We now have the Walmart 2018 Toy Book. After seeing what will be the biggest toys of the year from Amazon, Target, eBay, Sam’s Club, Best Buy and many more, it’s time to see what Walmart is expecting to be popular over the next couple months. Stay locked to our Black Friday 2018 Guide as official ads/deals begin to roll out and head below for more on the Walmart 2018 Toy Book.
Osmo is a well-known name when it comes to STEM smart-connected teaching tools. The company has made iPad-enabled learning games for kids ages 5 and up for some time now, but recently announced that these products will come to Amazon’s Fire line of tablets.
This is great because Amazon’s Fire tablet lineup is more affordable than Apple’s iPad, and makes it an easier entry point into homes to help kids learn and grow.
Well, you know when Amazon releases its Top 100 Toys of the Year list it likely means the summer is coming to a close. Fortunately, that also means we are just months away from the busy deal season where we see the lowest prices of the year on the hottest items out there. Amazon’s 2018 toys list is full of usuals like LEGO, Nerf, Melissa & Doug and Star Wars items, but we are also seeing some interesting STEM products from littlebits, Anki, Osmo and more.
No matter how old school board games and the like may seem these days, they just won’t seem to go away. Even with the amazing experiences we get on mobile and how far developers can take realism in the AAA console space, there’s just something about those vintage tabletop games that continues to bring friends and families together. While it has certainly been a while since we saw some kind of interesting innovation in the cardboard dice-rolling world, these new internal CIA training board games certainly caught our attention.
The classic 1980’s children’s toy, the Rubik’s Cube has remained a staple to this day for scientists, mathematicians and nerds alike. Completing the puzzle in minutes has been achieved by a few bright individuals and in recent years, researchers have trained robots to complete the task in a matter of seconds. Most recently, the Rubik’s Cube has been solved in only 0.38-seconds robotically. That beats the previous record by almost half. Head below to see the video and learn how it was achieved.
Rocket League has announced this week that it will be bringing a handful of new DC Comics-inspired cars to virtual arenas near you. The DC Super Heroes DLC pack comes with two total Batman-inspired rides along with additional options for Flash, Superman, Wonder Woman and others. Head below for more details and to see the full trailer.
Generally speaking, Toy Fair New York is dominated by new hardware from the biggest toy manufacturers in the world. LEGO, Star Wars, Mattel, Hasbro and others have all shown new building kits, characters and STEM sets. But now it’s time to look at a new escape room-style board game.
After making the rounds in the crowdfunding space last year, and then finally being picked up by Mattel shortly thereafter, Escape Room in a Box: The Werewolf Experiment is now ready for prime time. The unique board game is taking cues from the increasing popularity of those physical escape rooms popping up in a town near you.
As expected, Star Wars themed technologies and products have covered the show floor at Toy Fair 2018. We have already seen the new line up of action figures from Hasbro, but now it’s time to get a little furrier. Turns out, everyone’s favorite Wookiee is getting the FurReal treatment at this year’s show…
We are pretty excited about Toy Fair 2018 around here. While it may not yield the most interesting and unique innovations in the world of tech the way something like CES does, it’s a chance for us to dive head first into new LEGO kits, Star Wars action figures, and that brand new Hot Wheels/Rocket League cross-over.
Needless to say, some of the hottest toys of the year for children and adults alike will be surfacing over the next few days. And right now it’s time for the latest Elenco Snap Circuits kits…
We’ve seen our share of coding bots for kids, but this is the first one we would actually take home to our families. With an intuitive design and easy to use controls, it looks like this robot will not only teach kids how to code, but help them enjoy the process too. Codey Rocky is currently being funded on Kickstarter, and with more than a month to go in its campaign the company has already reached is fundraising goal of $100,000.
Everyone wants to be the coolest Mom/Dad/Aunt/Uncle/Grandma/Grandpa to their special little one this season. We don’t blame you and we completely understand that need here at gadgetnewsonline. For that reason we’ve looked at what amazed us the most this year from a few new tech toys and here is what we came up with:
As part of today’s Black Friday week deals, Amazon is offering the up to 50% off select Games and Puzzles from Ravensburger Toys. You can find tons of new and interesting board games sure to liven up family night. Our top puzzle pick is Ravensburger Eiffel Tower Night Edition 3D Puzzle (216-Piece) for $17.99 Prime shipped. That’s $19 off the regular price and within $1 of the lowest we’ve seen it offered at Amazon. Rated 4.4/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
Amazon is offering the Monopoly Nintendo Gamer Edition Board Game set for just $18.74 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Matched at Toys R Us. That’s 25% below the original price, a couple dollars under our previous mention and the lowest price we have ever tracked. Rated 4+ stars on Amazon.
