The best Black Friday toy deals right now
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Your kids already know it, but in case you missed it, Black Friday 2018 is almost here. According to Adobe, we can expect some new toys to surge in popularity, as well as some old favorites from 2017. Here’s the list, according to their research, along with the best price we can find right now. If you’re done with toys and ready to move on to the rest of your shopping list, see all of the best Black Friday deals.
Parents take note, before you click buy be sure to note the delivery time. Amazon, for example, has some of them marked as “May arrive after Christmas.” Others may without that information until the checkout page. Somehow an I.O.U. note just doesn’t get the little ones as excited as a wrapped present.
Deals On the Hottest Toys for Black Friday 2018:
1. Pomsies—$14.82 at Amazon: Patches, Speckles, Pinky, and the rest of the sparkle-eyed Pomsies are all priced within a few cents of each other at major retailers and at least for the time being appear to be in stock.
2. Grumblies, Green—$16.88 at Amazon: Essentially the angry, monster version of Pomsies, the Grumblies come in green, blue, red, and purple. Prices vary within a few dollars. Currently our little blue guy, Hydro, seems to be driving the highest demand at around $20.
3.Scruff-a-luvs, Blue—$17.69 at Target: Put them in water for their first bath and watch them expand. It actually looks pretty cute (if not labor intensive). It’s only available through third-party sellers at Amazon. Walmart is sold out.
5. Sony PlayStation Classic—$99.00 pre-order at Target: The retro gamer fav of the season, this miniaturized ode to the first-generation PlayStation is due to start shipping on December 3rd. So far, it’s the same price everywhere.
6. Super Smash Brothers Ultimate—$59.98 pre-order at Amazon: Scheduled for a December 7th ship date, the latest in the series needs no explanation. Either you smash or you don’t. It’s one penny less at Amazon, so feel free to get it wherever is convenient.
7. Fortnite Monopoly—$15.88 at Amazon (Save $4.11): The classic board game, now with the fresh face of the popular video game Fortnite. It’s the same price at Walmart.
Beyond what researchers think the hottest toys will be, Reviewed has been tracking deals on hundred of other popular gift items this Black Friday. Here's what else we think the little ones in your life might like.
- Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet—$69.99 on Amazon (Save $30): This is the best tablet for kids. It comes with a 2-year warranty, a year of FreeTime Unlimited, parental controls, and a great value.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet—$89.99 on Amazon (Save $40): This is just as great as the Fire 7. It's got a slightly bigger screen with a better picture quality, but comes will all the same extra features and add-ons, all for only $20 more.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2-Pack—$149.98 (Save $110)
- Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet—$149.99 on Amazon (Save $50): This make cost more than twice as much as the Fire 7, but the screen is 3 inches larger and it's got better picture quality.
- Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition 2-Pack—$249.98 (Save $150)
- Anki Cozmo Smart Educational Toy Robot—$139.97 on Amazon (Save $40)
- Assorted Board Games, Video Games, Kids' Books, and Movies—Buy 2 Get 1 Free at Target: This is great chance to snag gifts for all the kids on your list.
- Assorted Video Games—Up to 50% off on Amazon: From the new Tomb Raider to Final Fantasy to Life is Strange, find great savings on a few great games.
- Crocodile Dentist—$4.99 on Amazon (Save $7): This adorable game that low-key teaches the importance of dental hygiene is only $5 right now. It's an add-on item, so you need to spend at least $25 (including this) to get it for this price.
- Lifetime Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop—$129.99 at Walmart (Save $26.19): Save on a highly rated basketball hoop for your backyard.
- Mongoose Bikes—Save up to 20% on Amazon: You can save $25-$120 on new bikes for the kids.
- NBA 2K19 (PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox)—$27 on Amazon (Save $33): Anyone on your list who loves sports and video games will have a blast with this game, which features real NBA players and is at its lowest price ever.
- Owlboy Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch—$24.99 on Amazon (Save $5): this is one of our favorite Switch games for kids.
- Owlet Smart Sock 2 Baby Heart Rate and Oxygen Monitor—$219.99 on Amazon (Save $80): These smart socks allow parents to keep a watchful eye on their child's vitals while they sleep, so parents can rest too.
- Puro Sound Labs BT2200 Wireless Kids' Headphones—$74.99 from Puro Sound Labs (Save $25): These are the best-tested kids' headphones. They keep the volume at safe levels, they're wireless, and they come in 5 fun colors.
- R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid by Sphero—$39.99 on Amazon (Save $20): This is the lowest price we've ever seen to get your own working R2-D2. This IS the droid you're looking for. It typically costs $60, not $100, but this is still an amazing discount.
- Sphero Mini White App-Controlled Robot—$41.25 on Amazon (Save $8.74): This adorable and fun robot toy is on sale for the lowest price we've ever seen in the color white. It's loaded with a few fun games and is great for kids with an interest in coding and is best suited for ages 8 and up.
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