Buying Bonanza

Smyth’s Black Friday 2016 deals – the bargains you should be looking out for now

Alana Moorhead

Published: 11:43, 25 Nov 2016
Updated: 11:44, 25 Nov 2016

BLACK Friday fast approaching and Smyth's Toys have already started slashing prices on some of their products – here are the top tips you need to get the best deals.

Black Friday has officially kicked off – follow all the latest live updates here. You can take a look at what Smyths has on offer here.

Black Friday is less than two weeks away but Smyth's toys have already started the money-saving mayhemCredit: Alamy

To help get you into the money-saving mood Smyth's started the mayhem early.

Special deals were available from Monday November 14 to Cyber Monday on November 28 and there are some great deals to be had.

Here is our guide to some of the Smyth's bargains you should be bagging and any other information you might need for the official date on Friday November 25.

What is on sale now?

Last year, Smyth's slashed prices on variety of toys, including Frozen merchandise and money off the Nintendo 3DS XL Pink and Red Consoles.

Smyths' Black Friday Deals

Nerf Modulus Tri-Strike - £54.99 to £34.99
Barbie Ultimate Puppy Mobile - £44.99 to £32.99
Baby Wow Doll - £49.99 to £41.99
Baby Born Interactive Doll - £44.99 to £29.99
Lego City Airport Terminal - £79.99 to £56.99
Nikko Radio Control Pro Car - £49.99 to £39.99
Hot Wheels Track Builder Volcano Blast - £44.99 to £29.99

This year, the store have announced they will be knocking off as much as 50 per cent on a range of popular toys, including:

– LEGO Elves The Elves’ The Precious Crystal Mine: Was: £24.99 Now: £12.49 - Saving 50%

– Playmobil 6081 Summer Jet: Was: £39.99 Now:£19.99 - Saving 50%

The popular retailer have slashed prices up to 50% on their site, including the Playmobil 6081 Summer Jet which is now £19.99Credit: Playmobil

– Zycom MiNi Animal Friends Scooter: Was: £19.99 Now: £9.99 - Saving 50%
– Disney Pixar Finding Dory: Was: £49.99 Now: £19.99 - Saving £30.00
– Star Wars Battleship Game: Was: £19.99 Now: £9.99 - Saving 50%

And the Star Wars Battleship set is now just £9.99 - which is a 50% savingCredit: Amazon

– Playmobil Santa's Workshop Advent Calendar: Was £19.99 Now: £9.99 - Saving 50%

– Ken Fashion Gift Set: Was £19.99 Now: £10.00 - Saving 50%

The retailers to watch out for this Black Friday

Black Friday has hit! Here's where you should be doing your shopping:
1. Amazon
Black Friday started 12 days ago for Amazon with big reductions on a huge range of reduced products and more offers added as frequently as every five minutes.
2. Argos
Argos is one of the biggest retailers to take part in Black Friday with deals on TVs, games consoles, laptops, cameras and toys.
3. Tesco
Tesco have slashed priced on tech with incredible deals on TVs, consoles and toys.
4. John Lewis
With discounts across all departments John Lewis have plenty of opportunities for savings, especially in the kitchen with a KitchenAid mixer down to just £299.99 from £449.95.
5. Boots
Boots are offering big discounts on grooming products and a selection of their popular perfumes.
6. Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's kept a low profile in the run up to Black Friday but have now released deals on home appliances and electricals.
7. GAME
GAME has huge deals available on their PS4 and X-box bundles, ideal for Chirstmas gifts.
8. M&S
This weekend M&S have launched a "gifting" event as an alternative to Black Friday. There are great deals on Christmas decorations, cosmetics and lingerie.
9. House of Fraser
The House of Fraser sale is packed full of Christmas present prospects with toys, watches and jewellery and kitchen appliances all in the sale.
10. Debenhams
Department store Debenhams has also dramatically dropped prices for the event, kitchen appliances, perfumes and furniture have all faced the price chop.
11. Halfords
Get on your bike at Halfords with great deals on car and bike accessories as well as offers on adult and kid's bicycles.
12. Currys
Currys is a one stop shop for electrical items this Black Friday with reductions on TVs, laptops and speakers.
13. ASOS
This Black Friday ASOS is offering 20 per cent off everything on its site.
14. Very.co.uk
Very.co.uk have cut the price of some fun gifts including a jukebox now at £69.99 from £149, as well as great deals on clothes and accessories from their V by Very range.
15. Smyth's
Head to Smyth's for some cracking deals on children's games and toys.
16. B&Q
Dropping prices of DIY products and tools B&Q are embracing Black Friday this year, lawnmowers and leaf blowers have big reductions and there are kid's toys featured in the sale too.
17. Toys R Us
Toys R Us have cut prices across the store with toys, games and baby products all reduced in the sale.
18. Mothercare
Highchairs and prams are heavily reduced in the Mothercare sale, as well as toys and children's clothes.
19. Morrisons
Morrisons is the ideal place to get hold of some bargain booze with a 3L bottle of Jack Daniels costing just £50, they are also stocking a whole Serrano ham leg for the discounted price of £28.

The experts advice on how to make the most of Black Friday

Gary Caffell, Deals Editor, told The Sun Online: “Research is key. If you make a list of what you are after in advance and work out the usual going rate for each product, you’ll be able to see through the marketing waffle and you’ll know if it’s a good deal or not.

“Remember, it’s not just one day anymore, most retailers start building up to it with smaller offers from the week before, so be prepared early.

If you're planning on picking up some early Christmas presents Gary Caffell told The Sun Online: 'Research is key'Credit: Getty Images

“And if you are planning on shopping on Black Friday itself, set the alarm as stores pump out a lot of strong offers from about 6am – some even earlier – and with stock limited, popular items often sell out before breakfast.

author of , said:“Black Friday is a great opportunity to grab a bargain! Electrical items are the most common – you can almost guarantee to pick up a super cheap microwave every year! – but there’s a few things you need to be aware of on Black Friday.

“It’s a marketing trick to get you in-store! All stores participating will have more than one ‘Black Friday’ offer and just because it looks like a bargain it might not be!

While Holly Smith, author of Holly's Frugal Blog, recommends you keep the receipts just in case the product turns out to be a disappointing deductionCredit: Alamy

“I recommend if you are interested in an item to put it in your trolley – so no one else can grab it – then do a quick ‘Google’ search on your mobile to compare prices at other stores.

“You can always put the item back on the shelf if it turns out to be a disappointing deduction.

“Keep hold of your receipts!! So many people impulse buy on Black Friday and regret it later! If you keep hold of your receipts you can return your purchases for a full refund.”

How to be ready for the best deals?

Do your research: Read reviews of products online and then find the items on Smyth's. For example, if you're trying to get your hands on a bargain make sure you look out for children's toys.

Bookmark items that you know you want to buy a few days before. Click on “save for later” and you’ll be able to see if it goes on sale on Black Friday.

Check opening times for your local store if you and keep an eye out on what you’re putting in your basket.

To help get ready for Black Friday you should check your local store opening times and make sure you know what youre putting in your trolleyCredit: Getty Images

Follow Smyth's on and and sign up to its deals newsletter to get the latest on any offers.

Download PriceSpy, it allows you to keep track of prices for any product across a variety of retailers and hundreds of brands.

The app will also send you alerts and links direct to product pages, which is especially helpful on Black Friday – to download the app simply head to PriceSpy.co.uk or the Apple App Store.