Amazon is offering the Paw Patrol Roll Patrol – Rubble’s Mountain Rescue Track Set for just $19.98 Prime shipped. Also at Walmart for the same price. That’s $20 off the original listing, $9 less than Toys R Us and an Amazon all-time low price. Rated 4/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
Amazon is a go-to place for getting stocking stuffers, and Funko Pop’s are normally at the top of that list. Giving you a budget way to help the movie or game lover in your life express their fondness is what Funko does. The Pop toys normally range from $5-15, sometimes going up a little more depending on what one you get, but Amazon has several on sale right now.
Amazon is offering deep discounts on a slew of toys and figurines that would make perfect stocking stuffers this holiday seasons. Notable offerings include the Despicable Me Talking Minion Carl Toy Figure for $7.34, which normally goes for around $25 from other retailers.
Amazon has the Nerf N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 Blaster on sale for $35.99 shipped. This blaster is normally around $50 and hasn’t been this low since June.
UPDATE: Walmart also has the EastPoint Sports 87-inch Brighton Billiard Pool Table in green on sale for $250 with free in-store pickup or $50 freight shipping. This pool table normally goes for around $300 and would be a great addition to any home this holiday season. EastPoint products normally get great reviews.
Walmart currently has the ESPN 72-inch Air Powered Hockey Table with Table Tennis Top & In-Rail Scorer on sale for $126.34 with free in-store pickup. If you want it shipped, due to the size and weight Walmart is charging freight shipping of about $20. Still, even if you pay for shipping you’re close to $20 under the normal price of $165. This air hockey and ping pong table are perfect for family gatherings over the holidays, as everyone loves a good game. You also get a 90-day warranty with the table. ESPN products are also generally very well-rated.
Amazon is now offering the 20-Pack Play-Doh Super Color Set for $13.06 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s over 20% below the usual price on Amazon, about $1 below the current Toys R Us sale, matching the all-time low and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 300 Amazon customers.
After seeing some fantastic deals on board games this morning as part of Amazon’s Gold Box Deals, we now have a new low on Nintendo Monopoly. Amazon is offering Hasbro’s Monopoly Nintendo Gamer Edition for $19.79 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25.
Say “hello” to STEMosaur! It’s a new Smart toy for kids that can answer questions, tell jokes and you can even take it a part to learn a lesson or two in coding. This smart dino-pal is currently being funded on Indiegogo and with just 9 days left in its campaign, the creators guarantee their product will be shipped in time for the holidays.
The highly anticipated second season of Stranger Things, Netflix’s 80’s-themed sci-fi thriller is finally here, with 9 new episodes of the series now available for streaming. In order to get you ready for the new season, we’ll be rounding up the best collectibles, apparel and other merchandise to help you show off your love of the series.
Walmart is offering the Funko POP DC Comics Black Friday 2016 Mystery Box for just $9.97 with free store pickup or free shipping on an order padded to $35 or more. That’s about half off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen for it. Rated 4.4/5 stars by Walmart shoppers.
Porgs are the newest, most adorable additions to the Star Wars cast of characters. One of the little penguin-like creatures made a brief appearance in the latest trailer for the Last Jedi (seen below) and will now be immortalized as one of those amazing little FunKo POP! figures. You can now grab the Funko POP! Star Wars: The Last Jedi Porg for just $7.50 on Amazon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25.
Walmart is offering the EastPoint Sports Fold N Store Table Tennis Set for $142 shipped. That’s more than $100 off the regular price and the lowest total we can find. Rated 3.6/5 stars on Walmart with more than 50% of reviewers leaving a 4+ star rating.
Amazon is offering the Monopoly: Game of Thrones Collector’s Edition Board Game for $34.99 shipped. That’s more than $20 under the original price, matching our previous mention/the Amazon all-time low and the best we can find. For comparison, GameStop sells it for $48. Rated 4+ stars from over 400 Amazon customers.
Bucket list trips and epic vacations are always worth remembering. With the World Travel Tracker Scratch Off Maps, you can display your adventures with pride and plan out where you’re heading next. You can grab your own world map now for just $24 (Orig. $45) at gadgetnewsonline Specials.
Update as of 9:49am on October 16th: Currently out of stock, but be sure to check back later!
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the iconic Tamagotchi is getting a re-release! Right now on Amazon you can pre-order a two-pack of the Tamagotchi Digital Pet Keychain Toy for $15.52 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. They’ll be available starting on November 5th, meaning the games will arrive in time to use as stocking stuffers for the holidays!
Amazon is offering Hasbro’s Monopoly Nintendo Gamer Edition for $21.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s 12% off the regular price tag and the first notable price drop we have tracked since it was initially announced. Rated 4+ stars from 26 Amazon shoppers.
Staples is offering LEGO Storage Bricks in a number of different colors and sizes as low as $6. That’s more than half-off the regular prices and the lowest we can find for them. Free shipping on orders over $49 or you can pick it up in-store at your local Staples. These boxes are rated 4.4/5 stars at Amazon. Note: Some boxes are showing as out of stock online but you can still place your order in most cases.
Amazon has the Uno Emoji Card Game for $5.97 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Matched at Walmart. Regularly between $9 and $11, this is the lowest price we can find and matching the Amazon all-time low. Rated 4+ stars from over 170 Amazon customers.
