Gifts for kids, where the list price is damn near fiction
These are gifts under $40 drawn from toys, LEGO, craft and sports categories, scored against their own price histories. The score measures the price and says nothing about age-appropriateness.
Last updated 16 September 2026
As of 16 September 2026, 128 products across toys, craft and sport, under $40 score 50 or above, 4 of them score above 80, the median discount is 24%, prices run from $1.23 to $39.95.
Measured off the current board, not estimated
Gifts for kids, sorted by damn score
Showing the top 60 of 128 by score. The rest cleared the bar too — they just did not clear it by as damn much.
Hanes Men's Pullover EcoSmart Hooded Sweatshirt, Deep Royal, Small
AIGEVTURE Youth Football Gloves Kids Receiver Sticky Football Gloves Boys Girls S
100 PCS Water Bottle Stickers for Kids,Cute Animal Aesthetic Sticker Pack - Vinyl Kawaii Stickers for Girls Boy Classroom Prizes,Party Favors for Scrapbook, Laptops, Journal
Rico Industries NCAA Cal Poly Pomona Broncos 12" x 6" Chrome All Over Automotive License Plate Frame for Car/Truck/SUV
YIZER Transformable Fidget Spinners,6PCS Funny Sensory Fidget Toys Adults
HTVRONT Heat Transfer Vinyl White HTV Rolls, 2 Rolls 12" x 20ft
JOYIN 36PCS 9"x6" Make a face Stickers for Kids, Make Your Own Safari Animal Stickers, Jungle Party Favors Kids Crafts, Goodie Bags Stuffers, Classroom Rewards
Axolotl Squishy Stress Relief Toy Glitter Fidget Toys Cute Malt Sugar Axolotl Toy Fidget Toys Adults Fidget Toy for Kids Youth Adult, Party Favors Anxiety Relief Squishy Toys(Green)
ARTISTRO 5 Black Dual-Tip Acrylic Paint Marker Pens
JOYIN 36 Pack Basketball Fidget Spinners Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12
ARTISTRO Gold Paint Pens - Jumbo Tips - Set of 5
AIGEVTURE Youth Football Gloves Adult Receiver Gloves Sticky Football Gloves for Youth Black XL
24Pcs Christmas Gnome Stress Balls Bulk,Mini Christmas Slow Rising Stress Relief Squishies Fidget Toys for Adults,Christmas Party Favors,Stocking Stuffers Gifts Goodie Bag Fillers
1000 Pack Card Sleeves, 500 Matte Trading Card Sleeve and 500 Inner Sleeves Ideal for Double-Sleeving, Fit for MTG, TCG and Game Cards (5 Colors)
Peak Refuel Breakfast Skillet, Eggs and Sausage, 31g Protein, 2 Servings
Primal Elements Goat Milk Soap Base - Moisturizing Melt and Pour Glycerin Soap Base for Crafting and Soap Making, Easy to Cut - 10 Pound
posca® PC-5M Water-Based Paint Markers, Medium Reversible Tip (1.8–2.5 mm), 8 Count Green Shade Colors
iCraft Deco Foil Transfer Sheets, 6" x 12", Jade 5 Piece
SABRE Pepper Spray with Quick Release Keychain for Self Defense – Maximum Strength OC Spray with UV Marking Dye, Twist Lock Safety, Finger Grip, 10‑Second Spray, 14‑ft Range, Made in USA, 0.54 fl oz
Jessie PU Leather Roller Skates for Women, Men, Boys and Girls - Adjustable Four-Wheel Premium Skates for Outdoor and Indoor Use (Flash Wheel, Youth 3)
Axolotl Squishy Toy Squeeze Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toy for Kids Adults, Cute Handheld Stress Ball for Anxiety and Focus, Purple Big Ears(Blue)
Hydro Flask Water Bottle - Insulated Stainless Steel - Wide Mouth Flex Lid, Non Spill, Leakproof and Refillable in 40 Oz
AIDYVOI 120pcs Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks Set for Kids 3-8
STANLEY IceFlow 2.0 Flip Straw Tumbler, 30 oz, Blue Dream Gradient
YOTTOY Anti-Burst Exercise Ball for Working Out, Yoga Ball for Pregnancy,Extra Thick Workout Ball for Physical Therapy,Fitness with Pump (Dark)
Magneverse 210 Pcs Magnetic Blocks - Magnetic Building Blocks
Melissa & Doug Design-Your-Own Bracelets Jewelry Making Craft Kit
adidas Unisex Starlancer Club Soocer Ball, Lucid Lemon/White, 4
MoFiz Quick Dry Lightweight Womens Cargo Pants Hiking Joggers 6 Pockets
Elmer's White Liquid School Glue, 1 Gallon, Safe, Washable, 1 Count, - #1 Teacher Brand, Bulk Arts & Crafts, Projects, Classroom Supplies, Great for Making Slime
Magneverse 20Pcs Magnetic Action Figures Playset - Magnetic Building Blocks
WELLOKB Alcohol Markers, 60 Colors Dual Brush Tip Permanent Art Markers for Drawing,for Adult Coloring, Alcohol, Based Ink Ideal for Book Painting and Card Making
COPYLEAF Womens Cargo Pants Parachute Hiking Pants Baggy Y2k Clothes
Shock Doctor Mouth Guard Sports, Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball, Wrestling Moutguard, Gel Max Heavy Duty Protection & Custom Fit, Football Mouth Guard with Strap, Adult & Youth Mouthguard
ATG by Wrangler Men's Cliffside Utility Synthetic Pant, Blue Nights, 40W x 34L
COOFANDY Mens Bathing Suit 7 Inch Inseam Stretch Beach Swim Shorts with Zipper Pockets Built in Underwear Teal Turquoise 3XL XXXL
Coroiesty 264 PCS Shark Race Tracks for Kids Toys, Flexible DIY Track Set
POSCA® PC-5M Water-Based Acrylic Paint Markers, Medium Tip, 8 Count
Northwest NCAA Arizona State Sun Devils Unisex-Adult Beach Towel, 30" x 60", Psychedelic
Little Kids Disney Mickey Mouse Light and Sound Musical Bubble Wand, Includes Bubble Solution, Multi (20511)
Horizon Group USA Scented Slime with Topper, Kuromi, Cake Glitter
Squishmallows Original Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends 10-Inch Iron Man HugMees - Medium-Sized Ultrasoft Official Jazwares Plush
9pcs Tshirt Ruler Guide for Vinyl Alignment, T Shirt Rulers to Center Designs, PVC Measurement Template, Sewing Supplies Accessories Tools for Cricut Heat Press & HTVRONT HTV Transfer Vinyl (Pink)
Gedgan Mahjong Mat - Elegant Pink with Lace Trim | Non-Slip Rubber Gaming Mat & Noise Reducer | for Mahjong Tiles, Poker, Cards, Dominoes, Board Games | 32.4x32.4 Inch
Artecho 128-Color Watercolor Paint Set with Metallics, Portable Tin Case
LiKee Wooden Shape Puzzle, 36 Blocks & 60 Cards, Montessori Toy for Kids 3+
Sooez Large Pencil Case Pouch, Extra Big Pencil Bag with 8 Compartments, Pen Bag Wide Opening, Soft Quilted Pencil Pouch Organizer with Zipper, Portable Pencil Case for Teen Girls, Sky Blue
LIONSCOOL Pilates Ring Set 14" Magic Circle, 9" Mini Ball, Resistance Bands
Tamagotchi Original - Dreamy
Pokemon Mew Plush - 8-Inch Soft Plush with Authentic Details
2PM SPORTS Adjustable Inline Skates for Girls, Women and Youth
Mattel Kpop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X Rumi “Golden” Singing Doll
Coats Crochet 154-480 Aunt Lydia's Crochet, Cotton Classic Size 10, Delft
Fuggler Alley Cats 9-Inch Plush Toy (Wrinkle Mcstinkles) by ZURU – Funny Ugly Monster Stuffed Animal with Human-Like Teeth, Collectible Plush for Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Cat-Loving Weirdos
Jalunth Goalkeeper Goalie Soccer Gloves Kids Youth Goal Keeper Field Player Glove Boys Girls Ages 4-6 Years Old Anti-Slip Latex Palm Soft Pu Hand Back Gray Black Size 5
Squishmallows Original Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends 10-Inch Hulk HugMees - Medium-Sized Ultrasoft Official Jazwares Plush
RoseArt - Kellogg's - Cereal Ads - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults
Aurora Mini Flopsie 8" Blackie Adorable Stuffed Animal
Talens Japan T9314-432M 452213 Art Creation Sketchbook, Drawing Notebook, 5.1 x 8.3 inches (13 x 21 cm), Craft Paper
Greenlight Diamond Strike on Box Matches, 32 Count (Pack of 10)
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Toys are the category where reference pricing is at its most inventive. A set carries a list price it has never sold at, drops forty per cent for eight months of the year, and climbs back up in the second week of November like clockwork.
None of which is visible on the listing, and all of which is visible in ninety days of history. That damn gap is the entire content of this page.
What toy pricing does between September and December
Toy discounting is deepest in late summer and early autumn and shallowest in the fortnight before Christmas, which is precisely inverted from when people buy. A set at its genuine floor in September is frequently back at full price in December with a sale badge on it.
Buying in October is the single largest saving available in this category, and it is bigger than any damn coupon you will find in December.
Questions
When are toys cheapest?
Toy discounting is deepest between late summer and early autumn, and shallowest in the two weeks before Christmas. Which is the opposite of when everyone buys them. Shop in October and feel damn smug about it in December.
Does a high score mean a toy is right for a particular age?
No. The score measures the quality of the current price against that product's own history and carries no information about age suitability or safety. The box says. We are a damn price tool, not a toy shop.
Every gift on this page is scored, not curated.
We do not know your damn recipient. We know what the thing has actually been selling for, which is the part everyone else skips.
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