With Black Friday 2020 set to have a very different look due to Level 5 restrictions and COVID, shoppers will undoubtedly be busy at their computer screens as the majority of the bargain hunting is set to be done online.
Given the serious hit that retailers took in 2020, buying from Irish shops and retailers is encouraged but as always, how people spend their money is their concern.
As usual, the coming sales are bound to busy but for those looking to get a few bargains before the rest of the crowd, here are a few options that piqued the Irish Mirror's interest.
Smyths Toy Store
NERF Laser Ops Pro AlphaPoint Blaster 2-Pack - €17.49
The Nerf Laser Ops Pro AlphaPoint Blaster 2-pack gives players everything they need to face off in head-to-head live-action laser battles. AlphaPoint blasters fire a single-shot IR burst with each pull of the trigger and register hits with lights and sounds, while lights on the back display health status and ammo capacity.
Crayola Washimals Safari Super Set - €29.99
Colour wash and colour again cute little animals using the ultra washable pens and a real working tub to add just water and give them a scrub! Customise your animals again and again for hours of creative play and fun!
LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2020 Christmas Set - €24.99
Celebrate Christmas in the Wizarding World with this magical LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2020 (75981) Christmas gift set. Behind each of the 24 doors is a different toy or figure from the Harry Potter series. As the big day gets closer, kids can recreate increasingly larger Hogwarts holiday scenes – including the amazing Yule Ball.
Combine the 24 advent calendar gifts to relive favourite scenes from the Harry Potter movies, role-play stories and create new adventures. The calendar contains minifigures – including Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Padma Patil, Parvati Patil and Cho Chang – and buildable models, such as a miniature Beauxbaton’s carriage and a dining table with ice castle centrepiece.
Pets Alive Boppi the Booty Shakin' Llama By ZURU - €17.99
Shake it like nobody is watching! Pets Alive Boppi the Booty Shakin' Llama will get the whole family up dancing and laughing for hours. Three awesome songs to twerk and spin to. Adorable, hilarious and good fun for all the family.
Harvey Norman
Sony SRS-XB01 Extra Bass Portable Bluetooth Speaker - €22.95
Play your favourite tracks and playlists from your smartphone, anytime, anywhere. You can enjoy great quality sound wherever you are whether you’re out skating or hanging at the park.
Glamoriser Ultra Violet Hair Dryer - €23
The Glamoriser Ultra Violet Dryer is a fast and powerful, yet incredibly lightweight dryer that gives professional, salon blow-dry results. Infused with black diamond oil, the dryer leaves hair looking shiny, sleek, smooth and frizz-free. Includes a slim styling concentrator so you can adapt your blow-dry to whichever style you want. Also includes a 3m salon length cable for fuss freestyling and UK/EU plug adaptor for travel.
Philips OneBlade Shaver - €28.95
The Philips OneBlade has a revolutionary new technology designed for facial styling and body grooming. It can trim, edge and shave any length of hair. Its dual protection system a glide coating combined with rounded tips makes shaving easier and more comfortable.
Its shaving technology features a fast-moving cutter (200x per second) so it's efficient - even on longer hairs.
JLab Go Air True Wireless Earbuds - €29.95
GO Air True Wireless Earbuds are our smallest fit ever, 20% smaller than JBuds Air, and offer 20+ hours of total playtime. The slimmer case is easily accessible, and a strong magnet secures the buds especially when you are on-the-GO. Easy on the wallet, JLab GO Air features touch controls and dual connect, allowing the earbuds to be used independently.
Argos
PAW Patrol Jungle PAW Terrain Vehicle - €26.56
PAW Patrol is on a roll with the Paw Terrain Vehicle. Join Ryder and his friend Mateo the parrot on their jungle mission — Baby Panther is in trouble and he needs your help. Place the Ryder figure into the Paw Terrain Vehicle, attach Mateo to the roof rack and get ready to roll! You've found the Baby Panther. Load him into the animal carrier and use the crane to pull him up to safety. Activate authentic lights and sounds with a push of the PAW Badge and head back to base. Race to the rescue with the PAW Patrol Paw Terrain Vehicle.
Baby Annabell Great Value Clothing Set - €17.71
Adorable clothing set for Baby Annabell. With three outfits to pick from the options are endless to keep her cosy and cute. Each item follows a lovely pink and white theme has a sheep print, plus there is a changing bag to keep all her clothing in one place. Has she made a mess? Quick open the changing bag and let's change her outfit. Not forgetting the cute pink shoes to finish off her outfit! To fit dolls up to 43cm.
Star Wars Squadrons PS4/Bbox Game - €25.57
Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience Star Wars: Squadrons. Buckle up and feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron.
Pilots who enlist will step into the cockpits of starfighters from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets and fight in strategic 5 vs. 5 space battles. Modify your starfighter and adjust the composition of your squadron to suit varying playstyles and crush the opposition.
