Fisher-Price Grow-to-Pro Basketball Hoop hits Amazon all-time low: $27 shipped

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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.

Nintendo and Hasbro unveil new Mario-themed Monopoly Gamer, available now

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Nintendo has teamed up with the folks over at Hasbro to create a new Super Mario themed version of the iconic real-estate tycoon board game. Monopoly Gamer essentially plays similar to the classic we all know and love, but with a number of very special twists in the way of a new rolling system, player characters and much more. Already available on store shelves in Special Edition form with the base version on the way soon, head below to find out more about Monopoly with Mario and friends…

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littleBits Electronics cloudBit Starter Kit $64 shipped (Reg. $85)

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Amazon is offering the littleBits Electronics cloudBit Starter Kit for $63.45 shipped. Also for the same price at Walmart when you choose to pick it up in-store. That’s more than $35 off the regular price and an Amazon all-time low. Rated 3.6/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.

Sphero Star Wars BB-8 App Controlled Robot w/ Force Band $117 shipped

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Amazon is offering the Sphero Star Wars BB-8 App Controlled Robot with Force Band for $116.65 shipped. That’s more than $83 off the original listing, $33 less than Best Buy and an Amazon all-time low. Rated 4.4/5 stars by over 2,300 Amazon shoppers.

Sony’s KOOV building blocks get your kids coding and building robots in no time

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The days of giving your kids the old simple toys we use to play with when we where young are long gone. To get a step up in school and even in the future job market, technologically advanced STEM toys are the way to go. Even Sony has turned to crowdfunding to fund its next generation coding and robotics kit called KOOV.

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Lionel Hogwarts LionChief Train Set $200 shipped (Reg. $300+)

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Amazon is offering the Lionel Hogwarts LionChief Train Set for $199.97 shipped. That’s more than $120 off the regular price, the lowest we’ve seen for it and an Amazon all-time low. It’s the #1 best selling hobby train at Amazon and it receives 4.3/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.

BOGO Free Vtech and Mega Bloks Sets from $8 at Toys R Us

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Toys R Us is offering Buy One Get One Free on select VTech and Mega Construx Toys. Just add 2 of the select items (below) to your cart and the discount will appear on your total. You’ll want to choose store pickup, otherwise shipping is free on orders over $29.

A great way to use this BOGO deal is with the VTech Sit-To-Stand Ultimate Alphabet Train for $49.99 shipped along with the VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Teasure Mountain Train Adventure Playset for Free (Reg. $40).

Note: if you’re adding items of different prices, the lesser priced item is free. Look for the ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free!**’ tag for more eligible items.

Here are some other sets to consider:

VTech:
  • VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube $20
  • VTech Drill & Learn Toolbox Playset $20
  • VTech Touch & Teach Elephant $20
  • VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Blast Off Space Station Playset $20
  • VTech Sit-To-Stand Learning Walker $35
  • VTech Smart Shots Sports Center $40
  • VTech Baby Rattle & Sing Puppy $8
  • VTech Learn & Dance Interactive Zoo $14
  • VTech Drop & Go Dump Truck $15
  • VTech Gallop & Rock Leaning Pony Ride-On Toy $20
  • Much More…

Mega Construx Construction Sets:

  • Mega Bloks Block Scooping Wagon Set (Classic) $30
  • Mega Bloks John Deere Dump Truck $33
  • 100-Piece Mega Bloks First Builders Imagination Building Set (Classic) $16
  • Mega Bloks First Builders Build N’ Go Table Building Blocks $55
  • Much More…

Teach your kid about circuits safely with conductive play dough

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Play dough was always a classic favorite during activity time for many of us growing up. There was nothing else like it for letting your imagination run wild. Thanks to the company Tech Will Save Us we can now share that fun and excitement with our kids with an educational new twist. The Dough Universe kits (currently on Kickstarter) come with a special conductive dough that teaches kids how to create basic circuits with lights, sounds and movement.

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Ultimate Fidgeters Bundle Helps Relieve Work Stress for $20

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Many of us struggle to sit still and concentrate — but with the Ultimate Fidgeters Bundle, you have everything you need for burning off that excess energy, and it’s now just $20 at Electronicsforward Specials. Fidget toys are taking the world by storm right now, and for good reason. While our ancestors had to look…

Fisher-Price Grow-to-Pro Basketball Hoop hits Amazon all-time low at $40

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Amazon has the Fisher-Price Grow-to-Pro Basketball Hoop for $39.92 shipped. That’s $15 under the regular price, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. It goes for $70 on Toys R Us. Rated 4+ stars from almost 100 Amazon customers.

