Toy & Hobby Deals

Toys "R" Us takes up to 50% off select items as part of its Memorial Day Sale. (It also offers a range of 2-for-1 and dollar-off deals, and clearance apparel is discounted by up to 70% off.) That's one of the best sales we've seen from Toys "R" Us this year. Shipping starts around $5, or get free shipping on orders of $79 or more. (Most orders also qualify for in-store pickup.) Choose from such brands as Skylanders, Power Wheels, Disney Princess, Beyblades, VTech, and more. Deal ends May 27.

For in-store pickup only, Toys "R" Us offers the Playskool Kids' Busy Basics Step Start Walk 'n Ride for $10. That's the lowest price we could find by $29. This 2-in-1 activity toy is suitable for ages nine months to three years.

Walmart takes up to 35% off select swing sets, with prices starting at $99. That ties our mention from a week ago (which had prices starting at $129) as the best sale we've seen on these items at Walmart this year. Choose free Site-to-Store pickup on most items to avoid shipping charges, which start at $16.97. Notables:

• Flexible Flyer Fun Times II Metal Swing Set for $99
• Step2 Toddler Swing and Slide (pictured) for $124.97
• Flexible Flyer Big Adventure Metal Swing Set for $199
• Lifetime 10-Foot Swing Set for $489
• shop for more discounted swing sets at Walmart

Walmart discounts a selection of Flexible Flyer Metal Swing Sets, with prices starting at $129 as listed below. Choose free Site-to-Store pickup to dodge the shipping charges, which start at $29.97. Each is tied with our mention from two weeks ago and at least $51 below the lowest total price we could find for a shipped unit elsewhere. The swing sets:

• Flexible Flyer Triple Fun II Metal Swing Set (pictured) for $129
• Flexible Flyer Swing Free Metal Swing Set for $129.97
• Flexible Flyer Backyard Swingin' Fun Metal Swing Set for $149
• Flexible Flyer Play Park Metal Swing Set for $199

Walmart offers the Backyard Discovery Colorado Cedar Swing Set, model no. 65492, for $349. Choose free Site-to-Store pickup to avoid the $99.97 shipping charge. That's tied with our mention from three weeks ago as the lowest price we've seen. It features an 8-foot slide, 4-foot rock wall/ladder, two belt swings, monkey bars, trapeze bar, tarp-covered play deck, picnic table, and more.

Walmart offers the LEGO 232-Piece Bricks & More Brick Box, model no. 4626, for $14.97. Opt for free Site-to-Store pickup to dodge the 97-cent shipping fee. (Amazon charges the same via Prime.) That's tied with our mention from a week ago and the lowest price we could find by $9. It includes a mini-figure, wheels, windows and door, and idea booklet.

Ending today, Toys "R" Us offers the MEGA BLOKS Skylanders Giants Dark Castle Conquest, model no. 95443, for $74.98. Add it to your cart and it drops to $64.98. Shipping adds $6.79, or get free shipping on orders of $79 or more. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $28. It includes a buildable castle with working launcher, collapsing wall, swiveling throne, interior courtyard with Kaos fountain, and more.

Walmart offers the Backyard Discovery Pathfinder II Cedar Swing Set, model no. 65313, for $399. Choose free Site-to-Store pickup to dodge the $59.97 shipping charge. That's tied with our mention from last week and $121 under the lowest total price we could find for any Backyard Discovery swing set elsewhere. It features an 8-foot slide, two belt swings, trapeze bar, snack table with canopy cover, 4-foot rock wall, and an upper play deck with tarp roof.

Walmart offers the Leap Frog Leapster2 Learning Game System in Green, model no. 21155, for $24. Opt for free site-to-store pickup to avoid the $4.97 shipping charge. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest price we've seen since Black Friday. (It's a current price low by $14.) This handheld game system, designed for children ages four to eight, purports to teach language arts, reading, mathematics, and science. It requires four AA batteries, not included.

Walmart offers the VTech Touch and Learn Musical Bee, model no. 80-078900, for $14 plus $1.97 for shipping. (Free Site-to-Store pickup is also available.) That's $1 under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find by $12. This musical toy teaches numbers, shapes, and colors to infants aged up to 24 months. It features sleep and play modes, motion and sound sensors, melodies, lullabies, and other sounds. It requires two AA batteries (not included).

Toys "R" Us offers the Happy Feet 2 Musical Dance Play Set, model no. 63428, for $4.98. In-cart, it drops to $3.98. Opt for free in-store pickup to dodge the $7.33 shipping fee. That's the lowest price we could find by $4. It features lights and music.

Walmart offers the Little Tikes Endless Adventures Rock Climber & Slide, model no. 620270, for $199. (Toys "R" Us charges a buck more.) Opt for free Site-to-Store pickup to avoid the $58.97 shipping fee. That's $51 under the lowest total shipped price we could find for this set. It features an adjustable slide, two climbing walls, three crawl-through tunnels, and more.