Welcome to the board. I know you must be excited. I still remember how anxious I was and how I did the countdown before I picked up Nickel.
Re: Toys - Nickel LOVES to sleep with his SnugglePuppy, the one that gives a real heartbeat. He loves some small sized squeaky toys and the Kong tennis ball too. Bully sticks are reserved for his crate and playpen and he is crazy about them. Oh, and he's willing to do anything for the Zuke's mini treats (salmon flavor is his favorite).
And yes, hide those socks! Nickel is now in the stage that he chews on any socks/slippers that he finds on the floor.
Oh, he just rang the bell for the first time to ask me to let him out to the balcony this morning - which I see as a big step towards the success of housetraining. I hope you find this encouraging
Pictures. Pictures. Pictures. Looking forward to seeing your little guy.