Toy & Hobby Deals

Fans of fantasy or sci-fi collectibles will appreciate the detailed sculpt and character design that Zaraak The Skalarian brings to a display shelf or collection. It's a solid pick if you're building out a themed figure lineup and want something distinct from the usual mass-market options. Buy Now at Amazon

Two kids can ride side by side in this one, which makes it a good pick for siblings or twins who'd otherwise fight over a single-seat ride-on; it's currently $60 off the $380 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $21.99 since this was originally published.

A good pick for kids who want a toy that responds to hand motions as well as remote commands, giving them two different ways to play. It's priced at $22, just a penny under the usual list price, so this isn't really a discount moment, just the standard cost of the robot. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids and beginners looking to learn basic robotics and coding get a hands-on project here, since the kit covers assembly, sensors, and programming in one package, and it's currently $7.50 off the list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids interested in electronics or coding basics can build and program this one themselves, which makes it a solid pick for a rainy-day project or homeschool add-on, and it's currently $8.55 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids who like transforming toys get two play modes in one, switching between an RC car and a robot without extra parts to lose, and it's currently $5.85 off the $22 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Robot kits like this one give kids a hands-on intro to coding and building rather than just another screen-based toy, and Amazon has it marked down to $88, $22 off the $110 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids who like construction toys will get a kick out of the three-in-one build, which lets the remote control excavator switch between digging modes for extended play beyond a single function, and it's currently $7.61 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone who dings up their DJI Mavic Mini during transport or storage will get some real scratch protection from this skin, plus a carbon fiber look without added bulk or weight. Buy Now at Amazon

These tiny 3-inch dolls are a good fit for collectors or kids who like the surprise-reveal format, since each one is packaged blind so you don't know which character you're getting until you open it. It's currently $1.32 off the $12.16 list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone learning speedcubing or looking to shave seconds off their solve times will notice the difference, since the tensioned mechanism turns smoothly without catching or popping like cheaper cubes tend to. Buy Now at Amazon

Building sets like this work well as party favor bundles or stocking stuffers since you're getting six distinct Sanrio characters instead of one, and at $10.79 it's $7.20 off the $17.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids who are into the Gabby's Dollhouse show will get the most mileage out of this spa-themed playset, and at $19.97 it's just over a dollar off the $21.24 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Small-space collectors and Superman fans will appreciate this compact set for shelf or desk display, and Walmart has it for $1.90 off the list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Collectible fans and Pokémon fans alike will want this one on the shelf, as the Midnight Form Lycanroc figure isn't as commonly found as the standard release, and right now it's $3.75 (25%) off the $15 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Collectors chasing the small-format Sanrio figures can grab this 4-pack for $11.83, about $3 off the $15 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Collectors who focus on premium castings will notice the Thrill Climbers set skips the standard basic Hot Wheels line, with detailed off-road builds and rubber tires across all five cars. Walmart has it for $33, about $12 off the $45 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Backyard cookouts and tailgates call for something like this, a portable disc-toss game that folds flat for easy transport, and it's currently $6.60 off the list price at $26.39. Buy Now at Amazon

Squishy collectibles like this one are a solid pick for Mario fans or plush collectors who want something soft to display or squeeze, and at $16, it's about $8 (34%) off the $24 list price. Buy Now at Amazon