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Big W brings back its massive toy sale with up to 50 per cent off - here are the top items expected to sell out
Big W has launched its annual toy sale, with shoppers racing into stores to grab best-selling items.
The retailer's 'Big Whopping Toy Sale' features more than 500 popular toys with prices slashed - making it the perfect time for budget-conscious parents to start their Christmas shopping early for their kids.
With prices on some of the hottest toys - including brands like LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels and Bluey - reduced by more than 50 per cent, Aussie shoppers have already shared their excitement about stocking up on bargain buys.
'Get ready - time to do that Christmas lay-by for the kids,' read one comment on the Big W Mum's Facebook page.
'I can't wait for this,' added another.
Speaking to FEMAIL, Big W's Chief Toy Buyer Christine Faulkner has highlighted this year's predicted best-selling toys and the best discounted items to look out for.
For toy car lovers, the Hot Wheels City Ultimate T-REX Transporter is tipped to be a great pick-up following a huge price reduction from $119 to $59.
The T-REX transporter has the ability to 'gobble' and 'haul' over 20 toy cars at once, and is enhanced by lights and sounds – including glowing eyes and chomping noises.
Parents' of dinosaur-obsessed kids will also want to check out the Jurassic World Chaos Theory All-Out Attack T-REX Figure, now priced at $40, offering a $49 saving.
Inspired by the Jurassic World: Chaos Theory movie, the battery-powered action figure springs to life with roaring sounds while thrashing its neck and chomping its teeth.
An under $20 bargain buy that's sure to delight Barbie fans is the Barbie Party Unboxed Pet Birthday Surprise, which has been reduced by more than half price to $19.
The perfect birthday gift, this lucky-dip style of toy contains '10 surprises in one package' – including one of three Barbie dolls: Birthday Bows, Shimmerin' Hearts or Party Stars.
Ms Faulkner also highlighted mega savings on a toy from the iconic Furby range in the Furby Tie Dye Interactive Toy, marked down from $100 to $49.
The electronic plush toy adorably responds to voice commands and physical interaction, with one five-star review describing it as a 'blast from the past'.
For the littlies, timeless children's toy brand Fisher Price's Little People Ultimate Gift Set has been marked down to $69.
The farm-themed set offers hours of playtime fun with interactive playsets, vehicles, figurines, animals and accessories – all perfect for small hands and designed to encourage early learning.
Toddler parents' will also want to check out the Toniebox Playtime Puppy Starter Set, which is an audio system that plays children's songs and is built to withstand both snuggles and rough play.
The pricey gadget has been reduced to $149, with one gushing review from a 'toddler mum' describing it as their 'saviour'.
'My toddler is obsessed with it, uses it to dance daily or relax for quiet time!' they added.
Finally, bigger kids and grown-ups-who-are-kids-at-heart will want to check out the large-scale LEGO projects included in the sale.
Both the LEGO Technic Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car and the LEGO Technic 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R have been each knocked down by 20 bucks, respectively priced at $249 and $179.
Meanwhile, the LEGO Disney Classic Angel 784 piece kit from the Lilo & Stitch movies has been marked down from $99 to $79.
For those that love a LEGO challenge, these bigger construction sets have all been discounted. From L-R: LEGO Technic Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car $249, LEGO Disney Classic Angel $79 and the LEGO Technic 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R $179
Ms Faulkner said shoppers would be pleased see 'some of the classic brands, from LEGO to Barbie and Hot Wheels' featured in this year's sales and anticipated to be among the biggest sellers.
'If it's building, collecting or adventuring, there's a toy on the list to pique every kind of interest,' she told FEMAIL.
Budget-conscious shoppers planning ahead for Christmas also have the option of snapping up the toy sale bargains early by utilising the store's lay-by option.
The mass retailer offers $3 extended lay-by, which enables customers to pay off purchases over 21 weeks.
Lay-by purchased toys are then stored at the shop, with collection only required by November 7, 2025.
Ms Faulkner described the lay-by option alongside the reduced toy sale prices as 'the ultimate parent hack.'
'Customers can budget ahead of the Christmas rush by starting their shopping in June and paying off their purchases throughout the year with our extended 21 week lay-by option, making it easier than ever to shop big without splurging all at once,' she said.
