Popular retailer slashes price of popular Bluey toys to £1 – as ecstatic parents rush to pick up a ‘bargain’
A BARGAIN retailer has slashed the prices of a popular toy to just £1 – and parents are rushing to stock up.
B&M is selling Bluey toys – the cartoon Australian blue heeler pup who is a huge smash with kids.
The animated series follows the titular character and her family – Dad Bandit, Mum Chilli and younger sister Bingo.
The beloved children’s TV show landed on screens in 2018 – becoming a worldwide phenomenon.
One eagle-eyed parent caught the deal on the shelves of the supermarket and posted her discovery on Facebook.
The B&M toys were previously ringing up for £12.99 each – but are now just £1.
Now parents are scrambling to get their hands on the mini figurines.
One person wrote: “Bluey figures were in the two for £20 now £1 in B&M.”
Another added: “Maybe stocking fillers? Bit early I know.”
A third joked: “Damn it, just drove past there!”
It comes after shoppers last month were racing to supermarkets to get their hands on bargain Bluey chairs.
In Aldi stores as part of the Special Buys the range featured a Bluey or Bingo Talking Plush, £14.99, the Bluey or Bingo Plush Chair, £24.99, and a four-figure set of characters for £8.99.
Parents are also rejoicing as major high street chain is giving away free Lego Harry Potter and Animal Crossing toys.
Harry Potter, Animal Crossing, and Friends Lego sets will be up for grabs on Saturday April 13 across all Smyths Toys stores from 9am and only while stocks last.
Each child will be only able to take one set.
Meanwhile, popular Squishmallows are majorly reduced at Asda to less than a quid, and there’s loads of different styles.
The adorable soft toys have been a favourite for kids for a while now, but the brand isn’t always easy to get your hands on.
What to watch out for when buying toys online
HERE are the British Toy and Hobby Association's top tips for buying toys online:
- Shop early. Don’t leave ourchases to the last minute rush which might leave you fewer options of where to buy from.
- Check out third-party sellers. Look for sellers you recognise and trust. Be cautious of retailers you don’t know and do your research checking reviews and where they’re based.
- Go for branded toys. Try and choose a branded toy as then you can compare it to the manufacturer’s own website to check it’s legit.
- Be careful of going for the cheapest price. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is.
- Check if there are any age restrictions. Make sure you give suitable toys to children based on their age.
- Check reviews carefully. Some reviews are fake so look carefully at the comments.
- Stay with children at first. When your child opens a toy for the first time, stay with them and check for faults, detachable small parts, access to stuffing and loose or accessible batteries or magnets.