Every week, Aldi drops two lots of Special Buys — Wednesday and Saturday — and if you blink, they're gone! But don't worry, we're here to help you. We go through the catalogue so you don't have to, pulling out the best picks for Sydney families. This week? One of the sales is genuinely worth setting an alarm for.

What's On Sale This Week at Aldi?

Wednesday, 17 June: Kids' Toys, Storage, Kitchen Finds and Beauty Buys

Wednesday's Aldi Special Buys drop is a good one for families, with branded toys, kids' storage solutions, kitchen upgrades and some well-priced beauty staples all hitting shelves on 17 June. Don't miss out!

The Picks We're Heading in Early For

Branded Toys at Aldi Prices

This week's toy haul has a solid mix of recognisable brands and good value picks, making it a useful mid-year top-up before the school holidays arrive.

We have a feeling most families will be keen to pounce on this week's Zuru Assortment at $12.99! Choose from Rainbocorns Axolotlcorn, Smashers Gorilla, Smashers Wrestler, or two versions of Mini Baby Surprise. 

Another standout for younger kids is the Sylvanian Families Assortment at $9.99 — always a crowd-pleaser and a genuinely good price for the brand. 
 

Mr. Beast Lab Swarms land at $9.99 for all the YouTube-obsessed kids. Squishmallows are also back at $19.99, which will be welcome news for any household currently negotiating with a Squishmallow enthusiast.

The Play Hub Magnetic Construction Sets at $12.99 are a good open-ended play pick for kids who like building, and the Little Town Activity Boards at $17.99 suit younger children well.
 

For the toy car crowd, there are Welly Die Cast Cars and Maisto Elite Transport, both at $12.99 and $14.99, respectively, alongside Barbie or Hot Wheels Playsets from Mattel at $9.99.

The ALDImaniacs set rounds things out at $14.99, and there's also the Findon ALDI Shopping Trolley at $19.99, a perennial favourite for toddlers who want to shop like their parents.

Kids' Storage Essentials

If the toy situation at home has reached critical mass, Wednesday's Easy Home storage range is well timed. The selection is genuinely useful and covers most of the common household pain points.

The Toy Storage Rack at $29.99 is the hero piece, a proper solution for getting toys off the floor and into some kind of order. The Sports Storage unit is also $29.99 and is a great option for families drowning in balls, racquets and shin pads.

For softies, the Plush Toy Storage Bag at $19.99 holds a lot and keeps things tidy without taking up floor space. For smaller bits, the Stackable Acrylic Storage Cubes 2 Pack at $19.99 are versatile enough to work in a bedroom, playroom or on a desk.

The Toy Net Storage at $9.99 and the Toy or Laundry Hamper at $8.99 are both excellent low-cost solutions that earn their keep immediately. The Over Door Storage at $9.99 is the storage solution you don't know you need until you have it.

And for any LEGO® households, the official LEGO® Storage at $39.99 is the most satisfying buy in the category — properly sorted bricks are a gift to everyone in the family!

Practical Kitchen Picks for Busy Family Homes

The kitchen Special Buys are a practical spread with a few genuinely useful family-focused finds mixed in.

The Crofton Kids Food Flask at $9.99 is a solid addition to your lunchbox heading into the colder months, keeping food warm until lunchtime. The Crofton Kid's Stainless Water Bottle or Lunch Box is also $9.99 and covers the other end of the meal prep equation. Both are worth picking up if you're getting organised for the school term.

For the kitchen itself, the Crofton Stainless Steel Cookware Sets at $49.99 are the biggest spend in the category, but genuinely good value for a full set. The Crofton Nesting Bowls with Lids 5 Piece Set at $12.99 is a smart buy for prep and leftovers, and the Berry or Fruit Washers at $7.99 are one of those small purchases that become immediately indispensable.

The Crofton Everyday Dinnerware is available from just $1.50 per piece, which is handy for filling gaps or replacing the inevitable casualties of family life. The Microfibre Tea Towel 3 Pack at $6.99, Expandable Cutlery and Utensil Tray at $14.99 round out a section that's more useful than glamorous but will earn its place in the trolley.

Health, Beauty and Personal Care

It's time to get your winter pampering on with a wide selection of healthy, beauty and personal care products that'll help you out at a fraction of the cost!

