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The best Black Friday toy deals as of Oct. 13:
Though toys may be the most classic holiday gift out there, it seems that every year, there’s more and more options to choose from, making toys now feel like the most overwhelming holiday gift.
One way to minimize the stress is to start shopping early. It gives you time to find the perfect gift for your kiddo and this year, it looks like it’s even more necessary than ever — supply chain shortages are basically guaranteeing that shipping times will be longer than usual.
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Luckily, the start times of Black Friday sales have adjusted accordingly, so scoring a good deal and making sure your kid actually has a present to unwrap come December are both very attainable goals. Each week, we’ll be rounding up the best deals on popular toys from across retailers, so you can make sure both your bank account and your little one are happy this holiday season.
Keep scrolling to check out our the top deals we could find as of Oct. 13.
AMAZON DEALS
Our top pick: Kinetic Sand Sandisfying Set — $13.49 (save $6.50)
From squishing and shaping, to breaking it down and building it back up again, kids can find hours of entertainment from playing with kinetic sand. With two pounds of sand and 10 tools included, this is a great set, as evidenced by the 15,000-plus Amazon reviews. And as added bonus, you can save $10 on a $50 purchase on select toys at Amazon, which includes this sand kit as well as every other toy in this section.
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WALMART DEALS
Our top pick: Contixo 7″ Kids Tablet — $69.98 (save $30.01)
There’s no denying it — kids are growing up in a tech-fueled age. This tablet comes pre-loaded with educational apps, games, parental settings, and a child lock that’ll make sure your kiddo can have fun while staying safe. Its price and silicone case (which comes in seven different colors) are also give you some peace of mind for when this tablet is (inevitably) dropped.
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TARGET DEALS
Our top pick: LEGO Super Mario Master Your Adventure Maker Set — $48.49 (save $11.50)
It’s quite possible that Legos will never go out of style. Now pair that with a Mario theme, aka one of one of the most popular video games ever, and a nearly 20% discount, and you’ve got a very nice toy deal from Target. Plus, if you’re part of the Target Circle program, you can save $10 on a $50 purchase including these Legos (along with other select toys below).
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BEST BUY DEALS
Our top pick: Star Wars Grogu, The Child, 12-in Plush Motion RC Toy — $45.99 (save $19)
Whether you know him as the Child, Grogu, or Baby Yoda, you probably know this little guy won the hearts of kids and adults alike when he first appeared in 2019. In his iteration as a 12-inch RC toy, he somehow has the potential to be even cuter — you can use the remote and make him play hide and seek, wander around, and make noises.
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MACY’S DEALS
Macy’s deals have yet to go live, but here’s a preview at some of the toys that will be discounted.
