STEM Toys Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

Black Friday & Cyber Monday STEM Toy Deals You Don’t Want to Miss [Updated Nov 2023]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday fall just about one month before Christmas, so it is a perfect time to pick up the best STEM toys at a discount as presents for the little ones in your life! (Or for yourself!)

While no-one, including us, can say exactly what will go on sale this year, below we have selected our top picks for STEM toys that we would love to pick up at a discount! As the deals are revealed, we will also update this post with the best that we’ve seen. Read on for our picks of best Black Friday STEM toys 2024.

Black Friday STEM Toys 2024

Here are our top picks so far:

AmScope 120X-1200X 52-pcs Kids Beginner Microscope STEM Kit with Metal Body Microscope, Plastic Slides, LED Light and Carrying Box (M30-ABS-KT2-W),White
AmScope 120X-1200X 52-pcs Kids Beginner Microscope STEM Kit with Metal Body Microscope, Plastic Slides, LED Light and Carrying Box (M30-ABS-KT2-W),White
Beginner compound microscope provides high magnification for educational applications; Comes with 52-piece accessory kit and hard-sided plastic ABS case
$41.99
Wizards of the Coast Dungeons and Dragons: Wrath of Ashardalon
Wizards of the Coast Dungeons and Dragons: Wrath of Ashardalon
Wizards of the Coast LLC (Author)
$64.99
Sale
CGE Czech Games Edition Codenames Boardgame
CGE Czech Games Edition Codenames Boardgame
Work together to contact all of your agents before the other team; A perfect party game experience for game nights
$19.94

UPDATE : We’ve just become aware of some great deals on Osmo Genius Kit Starter Kits and accessories. In our hands-on Osmo review, we thought this kit was magical! Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see updated prices – we’re not sure how long they will stay discounted.

STEM Toy Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal Watch
Listed below, by category, are STEM toys that we hope will go on sale. You can identify discounted items by the “SALE” tag in green, in the upper right corner. Happy deal-hunting!

Black Friday Robot Toys

Black Friday Sphero Deals: BOLT, SPRK+, Mini

Sphero is going from strength-to-strength, acquiring electronics kit innovators, littleBits back in 2019 and then releasing the new RVR+ only last year. We would love to see the flagship codable Sphero robots, especially the ever popular BOLT, get discounted. Even at full price, they represent awesome value, with limitless coding possibilities.

Sadly, the amazing SPRK+ has been discontinued instead of discounted! So if you’re looking for that one, you can only find it occasionally with resellers, at any price they choose.

Wonder Workshop Dash Black Friday Discounts

Lastly, have a look at Wonder Workshop toys. We particularly like the Dash robot for the younger kids (ages 6+). It’s voice-activated and interacts with a number of beautifully-made apps that young coders will love diving into.

Dot was also a fabulous little bot, but sadly no longer available.

Here’s the latest deal on Wonder Workshop Dash:

Anki Cozmo and Vector Black Friday Deals

We’re big fans of the Anki robots, Cozmo and Vector. We were very sad to hear that Anki had gone out of business, since these awesome little guys did such a great job of teaching kids the basics of coding. Fast forward a couple of years and there was a piece of good news. A company called Digital Dream Labs took over the development of these friendly robot dudes, and there’s even talk of new versions coming!

However, Cozmo 2.0 has yet to be released as of this update (Nov 2023). Pre-orders were available for a time, but at a heftier price than the original Cozmo. Granted, they did announce some improvements, but they’ll have to work hard at giving us a bigger bang for our buck.

See our comparison article to find out more about the similarities and differences between Anki Vector and Cozmo. Suffice to say that Vector is much more sophisticated and even includes Amazon Alexa voice-recognition. Cozmo, on the other hand, is more toy-like and would appeal to younger kids more.

Who knows where the prices of these Anki toys will get to on Black Friday or Cyber Monday or if they’ll be available at all. They used to be available at real bargain prices. But nowadays, they are often only available as collector’s items — which means way more expensive than you’d want them to be.

Over the past several years, the toys market has become flooded with cheap(ish) robot toys that merely entertain, with the educational value getting close to zero. That’s why we really hope the manufacturers haven’t given up on Cozmo and Vector!

Black Friday LEGO Deals

Both of LEGO’s iconic robotic sets, Boost and Mindstorms, have been discontinued. Still, they do become available from time to time. Apart from how legendary they are, that’s the reason why we’re still including them in this roundup!

LEGO Boost Black Friday

Lego Boost is a popular kit from LEGO for kids and young teens to learn basic coding, robotics, and design. This multi-award-winning set is one of our top STEM toys to watch this Black Friday. The kit was released mid-summer 2017. But back then, there were no LEGO Boost Black Friday or Cyber Monday discounts due to how new it was.

We are hoping you may still get some offers on this fantastic educational robotics kit. Check below, where we track LEGO Boost Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and keep coming back to see if it goes on sale!

