Top Toys on Sale Early

Everyone is worried about the economy this year and the retailers are no exception. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is traditionally the day when they are out of the red ink and into the black for the year.  Black Friday falls late in the month on Nov 28, 2008.  According to the Wall Street Journal, “Retailers have decided they can’t wait for the sales boost they usually get through doorbuster discounts that day (Black Friday) and already are rolling out deep cuts.”  Below are some great toy bargains that I have found. Note, that a retailer’s price can vary from day to day and even from hour to hour.  If you find a great price right now and it’s something you really want for the kids, I would suggest picking it up early before it sells out or the price goes back up.

One of the biggest discounts going right now is on Playskool Kota My Triceratops Dinosaur.  Just $239.99 and free shipping at Amazon.  No sales tax either unless you are in NY or another state that requires taxes be collected from Internet sales.  Just a month ago, Kota was selling for $299.  Kota is stil $269 at Walmart but does come with a $15 eGift card and free shipping to store, $.97 to ship to home. Target has matched Amazon’s price of $239.99 but shipping charges and sales tax may apply.  Find links to the best deals on Kota here.  In case you are not familiar with Kota, it is a fun ride on dinosaur for pre-schoolers.  There is only one review so far on Amazon and it is a 5 star review from a parent of an 18 month old that loves Kota.

The newest product from FurReal Friends is a realistic puppy called My Lovin’ Pup Biscuit.  Last month he was listed at $179 and today Target has the best price at $149.99 with free shipping. Target lists this as a temporary price cut.  Amazon has Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup for $156.14 and free shipping.  Walmart is $158.88 and free shipping to store.  There is one review at Target and it is 5 star, 4 reviews at Walmart all 5 star, and there are also great reviews on Amazon although one person complained that they paid $199 and now it is down to $149. Find Fur Real Friends Biscuit at a great price now!  Biscuit is suggested for ages 5 and up.

The new High School Musical 3 movie was a big hit and there are fun new dolls and an East High playset to go with it.  The East High playset has just dropped in price this week-end.  It had been listed at $129 and is now down to $99.97 at Amazon with free shipping. Walmart has the East High School Playset at $119.97 with free shipping to store.  Target is out of stock and is still showing $129.99 as the price. Don’t forget that you’ll want to pick up the dolls to go with the playset so $99 is just the starting price. Find the High School Musical Playset and Dolls.

Check back often this month as I will continue to post great toy bargains as I find them!