Let’s be honest with each other: The ongoing struggle for parents to find new and creative ways to keep kids occupied during the long winter months is real — especially when bitter temperatures and endless snowstorms make it difficult to get outdoors.
If you’re trying to limit screen time, we like to go back to the classics with toys like Play-Doh. The brand has been around for more than 70 years, but it’s constantly evolving with new (and impressive!) playsets for kids of all ages. Even better, we found 12 sets at up to 42% off on Amazon — some of which won a GH Best Toy Award. Just note: a lot of these are selling out fast.
Shop these Play-Doh sets on sale now
A Classic Pick
Play-Doh Drill ‘n Fill Dentist
Now 42% Off
2,000 BOUGHT LAST MONTH
Play-Doh Blooming Flower Garden
For Animal Lovers
Play-Doh Care ‘n Carry Vet Playset
Now 12% Off
GH Toy Award Winner
Play-Doh Pizza Delivery Scooter Playset
Now 19% Off
Easy Clean-Up
Play-Doh Fold & Go Playmat
Now 44% Off
Makes Action Figures
Play-Doh Marvel Hero Adventure Playset
Now 42% Off
For Kitchen Play
Play-Doh Pizza Oven Playset
Now 50% Off
For Kids 5+
Play-Doh Builder Treehouse
Bright Color Combos
Play-Doh Hair Stylin’ Salon Playse
Now 26% Off
For Science Fans
Play-Doh Light & Look Microscope
Now 20% Off
For Little Builders
Play-Doh Stamp & Saw Tool Bench
Now 37% Off
Convenient Storage
Play-Doh Picnic Shapes Starter Set
There’s a playset for everyone: everything from kitchen and food molds to superhero action figures. While on the pricier side, the Pizza Delivery Scooter, a 2024 Best Toy Award winner, is one of the most versatile options. In our tests, kids repeatedly asked to play with it, and parents liked the fairly easy setup. Not only can kids make their own pretend pizzas with toppings, but they can also fill orders. There’s even a spot to swipe a credit card for payment!
Our experts also selected the Builder Treehouse as a Toy Award winner in 2020. Kid testers especially loved playing with and smooshing the set. And if your child is Marvel-obsessed, they’ll love the Hero Adventure Playset, which comes with three bendy figures and six containers of dough to make accessories for Captain America, Black Panther and Spider-Man.
Because Play-Doh has stood the test of time, you can rest easy knowing that you’re spending your hard-earned money on a quality product. Just keep in mind that in the time of writing, these sets were selling like hotcakes, so act fast!
Angel Madison is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, writing for brands like Country Living, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, House Beautiful, Oprah Daily, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health. She’s been testing products for several years and is an expert at scouting deals and finding the perfect gifts. Angel covers many topics, but she specializes in plus-size fashion, Lego, trending products, toys, parenting, fitness, home, and tech. She has previously worked in parenting and entertainment and has vast knowledge in the teen, pop culture, and kid spaces.
