Best Black Friday toy deals

Top pick: Nintendo Hatchin' Yoshi — a proper "big gift" toy that plays well for ages 4 and up and is the kind of thing kids actually keep playing with after the wrapping paper is gone.

Who the others suit:

• Tonies Ms. Rachel Tonie — toddlers and preschoolers; screen-free songs and stories, and it slots into a Toniebox they may already own.
• Fisher-Price Kick & Play Piano Gym — babies from birth; a first-holiday gift that grows with them.
• Paw Patrol Megasaurus Dino Vehicle — Paw Patrol fans who want a big, showy playset.
• Sesame Street Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max — little ones who like a laugh-out-loud plush.
• MGA Miniverse Mini Record Player — older kids (8+) who like collectible mini crafts.
• Warmies plush (Pink Llama, Marshmallow Bear) — cozy, lavender-scented comfort gifts for any age.
• NeeDoh squishies — cheap stocking fillers and fidgets.

One honest note: I found no verified Black Friday markdowns on toys right now, so these are today's best prices rather than confirmed sale prices — worth re-checking closer to the day.