This morning Osmo, the educational platform on iPhone and iPad for kids, announced it’s adding a new game to the mix. It’s called MindRacers and it works along with real Hot Wheels toy cars. MindRacers is meant for both boys and girls to play, ages 7 and up.
Monoprice is offering its Select 3D Printing Pen w/ Low Temp Safe Mode + PLA Mode for $19.99, but if you checkout with code 3DPEN the price will drop to just $14.99 shipped. That’s $5 off the already low sale price and the lowest we’ve seen for it. Rated 4.5/5 stars by Monoprice shoppers.
A new crowdfunded invention allows you to design and create your own paper airplane then attach a motor to it and fly it with control from your smartphone. Currently being funded on Kickstarter, the Powerup Dart has already reached its fundraising goal of $25,000 and will begin shipping to backers in December.
The Raspberry Pi microcomputer is seriously popular with students of code and DIY. You can master the board with the Raspberry Pi 3 Kit + Mastery Bundle, which includes seven great courses, an awesome RC car kit, and your very own Pi. You can grab the lot now for $179 (Orig. $920) via gadgetnewsonline Specials.
(Update): Target has now released its Top Toys of 2017 List. You can find all the details down below…
The summer has barely just ended for most but the retail holiday push is already starting. While it feels like it’s getting earlier and earlier every year, Walmart has already released its Top 25 Hottest Toys for the Holidays. This year Amazon is getting an early jump as well having now launched its Top 100 Holiday Toys storefront.
Amazon has Monopoly Star Wars 40th Anniversary Special Edition on sale for $17.99. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Matched at Best Buy. That’s 40% below the original price it still fetches at Toys R Us/GameStop and the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for. Rated 4+ stars.
Amazon is now offering The Legend Of Zelda Collector’s Edition Chess Board Game for $49.99 shipped. That’s about $15 under the orignal listing, within about $1 off the Amazon all-time low and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars on Amazon.
Amazon is offering Hasbro’s Risk Europe Board Game for $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s 50% off the original listing, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 65 Amazon customers.
Daily Steals is offering the refurbished Parrot MiniDrone Jumping Sumo with On-Board Live Streaming Video Camera for $29.99, but if you use code gadgetnewsonlinemini7 the price will drop to just $22.99 shipped. That’s a $7 discount off the regular price and a match to our previous mention for the lowest we’ve seen. Rated 3/5 stars at Amazon with over 50% of the reviewers leaving 4+ stars.
GameStop is offering FunkoPop Vinyl figurines from $5 with free in-store pick up today (shipping is free on a $25+ purchase). Typically these figures sell for $9-$15 depending on the character at Amazon. You can find just about any fictional pop culture icon from Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Star Wars characters and more. The Superman Funko Pop receives 4.5/5 stars at Amazon from shoppers.
The GameStop exclusive Super Mario Ready for Action Puzzle is now available for $9.99. Opt for in-store pickup or include it in an order of at least $25 and use code SAVER at checkout to avoid the $5+ shipping fee. That’s $10 or 50% below the regular price and the best we can find.
Amazon offers the Osmo Genius Kit for $74.99 shipped. That’s a 25% savings off the regular price and within $5 of the Amazon all-time low. Rated 4.7/5 stars by over 450 Amazon customers and it received the 9to5Mac seal of approval in our hands-on review.
Teaching your kids how to code seems to be the newest trend with many toy manufacturers and startups alike. We’ve seen a few of these new kits and robots emerge over the last few months. But, have we gone too far? Just how early should kids start to learn the basics of coding? You would think three years old is a little too early. They should at least be out of diapers before taking on computer programming, right? Well not in this case. Cubetto is a little different than your average robo-coder and it met its fundraising goal of $100,000 in one day at Kickstarter.
Amazon offers the Hot Wheels Ai Intelligent Race System Starter Kit for $44.97 shipped. Also at Walmart. This racing bundle usually goes for around $60 at most online retailers like Target. It did hit $38 back in February, but today’s deal is the best offer currently available. Rated 3.9/5 stars by over 200 Amazon customers.
Well today is the big day Spidey-fans! Spider-Man: Homecoming is officially out in theaters and we hope you enjoy it. The buzz it’s generating and the reviews coming back in look and sound fantastic so far. Today, we’ve rounded up the best Spider-Man gear we could find to celebrate the web-head’s return to the big screen.
Amazon is offering the Tytan Magnetic Space Stress Reliever Putty available in six different colors for $14.99, but when you use code VQRPBWS6 the price will drop to just $8.09 Prime shipped. That’s nearly $7 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen for it. Rated 3.5/5 stars by Amazon shoppers with more than 50% of them leaving a 4+ star review.
Amazon has the Fisher-Price Grow-to-Pro Basketball Hoop set for $26.81 shipped. That’s almost half the regular $50 price tag it still fetches at some retailers, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find. For comparison, it sells for $70 at Toys R Us. It is rated 4+ stars from over 100 Amazon customers.