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Little Tikes 3-Foot Trampoline hits Amazon all-time low at $28

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Amazon is offering tis Prime members the Little Tikes 3-Foot Trampoline for just $27.94 shipped. Matched at Walmart. That’s almost half the regular $50 price tag, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. It’s rated 4+ stars from over 1,940 customers on Amazon where it is the best-selling children’s trampoline.

KidKraft Lego Compatible 2-in-1 Activity Table $41 (Reg. $60+)

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Amazon is offering Prime members the KidKraft Lego Compatible 2-in-1 Activity Table for $40.73 shipped. That’s more than $80 off the original list price and an Amazon all-time low. Rated 4.1/5 stars by over 260 Amazon shoppers. Check out our Lego Guide to get you started in that arena.

Features of this 2-in-1 reversible table include:

  • 200 LEGO-compatible blocks
  • 30-piece train set
  • Double-sided play board
  • Convenient storage under the play board
  • Large enough that multiple children can play at once
  • 200 LEGO®-compatible blocks and 30 piece train set
  • Double-sided play board and storage underneath
  • Large enough that multiple children can play at once
  • Sturdy construction

Anki Overdrive is about to get ‘Fast and Furious’ with a new starter set

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If you haven’t seen it before, Anki Overdrive is this RC racing game that pits you against Artificially Intelligent supercars in a brutal game of speed and strategy. And starting this fall, the gameplay is about to get even more furious. Anki is introducing a special edition set that brings the Fast & Furious crew into the world of Anki Overdrive. You’ll be able to drive Dom’s Ice Charger or Hobbs’ MXT and race against characters from the films. Plus, you can build the excitement into your track with a new exclusive piece.

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May the 4th ThinkGeek Sale takes up to 60% off Star Wars merchandise

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Thinkgeek has begun its yearly May the 4th Be With You Sale which takes up to 60% off select Star Wars merchandise. Shipping is free on orders over $75. The sale discounts prices on Star Wars themed lamps, clothing, chargers, figures and other products.

Our favorite items include:

Bloodborne Card Game hits its Amazon all-time low at $20 Prime shipped

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Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering some awesome deals on a load of board games. One option from the sale is Bloodborne: The Card Game for $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. That’s $5+ below the regular price and the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 60 Amazon customers.

You can browse the rest of the games in the sale right here.

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Cards Against Humanity $17.50 + Exploding Kittens $15, more

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For today only, Woot has some notable prices on popular card games including Cards Against Humanity for $12.50. Everything in your cart ships for $5 (flat-rate) at Woot. This insanely popular party game regularly sells for $25 on Amazon and from other major retailers. It carries an incredible 4.8/5 stars from over 36,000 ratings on Amazon where it is the very best selling card game. Details below.

The Cards Against Humanity: Second Expansion is $3.99 plus the $5 flat rate shipping at Woot today. But is also $10 Prime shipped, so just it might make more sense to grab it on Amazon if you don’t have anything else in your Woot order.

Lastly, Woot is offering the Exploding Kittens Card Game for $9.99 plus $5 flat rate shipping. That’s $5 below Amazon even with the shipping fee and the best price we can find. It is the third best-selling card game on Amazon, right behind Cards Against Humanity, and is rated 4+ stars from over 6,100 Amazon customers.

Cold War card game uses hidden messages to uncover double agents

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Red Scare is a new team-based game centered around the Cold War, espionage, double agents and all that fun stuff. From Pandasaurus, the makers of Machi Koro, the new spy-themed, card/board game will have players take on the role of federal agents working to complete high value objectives while trying to uncover the identity of Russian double agents amongst the ranks…

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Monopoly Game of Thrones Edition back down to $36 (Reg. $60)

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Amazon has the Monopoly: Game of Thrones Collector’s Edition Board Game for $35.52 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. It still sells for up to $60 at most retailers including Toys R Us, GameStop and Walmart. While we did see it go for just over $33 as a very limited Lightning deal during the holiday season, this is matching our previous mention and the best price we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 320 Amazon customers.

