
This Melissa & Doug responsibility chart is at its best price of the past few years on Amazon. Set tasks like "clean room" or "no teasing" and mark them complete with rewards tokens. Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon

Walmart offers the Little Tikes Easy Score Electronic Basketball Arcade Game for $24.50. That's a $25 low. Choose pickup or spend $35 to avoid the $6.99 shipping charge. Buy Now at Walmart
- Includes 2 basketballs
- Multiplayer mode for head-to-head play
- Built-in sound effects

This Squad Hero laser tag set is 19% off at Amazon, and the price is below its 90-day average of $174 there. The set covers 4 players and recharges all the gear at once, so there are no batteries to swap. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon
- Set includes 4 guns, 4 vests, and a charging station
- Rechargeable gear, about 8 games per charge
- Sensors on chest, back, and gun
- LCD screens on vests and guns show lives & team data
- Four weapon modes plus Stealth, Team, and Solo modes
- 150' range with child-safe infrared

LEGO's Sale takes up to 40% off sets across Harry Potter, Star Wars, Disney, Bluey, and more. Gift with purchase offers are also running, including a free Build, Paint and Play set when you spend over $130. Shop Now at LEGO

This PicassoTiles marble run set is $24 off at Best Buy. Its tiles fit full-size PicassoTiles magnetic sets, so it can expand an existing collection. The track pieces have to be snapped together to hold, so younger kids may need help building. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). Buy Now at Best Buy
- 71-piece set with magnetic tiles and marbles
- Recommended for ages 3 and up
- Made from non-toxic ABS plastic with rounded edges
- Standard tile sizing fits full-size PicassoTiles magnetic sets
- Track pieces include columns, slopes, funnels, and a U-turn

Woot's Toys Under $25 event covers Squishmallows, Funko Pop! figures, Disney and Star Wars collectibles, and family board games. Spend $30 in the event and use promo code "TOYTIME" to take an extra $10 off your order, limit one use per customer. Examples include the Vapor Strike Vapor Blasters 2-player pack at $10, down from $32, and the Swimways Stitch pool float at $10, down from $33. Prime members get free shipping. Coupon ends November 9. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company

At Walmart, the LEGO Star Wars New Republic X-Wing Starfighter set is down to just $60. That's $10 cheaper than LEGO's price and the best deal we've seen for this 2026 release. Shipping is free on this order, too. Buy Now at Walmart
- 558-piece building set
- Recommended for ages 9 and up
- Part of the LEGO Star Wars product line
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from 156 ratings

Amazon Haul has squishy toys and fidget toys from $2. You'll find single items and bulk pricing. Shipping is free on Amazon Haul orders of $25 or more. Buy Now at Amazon
- Prices range from about $2 to $18
- Includes taba squishies, butter squishies, stress cubes, and mochi animals
- Multi-pack party favor options available
- Single-piece desk fidget toys available

At Amazon, get the LEGO Speed Champions McLaren F1 Team MCL38 for $15. It's the best price we could find by $12. Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon

This LEGO Technic Volvo L120 Electric Wheel Loader is 30% off at LEGO, and the set is marked as retiring soon. The 973-piece build has articulated steering and a shovel that raises, lowers, and tilts with a knob. Orders over $40 also unlock a free Fun Halloween Skeleton gift with purchase through October 27. Shipping is free. Buy Now at LEGO
- 973 pieces
- Recommended for ages 9 and up
- Articulated steering
- Knob raises, lowers, and tilts the shovel
- Opening engine cover reveals 3 spinning gears
- Not motorized; includes a pretend charging socket

Fanatics has the Funko NFL Pocket Pop! Advent Countdown Calendar for $38 with the promo code "MERRY". That's $17 cheaper than what you'd pay today at Target and the best deal we could find for this calendar. It includes 24 collectible figures, one behind each door. Shipping will vary, depending on your location and total order. The deal ends on November 9. Buy Now at Fanatics
- 24 doors, each with a Pocket Pop! figure
- Features NFL stars and mascots
- Funko Pocket Pop! collectible style
- Display-ready collection
- 365-day returns

This AI EMO companion robot is down to $60 after the the prom code "DBDEAL8" today at AliExpress. That's less than half its original price of $147. This AI robot responds to voice commands and is designed as an interactive desktop pet for kids and adults. Shipping is free and the offer ends November 18.
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- Voice recognition for talking & emotional interaction
- Desktop companion robot designed as an electronic pet
- Suitable for both kids and adults
- Free shipping, with delivery estimated Nov 13 to 19
- Free returns within 90 days

Amazon has the Official Arduino Starter Kit at $77, which is $33 off. The price is below its 90-day Amazon average of $109. The kit comes with an English projects book and the parts for 12 beginner projects. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon
- Includes parts for 12 hands-on electronics projects
- English project book with step-by-step instructions
- Components include a DC motor, servo motor, tilt sensor, and LEDs

