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    Best Black Friday toy deals to make you and your kiddo smile (LIVE UPDATES)

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    UPDATE: Nov. 23, 2021, 5:00 p.m. EST We've updated this post with the latest toy deals, including new price drops from Walmart, Target, and Macy's — here are some of our top picks:

    Though toys may be the most classic holiday gift out there, they can be a very overwhelming gift to shop for, especially considering all the options out there. Add to that the fact that kids generally make it very clear when they don't like a gift, and suddenly toy shopping has your stress spiking.

    SEE ALSO: The best Black Friday deals for 2021, all in one place

    Before your cortisol levels shoot through the roof, take a deep breath, and remember that you have a trusty team of shopping reporters to guide you through this Black Friday season. Scroll down for shopping tips and our favorite finds from this week.

    Check out our top picks from all these sales below.

    Note: Any items that have been fully crossed out were sold out or back up to full price at the time of writing, but could come back in stock at some point.

    AMAZON

    pink tamagotchi with colorful screen
    Credit: Tamagotchi
    Our pick: Tamagotchi Pix in floral/pink
    $39.46 at Amazon (save $20.53)

    Why we like it

    Can you believe Tamagotchi is officially 25 now? Your kid will still experience the immense stress and responsibility that is caring for a Tamagotchi (don't worry, this is a rewarding, formative rite of passage), but with a few 2021 extras. They'll enjoy a new color screen, a camera for them to take pictures alongside their character, new ways to customize items, and the ability to connect with friends' devices so they can play together.

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    WALMART DEALS

    kids playing on the swing and slide set
    Credit: Backyard Discovery
    Backyard Discovery Aurora Wooden Cedar Swing Set
    $299 at Walmart (save $150)

    Why we like it

    After nearly two years of being stuck indoors, having a playset that lets your kid swing, climb, and slide outside might just be one of the best things you can give for the holidays. The upper "clubhouse" part of the set also comes equipped with a real chalkboard so kids can express their creative side. While this is definitely a bigger swing set, many reviewers remarked that it's best for small children around the ages of two to six years old.

    More toy deals at Walmart:

    TARGET DEALS

    a little girl in overalls using her play kitchen
    Credit: Costway
    Our pick: Costway 2-in-1 Kids Play Kitchen & Diner Restaurant Wooden Pretend Cooking Playset Toy
    $185.99 at Target (save $94)

    Why we like it:

    Meet the little kitchen that can take games of pretend to the next level. This two-sided toy has an oven, microwave, sink, and stove knobs that make real clicking sounds when they're turned. The window from the kitchen looks out to a tiny seating area so your little one can serve up their best culinary creations. At over 40% off, this kitchen and diner duo packs the potential for a lot of fun.

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    BEST BUY DEALS

    a kid makes on ice cream code drawing while looking at their osmo app on an ipad
    Credit: Osmo
    Our pick: Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad
    $59.99 at Best Buy (save $20)

    Why we like it

    The Osmo Starter Pack uses an iPad app, a play mat, and costume pieces and included sticks and rings to teach your little ones about prereading, storytelling, and motor skills. It is designed for kids ages three to five, but at the time of writing Best Buy is running a sale on a bunch of different Osmo kits, including the creative kit and coding kit, both of which are geared for slightly older kids.

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    MACY'S DEALS

    a blue striped inflated dome
    Credit: Discovery Kids
    Our pick: Discovery Kids Toy Tent Inflatable Dome
    $12.99 at Macy's (save $37)

    Why we like it

    When you're a kid, having your own fort is basically the definition of cool. It simply takes playtime to another level. This play tent inflates in a quick 30 seconds to nearly six and a half feet wide and six feet tall. When it's time to clean up, the deflated tent fits easily into an included storage bag. There's minimal mess and hassle, though you should be aware the box fan is not included as part of the purchase.

    More toy deals at Macy's:

    How to shop toy deals this year

    Our first major tip is to keep your eye on this list. We'll be updating this post week after week with the most popular toys and best savings across retailers.

    Beyond checking back in, we highly recommend shopping sooner rather than later. One, it's a pretty effective way to feel prepared once December rolls around so you can actually enjoy the holiday (groundbreaking, we know). But this old trick of getting your shopping done early is even more important with the new conditions this year — widespread supply chain shortages mean that shipping times will be longer than usual, so now is the time to start shopping if you want to guarantee that gifts arrive on time.

    Luckily, the start times of Black Friday sales have adjusted accordingly, so scoring a good deal and making sure your kid actually has a present to unwrap come December are both very attainable goals. Just make sure you start asking for any wishlists from your kiddos ASAP, and you should be good to go.

    What toy savings we're expecting

    Black Friday deals have already begun, but retailers will be rolling out more and more deals as we get closer to the official shopping holiday on Nov. 26. Here are the highlights:

    Amazon: The online behemoth rolled out their early savings in the form of their Epic Daily Deals event, which started Oct. 4. They briefly ran a "$10 off $50 toy purchases" event in mid-October, and started their Early Black Friday Deals Nov. 1, though we expect to see even more savings as the shopping holiday draws nearer.

    Walmart: The big box store will be running three Deals for Days events in November, starting Nov. 3, where we're expecting to see a ton of toy deals, followed by even more Nov. 10 and Nov. 22.

    Target: Though Target's pre-Black Friday Deal Days event has already come to a close, they're still offering holiday price matching through Dec. 24, so you can still benefit from later discounts on toys even if you shop now.

    Best Buy: The tech giant ran their second pre-Black Friday savings event through Oct. 22. Their official Black Friday will be kicking off Nov. 19, but their "Black Friday Price Guarantee" promises you won't find better savings until we actually reach the holiday.

    Macy's: The cornerstone of malls everywhere, Macy's has already dropped tons of early savings that have many toys at their lowest prices of this season, but the real sales have yet to come. Every week in November, Macy's will be running different sales leading up to their final Black Friday sale, which will be available from Nov. 23 — Nov. 27.

    This post will be updated throughout the holiday shopping season.




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