Amazon’s buy 2 get 1 free board game promotion has all your favorites

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Amazon is currently offering a buy two get one free promotion on board games with free shipping for Prime members or in orders of $35+. Simply add three games to your cart the discount will be automatically applied. You’ll find a wide range of titles in this sale, including hits like Battleship, Ticket to Ride, Apples to Apples and more. This is an excellent opportunity to load up on presents for upcoming birthday parties or to just have a little extra entertainment around the house. Shop the entire selection here.

This Gesture-Controlled toy car is easy to drive and the controller fits on your wrist

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Not much has changed in the world of RC cars in the last few years. But now you’ll be able to control your vehicle with the wave of your arm instead of the traditional controllers we’ve been using for decades. Virginia-based Ultigesture just launched a Kickstarter campaign for its smart toy cars that can be intuitively controlled by gestures from the wristband-wearing driver. With a few simple movements the car will drive in all directions, speed up, slow down and stop. The driver has a much more natural and connected driving experience and you don’t have to lug around a large controller. 

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Monopoly Here and Now is a tribute to the classic favorite: Buy it for only $6 shipped (Reg. $10)

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Toys R Us has the Monopoly Here & Now Edition Board Game for $6 shipped. That’s $4 off the regular price/ Amazon’s listing and the lowest we can find for it. Rated 4.1/5 stars by over 70 Amazon shoppers. Features in this classic style game include:

  • Strive to own favorite US cities
  • First player to fill their passport wins
  • Features cities that won the vote
  • Includes tokens, passports, passport stamps, Chance cards, money pack, dice
  • Includes 1 gameboard, 4 tokens, 4 passports, 42 passport stamps (22 location discs and 20 First Class discs), 14 Chance cards, 14 Here and Now cards, 1 money pack, 1 banker’s tray, 2 dice, and 1 game guide.

Let your kids explore the world with the Oregon Scientific Interactive SmartGlobe for $40 shipped (Reg. $70+)

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Oregon Scientific via eBay is offering its Interactive SmartGlobe for just $39.99 shipped. That’s $40 off the original list and the price, $30 less than Amazon and the lowest we can find for it. This interactive globe has 19 learning activities, three game panels, and requires three AAA batteries that are included. Rated 4.4/5 stars by over 100 Amazon shoppers.

Additional features:

  • Hours of educational content with more than 250 countries to explore!
  • Touch mode to discover more about continents, capitals, population, geography and much more!
  • You’ll be amazed each time you spin the globe and point the interactive SmartPen

Rainy day with the kids? The classic game of UNO for under $3 at Amazon to the rescue!

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Amazon has the classic game UNO for just $2.86 as an add-on item with Prime shipping. That just means you’ll need to an order of $25+ to lock in that price. That’s nearly $10 off the original listing and the lowest we’ve seen for it. Rated 4.8/5 stars by over 1,700 Amazon shoppers.

Each deck has:

  • Four suits of 25 cards each, plus the eight Wild cards
  • Earn points from other players when you go out first
  • Reach 500 points to win the standard game
  • Two-handed, partner, and tournament options for even more action –everything you need to know is inside the instruction guide
  • Includes 108-card deck plus instructions and scoring rules

Be the hero of game night with The Settlers of Catan (5th Edition) Board Game for $28 (Orig. $50)

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Need something new and fun for game night? Walmart has the The Settlers of Catan (5th Edition) for just $27.98 with in-store pickup or free shipping on an order over $35. That’s $22 off the original listing and the lowest we can find for it. In this game you try to settlle the isle of Catan by building roads, settlements and cities. Rated 4.5/5 stars at Amazon by over 1,000 shoppers.

At $28 Prime shipped, this Nerf Rival Blaster is a must-have (Reg. $40)

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Amazon offers the Nerf Rivals Atlas XVI-1200 Blaster for $28.25 Prime shipped. Also at Walmart. It usually sells for $40 and today’s deal is an Amazon all-time low. Rated 4/5 stars.

Features:

  • Fires 2 rounds at once
  • Choose red or blue blaster to battle as Red Team or Blue Team
  • Spring-action blaster has a trigger lock, and tactical rail
  • Experience ultimate precision and intense competition
  • Includes blaster, 12-round magazine, 24 rounds, and instructions
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Rocket League is getting its own amiibo-style race car toys with in-game integration and more

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The super rocket battle-car soccer game, Rocket League, will soon be coming off the big screen and directly on to your living room floor. No, you will not get to drive real rocket powered sports cars in your house, or anywhere for that matter. I’m talking a set of those awesome, vintage pull-back race car toys.