Walmart is offering Rollback prices on toys and games across building sets, dolls, action figures, plush, and card games, all in time for the holidays. Prices start at $3, with a Honey Bee Acres collectible mystery bag at $3 and a Rubik's Cube at $9. Disney and Pixar Toy Story plush toys are $10, down from $33, and the Fisher-Price Little People Ultimate Mountain Playset is $47, down from $55. The pictured Spider-Man Brand New Day Titan Series Ultimate Web Gear Action Figure is a Walmart-exclusive and also sees a $5 drop. Shipping is free on most orders over $35; free pickup is available at most local stores, too. Shop Now at Walmart
- Rollback prices across building sets, dolls, action figures, plush, and games
- Fisher-Price baby & toddler toys from $7
- Mystery packs & collectibles from $3
- Items sorted by age, from 0-24 months to 12 years and up
- Shop categories include squishy toys, bikes & ride-ons, outdoor play, and puzzles

At eBay, this LEGO Technic Deep-Sea Research Submarine is $11 off the $40 list price from seller Bullseye Deals. The set is new and ships free. Seller also accepts best offers. Buy Now at eBay
- 413 pieces
- Recommended for ages 9 and up
- Opening cockpit with seat and controls
- Extending arm with grabber lifts a barrel into the submarine
- Turning propellers
- Measures about 11.8" long, 10" wide, and 11" tall

Update: The price has changed to $21.02 since this was originally published.
This Cra-Z-Art Grinch slime advent calendar matches its Amazon all-time low of $20. (You'd pay over $30 elsewhere.) It covers 12 days of slime with 9 compounds plus charms, glitter, and beads. Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon

This LEGO Spring Festival Fortune Firecracker set is 40% off at Amazon, bringing it to $54. The price is below its 90-day Amazon average of $56. Buy Now at Amazon

At Amazon, get this LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24 for $15. It's the best price we could find by $11. Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon

At Scheels, this LEGO Technic Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut set is $10 off, down to $39.99. That beats most other sellers by $5. The 42173 set is aimed at builders ages 10 and up. Shipping is free, and the page notes a limit of 4 per order. Buy Now at Scheels
- Building set for ages 10 & up
- Model number 42173
- Builds a Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut hypercar in grey
- Shipped free from Scheels
- Limit of 4 per order

This Radio Flyer UPS Delivery Truck Ride-On is priced at $32, $13 under what Amazon charges. Shipping is free. Buy Now at eBay
- Includes 3 miniature UPS packages and 3 wooden cars
- Under-seat storage for packages or toys
- Holds up to 50 lbs.
- For ages 2 & up
- No assembly required
- Steel & plastic construction

This AI robot dog is down to just $25.16 at AliExpress with the promo code "DBDEAL3". That's another $4 drop since last week and the best deal we've seen for this allergen-free pet. It's also less than half its original price of $69. Shipping is free, too. It responds to voice commands and can perform programmable singing and dancing routines, with a remote control that works up to 50 meters away. A lithium battery is included, so it's ready to use right out of the box. The deal ends on November 18. Buy Now at AliExpress
- Responds to voice commands
- Programmable singing and dancing routines
- Includes built-in lithium battery, ready to use out of the box
- Remote control works up to 50 meters away
- Available in pink and white color options
- Recommended for ages 14 and up
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What toys are educationally beneficial for kids?
Nowadays, there are a multitude of toys that aid the development of young brains, and many have the scientific testing to back them up. From interactive globes to play fossils, from DIY chemistry kits to buildable robots, we cover the toys that continually offer unmatched sales and deals.
One key term to look out for is STEM toys, which stands for science, technology, engineering, and math.
Barnes & Noble has a plethora of educational deals at all times, as does Amazon , Walmart , Kohl’s , Target , Belk , and more.
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The big hitters listed above still apply here. Other noteworthy options include LEGO , Hobbytron , shopDisney , WWE Shop , and more.
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Regardless of the time of year you are visiting our site, there will be deals to make the most of the season. We round up offers on splash pads to cool down the kiddies in the heat of summer, as well as paint by numbers and train sets to make cold and rainy days less tiresome.
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Yes, most of the deals displayed on our site have a suggested age range, running from tots to teens and fully grown adults. Fisher-Price and Little Tikes specialise in early life development and entertainment, while LEGO , Funko Pop! , and Segway have no age limit.
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If you’ve a penchant for comic collectibles, figurines, Funko Pops!, or LEGO sets, we cover it. Check out Amazon especially, but LEGO , Daily Steals , Belk , and Barnes & Noble all sell collectibles.
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Keep an eye for on-page clippable coupons, coupon codes we note on listed deals, and large annual sales. And if you’re purchasing open-box or refurbished items, look out for warranty information.
Aoife Ryan lives in Dublin, Ireland and has been working at DealNews for just over three years, where she loves to find and write up deals on everything from movies to home treasures and hilarious pet attire.