Exact date Aldi brings back iconic character with ‘cute’ new Easter toy
ALDI is set to unveil a “cute” new Easter toy in just days and shoppers can’t contain their excitement.
The German discounter is adding a Kevin de Wortel cuddly toy to its shelves prior to the religious holiday.
Shoppers can pick up a sheep or lamb themed version for £3.99 from the Specialbuys section of their nearest store from March 14.
But that means stock is limited, so you’ll have to act quickly if you’re keen to buy one for the kids, or even for yourself.
Also note that Aldi does not deliver, so you will need to go to the nearest branch.
You can find the one near you using the retailer’s online search tool.
Aldi announced earlier this month that the toys would hit shelves within weeks, and shoppers could barely contain their joy.
One called it ‘cute’, while another added: ‘I don’t need these… but I WANT them.’
A third enthusiastic Kevin fan added: “I can’t deal with this.”
It’s also not the first time Aldi fans have panicked over Kevin-themed toys.
The retailer, which currently runs more than 1,000 UK stores, sent shoppers into meltdown when it launched new toys from Kevin de Wortel and William Conker last Christmas.
In 2022, some shoppers lined up outside their local branches at 4am in an attempt to be the first to get their hands on Kevin toys.
Others were forced to wait in an online queue on Aldi’s website.
And in recent years, real fights have broken out in the aisles as parents fought to get their hands on them.
How to save money at Aldi
Maybe you plan to make the most of your trip to pick up Kevin toys and do some shopping too.
Then use some of our tips to save money.
It’s worth looking out for products with red stickers, which staff add to items when they have been reduced in price.
Aldi usually adds these to products in the morning, so get to the nearest branch as early as possible for the best discounts.
Also keep an eye on the discounted fruit and vegetables: according to deal expert Tom Church, the retailer tends to cut six items every two weeks to “crazy low” prices.
Get ahead of the rest by signing up for Aldi’s newsletter and also following the retailer on social media.
It often announces upcoming deals across its two channels, so you can be the first to get the best prices.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on sale or is part of a sale, it doesn’t mean it’s always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites that will check prices for you, so don’t pay more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing prices from hundreds of retailers.
Here are some we recommend:
- Google Shopping is a tool that allows users to search for products and compare prices on the Internet. Simply enter keywords or a product number to display search results.
- Praise spy records the history of how much something costs at more than 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product, you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have them in stock.
- Ideal is another website that allows you to compare prices between retailers. All shoppers have to do is search for the item they need and the website ranks them from cheapest to most expensive.
- CamelCamelCamel Only works on goods sold on Amazon. To use it, enter the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
If you want to save money on takeaways, Aldi’s ‘fakeaways’ can help too.
The retailer recently launched a KFC-inspired box that it claims is 62% cheaper than the chicken drumstick.
In other news, a major supermarket has put Aldi first in a blind taste test of hot cross buns.
In addition, shoppers are rushing to make a purchase for 60 cents at the German discounter that can get rid of ivy.
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