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ALDI has revealed the exact date its wooden toy range will hit stores just in time for Christmas.

Prices start from just £2.99 for the supermarket giant's which includes more than 50 products.

ALDI has announced the date its wooden toy range will hit stores
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ALDI has announced the date its wooden toy range will hit storesCredit: Getty
Products include this climbing arch and slide
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Products include this climbing arch and slideCredit: Aldi
The chain's wooden Cuthbert cake will cost just £7.99
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The chain's wooden Cuthbert cake will cost just £7.99Credit: Aldi

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The German retailer's range varies widely and includes items such as and a .

Other gift ideas include a brand-new  and a to let your child's imagination run wild, both retailing for £24.99 each.

Shoppers will have to act fast, however, as the range sold out when it was released last year.

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The chain also laid out its top 10 wooden toys as gifts to "help mum, dad, and Santa's little helper with what to choose."

The  includes, in no particular order:

The discount retailer chain is also bringing back the which previously caused a stir with M&S fans.

In 2021 M&S lodged an infringement claim against Aldi arguing the chocolate cake was too similar to its classic Colin the Caterpillar which has been around for 30 years with an unchanged design.

But Cuthbert returned to shelves in February 2022 after the two supermarkets called a truce in an agreed settlement

Aldi claims this years range of wooden toys is its "biggest ever" and that shoppers can expect the "same great value" as 2023's set.

This comes as rival Lidl announced its own range of wooden toys.

Aldi’s sell-out wooden toys that are perfect for Christmas return to stores within days & the kitchen is £131 cheaper than Wayfair’s version

Its set of products are expected to arrive in stores across the UK from October 17 with .

Of course, always remember to shop around when buying any product, including those in Aldi's latest wooden toy range, as you may find the same, or similar, item cheaper elsewhere.

You can use price comparison websites like Trolley or Price Spy to compare prices on thousands of products.

A quick scan using the Google Shopping/Product tab can help give you an idea of how much you should be spending on a product too.

How to save money at Aldi

Unlike other major supermarkets, Aldi does not have a rewards or point card system but that does not mean you cannot save on your shop. 

Every week the store releases a list of special buys, which are unique bargain products you find online at Aldi and in-store. 

The store releases a fresh range of deals every Thursday and Sunday, so be sure to check regularly to see what's new. 

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Meanwhile, the store also regularly sells fruit and vegetables at highly discounted prices, as part of its ‘super six’ deal.

It also does weekly saving offers on typically pricey items such as meat and fish.

How to bag a bargain

SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…

Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.

Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.

Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.

Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.

Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.

When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use  and  are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.

Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone.  app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.

Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.

And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.

Other products in the range include a wooden kettle and mug set
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Other products in the range include a wooden kettle and mug setCredit: Aldi
A wooden bike and rocker will be available for £29.99
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A wooden bike and rocker will be available for £29.99Credit: Aldi
You can also get your hands on a wooden toy kitchen for £34.99
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You can also get your hands on a wooden toy kitchen for £34.99Credit: Aldi

How to bag a bargain

SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…

Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.

Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.

Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.

Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.

Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.

When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use  and  are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.

Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone.  app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.

Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.

And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.

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