R.I.P Toys R Us! 10 Websites For The Best Online Toy Selection & Deals
On 29 March 2018, the Toys R Us website was officially shut down, leaving kids and adults around the world with heavy hearts.
Founded in 1948 by Charles Lazarus, Toys R Us was a toy retail giant for decades, with a cartoon mascot called Geoffrey the Giraffe, and kids everywhere signing their trademark jingle, “I don’t want to grow up, I’m a Toys R Us kid…”
With the Toys R Us online store closed, and US brick and mortar stores expected to close within weeks, you may be wondering, where can you find the best selection of toys online - and at the best price?
We’ve rounded up the 10 online websites with the biggest selection of toys for kids, along with the best deals. Shop these US websites as a MyUS member, and you’ll pay no US sales tax on your purchases.
10. Disney
For all things Disney, go straight to the source! Shop all the top Disney characters in every category, from outdoor toys and playsets to dolls and costumes. Disney’s online store frequently has sales and free shipping offers, so keep an eye out for deals.
Shop the Disney online store here.
9. Fat Brain Toys
Fat Brain Toys has one of the single largest selections of American-made toys found anywhere, including thousands of high-quality, open-ended toys, games, and gifts that entertain while they educate.
Shop Fat Brain Toys here.
8. Kohl’s
While Kohl’s is technically a department store, they have a great selection of the most popular toys and frequently have incredible sales.
Shop the hottest brands including NERF, Legos, Playskool, and Disney at Kohls.com.
7. Learning Express Toys
Founded in 1987, Learning Express Toys focuses on toys and gifts that make educational toys a blast. Their website makes it easy to shop by age, interest, season, and price, and they often have sales on their promotions page.
Shop Learning Express Toys here.
6. Kidding Around
Voted the best toy store in New York, USA by New York Magazine, Kidding Around has been bringing joy to kids for over twenty years. Their online store is packed with a great selection of toys and games for all ages, from newborns to 12 years and up. Check out their staff picks for great recommendations.
Shop the Kidding Around website here.
5. Uncommon Goods
For a unique collection of toys, you can’t beat Uncommon Goods. They have an eclectic mix of gifts, toys, games, books, and other little gems that kids love - perfect for the kid that has everything.
Shop Uncommon Goods here.
4. Building Blocks Toy Store
Building Blocks toy store has a great selection of well-curated toys, games, and books for kids and adults, and a popular “Birthday Ideas” section with great gift ideas for every age from 1 to 12.
Shop the Building Blocks online store here.
3. Overstock.com
Overstock.com has a great selection of name brand toys, including Star Wars, Marvel, Mattel, Melissa & Doug, and Lego, with daily discounts and deals.
Shop Overstock.com here.
2. Nordstrom
For quality toys and games with frequent sales on popular products, Nordstrom is an unexpected online favorite. Tip: use the “sort by sale” option to quickly find the best deals.
Shop Nordstrom’s online toy store here.
1. Amazon.com
Amazon is a toy store giant, stocked with every toy you can imagine, with competitive prices and frequent flash sales.
Shop toys on hottest toys on Amazon here.
We love helping our members fabulous new online stores and deals, but some of the websites featured above could have purchase restrictions, or may not take every form of payment. Find more information by viewing merchant’s terms of sale, shipping guidelines and/or terms and conditions.