Toy & Hobby Deals

Kids who've outgrown a balance bike but aren't ready for a full-size scooter tend to do well with a smaller, kid-specific build like this one, and it's currently $39 off the $120 list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

These inflatable water-filled footballs are easier to grip and throw when wet than a standard ball, so they suit pool days or beach trips with kids. The 2-pack runs $19.97, about $10 (33%) off the $30 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone hunting for a quirky wedding gift or gag gift for a newly engaged friend should take a look at this pair, since the matching bride-and-groom monster plushies work as a display piece and a weird kind of couples memorabilia at once. Kids into the Fuggler line will also get a kick out of having the bride and groom set to add to a collection. Buy Now at Amazon

Backyard water park fans with a bit of lawn space will get the most use out of this one, since the shark slide and lighthouse sprayer give kids a couple different ways to play instead of just splashing around a plain pool. Buy Now at Walmart

Backyard parties or weekend rentals aside, this one's built for actual commercial use, meaning heavier-duty PVC than typical home models and a splash pool built into the base to catch riders at the bottom. Walmart has it for $1,006.05, which is $263 off the $1,269 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Update: The price has changed to $83.44 since this was originally published.

Collectors of Demon Slayer figures will notice the detailed articulation that lets Zenitsu hold accurate poses from the anime, and it's currently $7 off the $90 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone needing a durable hitch or towing accessory setup without the guesswork of piecing components together separately, and Walmart has it for $144, about $26 off the $170 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Fans of both LOL Surprise's collectible-doll format and the Harry Potter universe get a nice crossover here, with the unboxing element giving kids the same reveal-and-collect fun the LOL line is known for. Buy Now at Amazon

Fans of the show or figure collectors will want this one for the shelf, and at $11.19 it's $3.80 off the $15 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

A rainy afternoon or family game night gets easier with a 1,000-piece puzzle like this coastal scene, and at $7.66 it's about a dollar off the $8.59 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Small collectible figures like this one work well for kids building a nature or farm-themed play set, and hand-painted detail is a step up from typical mass-market toy figures. It's $2 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Fans collecting KPop Demon Hunters merch or Funko Pop figures in general will want this one for the shelf, and at $15.26 it's only 73 cents off the $15.99 list price, so there's no real urgency to buy right now if you're waiting for a bigger markdown. Buy Now at Amazon

Pairing binoculars with a matching sticker book gives young kids an actual reason to use them, which makes this a solid pick for backyard bird-watching beginners; it's $3.75 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Small hands and simplified focus controls make these easier for kids to handle than standard binoculars, so they suit young nature lovers or budding birdwatchers on family hikes. At $21.24, that's $3.75 off the $24.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Squeezing this one back into shape is oddly satisfying, so it suits fidgeters, stress relief seekers, or anyone who likes tactile desk toys, and it's currently $2.57 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Collectors filling out a One Piece Funko lineup will want to grab Chopper, a staple character in the series, and at $11.18 it's about $4 off the $15.19 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Update: The price has changed to $12.99 since this was originally published.

Squeezing this oversized ball offers a simple outlet for fidgeting or tension during work or study, and at $12.34 it's only 65 cents under the $12.99 list price, so don't expect much of a discount here. Buy Now at Amazon

Collectors chasing accurate anime figures will notice the detailed articulation here, since S.H.Figuarts figures are built for posing rather than just display. Amazon has it for $85, which is $15 (15%) off the $100 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids who love pretend farm work get a battery-powered tractor with a detachable trailer for hauling toys around the yard, and it's currently $26 off the $286 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon