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It’s happening! The Semi-Annual Target Toy Sale is hands down one of the best times to stock up on toys — and the 2023 sale is officially here.

This is when you’ll find your family’s favorite toy brands for up to 70% off over a 4- to 6-week period. When it comes to Target clearance, you’ll be hard-pressed to find better toy deals outside of this twice-a-year sale.

I’m talking about deep discounts on brands like Nerf, Barbie, LOL Surprise, Disney, VTech, Lego, Fisher-Price, and more. Prices start as low as $1.70 and we’ve already found a bunch of toys under $10 in June 2023. And these are toys from top brands like Paw Patrol, Funko Pop, vTech, Disney, and more. You’ll also find big price drops on a decent selection of board games too, like the new Game of Life Target Edition.

Here’s what you need to know about the Target Toy Sale 2023 and the best deals to snag, plus how to shop smarter during one of the biggest toy clearance events this year:

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Best Target Toy Clearance Deals to Shop Now

Toys Under $5

The Fresh Dolls Fairy Merri
In-Store Deal
As low as $1.70 $5.99 (72% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Paw Patrol Vehicles
In-Store Deal
Paw Patrol Vehicles
As low as $2.37 $4.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Funko Pop Toy
In-Store Deal
As low as $4.27 $14.99 (72% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings

Toys Under $10

Johnny the Skull Game
In-Store Deal
As low as $5.69 $19.99 (72% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
VTech Dune Buggy
In-Store Deal
As low as $5.69 $11.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Care Bears Collectible Figures
In-Store Deal
As low as $7.12 $14.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
The Clueless Game
In-Store Deal
As low as $7.12 $14.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Disney Encanto Doll Set
In-Store Deal
As low as $7.12 $14.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Power Rangers Action Figure
In-Store Deal
As low as $7.54 $26.49 (72% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Funko Pop Collectors Box
In-Store Deal
As low as $8.54 $29.99 (72% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Paw Patrol Vehicle
In-Store Deal
As low as $9.49 $19.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Paw Patrol Vehicle
In-Store Deal
As low as $9.49 $19.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Millennial Loteria Game
In-Store Deal
As low as $9.49 $19.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings

Toys Under $20

Alice's Wonderland Bakery Dress Up Set
In-Store Deal
As low as $10.44 $21.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Bluey's Adventure Bus
In-Store Deal
As low as $11.87 $24.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
CoComelon Doll
In-Store Deal
As low as $11.87 $24.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Gabby's Dollhouse Treehouse Playset
In-Store Deal
As low as $14.24 $29.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Ryan's World Micro Mecha Machine
In-Store Deal
As low as $14.24 $29.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
VTech First Responder Set
In-Store Deal
As low as $13.29 $27.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Polly Pocket
In-Store Deal
As low as $14.24 $29.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
HarperIman Plush Doll
In-Store Deal
As low as $16.62 $34.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
VTech Mix and Match-a-Saurus
In-Store Deal
As low as $16.62 $34.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Lego City Set
In-Store Deal
As low as $18.99 $39.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Lego Dots Unicorn Set
In-Store Deal
As low as $18.99 $39.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
VTech Mower
In-Store Deal
As low as $19.94 $29.99 (34% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
 

Toys Under $50

Paw Patrol Fire Truck
In-Store Deal
As low as $21.37 $44.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
CoComelon Petting Farm
In-Store Deal
As low as $21.37 $44.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
LeapFrog Ice Cream Cart
In-Store Deal
As low as $21.84 $45.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
LeapFrog Headphones
In-Store Deal
As low as $23.74 $49.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Lego Disney Castle
In-Store Deal
As low as $23.74 $49.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Lego City Barn Set
In-Store Deal
As low as $33.24 $69.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Lego City Firetuck
In-Store Deal
As low as $47.49 $99.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Lego Friends Set
In-Store Deal
As low as $47.49 $99.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
 

Toys Under $100

Melissa & Doug Game Center Play Tent
In-Store Deal
As low as $40.37 $84.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Lego Disney Cinderella Castle Set
In-Store Deal
As low as $42.74 $89.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Paw Patrol Truck Stop HQ
In-Store Deal
As low as $47.49 $99.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
Lego Viking Ship
In-Store Deal
As low as $56.99 $119.99 (53% Off)
MOBILE COUPONS NEEDED
5% Off - Target RedCard Savings
 

Limited-Time Offer: Target Circle Military Appreciation 10% Discount

From June 25 – July 4, 2023, active military members, veterans, and their families can save 10% on two Target purchases with the Target Circle Military Appreciation Discount. Here’s what you need to know:

  • You must be a Target Circle member (if you’re not already a member of the free rewards program, you can join here).
  • Verify your military status (upload proof like a government ID).
  • Tap the + sign to save the 10% discount BEFORE you check out online or in-store.

 

1. The current Semi-Annual Target Toy Sale will run from mid-June to late July 2023.

A display of clearance toys at Target with a large yellow Clearance sign.

While Target usually starts their toy clearance at 30% off, we saw bigger discounts earlier in 2023. Target kicked off their Semi-Annual Toy Sale on June 20, 2023, with toy deals up to 50% off. We also saw toy clearance discounts hit up to 70% off earlier than ever in 2023 — about a month before this discount dropped last year.

Last summer, the Target Toy Sale ran for nearly two months. It even overlapped with the Target Deal Days event (now known as Target Circle Week in 2023), which seemed to give the toy deals an even bigger boost. And for 2023, we’ve confirmed that Target Circle Week is happening July 9 – 15.

Here’s how the Target Toy Clearance has progressed in June 2023:

A graphic showing the start dates for the semi-annual Target toy sale in June 2023: 50% off clearance toys started on June 20 and 70% off clearance toys started on June 24

Related: Use these Target toy sale tips to save more during the upcoming 2023 event.

 

2. The Target toy clearance will reach up to 70% off by the end of the sale.

A person's hand holding up a Nickelodeon Leap Frog Blue's Clues toy next to a 30% off clearance sign at the Target store

Even though we saw starting discounts of 50% off in 2023, Target usually starts their toy clearance at 30% off, and it grows from there. But this year, they skipped right ahead to the good stuff.

Target dropped clearance discounts of up to 50% off right at the start of the sale, and discounts hit up to 70% off before the end of June in 2023.

Once the toys hit 70% off, the discounts stop there. In years past, clearance toys went up to 90% off, but now, all the leftover toys that don’t sell at 70% get sent to Target salvage stores.

 

3. Clearance discounts and toy selections can vary greatly by store.

During the Winter 2022 Target Toy Sale, we called 10 stores across the U.S. to ask about their clearance selections. After gathering their responses, it was clear that not all Target Toy Sales were created equal. Here’s how different things were from store to store:

  • Atlanta: Clearance was 50% – 70% off, and the shelves were full. The employee we spoke to specifically said, “Come buy it all!”
  • Salt Lake City: Clearance was located on the back wall, and prices were marked on the tags. There was no additional signage at the store.
  • Los Angeles: There were no percentage signs hanging in the stores, but toys were individually marked as much as 50% off.
  • Orlando: Inventory was high, and toys were discounted at 30% off at the time. The discount would go up to 50% off on that Sunday.
  • Chicago: Discounts were 30% – 50% off at the time. Inventory was high.
  • New York: Discounts were 30% off at the time. Inventory was high.
  • Dallas: No store discount signage, and toys were individually marked as much as 50% off.
  • Austin: Discounts were between 20% – 70%, and shelves were still pretty full.
  • Seattle: Shelves were still pretty full, and discounts were only at 30%.
  • Phoenix: Discounts were at up to 50% off at the time and were set to be marked as much as 70% off on that Friday or Saturday.

If you can, stop by multiple Target store locations near you to maximize your selection (and potential savings).

 

4. Head to the store for the best toy deals — but always check online prices as you shop.

A person standing in the toy aisle at Target, scanning a clearance toy's barcode with the Target app.

We’ve been studying the Target Toy Sale for years, and one thing we’ve learned is that the best deals are in stores.

Your Target app won’t show you the current in-store clearance selection (and prices), even if you have your default store selected. So you really have to shop in person to see what’s available and score the best deals.

With that said, you will find some online prices that are better than they are in stores. So to cover all your bases, use the barcode scanner in your Target app to look up toy prices as you shop in-store. The app will show you the current online price for that item, so you can see which gets you the best deal.

 

5. Use the in-store price scanner to check for even lower toy prices.

A person standing next to a Target shopping cart, scanning a LEGO classic toy at the price check scanner inside of Target.

Sometimes, Target clearance prices are even lower than marked. So what you see on the yellow tag may not be the actual price. But all it takes is a quick barcode scan to see what an item really costs.

Bring your clearance toys over to one of the in-store price scanners (every 10 – 15 aisles) to check their current prices. You may uncover a clearance price that’s even lower than you thought!

Related: Here’s your complete guide to Target clearance including markdown schedules and shopping tips.

 

6. Pay with your Target RedCard to save an extra 5% on clearance toys.

A person's hand holding a Target RedCard up in front of the checkout lane at Target.

If you don’t pay with your Target RedCard, you’re missing out on savings. As you shop the Target Toy Sale this summer, don’t forget to use your RedCard for an extra 5% off clearance prices. This is an easy way to save more than 70% during the sale.

TIP: Add your RedCard to your Target app for an easy way to pay without opening your wallet. When you check out in store, scan your app barcode to pay and save 5% automatically.

 

7. You can return clearance toys to Target within 90 days of your purchase.

woman standing in returns line with bag and receipt

Clearance toys fall under the standard Target return policy rules, meaning you have 90 days to return them for a full refund (or 120 days if you’re a RedCard holder). The only items you won’t be able to return are products that have been salvaged or discontinued.

In most cases, Target will accept returns without a receipt, as long as they can back up your purchase another way. Without a receipt, Target can also look up your purchase through your Target Circle account, credit card number, or order confirmation emails.

 

8. Use Instagram hashtags to see which Target toy deals other people are finding.

A person's hand holding up a cellphone displaying the search results for #targetclearance on Instagram in front of the clearance shoe section at Target and a sign advertising clearance as 30-70% off.

During the semi-annual Target toy sales, #targetclearance is a trending hashtag on Instagram. Although inventory varies between stores, it’s always good to see in real time what other people have been able to score.

Browse these hashtags during the toy sale this June/July:

 

9. These were the best deals from the summer Target Toy Sale in 2022:

Cry Babies dolls on the shelf at target with clearance tags during the target toy sale

 

The Semi-Annual Target Toy Sale Is ON — Up to 70% Off Funko Pop, Disney Dolls, Power Rangers & More!