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Something about shopping for toys on Black Friday feels a little bit like those shopping sprees that were featured on '80s game shows, right? It's a lot of people running and jumping, and knocking stacks of toys in their shopping baskets as fast as they can while trying not to break any limbs. But with a plan to scope out the best Black Friday 2017 toy sales, you can be the calm amongst the storm, strolling along with your latte in one hand, shopping list in the other.
The lists below are organized by store and suss out the best toy deals amongst the many Black Friday ads. If you are looking for popular toys, like Barbie and Legos, then you will want to check out Toys "R" Us and Walmart. If Melissa and Doug errrythang is your jam, then Macy's is the place to be. And if you want to stay at home in your pajamas, hello Amazon.
As you are sorting through the deals, be sure to do a once over of your local ads since deals may vary based on location. And most of all? Stay chill because I've got your back with the inside scoop on all of the things that will put a smile on your favorite kiddos' faces.
Toys "R" Us
Toys "R" Us really wasn't a thing when I was a kid, or at least my parents let my sister and I think that. But when our younger brothers came along, I distinctly remember the age when they would await the arrival of the Toys "R" Us Big Book. Now the excitement of that holiday catalog is preceded by Black Friday deals, and the sales are no less noteable. Check out a few below.
Noteworthy Deals:
Thursday In-Store Doorbusters (5 p.m. - Midnight)
- $60 for Barbie Pink Passport 3-Story Townhouse (Reg. $120)
- $30 for Barbie Career Doll 5-pack (Reg. $50)
- $250 Power Wheels Boomerang 12 Volt Ride-On (Reg. $400)
- $50 for Doc McStuffins All-in-One Nursery (Reg. $80)
- $14.99 each for Baby Alive Twinkles ‘n Tinkles baby dolls (Reg. $29.99)
- $30 for PJ Masks Rev-N-Rumblers Track Play Set (Reg. $50)
- 40 percent off select Lego construction sets
- $20 for Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster (Reg. $40)
- $200 for Hover1 Hoverboard & Buggy Combo (Reg. $300)
- $60 for nabi DreamTab HD8 Tablet (Reg. $160)
- $5 for Cabbage Patch Cuties (Reg. $10)
- $70 for Imaginarium All-In-One Wooden Train Table (Reg. $100)
Black Friday Sale Deals (5 p.m. Thursday through close on Saturday)
- $10 for Disney Princess dresses (Reg. $20)
- $20 for Lalaloopsy Magic Kitchen & Café Play Set (Reg. $70)
- $15 for the Lalaloopsy Baking Oven (Reg. $60)
- Buy one, get one free for select DVDs and Blu-rays (in-store only)
- $225 for 24-volt Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket (Reg. $300)
- Save $10 to $30 on select video games
- $300 for Big Backyard Hazelwood Gym Set (Reg. $600)
- $50 for EduScience Microscope & Telescope Combination Set (Reg. $100
- $200 for PS4 Slim 1TB console (Reg. $300)
- $190 for Xbox One Slim 500GB Core Console (Reg. $280)
- 50 percent off Lego Dimensions figures
- 50 percent off regular-priced Lego Dimensions Starter Packs
- $20 for Playskool Friends Sesame Street Love2Learn Elmo (Reg. $70)
- $100 for NERF N-Strike Elite Terrascout Remote Control Drone Blaster (Reg. $200)
- 33 percent off all Fisher Price infant toys
- $200 for Disney Mickey or Minnie Mouse Hot Rod Coupe 12 Volt Ride-On (Reg. $350)
Target
As if you need a reason to go to Target, right? Locations will open their doors at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day until midnight, according to a Target rep. Then they'll reopen at 6 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 24. If you're set up with the store's credit or debit card, it's important to note that Target REDcard holders get access to select Black Friday deals early, online, in stores, and via their app. Like all Target trips, plan to leave with much more than you intended.
