Toy & Hobby Deals

Cedar construction handles outdoor weather while still looking finished enough for a backyard or covered patio, so it suits families who want a playhouse that can stay outside year-round without rotting out in a season. The elevated design also adds a bit of climbing and crawling space underneath, which is worth it if your kids like a bit more to explore than a flat floor. Buy Now at Home Depot

Suits schools, parks, or municipalities looking to outfit a large play area with commercial-grade equipment built to withstand heavy daily use, and Home Depot has it marked down to $20,240.85, a $3,160.20 reduction from the $23,401.05 list price. Buy Now at Home Depot

Kids who like to keep their Pokémon figures organized between play sessions will get the most out of this one, since it doubles as a carrying case and a ruins-themed battle set. It's $3 off the list price right now at Walmart. Buy Now at Walmart

Toddlers who like cause-and-effect play will get a kick out of the chime sounds and moving parts each time they nudge Ollie around, and the sturdy build holds up to repeated poking and shoving. Buy Now at Target

Shark movie completists and B-movie fans will get a kick out of this one, and at $10.75, it's $2.20 off the $12.95 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Kite Man is a fun pick for DC collectors who want the SDCC exclusive version without hunting down convention floor pricing, since Amazon carries it at standard retail. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids into horses or model animal collecting will appreciate the detailed sculpting on this Haflinger figure, and at $10, it's about $2 off the usual list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Squeezable and soft with no small parts to worry about, so it's a fitting pick for toddlers who like to carry around a favorite lovey. It's also a fun size for stroller clips or crib decor without taking up much space. Buy Now at Target

Automatic laser patterns keep your cat engaged in short chase sessions without you needing to hold and aim anything yourself, which suits cats left alone during the day. Buy Now at Home Depot

Update: The price has changed to $19.99 since this was originally published.

Kids who like building and tinkering will get a lot of mileage out of these magnetic tiles, and at $20 you're paying $5 less than the $25 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Fans of vinyl kaiju collectibles will appreciate this Burning Godzilla figure for its detailed sculpt and display-ready size, and Amazon currently has it for $28.94, about $6 off the $35 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Collectors of the Kaiju No. 8 series will want this for the detailed articulation S.H.Figuarts figures are known for, and at $36.16 it's about 48% off the $70 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $34.97 since this was originally published.

Handwriting practice with Disney Princess characters tends to hold a preschooler's attention longer than generic workbooks, making this a solid pick for parents working on letter formation before kindergarten, and it's $3 off the list price right now. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $9.63 since this was originally published.

Designed for game masters who want a ready-made nautical horror campaign without building an adventure from scratch, this module runs $0.69 off its usual price. Buy Now at Amazon

Collectors and Tron fans looking to round out a shelf display will get this Ares figure for $5.62, which is $9.37 (about 62%) off the $14.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Raphael fans and duck collectors alike will get a kick out of painting their own TMNT-themed rubber duck, a fun small gift for kids or nostalgic adults. It's currently $1.39 off the $5.89 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids curious about biology or hatching their own tiny sea creatures will get a kick out of watching these aquatic crustaceans grow from eggs, making it a low-cost hands-on science project for the classroom or kitchen counter. Buy Now at Amazon

Fans of the original Evangelion series who collect statues will appreciate the anniversary detailing on this Test Type-01 figure, making it a solid pick for a display shelf centerpiece rather than casual desk decor. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids into the Unicorn Academy show will get the most mileage out of this set, since it pairs a poseable doll with a unicorn figure for imaginative play beyond just watching the series. It's $2 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon