Christmas bargain prequel 2023 thread 2 - the one without a side order of chips

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Hope everyone is okay with me starting this new thread off. Thread 1 is at 992 so thought best get a new one up and running so we don't miss any bargains.

With thanks to @sideorderofchips for all your work keeping these prequel threads going. Hope everything is okay and you'll be joining us again soon to reclaim your fab threads.

The prequel threads are kept going through the year in the run up to @reastie taking over for the Christmas bargains threads late summer/autumn.

It’s Prime Day

had a quick look and for me it’s the usual big mark ups with ‘discounts’ on, can’t see anything amazing yet

this Barbie doll with unicorn seems a good price at £33. It’s reduced packaging though which when I’ve bought before meant it was in a plain cardboard box rather than a pretty one

@Blessedbethefruitz Yes Brio is compatible with lots of other wooden track. We have a mix of Brio, Bigjigs, IKEA and whatever came in bags of the stuff from fb marketplace.

Worst prime day ever by a Mile

Nothing on prime that's on my list either. Disappointing

Brio is fantastic and the compatible stuff generally fits. Big jigs, ikea, John Lewis etc all make compatible gauge stuff

Also agree worst Prime day ever. I was looking for a keyboard, phone and some other bits. Meh.

There are some Neom Prime Day reductions, including Pods, but nothing to really get excited about.

@blessedbethefruitz

As others say, any knock off brio fits. I've seen some of the remote control brio trains reduced on prime today (although agree with others the prime day sale is rubbish - all the usual predictable stuff on offer).

Someone was looking for the Mario Lego starter set. It’s £34.99 on prime day. I know it went much lower last year though.

There's quite a few burts bees sets that look cheap, in the Prime day on Amazon. 4 lip balms for under £8, I think that's good 🤣

@Toomucho thanks for the tip.

There's plenty of mega Pokémon Lego dupe reduced and also a colour change mermaid barbie for £10 odd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08J2PP3GF/ref=oxsccsavedimagee1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

Thanks all, I'm exploring brio! The duplo one looks cute as well though. But I'm now wondering if it would need to be a joint gift with his little sister who will no doubt want to be involved...

So far, this is the only really good Prime Daydeal I’ve found! For anyone who likes Nivea products

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0B59PSFS8/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon deals I've bought so far today:

Another two of the hardback Pinch of Nom books for stocking fillers (#1 deal in books today - £2.85 down from £20)

6 x bottles of Mcguigan sparkling non alcoholic wine for £11.99 down from £24

52% off deal on 50ml Elizabeth Arden eight hour cream for £13.60 (currently £29 in Boots)

I think I've been lucky, there has been a few things that I was hoping would reduce!

Furreal Pony, is back down to £30
amzn.eu/d/5FyuZfd

The Barbie care clinic £25
amzn.eu/d/9GzQxBZ

Barbie airplane with pilot £50
amzn.eu/d/iGb1OrC

Things on my daughters list that are on decent deals in case anyone else is interested:

amzn.eu/d/4lDtxNn- sensory messy play tools

Oops link didn't work.

Deal of the day for Prime Members: Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set Toy, Fine Motor and Sensory Toy, Fine Motor Games, Ages 3+ amzn.eu/d/4lDtxNn

Deal of the day for Prime Members: Learning Resources GeoSafari Jr. Bugnoculars: Kids Outdoor Toys, Bug hunting kit, Outdoor Play For Ages, Bug Catcher, Forest School Equipment 3+ amzn.eu/d/59CZPfY

Deal of the day for Prime Members: Melissa & Doug Wooden Lacing Beads | Wooden Toys | Developmental Toy | Problem Solving | 3+ | Gift for Boy or Girl amzn.eu/d/7qAR7Bl

Deal for Prime members: My First Baking Book: Delicious Recipes for Budding Bakers amzn.eu/d/iMIEOn4

Deal of the day for Prime Members: LeapFrog 601503 Learning Friends 100 Words Baby Book Educational and Interactive Bilingual Playbook Toy Toddler and Pre School Boys & Girls 1, 2, 3, 4+ Year Olds, Multi-Colour, One Size amzn.eu/d/eblo3Hz

Deal of the day for Prime Members: Melissa & Doug Abacus | Developmental Toy | Motor Skills | Age 3+ | Gift for Boy or Girl amzn.eu/d/5b9JAIn

In case anyone else is buying for a toddler.

Also saw these at decent prices although not prime deals

rucomfy Beanbags Kids Animal Bean Bag Chair Safe Toddler Bedroom Seat Durable Comfy Children Playroom Furniture Machine Washable 50 x 65cm (Lion) amzn.eu/d/dQuG0Ck

Learning Resources Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog - 14 Pieces, Ages 18+ months Toddler Learning Toys, Fine Motor and Sensory Toys, Educational Toys for Toddlers amzn.eu/d/0Wdil0R

Lictin Clay Dough Tools Kit, 20pcs Clay Modelling Tool Kit Dough Rollers Molds Plastic Play Dough Tools Accessories(Multicolored) amzn.eu/d/9kcQo18

MEGA BLOKS Fisher-Price ABC Blocks Building Toy, ABC Learning Train with 60 Pieces for Toddlers, Gift Ideas for Kids Age 1+ Years, DXH35 amzn.eu/d/3Tcl5AG- labelled original price on this is massively inflated but it does seem to be more like £18 most places.

Studio have several deals that they are calling Prime offers. Not looked closely but the offers on the email looked decent (I thought the Little Tikes kitchen looked especially good value at £70).

Sorry can't seem to add screenshot www.studio.co.uk

They also offer good deals for new customers. You do have to open a credit account to get the best value but they can be paid off quickly without accruing any extra costs.

Oo you've found lots there Cuwin! My kids have had that fine motor set for years and still play with it now.

I've got gin (Tanqueray) and whiskey (Bushmills 10 year aged) for parents, although for birthdays not for Christmas.

Found this magnet science kit £10.63 for Prime Members or £11.20 for non. We had the rainbow one and it was great. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072JML1R3?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_dp_7JT1J8ZGTVP66B0SZXDY

I've bought this magnet making kit for the summer hols for £4.89 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NP16P8R?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_dp_XPKX0J728ZCBMQ3Q0PDX

And junior scrabble was £9.39 which seems a really good deal compared to amazon normally and elsewhere.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DE6G3XU?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_dp_QV8XZ4G918MY85R0AR3D

Decided she is a bit young for the fine motor kit yet but brought her the bean bag, leap frog book, threading set and baking book. Then have brought the mega blok train for a friends child

Really pleased with the hallmark christmas in a box, thank you to those who recommended it. I've also checked and its back at full price! Such a bargain. My christmas shopping has officially started, madness really

I know this isn't Christmassy but I first bought Method cleaning products as a result of this thread. They are amazing and all on offer today on Amazon. They last a long time, really effective and smell lovely!

Thank you. We use these so will have a look

My hallmark Christmas box arrived today as well.
As a PP said ...the box is huge !!

Thank you.