Noteworthy Deals:
- $30 off Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet 7" 16GB (Reg. $100)
- $30 off Garmin vívofit jr. kids’ activity monitor (Reg. $80)
- $20 off Sky Viper Stunt Drone (Reg. $50)
- $10 off Tonka Classic Dump and Loader Truck (Reg. $25)
- 50% off Giant Jumbling Tower (Reg. $80)
- $16 off My Size Elena, Elsa, Anna, Rapunzel or Belle doll (Reg. $65)
- 50% off select games
- 50% off all jigsaw puzzles
- $18 off Zoomer Meowzies (Reg. $35)
- $18 off Fisher-Price Little People Sit ‘n Stand Skyway (Reg. $35)
- $45 off New Bright 1:10-scale R/C Armadillo truck (Reg. $90)
Walmart
At the time of publication, Walmart had not yet released their Black Friday ad, but, lucky for you, that's where BestBlackFriday.com saves the day with its Walmart ad scans. According to the site, doors will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving night, and you can shop the entire day online.
Noteworthy Deals:
- $94 for FurReal Friends Roarin' Tyler The Playful Tiger (Reg. $117)
- $15 for Soggy Doggy Game (Reg. $20)
- $80 for NERF Rival Nemesis (Reg. $90)
- $45 Paw Patrol Sea Patroller Transforming Vehicle (Reg. $50)
- $84 for Paw Patrol 32" Life-Sized Lookout Tower (Reg. $94)
- $20 each for PJ Masks Light-Up Vehicle
- $300 for Disney Frozen 12-Volt Sleigh Ride-On
- $20 for Fisher-Price Zoom 'n Crawl Monster (Reg. $30)
- $30 for Miffy House Playset (Reg. $35)
- $45 for Little Tikes Waffle Blocks Steam Train Construction Set (Reg. $55)
- $20 each for Melissa & Doug Musical Instruments Set
- $85 for Fisher-Price Imaginext Batbot Xtreme (Reg. $95)
- $30 for Disney Junior Mickey Transforming Roadster Racer (Reg. $40)
- $10 for Bright Starts Press and Grow Spinner (Reg. $13)
- $50 for Fisher-Price Shimmer and Shine Dancing Genies 2-Pack (Reg. $60)
- $10 for My Little Pony Collection 10-Pack (Reg. $20)
- $8 for Hatchimals CollEGGtibles 4-Pack (Reg. $10)
- $80 for Disney Cars 3 Ultimate Speedway (Reg. $90)
- $164 for Barbie Dream House
- $94 for Barbie Dream Camper
- $75 for Barbie Dream Horse with Doll (Reg. $100)
- $23 for 18" My Life As School Girl or Boy Doll (Reg. $28)
- $15 each for select Star Wars Figures (Reg. $19)
- $50 for Disney Olaf's Frozen Adventure Singing Sisters Anna and Elsa 2-pack (Reg. $60)
- $3 each for select Shopkins collectibles
Amazon
Lucky for you, Amazon has already kicked off its Black Friday deals with their Countdown to Black Friday. Check it out for daily updates on the best steal, including electronics, kitchen items, clothing and shoes, and toys. I mean, why brave the Black Friday lines and mayhem when you can score big from the comfort of your home, right?
Noteworthy Deals:
- $8 for Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit (Reg. $25)
- Save up to $10 each on Lego City items
- $32 for Hello Kitty School Bus Playset (Reg. $70)
- $12 for B. Toys Build-A-Ma-Jigs Roadster (Reg. $22)
- $14 for CoolToys Fruit and Vegetable Cutting Playset (Reg. $24)
- $40 for Calico Critters Secret Island Playhouse (Reg. $70)
- Buy one, get one 40% off All Calico Critters accessory sets
- $11 for BabiBibi 36-piece Bath Toys Set (Reg. $19)
- $14 for Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway (Reg. $23)
- $16 for Kidzlane Electronic Toy Cash Register for Kids (Reg. $25)
- $17 for Green Toys Cupcake Set (Reg. $25)
- $88 for My First Playhouse (Reg. $130)
- $50 for K`Nex 25th Anniversary Ultimate Builder's Case (Reg. $75)
- $20 for Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Kick & Play Piano (Reg. $28)
- $9 for Galt Farm in a Box Puzzle (Reg. $13)
- $45 for 300-Piece Original Frontier Logs with Action Figures (Reg. $62)
- $17 for Baby Musical Keyboard Drums Set (Reg. $23)
- $38 for 100-Piece Multi Level Wooden Train Expansion Pack (Reg. $50)
- $114 for KidKraft Glamorous Dollhouse (Reg. $150)
Kohl's
At the time of publication, Kohl's had not yet released their Black Friday ad, but that's where BestBlackFriday.com comes in handy again. According to the site, you can shop Kohl's Black Friday deals in stores and online starting at 5 p.m. on Nov. 23. Plus, you'll earn $15 Kohl's Cash for every $50 spent on toys (or any items for that matter) for your little ones.
