Fill Santa's sack with the top toys from Walmart's Black Friday sale

Libby Sentz
·7 min read

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Grab these goodies while you can — they'll be gone in a flash. (Photos: Walmart)
Grab these goodies while you can — they'll be gone in a flash. (Photos: Walmart)

Do you know a child who has already written their Christmas list? I sure do! But as you may have heard, there will likely be a holiday toy shortage.

I turned to Walmart's 2021 Top Rated by Kids Toy List, plus my own experience as a mom and a former teacher, to select the best toy deals to grab during Walmart's Black Friday sale.

Below, we highlight our picks from Walmart's list, grouped by "play style." Whether you're shopping for kids who love to play make-believe, kids who are always on the go or anyone in between, we've got the goods. And you've got a heads-up on the "holiday hard-to-gets" that will put a smile on their faces.

(Pro tip: To score free shipping, make sure you’re signed up for Walmart+. Not yet a member? No problem: You can sign up for a free 15-day Walmart+ trial here, and a quick three-question survey will add two more weeks for a solid 30 days of use. Those without Walmart+ still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

So folks, start your engines. Holiday shopping begins in three...two...one:

For the Pretender

This super-detailed Jurassic World T-Rex stomps, chomps and roars. (Photo: Walmart)
This super-detailed Jurassic World T-Rex stomps, chomps and roars. (Photo: Walmart)

The fact that dinosaurs ever existed will forever blow my mind. Just imagine what it feels like to be a child embodying a T-Rex through play. The power! The ferocity! The scale! It never gets old. This 8.5-by-21.5 inch Jurassic World Stomp 'N Escape Tyrannosaurus Rex (ages 4+), top-rated by kids at Walmart, has detailed sculpting and moveable joints to let kids stomp through the world as a T-Rex. Inspired by the film Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, this dino can break free from restraints and make exciting sounds!

One five-star reviewer raved, "The dinosaur looks very realistic and has great features. My boys have played with it for two weeks straight and have terrorized their other toys with it. The stomping action was a big hit and really adds a lot to the playability. The roar and chomp action was great."

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For the Mover

Kryptonics Cruiser Skateboard (Photo: Walmart)
SK8 4 Life! (Photo: Walmart)

Was it inspo from the Olympics or the stoked parents who've spent the past at-home year and a half dusting off their skater skills? Not sure, but it seems that kids are way into skateboarding all of a sudden. In fact, they're so into it, they voted this Walmart Exclusive board —the Kryptonics 28” Complete Cruiser Skateboard —onto their Top Toys List. At just $25, it's a steal, too.

With a wide 28-by-8-inch deck and large 58mm wheels beneath their feet, even beginners can feel steady and in control. This board comes in five great patterns, which really helps if you're buying for more than one kid in the same family. (Hurry, though, three patterns have already sold out!)

This Kryptonics board is designed for ages 8 and up, with a maximum weight of 110 lbs. Be sure the giftee has a good skate helmet and pads on hand too, because skating is cool, but skating safely is cooler.

One parent who gave it a perfect rating reported: "...Bought 2. My daughter and I are having a blast on these!"

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For the Nurturer

Feed the Force! This animatronic Baby Yoda is one of the hottest toys out there. (Photo: Walmart)
Feed the Force! This animatronic Baby Yoda is one of the hottest toys out there. (Photo: Walmart)

Baby Yoda is hungry. And your little nurturer is eager to help! When they try to feed "The Child," aka Grogu, he will make all kinds of sounds and faces! He'll even feed himself!

The 9.25-inch soft, animatronic Star Wars Galactic Snackin’ Grogu in a plush robe seems to love being picked up and snuggled. He will also reenact Force moves from Disney+'s The Mandalorian. Those adorable eyes and ears move too.

One super-happy five-star shopper gives details: "Best toy of the year! My daughter previously had a plush Baby Yoda toy that she absolutely adored...This one is so much better in every way. It talks, it moves, it interacts and it reacts to touch! ...His ears are silicone soft, he blinks and loves to be petted. He lifts up his arms like a baby that wants to be held. It's almost as if it's alive. I've never seen a toy that felt this real. My daughter loves it and takes it everywhere she goes! It's the perfect size for her, about the same size as your average teddy bear, but even better!"

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For the Stylist

A deluxe life-size Barbie styling head with so many customizable extras — great for busy hands. (Photo: Walmart)
A deluxe life-size Barbie styling head with so many customizable extras — great for busy hands. (Photo: Walmart)

My kid takes her salon play very seriously. She's upped the ante lately by cutting her own bangs and becoming the official shaver of the back of my husband's head. A little more practice couldn't hurt though.

This Barbie Tie-Dye Deluxe 22-Piece Styling Head with Dark Brown Hair, (also available in Blond) includes scrunchies and ribbons that children can tie-dye and use in their own hair. Even the barrettes are customizable with pop-in gems. Complete the look with tie-dye nail stickers. Ages 3 and up.

One five-star reviewer said, "My daughter loves this so much and it keeps her busy for hours.... She really loved tie-dying the scrunchies...This Barbie head [is] helpful in teaching her how to braid hair.... I also like that the arms are moveable."

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Looking for more great Walmart deals? Check these out:

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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