-        rootId: "brand-mega-construx",
+        description: "Canadian toy company. Makes Bakugan, PAW Patrol, Monster Jam, and DC Comics figures. Growing collectibles presence in India.",
+        brandWebsite: "https://www.spinmaster.com",
+        brandCountry: "Canada",
+        brandFounded: 1994,
+        rootId: "brand-spin-master",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
-        path: "brand-mega-construx",
+        path: "brand-spin-master",
         isLeaf: true,
         order: 24,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558618666-fcd25c85cd64?w=200&h=200&fit=crop&seed=mega", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-spin-master-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "Mega Construx", description: "Mattel's construction toy brand (now marketed as MEGA). Produces detailed building sets for Pokémon, Halo, Call of Duty, and Masters of the Universe. Pokémon MEGA sets are popular gift items for young collectors.", keywords: ["Mega Construx"] },
+        seo: { title: "Spin Master | LetItRip", description: "Shop Spin Master — Bakugan, Monster Jam, DC Comics figures.", keywords: ["spin master", "bakugan", "monster jam", "spin master toys"] },
     },
     {
-        id: "brand-sideshow-collectibles",
-        slug: "brand-sideshow-collectibles",
-        name: "Sideshow Collectibles",
+        id: "brand-maisto",
+        slug: "brand-maisto",
+        name: "Maisto",
         categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BRAND,
-        description: "Premium American collectible statue and figure manufacturer. Known for 1/4 scale and 1/6 scale premium statues for Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and horror franchises. Limited edition runs make these highly sought-after.",
-        brandWebsite: "https://www.sideshowtoy.com",
+        description: "Diecast model manufacturer known for affordable 1:18 and 1:24 scale licensed replicas of sports cars, muscle cars, and motorcycles.",
+        brandWebsite: "https://www.maisto.com",
         brandCountry: "USA",
-        brandFounded: 1994,
-        brandBannerImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607604276583-eef5d076aa5f?w=1200&h=400&fit=crop&seed=sideshow",
-        rootId: "brand-sideshow-collectibles",
+        brandFounded: 1990,
+        rootId: "brand-maisto",
         parentIds: [],
         tier: 0,
-        path: "brand-sideshow-collectibles",
+        path: "brand-maisto",
         isLeaf: true,
         order: 25,
-        display: { coverImage: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607604276583-eef5d076aa5f?w=200&h=200&fit=crop&seed=sideshow", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
+        display: { coverImage: "/media/brand-logo-maisto-20260101.jpg", showInMenu: false, showInFooter: false },
         isFeatured: false,
         isBrand: true,
         isActive: true,
         isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: ADMIN_ID,
+        createdBy: "user-admin-letitrip",
         createdAt: daysAgo(300),
         updatedAt: daysAgo(30),
-        seo: { title: "Sideshow Collectibles", description: "Premium American collectible statue and figure manufacturer. Known for 1/4 scale and 1/6 scale premium statues for Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and horror franchises. Limited edition runs make these highly sought-after.", keywords: ["Sideshow Collectibles"] },
-    },
-];
-// SB-UNI-D + V — bundles folded into categories with categoryType:"bundle".
-const bundleRows = [
-    {
-        id: "bundle-pokemon-tcg-starter-pack-2026",
-        slug: "bundle-pokemon-tcg-starter-pack-2026",
-        name: "Pokémon TCG Starter Pack 2026",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BUNDLE,
-        description: "A curated 3-item bundle for new Pokémon TCG collectors — a Paldean Fates ETB, a tin of Stellar Crown boosters, and a deck box. Save ₹650 vs buying separately.",
-        rootId: "bundle-pokemon-tcg-starter-pack-2026",
-        parentIds: [],
-        tier: 0,
-        path: "bundle-pokemon-tcg-starter-pack-2026",
-        isLeaf: true,
-        order: 0,
-        bundlePriceInPaise: 649900,
-        bundleQueryRule: {
-            type: "static",
-            productIds: [
-                "product-pokemon-sv-etb",
-                "product-pokemon-stellar-crown-tin",
-                "product-pokemon-deck-box-pikachu",
-            ],
-        },
-        bundleProductIds: [
-            "product-pokemon-sv-etb",
-            "product-pokemon-stellar-crown-tin",
-            "product-pokemon-deck-box-pikachu",
-        ],
-        bundleStockStatus: "in_stock",
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "/media/bundle-image-pokemon-tcg-starter-pack-2026-1-20260101.jpg",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
-        isFeatured: true,
-        isActive: true,
-        isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: "user-aryan-kapoor",
-        createdByStoreId: "store-pokemon-palace",
-        createdByStoreName: "Pokémon Palace",
-        seo: {
-            title: "Pokémon TCG Starter Pack 2026",
-            description: "3-item Pokémon TCG starter bundle — ETB + booster tin + deck box.",
-            keywords: ["pokemon", "tcg", "bundle", "starter"],
-        },
-        createdAt: daysAgo(15),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(2),
-    },
-    {
-        id: "bundle-gunpla-pg-arrivals-2026",
