
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

With promo code "VIPTAKE8OCTOBER", this LEGO City Advent Calendar comes to $24 at eBay. It's already sold out from LEGO direct, and is $35 from other retailers that have stock. The 2026 calendar is built around a Santa's Workshop theme and includes a Mrs. Claus minifigure. Shipping is free, with 30-day returns. The coupon ends December 1. Buy Now at eBay
- 252 pieces in a 24-door Christmas countdown calendar
- Includes 6 minifigures: Santa, Mrs. Claus, 3 elves, and a snowman
- Includes a baby reindeer figure & small seasonal builds
- Box folds out into a Santa's Workshop playmat
- Building instructions printed inside each calendar window
- For ages 5 & up, new in sealed packaging

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 Dan&Darci Taba Squishy Making Kit at $26, down from $32. The kit makes six animal and food shapes, and the mold, colors, and add-in powders are all included, so no extra supplies are needed. Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon
- Makes 6 squishy shapes: paw, capybara, koala, cookie, doughnut, and bunny
- Includes a 6-character mold, 6 sets of goop, & 5 color bottles
- Glitter, glow-in-the-dark powder, & flocking powder included for special effects
- Squeeze detail pen, mixing cups, stirring sticks, & storage bags included
- Illustrated step-by-step instruction guide
- Recommended for ages 8 & up

Best Buy's Early Black Friday LEGO deals range from 20% to 26% off on featured sets, with a steep cut on the pictured LEGO One Piece Windmill Village Hut, which not only drops from $30 to $21, but also includes just shy of 300 pieces, which is confusing. The LEGO Star Wars Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice) set, which launched in April 2026 at a $130 suggested retail price, is also 20% off. My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members save an extra 10% on all LEGO sets. (Plus and Total are paid memberships, which cost $30 and $200 per year respectively.) My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). Shop Now at Best Buy
- Featured LEGO sets are 20% to 26% off
- Themes include Star Wars, City, Ninjago, Fortnite, One Piece, and FIFA World Cup
- Star Wars Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice) set has 1,200 pieces & a posable figure
- Separate sections for LEGO sets under $100, holiday sets, and Advent calendars
- 51 toys, games & crafts results, with LEGO as the featured brand

This Dreamon wooden barber shop playset is 40% off at Amazon. The 21 pieces include a wearable beard, an electric shaver with two replaceable heads, a working blow dryer, and a tool bag. Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon
- 21-piece set w/ wearable beard, electric shaver, hair dryer, scissors, comb, mirror, apron, scarf, & tool bag
- Shaver vibrates & blow dryer blows air, requiring 2 AAA batteries (not included)
- Wooden accessories w/ smooth edges & rounded corners
- Recommended for ages 3 to 6
- Package measures 6.8 x 5.2 x 1.9" & weighs 1.5 lb.

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

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

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 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

Keeps kids busy building forts and glows in the dark for an extra play factor once the lights go off, a nice option for rainy days or sleepovers, and currently $18 off the list price. Apply coupon code "NEAVRNMC" for a savings of $18. Prime members get free shipping. Buy Now at Amazon
- 120-piece glow-in-the-dark building kit
- Flexible design for diverse structural builds
- Durable, secure-twist rod and ball connections
- Encourages collaborative STEM problem-solving
- Portable storage bag for easy cleanup and transport

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 eBay, get this LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV for $39 when you use promo code "VIPTAKE8OCTOBER". It's the best deal we've seen for this set. Shipping is free. Buy Now at eBay

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 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 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 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

OZSWORDS offers a wide range of Lord of the Rings and other movie swords and weapon replicas Additional savings are available on select items using promo code "Swords7". Buy Now at Ozswords

Amazon has four selection of LEGO City Rides vehicles for $6, down from $10. Choose from a gaming race car, construction loader, fire truck, or police truck. All sets include a minifigure. Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon
- Includes LEGO minifigure
- Interactive 3D instructions via LEGO Builder app
- Compatible with other LEGO City sets
- Compact size for imaginative high-speed play
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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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Deals on arts and crafts, puzzles, model sets, and outdoor activities are plentiful. There is no time like the present to expand your taste.
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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.
What other details should I look out for when looking for good deals on toys and hobbies?
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.