17 best early Prime Day deals for less than $50 – Lego, Echo, Blink, Apple, and more

While the second Prime Day sale of the year isn't officially set to kick off until next week, I've already found some brilliant bargains at Amazon if you're ready to shop right now. There are lots of excellent little basket fillers available for under $50, so I've picked out the best ones right here, including super-cheap smart home tech, appliances, toys, and more.

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One clear standout offer is this Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar for $38 (was $44.99). It may be a bit early to start thinking about Christmas, but I've got a feeling this one will be very popular this year, given that the recent Minecraft movie was such a pop culture sensation. One to snap up for less while you can, as I bet it will sell out fast.

Elsewhere, if you ...