The Edwin The Duck kids’ toy for iOS/Android can be a nightlight, Bluetooth speaker or bath toy and more: $40 shipped (Reg. $50)

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Amazon is once again offering its Prime members the Pi Lab Edwin The Duck Interactive Toy for $39.99 shipped. Also available over at Best Buy for the same price. That’s about 33% below the original $60 price tag and matching the lowest we have tracked. Edwin goes for $50 at the Apple Store. Rated 3.7/5 stars on Amazon and 4+ on Best Buy.

Edwin includes a series of apps and games for parents and children. This little guy can double as a night light, Bluetooth speaker, bath toy, thermometer and much more! You can see him in action below.

And just in case you missed it: DIYers and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts have to see this walnut work bench with a hidden motorized display.

Up to 50% off puzzles for adults/kids in today’s Amazon Gold Box: 99 Beautiful Places on Earth $10 + more from $5 Prime shipped

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Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering up to 50% off puzzles from Ravensburger, Disney, Melissa & Doug and more. Deals start at just $4.79 and everything in the sale ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. While there is a massive selection of notable deals here, we have listed a few of our top picks in the list below for both adults and kids:

Play Monopoly Game of Thrones style with the Collector’s Edition for just $36 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

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(Update 1/18 11:40am): GameStop is now offering Monopoly Fallout Collector’s Edition for $24.97 with free in-store pickup. Or add at least $0.03 to your cart and use code SAVER to receive free shipping. It is $35+ on Amazon.

Amazon has the Monopoly: Game of Thrones Collector’s Edition Board Game for $35.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. It still sells for up to $60 at most retailers (if it’s even in-stock) including Toys R Us, GameStop, Barnes & Noble and Walmart. We saw it go for just over $33 as a very limited Lightning deal during the Black Friday season. Otherwise this is within $1 of the Amazon all-time low. Rated 4+ stars from over 320 Amazon customers.

Celebrate Rogue One with these Air Hogs Star Wars Quadcopters: Tie Fighter $33 or Millennium Falcon $30 (in-store pick up today!)

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Air Hogs makes some of the coolest remote control quadcopters on the market today. These aren’t full-featured drones like what DJI offers, but they sure make for a great Christmas present this year. We’ve found two deals on Star Wars quads, which is perfect timing with Rogue One recently opening at theaters.

Walmart offers the Air Hogs Tie Fighter for $33.15 with free in-store pick up. Conversely, Amazon offers it for the same price with Prime shipping. For comparison, it usually sells for around $60 or more online.

  • Ducted fan propeller and rudder control for real, gravity-defying flying action.
  • 2.4Ghz communication provides precise, high-performance remote control.
  • Collect all of the Air Hogs Star Wars RC vehicles and re-enact your favorite intergalactic battles.

Toys R Us also has the Millennium Falcon for $29.99 with free in-store pick up (Reg. $50+). Air Hogs Quads generally receive great ratings at Amazon: 4+ out of 5 star ratings from more than 500 reviewers in some instances.

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Give the gift everyone will be playing with Christmas morning: Hot Wheels Ai Race System for $50 shipped (Reg. $100)

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Amazon offers the Hot Wheels A.I. Intelligent Race System Starter Kit for $49.99 shipped. That’s $50 off the original list price and the lowest we’ve seen for a single set.

This Smart racing set has an AI that keeps the cars on the track, three race modes, three skill levels, and real-time race announcements and sound effects. It includes two cars, two controllers, and 20 pieces of track that can be set up in over 40 configurations. Rated 3.5/5 stars and it’s the #1 New Release in kids’ electronics at Amazon.

Looking for the Anki sets? Here’s a deal for Anki Overdrive with smartphone control for $100 shipped (Reg. $150).

The best-selling iOS/Android-connected Furby is down to its Amazon all-time low for today only: $40 Prime shipped

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Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering 60% off Furby! And this isn’t just any Furby, it’s Furby Connect. It will be your friend forever. Furby Connect can talk and learn new things via the Connect app (iOS/Android) for just $39.99 Prime shipped. That’s the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for, the best price we can find and the world’s greatest furry, talking friend gift ever.

