The Mini Target Cash Register Has Been Sold Out for Months—It’s Finally Back & It’s the Cutest Toy on Earth

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Before you ring in the new year, dial up the Christmas-morning joy with the latest addition to Target’s exclusive line of toys (aptly named Perfectly Cute). We’re talking about the Mini Target Cash Register, a.k.a. the most adorable and coveted toy to grace the superstore’s shelves since last year’s Mini Target Shopping Cart craze (remember that?).

And when we say coveted, we mean it: the Mini Target Cash Register has been such a hot holiday toy for 2023, it’s been sold out for months. But our eagle eyes discovered it’s finally back in stock, and you can bet your bottom dollar parents are clamoring to score it — so you’re going to want to snap up yours while it’s still in stock.

Face it: everyone’s obsessed with Target runs — even your kid. The popularity of the Mini Target Cash Register (and the shopping cart that came before it) proves that there’s no age limit on the fascination with this big box store. And this toy lets them indulge their imaginations beyond just being a Target customer: with the cash register, they get to be Target employees!

And when they ring up your products — all the ones you intended to buy and the ones that were just too cute to pass up — the cash register cooperates with a real calculator, working buttons and a drawer that pops open and locks with a key. 

The Target Cash Register set comes with mini toy versions of popular Target-brand goodies like Everspring all-purpose spray cleaner and groceries by Good & Gather, like organic cereal and orange juice, all of which your little Target worker can ring up using the cash register’s included scanner. And, of course, there’s a reusable Target tote included. There are a whopping 22 pieces in total — including batteries — probably giving your last Target haul a run for its money, to be honest!

And speaking of, there’s money, too. Ok, not real money, but the green bills and silver-colored coins included will certainly do the trick at playtime. If you don’t feel like laying out cash, you can always hand your little clerk a Target Red Card — there’s a mini toy version of Target’s in-house credit card included, too (it even has a chip for scanning!). The whole thing is so realistic that even we’re floored, and it’s guaranteed to garner hours of entertainment among your littles. You might even have an employee of the month on your hands.

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And hey, the Mini Target Cash Register is even bright red. What better aesthetic for a holiday gift fresh out of Santa’s sleigh? The set does have small parts, so it’s intended for kids ages three and above. And it’s suited for kids who speak both English and Spanish.

“I cannot wait for Christmas this year after buying this for our toddler. It is perfect for her developmental learning and wanting to copy everything mama does,” one shopper wrote. “Such a cute set! I tested it out before putting away for Christmas. My daughter will love it since she loves Target so much!” another chimed in.

Got a kid who loves Target runs as much as you do? The Mini Target Cash Register is in stock (for now), arrives in time for Christmas and is, quite frankly, a no-brainer.