Last Updated: 11/12/2026 @ 3:29 PM
Movies
So on the movie front, on top of the studios moving away from physical media, brick and mortar retailers are devoting less and less floorspace to physical DVDs. That said, places like Barnes and Noble and Walmart do still have devoted, if limited DVD sections.
Barnes and Noble is having their usual 50% off sale on the Criterion Collection which is definitely worth exploring. Later in the week we will put up a list of some of the movies worth adding to a physical collection.
Online, I was recently turned on to Gruv.com which is a good Amazon alternative with a good assortment of DVDs, Blu-Rays, and 4K Blu-Rays. They don't have Disney or Sony but they have a fairly impressive back catalog of films. Ever wanted The Flintstones from 1994 on in 4K in a steelbook? Well, here you go. They run periodic "2 for" deals where you get 2 DVDs, Blu-Rays, or 4K Blu-Rays for a set price and we will keep this section updated with those as they are revealed.
If you are going out to buy movies on Black Friday, consider checking out our new tote bag available on Amazon:
Games
Game deals tend to come in waves so we have some early deals from Best Buy and Walmart. Now, I'm only going to highlight the deep discounts since something like $10 off Spider-Man 2 for the PS5 isn't exactly a deal when it routinely goes lower, even on the physical edition.
As of right now, there isn't a ton of deep discounts, though there are two I see through Best Buy that are noteworthy. Kirby Air Riders for the Nintendo Switch 2 is discounted to $58.99, which is pretty good for a relatively new release but it is possible it gets discounted further. The same goes for Pokemon Scarlet which is marked down to $53.99. Again, this could, and probably will, go lower and it does not include the DLC.
Books
Right now there are no noteworthy book sales but we will definitely add to this as we get closer to the holidays.
Other Cool Things
So let's talk Target. Target tends to have sales all throughout the holiday season that rotate on a weekly basis. This week, through 11/14 they have a Buy One Get One 50% off sale on board games and puzzles. It's a pretty solid deal because Target tends to be cheaper on these things and a lot of stores went through a redesign to increase the space for these kinds of things. Personally, I've gotten into the 3D crystal puzzles and they do have a nice selection of these.
Today only, also at Target, there is a sale on the KitchenAid 5.5 qt Standing Mixer. This is a MUST BUY at $299.99 if you like to cook. These things last forever and the add-ons to make pasta, grind meat, and things like that make this a necessity for baking and cooking.
Also worth considering at Walmart is the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer for $89.99. Even if it is just something you want for yourself, it's definitely worth picking up since it is a small, compact air fryer that is great for cooking in small quantities and is very easy to clean.