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It's playtime: LEGO sets, Magic Mixies, and more big 2022 toys are already at Black Friday prices

Shop early and avoid a "Jingle All the Way" situation.
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UPDATE: Nov. 22, 2022, 12:00 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest toys on sale ahead of Black Friday.

Though toys may be the most classic holiday gift out there, they're simultaneously one of the most overwhelming gifts to shop for. Kids tend to make it very clear when they don't like a gift, and stocks of the season's most popular toys prove to be volatile — so we understand how certain toys can be a make-or-break holiday purchase. Hopefully these deals can help make your life a little easier!

How to shop toy deals this year

As irksome as unabashedly early holiday commercials may be, anyone gifting to a kid can't deny the convenience of having ample time to hunt down what they've been asking for. Retailers are kicking off their Black Friday events earlier than ever in 2022, offering some cushion around any shipping delays or "sold out" notices that could prevent toys from arriving on time.

Here's what you can snag on sale in the days preceding Black Friday:

Please note: All newly added deals have been marked with a ✨. Anything with a strikeout was either sold out or no longer available at the sale price as of this writing, but check back often — we're updating this page constantly.

Amazon toy deals

Magic Mixies blue crystal ball, paint brush, and plush pet
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Our pick: Magic Mixies Magical Misting Crystal Ball (opens in a new tab)
$64 at Amazon (save $20.99)
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Why we like it

Magic Mixies have topped toy lists for the past few years. 2022's must-have item is the newest toy from the line, the Magical Misting Crystal Ball. Aspiring spell casters can use their interactive wand to kickstart the creation process for their Mixie, from choosing its voice and color to teaching it to tell fortunes. Hint: the plush pet is included with the playset, but won't appear in the mist until the spell is cast.

More toy deals at Amazon:

Walmart toy deals

L.O.L. Surprise! amazing surprise box
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Our pick: LOL Surprise Color Change Mega Pack Exclusive (opens in a new tab)
$49 at Walmart (save $21)
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Why we like it

Any LOL fan on your list will freak over this mega pack. It comes with five collectible dolls, three Lil Sisters, three pets, and a ton of fashion accessories, encased in packaging that doubles as a purse. Two special surprises can be found in the bubbly ball that fizzes and changes colors when put under water.

More toy deals at Walmart:

Target toy deals

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Our pick: Select LEGO sets (opens in a new tab)
Up to 40% off at Target
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Why we like it

The chance of not having a single LEGO lover on your gifting list is slim. Target's massive selection of LEGOs on sale has something for kids and adults alike, including pop culture hits from "Star Wars," "Encanto," and Marvel, plus LEGO Duplo and the popular succulent and orchid sets.

More toy deals at Target:

Best Buy toy deals

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Our pick: Up to 25% off select Mattel toys (opens in a new tab)
Save on Barbie, Jurassic World, Hot Wheels, and more at Best Buy
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Why we like it

Shopping for multiple kids? You could cross a chunk off your list with Best Buy's huge variety of Mattel toys on sale. From a Hot Wheels "Mario Kart" track to Fisher-Price learning toys to the Barbie Dreamhouse, there's an option for every obsession.

More toy deals at Best Buy:

Macy's toy deals

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Our pick: Up to 40% off Discovery Kids learning toys (opens in a new tab)
Save on tablets, terrariums, telescopes, and more at Macy's
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Why we like it

Discovery Kids toys will feel like playtime even while kids are learning. Whether it's science or art that gets them excited, you'll find something they'll be into — from telescopes and globes, to terrariums and chemistry kits, to illuminated tracing tablets and art projectors.

More toy deals at Macy's:

Navigating each store's early Black Friday deals

Amazon(opens in a new tab): The online behemoth added its early Black Friday deals tab in late October — though that wasn't even its first epic holiday savings event of the fall. Getting right back into things after the Prime Early Access Sales Event, Amazon has been rolling out a ton of early deals (some time sensitive, some not) and countless toy categories are participating.

Walmart(opens in a new tab): The big-box store is once again resurrecting its Deal for Days event, which still consists of new deal drops every Monday throughout November until Black Friday. But Walmart's going even harder in 2022 with a precursor to its precursor: since late October, the store has been releasing a number of other deals at confirmed Black Friday pricing.

Target(opens in a new tab): Target beat every other major retailer to the punch this year, holding its Target Deal Days event on Oct. 6 to 8 and following it up with an ongoing official Black Friday event starting Oct. 10. (Both of these events kicked off before Amazon's Early Access Sale, which was ridiculously early to begin with.)

Best Buy(opens in a new tab): After a quick sneak peak on the official dates of Amazon's second Prime Day, the tech giant unveiled its Black Friday sales tab on Oct. 24, promising to drop new deals "almost every week" leading up to actual Black Friday.

Macy's(opens in a new tab): The cornerstone of malls everywhere, Macy's was late to the game compared to the aforementioned retailers — but was still early to tease deals. Macy's is now officially referring to deals as early Black Friday specials and marking them as such.

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Leah is a shopping reporter at Mashable, where she covers shopping trends, gift ideas, and products that make life easier. She graduated from Penn State University in 2012 and is watching horror movies or "The Office" when she’s not shopping online herself. You can follow her on Twitter at @notleah.

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