Black Friday LEGO Mindstorms

Similar to Boost, Mindstorms is another educational robotics kit from LEGO. However, it is targeted at an older age group and features more complex and fiddly components. The coding aspect is also stepped up a notch, since Boost uses a graphical drag’n’drop interface, whereas Mindstorms also offers text-based coding for more complex programs. This allows you to build more advanced machines and contraptions, for example one user built a functioning lifesize BB8!

Apart from the original EV3 iteration, you may happen on its successor, the 51515. LEGO are usually reluctant to put out Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals on Mindstorms as far as we can see – despite offering significant discounts in the infamous ‘Brick Friday’. Will 2024 be any different? Too early to say, but the list below will reflect any discounts! Take a look at both latest versions below.

While the latest 51515 Robot Inventor Building Set has a more sleek and lightweight hub, more powerful motors (and 6 of them!), the oldie-goldie EV3 is already a classic that belongs in every LEGO fan’s collection.

Sale
Lego Mindstorm Ev3 Core Set, toy interlocking building set 45544 - New
Lego Mindstorm Ev3 Core Set, toy interlocking building set 45544 - New
Art. No.45544; Material No. 6250574; Product Name: LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 Core Set; Included: Rechargeable battery (Art. No.45501)
$895.00

Other LEGO Deals Black Friday & Cyber Monday

It’s not often that you can catch LEGOs at discount outside the holiday season. But even when you do, it will rarely be more than 10% off.

Well, this year, LEGO will host a big Black Friday sale on their own website. Which means one thing — that big retailers will follow suit! So let’s take a look at potential snags on Amazon. If you decide to go and search on your own, keep in mind that not all discounts are labeled as Black Friday deals! You’ll often find even better deals hiding outside this label.

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LEGO Architecture London Skyline Collection 21034 Building Set Model Kit and Gift for Kids and Adults (468 pieces)
LEGO Architecture London Skyline Collection 21034 Building Set Model Kit and Gift for Kids and Adults (468 pieces)
London’s Thames River is represented by transparent baseplate tiles
$33.73

ELEGOO UNO R3 Smart Robot Car Kit V4

Already at a substantially lower price-point than the LEGO robotics sets, this smart robot car kit from ELEGOO has massive potential at a very reasonable price. In fact, we’ve seen some great discounts in the lead-up to the holiday season already, so who knows where prices might get to during the real sales!

Check out the latest prices below:

Black Friday STEM Subscription Box Discounts

Kiwi Crate Black Friday Deals

Kiwi Crate
Kiwi Crate
Great for STEM + Art. Age Range: 0-104 years!

KiwiCo make some of the best STEM boxes for all ages, from babies to adults (0 to 104 they say!). Even better, KiwiCo decided to get in the festive spirit early, offering 20% early discount on their fantastic range of STEM boxes, using Promo code CHEER (expires on Nov 20th). Click the link below to go straight to the deal:

>> Get up to 20% off your KiwiCo subscription Promo code CHEER <<<

MEL Science Black Friday Deals

MEL Science
MEL Science
Great STEM Boxes for learning Scientific Experimentation!

It’s no secret – I think you can see from our glowing MEL Chemistry Review that we love MEL Science! There are two bits of awesome news:

  1. MEL Science are giving a 50% discount on your first year of MELScience Kit! Use the code YEAR50 (we don’t know when it expires)
  2. They have great new options for subscribers:
    • MEL Physics is a great set for kids who love electronics and physics
    • MEL Chemistry is my personal favorite – I am chemist after all and this takes me back to my childhood when my love for science (and chemistry, in particular) began
    • MEL Kits offer endless options for the younger scientists in training!

>>> Get your first MEL Science kit for half price. Chemistry, Physics, STEM, or MED! Use the promo code YEAR50 to activate your 50% off discount. <<<

Black Friday Board Game Deals

Many popular board games are often on sale, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday are no different. If you want to snag crazy popular titles such as Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Catan, or Pandemic, you don’t even have to wait a couple more weeks!

Still, we’re hoping to see some other iconic titles on huge discounts during this year’s shopping season. Board games are generally pretty expensive, especially if you’re after base games AND a few expansions. (Although there are different tricks and hacks to buy boardgames on a budget!)

Below are a few board game holiday deals that are likely to go on sale.

Board Game Deals for Kids

Board Game Deals for Teens and Adults

Sale
Ticket to Ride Board Game | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Train Game | Ages 8+ | For 2 to 5 players | Average Playtime 30-60 minutes | Made by Days of Wonder
Ticket to Ride Board Game | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Train Game | Ages 8+ | For 2 to 5 players | Average Playtime 30-60 minutes | Made by Days of Wonder
COLLECT TRAIN CARDS: Strategically gather train cards to claim routes and earn points.; TICKET TO SUCCESS: Plan your routes wisely with ticket cards for bonus points.
$44.57
Unstable Games - Unstable Unicorns Base Game - Competitive Award-Winning Card Game For Kids, Teens, Adults - 2-8 Players, Easy, Quick
Unstable Games - Unstable Unicorns Base Game - Competitive Award-Winning Card Game For Kids, Teens, Adults - 2-8 Players, Easy, Quick
BUILD A UNICORN ARMY. BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS. UNICORNS ARE YOUR FRIENDS NOW.; CONTENTS: The Unstable Unicorns base game box contains 135 cards and a rule book.
$20.00
Sale
CGE Czech Games Edition Codenames Boardgame
CGE Czech Games Edition Codenames Boardgame
Work together to contact all of your agents before the other team; A perfect party game experience for game nights
$19.94

