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The best early Black Friday toy deals to make you and your kiddo smile

The best Black Friday toy deals as of Oct. 27:

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

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.

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

Early Black Friday savings 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

Amazon rolled out their early savings in the form of their Epic Daily Deals event, which started Oct. 4. While they briefly ran a "$10 off $50 toy purchases" event in mid-October, we expect to see more savings as Black Friday nears.

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.

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

Best Buy 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

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 savings, which will be available from Nov. 23 — Nov. 27.

AMAZON DEALS

Our top pick: Tamagotchi Pix — $39.46 (save $20.53)

Truly an upgrade on an old classic. 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.

pink tamagotchi with colorful screen
Credit: Tamagotchi

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WALMART DEALS

Our top pick: Disney Pixar Cars Rusteze Double Circuit Speedway Playset — $25.00 (save $24.99)

Cool circuit speedway that can send toy cars speeding down different routes? Check. Themed after one of Pixar's most popular franchises? Double check. Available for half the price of what it usually goes for? It might be time to hit "add to cart."

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TARGET DEALS

Our top pick: Ryan's World Build-&-Play Gummy Factory — $34.99 (save $5)

Combine creativity, some learning, and snack time with this gummy factory. This 126-build kit is great for slightly older kids to make their own gummy snacks, and then serve them up with style, thanks to the ladders, slides, and gears of this factory.

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BEST BUY DEALS

Our top pick: L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Remix 4-in-1 Plane Playset Transforms — $75.99 (save $14)

L.O.L. Surprise dolls are one of the hottest commodities out there, and this playset gives them a way to travel in style — technically, it gives them four different ways. The plane (which comes with a drink cart, rolling suitcases, and overhead compartments as just some of its features), with some minor adjustments also turns into a car, recording studio, and mixing booth. The working sound and lights only add to the experience of these four settings, so your little one's imagination can really run wild.

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MACY'S DEALS

Our top pick: FAO Schwartz Labradoodle Puppy Dog Plush Toy — $14.99 (save $15)

Who doesn't love an adorable plush toy? I still have my favorite stuffed animal from when I was kid, and that's because the bond between a kid and their favorite stuffed animal is pretty much unbreakable. If there's going to be a toy your kid will hang on to for years, you might as well make it this very cute labradoodle.

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This post will be updated throughout the holiday shopping season.

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