Gaming & Toy Deals

A hands-on way to teach kids about metamorphosis firsthand, watching tadpoles develop into frogs over several weeks rather than just reading about it, and it's currently $2.39 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone who enjoys deep city-building sims will find plenty to sink time into here, with zoning, traffic, and infrastructure systems that reward patience and planning. It's currently priced at its $50 list, so there's no discount to note at the moment. Buy Now at Best Buy

Fans who collect Harry Potter memorabilia will get the most out of this tankard, since it's a display piece as much as a drinkable one. The detailed Hermione design makes it a solid gift option for someone building out a themed shelf rather than an everyday mug. Buy Now at Amazon

Fans of the Turtles collecting the various playsets will want this one for the shelf, and at $31.53 it's exactly half the $63.05 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Collectors filling out an Aliens figure lineup will want this Runner variant for its game-accurate sculpt and articulation, currently $5 off the $42 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

These grips suit anyone who games for long stretches and wants better stick control without spending much, and at $8.09 you're only saving 90 cents off the $8.99 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Handy for anyone who takes their Xbox to a friend's place or on trips, keeping the console, controllers, and cables organized in one padded case, and it's currently $3.14 off the list price at Walmart. Buy Now at Walmart

Bath time gets a little more entertaining for toddlers who already know Ms. Rachel from her videos, and this floating boat toy translates that same appeal into tub play. At $13.92, it's about $1 off the usual $14.76 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Digital-only means no disc drive, so it suits anyone who buys games exclusively through the PlayStation Store and wants a smaller footprint under the TV. Best Buy has it for $575, which is $75 off the $650 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for Dungeon Masters who want monster stats at a glance instead of flipping through the Monster Manual mid-session, and it's $5 off the list price right now. Buy Now at Amazon

Spider-Man's open-world combat and swinging mechanics hold up well years after release, and this Game of the Year Edition bundles in all the DLC story content for players who skipped it the first time around; it's currently priced at its $40 list, so no discount here, just a fair price for a complete package. Buy Now at Best Buy

Update: The price has changed to $22.99 since this was originally published.

A backyard game like this suits family cookouts or tailgates where you want something quick to set up and easy for all ages to play, and at $21.80 it's only about a dollar off the $22.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Collectors chasing retro-styled toy lines will appreciate this Micronauts reissue staying true to the original design, and at $20.99 it's $4 off the $25 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Fans of narrative-driven horror games will appreciate the psychological horror and branching story choices this sequel builds on from the original Corpse Party, best suited to players who enjoy reading-heavy, atmospheric gameplay over action; it's currently priced at its $50 list, with no discount applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

Fans of classic RPGs who missed the original release will want the physical extras this collector's edition includes, though at $200, it's currently priced the same as the standard list price with no discount applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

This full remake of the 2004 stealth classic is a solid pick for MGS fans wanting the story with modernized visuals and controls, and it's currently priced at its $50 list with no discount attached. Buy Now at Best Buy

This one's for fans of arcade-style party games who want something quick to pick up with friends or kids, mixing familiar Looney Tunes characters into sports mini-games. Best Buy has it for $18, which is $12 (40%) off the $30 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Fans of arcade-style flight combat will find deep mission variety and a surprisingly strong story here, and at $20 you're paying the same list price you'd find anywhere else, so this is just a solid everyday price rather than a discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Puzzle nights suit anyone who likes a low-stress activity that doesn't involve a screen, and this 500-piece cat-themed set runs $3.33 below the $11 list price at $7.66. Buy Now at Amazon