-        slug: "bundle-gunpla-pg-arrivals-2026",
-        name: "Gundam PG Arrivals 2026",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BUNDLE,
-        description: "Pre-order bundle — three premium PG/RG kits + S.H.Figuarts Broly Super Hero. Save ₹1200.",
-        rootId: "bundle-gunpla-pg-arrivals-2026",
-        parentIds: [],
-        tier: 0,
-        path: "bundle-gunpla-pg-arrivals-2026",
-        isLeaf: true,
-        order: 0,
-        bundlePriceInPaise: 1679700,
-        bundleQueryRule: {
-            type: "static",
-            productIds: [
-                "preorder-gundam-pg-unicorn-ver15",
-                "preorder-gundam-rg-hi-nu-verka",
-                "preorder-shf-broly-super-hero",
-            ],
-        },
-        bundleProductIds: [
-            "preorder-gundam-pg-unicorn-ver15",
-            "preorder-gundam-rg-hi-nu-verka",
-            "preorder-shf-broly-super-hero",
-        ],
-        bundleStockStatus: "in_stock",
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "/media/bundle-image-gunpla-pg-arrivals-2026-1-20260101.jpg",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
-        isFeatured: false,
-        isActive: true,
-        isSearchable: true,
-        createdBy: "user-amit-sharma",
-        createdByStoreId: "store-gundam-galaxy",
-        createdByStoreName: "Gundam Galaxy",
-        seo: {
-            title: "Gundam PG Arrivals 2026 Bundle",
-            description: "Pre-order bundle of 3 premium Bandai PG/RG kits.",
-            keywords: ["gunpla", "pg", "pre-order", "bundle"],
-        },
-        createdAt: daysAgo(20),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(4),
-    },
-    {
-        id: "bundle-beyblade-x-launch-pack-2025",
-        slug: "bundle-beyblade-x-launch-pack-2025",
-        name: "Beyblade X Launch Pack 2025 (SOLD OUT)",
-        categoryType: CATEGORY_FIELDS.CATEGORY_TYPE_VALUES.BUNDLE,
-        description: "Four-item Beyblade X launch pack — original 2025 release. One of the four items has sold; bundle marked OOS until restock.",
-        rootId: "bundle-beyblade-x-launch-pack-2025",
-        parentIds: [],
-        tier: 0,
-        path: "bundle-beyblade-x-launch-pack-2025",
-        isLeaf: true,
-        order: 0,
-        bundlePriceInPaise: 499900,
-        bundleQueryRule: {
-            type: "static",
-            productIds: [
-                "product-beyblade-x-bx18-leon-crest",
-                "product-beyblade-x-bx10-dran-dagger",
-                "product-beyblade-x-launcher-grip",
-            ],
-        },
-        bundleProductIds: [
-            "product-beyblade-x-bx18-leon-crest",
-            "product-beyblade-x-bx10-dran-dagger",
-            "product-beyblade-x-launcher-grip",
-        ],
-        bundleStockStatus: "out_of_stock",
-        display: {
-            coverImage: "/media/bundle-image-beyblade-x-launch-pack-2025-1-20260101.jpg",
-            showInMenu: false,
-            showInFooter: false,
-        },
-        isFeatured: false,
-        isActive: false,
-        isSearchable: false,
-        createdBy: "user-rohit-joshi",
-        createdByStoreId: "store-beyblade-arena",
-        createdByStoreName: "Beyblade Arena",
-        seo: {
-            title: "Beyblade X Launch Pack 2025",
-            description: "4-item Beyblade X launch bundle — currently sold out.",
-            keywords: ["beyblade-x", "bundle", "launch"],
-        },
-        createdAt: daysAgo(45),
-        updatedAt: daysAgo(10),
+        seo: { title: "Maisto | LetItRip", description: "Shop Maisto diecast models — 1:18 and 1:24 scale replicas.", keywords: ["maisto", "maisto diecast", "maisto 1 18", "diecast model cars"] },
     },
 ];
-const STORE_CREATOR = {
-    "user-aryan-kapoor": { createdByType: "store", createdByStoreId: "store-pokemon-palace", createdByStoreName: "Pokémon Palace" },
-    "user-nisha-reddy": { createdByType: "store", createdByStoreId: "store-cardgame-hub", createdByStoreName: "CardGame Hub" },
-    "user-vikram-mehta": { createdByType: "store", createdByStoreId: "store-diecast-depot", createdByStoreName: "Diecast Depot" },
-    "user-rohit-joshi": { createdByType: "store", createdByStoreId: "store-beyblade-arena", createdByStoreName: "Beyblade Arena" },
-    "user-amit-sharma": { createdByType: "store", createdByStoreId: "store-gundam-galaxy", createdByStoreName: "Gundam Galaxy" },
-    "user-priya-singh": { createdByType: "store", createdByStoreId: "store-tokyo-toys-india", createdByStoreName: "Tokyo Toys India" },
-};
+// No sublisting or bundle category rows for this seed.
+const sublistingRows = [];
+const bundleRows = [];
 export const categoriesSeedData = [
-    ...rawCategories.map((c) => ({
-        ...c,
-        ...(c.createdBy && STORE_CREATOR[c.createdBy]
-            ? STORE_CREATOR[c.createdBy]
-            : { createdByType: "admin" }),
-    })),
-    ...sublistingRows.map((s) => ({ ...s, createdByType: "admin" })),
-    ...brandRows.map((b) => ({ ...b, createdByType: "admin" })),
-    ...bundleRows.map((bundle) => ({
-        ...bundle,
-        createdByType: bundle.createdByStoreId ? "store" : "admin",
-    })),
+    ...rawCategories.map((c) => ({ ancestors: [], ...c, createdByType: "admin" })),
+    ...sublistingRows.map((s) => ({ ancestors: [], ...s, createdByType: "admin" })),
+    ...brandRows.map((b) => ({ ancestors: [], ...b, createdByType: "admin" })),
+    ...bundleRows.map((bundle) => ({ ancestors: [], ...bundle, createdByType: "admin" })),
 ];