The Magnesium Spray at $6.99 is a popular recovery and sleep aid and particularly useful for active families or parents who need help winding down at the end of a long day. The Essential Oils at $11.99 cover a range of options for diffusers or general use, and the Paw Paw Ointment Tub at $6.99 is a genuine household staple, useful for everything from chapped lips to minor skin irritations, and one of those things worth stocking up on when it appears.

The Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream at $8.99 is one of the best all-rounder moisturisers on the market for the price, and the Nivea Assorted Day or Night Face Creams at $8.99 each cover a good range of skin needs heading into the drier winter months. The L'Oreal Excellence Crème Hair Colour Assorted at $13.49 is a well-regarded home colour option that regularly sells for significantly more elsewhere.

For the bathroom cabinet, Palmolive Liquid Hand Soap 3-Pack is $5.99, and the 1L Refill is $3.79, both excellent values for a product that disappears fast in a family home. The Lynx Deodorant 72 Hour Antiperspirant Africa 2-Pack at $7.99 will be useful for any household with teenage boys.

All items are available in-store only from Wednesday, 17 June, while stocks last. Check the full Special Buys range on the Aldi website.

Saturday, 20 June: Big Appliances, Kitchen Taps and a Surprisingly Good Robot Vacuum

You'll save big on Saturday with Aldi dropping some impressive electrical appliances and white goods at seriously agreeable prices.

The Saturday Special Buys We're Heading in Early For

The Aisle Has Gone Full Appliance

The electric appliances range this week is compact but hits a few notes that busy families will appreciate.

The headliner is the ECOVACS DEEBOT NEO 2.0 Plus with Auto Empty Station at $399, a robot vacuum with its own self-emptying dock, which puts it in a different league from a standard unit. If you've ever considered a robot vacuum but held off on the price, this is a strong entry point for the category and a useful buy for households with kids, pets or both. It won't hang around.
 

The Ambiano 9.2L Digital Air Fryer at $79.99 is the other one to note. A 9.2-litre capacity is family-sized — big enough to cook a proper meal rather than a handful of nuggets — and the price is competitive for that volume.

The Ambiano Premium Handheld Stick Vacuum Cleaner at $129 rounds out the bigger spends, and is a fab two-in-one option for quick clean-ups between robot vacuum cycles.

For the living room, the Akai 40" Full HD WebOS Smart TV at $269 is a very reasonable price for a 40-inch smart TV, particularly as a second screen for a kids' room or rumpus. WebOS is a clean, well-regarded operating system that makes streaming straightforward. Worth considering if you've been putting off a screen upgrade.

The smaller appliance picks are the Ambiano 1.7L Glass Kettle at $34.99, the Ambiano Induction Cooking Plate at $44.99, and the Ambiano Portable Vacuum Cleaner at $34.99.

Rounding out the category: the Stirling 8kg Front Load Washing Machine at $349 and the Stirling 7kg Vented Clothes Dryer at $329, both at prices that make sense if you're replacing an appliance on a budget or setting up a laundry from scratch.

All items are available in-store only from Saturday, 20 June, while stocks last. Check the full Special Buys range on the Aldi website.

Aldi Doors open Saturday, usually at 8.30 am. This sale will move fast, folks!

FAQS

When do Aldi Special Buys go on sale?

Aldi Special Buys drop twice a week, on Wednesday and every Saturday. The Wednesday sale tends to be food-focused (pantry staples, confectionery, limited-time grocery items), while Saturday is usually where the bigger non-food finds land, like snow gear, homewares, toys, clothing, and appliances. Both sales are limited stock and won't be restocked once they're gone, so if something catches your eye, don't wait.

Can you buy Aldi Special Buys online?

Unfortunately not. Aldi Special Buys are in-store only. You can browse the catalogue online at aldi.com.au to plan your trip, but you'll need to physically go into your nearest store to buy. 

What time does Aldi open on Saturdays?

Most Aldi stores open at 8.30 am on Saturdays, though hours can vary slightly by location. For popular Special Buys, it's worth arriving right at opening time. The middle aisle can look very different by 9 am. Check your local store's hours at the Aldi store locator at aldi.com.au before you head out.

What happens to Aldi Special Buys that don't sell?

Aldi doesn't restock Special Buys or return them to suppliers in the traditional sense. Items that don't sell within a week or two typically get marked down further — you'll sometimes spot heavily discounted Special Buys lingering in the middle aisle a week after their launch date. 

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