It’s the best-selling interactive plushy on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from over 140 customers.

Anki Overdrive brings race car driving to your living room with smartphone control: $100 shipped (Reg. $150)

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Amazon offers the Anki Overdrive Starter Kit for $99.99 shipped. Also at Toys R Us. Today’s deal is $50 off the regular price, down $20 from our previous mention and a match of the Amazon all-time low. This is the #1 best-selling Toy RC Kit at Amazon with a 4.3/5 star rating.

Features:

  • Use your mobile device to take command of real robotic Supercars in Anki OVERDRIVE.
  • Build up to eight battlefields in seconds with the Starter Kit.
  • Battle and race against friends or AI controlled vehicles.
  • An Anki OVERDRIVE Starter Kit and a compatible mobile device are required to play.
  • Expand the battle with expansion tracks, Supercars and the all-new Supertrucks.

Kano’s Raspberry Pi Computer Kit lets your kids build a fully functioning PC w/ games like Minecraft for $100 + shipping (Reg. $150)

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Kano offers its Raspberry Pi Computer Kit for $99.99. Shipping varies by location. That’s down from its regular price of $150, $30 less than Amazon’s current discounted price and the best offer that we’ve seen. The larger bundle with an included display is also on sale for $239.99 (Reg. $300).

Kano’s Computer Kit will make for an excellent gift this holiday season for the tech enthusiast on your list. It comes with everything needed to build a working computer from the ground up. You’ll be able to play games like Minecraft and other popular titles. Learn more in our in-depth review that covers all of the notable features. Rated 4.2/5 stars by over 200 Amazon customers.

Features:

  • A computer anyone can make. With simple steps and a storybook, build your own computer and bring it to life. For ages 6+ (no technical skills required).
  • With playful projects and challenges you’ll learn to code art, music, apps, games and more.
  • Trusted by over 700 schools and code clubs. Winners of the Family Choice Award, Webby Award, Red Dot Award, Cannes Gold Lions and more.
  • Includes everything you need. Raspberry Pi 3, case, speaker, wireless keyboard, memory, HDMI and power cables, coding challenges, stickers and lots of apps
  • Connect to any HDMI screen, or buy the Kano Screen Kit.

The Anki Overdrive Starter Kit hits its Amazon all-time low, grab this fun racing game for $120 shipped

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Amazon offers the Anki Overdrive Starter Kit for $119.99 shipped. That’s a $30 savings off the regular price and the lowest that Amazon has ever sold it for.

Anki Overdrive brings “real robotic supercar” racing to your home with iPhone-connectivity. I’ve been playing around with this bundle for the last few weeks and it’s a blast. The software is intuitive and it’s fun to race friends or the computer. This is an Amazon best-seller with a 4.3/5 star rating from over 805 reviewers. Check out the full description below for more:

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Put a top-rated Razor Electric Scooter under the tree this year from $110 shipped

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Amazon is discounting a pair of Razor Electric Scooters this morning down to the lowest prices that we’ve seen in 2016. Target is also offering these models at the same prices. Free shipping is available in both instances.

The E300 Electric Scooter is on sale for $179.99 shipped. Also at Target. This model has a list price of $270 but typically sells for around $200-$220 at Toys R Us and other retailers. The built-in battery can hit speeds up to 15MPH with 40 minutes of run time. It has a twist-grip acceleration system and a “high torque, chain driven motor.” Rated 4.1/5 stars by over 500 Amazon customers.

We also found the E100 Glow Electric Scooter for $109.80 at Amazon and Target. It usually goes for around $130 at most online retailers. The E100 features speeds up to 10MPH and a battery that lasts around 40 minutes. This Razor model has built-in underbody lights that adds style the regular E100. Rated 4.5/5 stars.

Amazon & Target have a number of Star Wars LEGO sets on sale from $8: Force Awakens, Original Trilogy, more

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Update (11/16 9:30am): The following LEGO Star Wars sets are now on-sale at all-time low prices, perfect for stocking stuffers:

There’s no need to wait for Black Friday 2016, Amazon and Target are already offering a number of this year’s most popular Star Wars LEGO kits at all-time low prices. You can grab old classics and new sets from The Force Awakens, Rogue One or even the original trilogy. Amazon offers free shipping for Prime members or in orders of $49+ while Target is shipping all orders at no cost throughout the holidays.

