Toy & Hobby Deals

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
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Today only, until 8 pm ET, GearXS via eBay offers the Soft Air Cyber Stryke X4 Airsoft Gun in Electric Blue, model no. 39956-AIRSOFT, for $13.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $4. This air rifle comes with 2,000 BB pellets and features full-automatic action and a 15-yard range. Four AA batteries are required, not included.

As one of its daily deals, Sears offers the Lifetime 44" Portable Basketball System, model no. 90268, for $89.99. Coupon code "VALPAK5" drops it to $84.99. Even better, Shop Your Way Max members bag free shipping. (Not a member? It's free to sign up for a 90-day trial; otherwise, shipping starts at $32.75. In-store pickup is also available.) That's $15 under the lowest total price we could find for any Lifetime 44" basketball hoop sold elsewhere. (It's also $14 less than our mention of a similar hoop from last week.) It features adjustable hoop height, heavy-duty polyethylene backboard, and a portable design. Deal ends today.

As one if its daily deals, Groupon offers the Alex Toys Ready, Set, Pogo Stick, model no. 770, for $14.99 plus $2.99 for shipping. (Orders over $15 bag free shipping.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $16. It features an encased metal spring, wide rubber foothold, foam handles, and padded center pole. Deal ends May 24 at 12:59 am ET.

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.

Amazon offers the LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Gathering, model no. 6022053, for $55.73 with free shipping. That's $14 under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find by $15, outside of the price below. This set includes minifigures of Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo Baggins, Balin the Dwarf, Dwalin the Dwarf, Bombur the Dwarf, and Bofur the Dwarf, all with assorted weapons.

A close price: Walmart offers it for a buck more.

Toy "R" Us offers the the Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse for $99.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest price we could find by $44. Features include three floors of play, six fully-furnished rooms, sun deck, ride elevator, 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.

SilverTowneLP offers this Buffalo Replica 1 troy oz. .999 Fine Silver Bar for $26.70 with free shipping. That's 60 cents under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we've seen for a 1 troy oz. silver bar. (It's also the best deal we could find for such a bar now by $5.) Each bar will ship in a plastic sleeve. Update: The price has dropped to $26.00 with free shipping.

Note that silver is currently trading at $23.40 per troy oz., a 60 cent drop from our last mention. All sales are final and this item can't be returned.

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.

Amazon cuts up to 34% off a selection of LEGO Architecture Sets, as listed below. Plus, Prime members receive free shipping on all orders. (Non-members can spend $25 to bag free shipping; otherwise it starts at $4.33.) That puts each at the lowest total price we could find by at least a buck, and by as much as $9. The sets:

• LEGO Architecture Seattle Space Needle for $17.79
• LEGO Architecture Burj Khalifa, Dubai for $20.67
• LEGO Architecture Brandenburg Gate (pictured) for $22.99
• LEGO Architecture Sydney Opera House for $28.06
• LEGO Architecture Rockefeller Plaza for $31.29
• LEGO Architecture Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum for $31.78

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.

Modern Coin Mart via eBay offers a 1 troy oz. .999 Silver Sunshine MCM Star Round for $28.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we have seen this year for any single silver round by $5, although we saw a roll of 20 if these rounds offered for a few cents less per coin a week ago. It contains 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams) of .999 fine silver. Deal ends May 25 at 11:15 am ET.

Note that silver is currently trading at around $23.58 per troy oz.

1SaleADay via eBay offers the HammerHead Avatar Remote Control Helicopter Gunship with Gyro, model no. PL30435431, for $24.99 with free shipping. That's $65 off list and tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find. This copter features detachable side wings, up to eight minutes of flight time, control range of up to 33 feet, gyroscopic stabilization, and more. Controller requires six AA batteries (not included). Deal ends June 2.

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).

1SaleADay via eBay offers the Jakks Pacific Ultra Night Vision Goggles, model no. 45180, for $39.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $6. Features include an SD slot for recording still or video images (card required but not included), infrared illumination up to 50 feet, adjustable focus, and more. Four AA batteries are required, but not included.

Mattel takes up to 70% off select toys and games as part of its Spring Blowout Sale. (Click on the first rotating banner to see discounted items; prices are as marked.) Plus, coupon code "IW4009266" cuts an additional 10% off, dropping prices as low as $4.05. Alternatively, orders of $25 or more bag free shipping via coupon code "WHEELSFAN25"; the two coupons don't stack, however, so for orders under $25 shipping starts at $7.49. Together it's the best set of discounts we've seen from Mattel since Cyber Monday week, when we saw up to 75% off with an extra 25% off.

A best bet is the Barbie The Princess & The Popstar Royal Bed & Bath (pictured) for $19.99. Coupon code "IW4009266" cuts it to $17.99. With $7.49 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $8. This "fold 'n go" playset features bed, bath, and tea time accessories. The Princess Tori and popstar Keira dolls are not included.