Noteworthy Deals:
- $20 for My Little Pony Cutie Mark Collection (Reg. $45-$50)
- $20 for Nerf Modulus Battlescout (Reg. $45-$50)
- $20 for Shimmer & Shine Teenie Genie Collection Pack (Reg. $45-$50)
- $20 for Mr. Potato Head Mashters of the Galaxy (Reg. $45-$50)
- $35 for Discovery Canvas Play Teepee (Reg. $100)
- $35 for Holiday Motorized Train Set (Reg. $100)
- $13 for Character Headphones (Reg. $30)
- $20 for Barbie Volkswagen Beetle (Reg. $35-$50)
- $20 for My Little Pony or Crayola Giant Art Tub (Reg. $35-$50)
- $20 for Nerf Alpha Trooper (Reg. $35-$50)
- $20 for Mr. Potato Head Super Spud (Reg. $35-$50)
- $20 for V-Tech Sit-to-Stand Activity Walker (Reg. $35-$50)
- $20 for Step 2 Shopping Cart (Reg. $35-$50)
- $20 Cars 3 20-inch Lightning McQueen (Reg. $35-$50)
- $25 for all inflatable ball pits
- $25 for Shopkins Party Game Arcade Play Set with exclusive doll
- $10 Barbie Styling Head (Reg. $20-$25)
- $10 Hot Wheels Rooftop Garage (Reg. $20-$25)
- $20 Disney Princess Royal Dreams Castle (Reg. $40-$60)
- $20 Indoor Hoops Pop-A-Shot Game (Reg. $40-$60)
- $50 for Step 2 Flip A Doodle Easel Desk with Stool
- $60 for Step 2 Modern Cook Kitchen
- $60 for Melissa & Doug Deluxe Multi-Vehicle Activity Rug
Macy's
According to the Macy's site, you can shop Black Friday deals online and on the app Nov. 22 through Nov. 25. If you are heading to the store, then be sure to check the hours. Can't wait to score some deals on toys? Shop more than 100 Black Friday preview specials now on the site.
Noteworthy Deals:
- $23 for Melissa & Doug Prepare & Serve Pasta Set (Reg. $30)
- $20 for Barbie Walk & Potty Pup (Reg $30)
- $15 for Melissa and Doug Kids' Musical Farmyard Cube Toy (Reg. $20)
- $10 for Hot Wheels® Turbo Race Set (Reg. $20)
- $12 for Discovery Kids Toy, Maze Game (Reg. $25)
- $15 for Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Soft Toy (Reg. $25)
- $23 for Melissa and Doug Kids' 8-Piece Pots & Pans Play Set (Reg. $30)
- $19 for Melissa & Doug Kids' Farm Animals, Pets & Sea Creatures Puzzle Bundle(Reg. $24)
- $159 for Melissa & Doug Star Diner Restaurant (Reg. $200)
- $39 for Melissa & Doug Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter (Reg. $50)
- $143 for Melissa & Doug Chef's Kitchen in Charcoal (Reg. $180)
- $103 for Melissa & Doug Toy, Cook's Corner Wooden Kitchen (Reg. $130)
- $119 for Melissa & Doug Multi-Activity Table (Reg. $150)
- $23 for Melissa and Doug Girls' Royal Princess Role Play Set (Reg. $30)
- $135 Melissa & Doug Victorian Dollhouse (Reg. $170)
- $7 for Melissa and Doug Nina Ballerina Magnetic Dress-Up (Reg. $13)
- $39 Melissa & Doug Shopping Cart (Reg. $70)
- $60 for Disney Frozen 26" Olaf Plush Toy (Reg. $100)
- $24 for Discovery Kids 69-Piece Flexible Construction Fort Set (Reg. $50)
- $49 for Discovery Kids Tent (Reg. $100)
- $14 Discovery Kids Toy, Wooden Tabletop Easel (Reg. $30)
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