Black Friday Electronics Kits

Snap Circuits Black Friday Deals

Snap Circuits is a super popular kit from Elenco, designed to teach kids all about electronics and circuitry. The electronics components are all modular, with no soldering required. All kids have to do is snap them into the place on the circuit board base to create awesome working circuits, with guides included in the set for tons of projects.

We love this kit and are predicting Black Friday and Cyber Monday Snap Circuits deals are a good possibility. There are lots of sets in the range, so we think it’s likely that at least some will be discounted. On the entry-level past sales of the Jr. SC-100 kit suggest there could be 40% Black Friday or Cyber Monday discounts. Similarly, we think there could be around 30% off on the SC-300 kit and up to 40% off on the premium SC-750. In the lead-up to holiday season, we’ve already seen some very lucrative discounts! Check the listing below for prices of these popular Snap Circuits kits.

Build Your Own Computer Kit Black Friday Deals

Kano is one of the most popular makers of build your own computer kits for kids. Similar to Snap Circuits, the parts are modular and so do not require soldering when putting together the kit. The assembly is guided through an illustrated manual and is relatively easy due to the snap-together nature of the parts. Next, kids can get an introduction to the world of coding through building their own software via interactive projects and challenges.

Kano computer kits have seen sizable discounts in past Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, so we are hoping to see more of the same this year. There is also the possibility that stocks could sell out, so we’d advise going for Kano Computer Kit discounts on Black Friday, rather than waiting till later, to avoid disappointment. As of this writing, the kit is out of stock. Keep your eyes peeled though – they will probably decide to restock!

(If you can’t decide between Kano and Piper, check out our detailed comparison.)

We’ve absolutely loved the Piper Computer Kits, ever since their release in 2014. The new Piper Computer Kit v 4 was released recently, featuring a larger screen and in-built speakers. Since the latest model is so new, we haven’t seen much by way of discounting so far this year, but perhaps the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales will be the first opportunity to pick one up at a discount. For a while, it was still possible to purchase the older model, however, this no longer seems to be available, which may also pave the way to pricing flexibility on the current model. One thing we know for certain – your kids will have a blast with it, no matter what price you pick one up for.

Boolean Box is the newest among these computer kits. But if that makes you doubt it, you should know that Purdue University endorses it “for inspiring engineering, thinking and design”. It was also designed by girls!

Black Friday Microscopes for Kids

We love microscopes because they open your children’s eyes to a whole world they might never have even thought about before – the microscopic world! But, we also love them because they are surprisingly good at encouraging active exploration and even outdoors play! Think about it – where are they going to get samples to examine under the microscope? The backyard. A local stream. It even turns a short hike into a “field trip”! That’s why the Omano JuniorScope picked up our Best Active STEM Toy award this year!

Everyone has different budget constraints, and you need to choose a microscope that is age-appropriate, however, we strongly encourage you to buy quality. A good quality microscope will be less frustrating, more awe-inspiring in what can be seen and get 10x use than a poor quality, budget model. On that note, here are some of the best models (and a couple of toy microscopes for the younger kids) that we have on our Black Friday and Cyber Monday radar (ok, we were actually dying to say we have these deals under the microscope…):

Other STEM Toy Black Friday Deals to Watch Out For

There are so many great STEM toys, kits and sets that we would love to see in the hands of as many kids (and adults!) as possible. We are simply amazed at the pace at which prices of things like 3D printers and drones have come down, and some of our top picks are listed below.

Sale
Fisher-Price Baby Stacking Toy Rock-A-Stack, Roly-Poly Base with 5 Colorful Rings for Ages 6+ Months
Fisher-Price Baby Stacking Toy Rock-A-Stack, Roly-Poly Base with 5 Colorful Rings for Ages 6+ Months
Classic infant stacking toy with 5 colorful rings to grasp, shake, and stack; Top ring has shiny surface with rattle beads inside
$5.88

STEM Toy Black Friday and Cyber Monday Summary

That concludes our Black Friday STEM Toy list for this year. There are some great options out there for having great fund while developing a whole load of STEM skills. We’ll be sure to post any deals we find right here too, so return for the latest updates!

All About STEM Toys

STEM toys are great educational toolkits for kids and adults alike to learn the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering and math. Through fun and interactive challenges, projects and builds, you can develop valuable skills such as coding, design and more. However, while a lot of STEM toys are certainly cutting edge, this also means a high price tag in many cases, due to technology that is expensive to develop. All the more reason to keep a keen eye out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals!

Last update on 2024-03-28 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API