Here are our top picks:

Save 20% on Kids Toys at Target: Snap Circuits Jr. $14 shipped (Reg. $18), more

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Target has started a promotion saving you 20% on select toys with the coupon code KIDSGIFTS used at checkout (plus an extra 5% off for REDcard holders). Our top pick is the Snap Circuits Jr. play set for $17.99. When you use the code from above, the price drops to only $14.39 shipped. That’s more than $3 off Amazon’s price and the lowest we can find for it.

This kit lets your kids build working models of a photo sensor, a flashing light, and an adjustable-volume siren. Plus there are more than 100 projects in all with included 30+ snap together parts. It’s the best selling science kit at Amazon and it’s rated 4.8/5 stars by over 4,000 shoppers there.

We’re also seeing from Target Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer on console games that also can be used with the promo code from above.

Bring home the fun with the Air Hogs Star Wars Remote Control Millennium Falcon for $50 shipped (Reg. $70)

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Amazon has the Air Hogs Star Wars Remote Control Ultimate Millennium Falcon for $49.99 shipped. That’s $60 off the original list price and the lowest we’ve seen for it at Amazon.

Star Wars fans: This is the drone you’ve been looking for! The Millennium Falcon Quad features iconic LED lights and authentic sounds from the films. It uses 4 rotors concealed in the body of the ship for “agile, space-like flight!” The 2.4Ghz communication lets you control the Millennium Falcon up to 200 feet away and you can activate its hyper-drive stunt with the push of a button. Rated 3.9/5 stars by over $400 Amazon shoppers.

This weekend only: Griffin Technology 25% off sitewide sale (Lightning cables, Mac accessories, iDevice / Android cases)

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For the next 2 days, Griffin technology is taking 25% off anything you order.  Griffin specializes in unique tech. accessories including iDevice / Android cases, Mac stands, Lightning cables, professional music production and even crazy toys like an iOS controlled missile-launching helicopter.  Use coupon code “SAVE4MOM” to cash in.  Below are some of the best deals we were able to find..

Apple authorized Lightning cable starting at $12.75

Mac “Elevator” stand $30

Papernomad (a case you can draw on!) sleeves starting at $30

Clearance iTrip FM Transmitters starting at $19

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Subzero Remote Controlled Helicopter for $29 +Shipping (52% OFF)

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Ever Dreamed of Owning a Helicopter? Here’s Your Chance!  Most of us know how enjoyable remote control cars were back when we were kids. The Sub-Zero Chopper is the adult version of remote control fun and from Extreme Fliers (the LEADING brand of R/C Toys) you really can’t go wrong. Have you ever had the chance to…

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Brookstone Rover iOS App-Controlled Spy Tank for $75 + $10 s&h

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Bed Bath & Beyond offers the Brookstone Rover App-Controlled Spy Tank for $74.99 plus $9.99 for shipping. That’s $10 under our mention from a month ago and the lowest total price we could find by $2. The tank can be controlled by an iPad, iPhone, or iPod via a free app. It transmits video and…

15% off entire Toys R Us eBay store including video games, children’s toys & more

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Toys R Us is offering 15% off every item in their eBay store when you input coupon code “CTOYSRUS“.  Their store includes everything from children’s toys to console video games.  Check out the deals here.

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Parrot AR.Drone Smartphone-Operated Quadricopter for $200 + free shipping

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eXpansys offers the Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter in Blue (pictured), Yellow, or Green for $199.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $34. It features four rotors, multiple gyroscopes, built-in WiFi, and more. The quadricopter can be controlled via an iPhone, iPad,…

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Parrot AR.Drone Smartphone-Operated Quadricopter for $235 + free shipping

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eXpansys offers the Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter in Blue (pictured), Orange/Yellow, or Green for $249.99. Coupon code “DRONE15” cuts it to $234.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $15. It features four rotors, multiple gyroscopes, built-in WiFi, and more. The quadricopter can be controlled…

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Parrot AR.Drone Smartphone-Operated Quadricopter for $235 + free shipping

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eXpansys offers the Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter in Blue (pictured), Orange/Yellow, or Green for $249.99. Coupon code “DRONE15” cuts it to $234.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $36. It features four rotors, multiple gyroscopes, built-in WiFi, and more. The quadricopter can be controlled via an iPhone, iPad, or most…

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