Toy deals are a highly sought-after category during the Black Friday shopping season. They are one of the fastest-selling products because of their popularity as gift items, and many shoppers take advantage of the early shopping season to get a head start on their Christmas shopping. So, here are some popular deals from 2022 that can give shoppers an idea of what to expect during the 2023 Black Friday sale.

Soft toys
These make for such easy and cozy presents for many. There are some famous characters on whom the soft toys are based, or they are just these soft animal figures which many enjoy snuggling in with during nap time. Here are some of the popular options available last year:

1. The Manhattan Toy’s Playdate Friends Alex doll is popular for those looking for a great gift. The doll has a small bear friend and can wear different outfits. Experts say dressing and undressing the doll can help develop children’s fine motor skills. Recently, Amazon had a sale on Manhattan Toys, and this particular doll was sold for $29, down from its original price of $31.

2. Another top-rated product for getting in the toys category is the BLABLA Kids Mini Iggy the Dinosaur character. This is a hand-knitted Peruvian doll that most kids love. The knitwork is very fine and lasts long. It was on sale on Maisonette for $66.

3. Melissa and Doug K is another brand with soft toys, including their popular bevy of soft cars called the Kids Pull-Back Vehicle Set, which costs around $17. However, a sale on Amazon and Walmart offered the toy at $16 and $19, respectively.

4. Fisher Price also has a soft toy named Grow-with-me Tummy Time Llama, which is often used as a prop to promote tummy time for infants. This plush toy has various accessories in its pocket, like a mirror, a rattle, and a teether, that the infant can keep busy with as they lie on their tummy and interact with the toy. This was on sale on Amazon for $18 and $24 on Walmart. The original price of this toy was $33.

5. Melissa and Doug have many stuffed toys, including the Giant T-Rex, which became popular among some kids. The bright colors on the toy are incredibly engaging and attractive to kids. It was available on Nordstrom for $145.

Tool kits and sets
Apart from soft toys, many play kits come with small accessories and items that make up the whole set. Here are some toolkit options that were popular last year.

6. Lego has many options for kids, and one of the popular ones around the holiday season is the Lego Friends Advent Calendar Building Kit. This kit helps them build a calendar for Christmas so they can learn to count the days down to Christmas Santa’s arrival and stay excited through the holiday season. The original price is $28, but it was on sale on Target for $22.

7. If slime is a preferred choice of engagement for some kids, then Elmer’s Celebration Slime is a great way to keep the kids entertained. It was being sold for $55 on Amazon.

8. Another way to keep the kids engaged is getting the National Geographic Mega Science Series Stunning Chemistry set. This kit has many engaging activities, like rocket launches and volcano eruptions. The set is accompanied by a learning manual for the kids to learn and process and was entirely sold on Amazon for $35.

9. Hot Wheels is known for its miniature cars, and one of its kits, the Hot Wheels “Mario Kart” Circuit Slam Track Set, was on sale last year. Since Mario Kart is a popular video game, this made for a popular toy set amongst kids. It was available at a discount on Best Buy and Macy’s for $33 and $30, respectively.

Miscellaneous
There are several categories of toys, and depending on every kid’s personality, the preference changes. According to experts, toys can help stimulate the mind and help children’s development and growth. Here are some more toy deals that were popular last year.

10. Cleaning up after kids finish playing can be quite a process. However, the Casdon Miniature Dyson Ball Vacuum can make a great addition to their toy collection. Although it cannot replace a real vacuum, it can pick up small pieces of paper, providing a realistic cleaning experience for kids. Moreover, this toy can be a fun activity to teach children the importance of cleaning up after playtime. This product was on sale on Amazon for $25.

Shoppers are advised to constantly watch for any shopping sale announcements by these toy brands or affiliated e-commerce websites that sell their products. Other categories like puzzles, video games, and board games are also expected to be on sale. Check with the local stores to see if the toys are going on sale anytime soon. Brands also give out information only in their newsletters, so subscribe to grab early bird discounts.