Toastypk 920 March 12, 2018 Share March 12, 2018 17 minutes ago, Anneal said: Yeah, I've been predicting this for a while now even since my home city closed down the vast majority of Toys R' Us. There's one in my neighborhood but it's virtually empty and on the verge of closing down as well. I have memories of going to Toys R' Us when I was much younger, but honestly, it's mostly their fault for failing to adapt to new demands. It's not only because they don't delve enough into the digital market, but they also fail to give out a good response to online competitors as well. Anything you can buy on Toys R' Us, you can always just buy on Amazon, sometimes for a lower price. And in some places, sometimes it's just easier to purchase stuff online rather than possibly drive 30 minutes to your nearest store. Mine is real close to where I am, and I've never ever seen it with any issues. In fact on weekends there's a fairly moderate amount of cars there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaburoDaimando 1,196 March 12, 2018 Author Share March 12, 2018 Today is suppose to be the day that Toys R Us makes that ill-fated announcement: The closure of all its stores. And if you ask me why they're going down, it's ironically not because of Amazon or the rise of digital electronics. It was more Bain Capital, which bought out the company and loaded it with tons of debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkiePie97 913 March 14, 2018 Share March 14, 2018 Toys R Us is planning to close or sell all their U.S. stores. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2018/03/14/toys-r-us-told-employees-wednesday-planning-sell-close-all-its-u-s-stores-and-file-liquidation-paper/426292002/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Thunder Dash 7,809 March 14, 2018 Share March 14, 2018 I used to love going to Toys R Us just to browse with either mom or dad. Heh, I remember when dad promised me I could get a new toy if I made a certain number of shots in basketball...but when I made a buzzer beater to win us the game...he DEFINITELY took me there. Sad it's going away....it was literally a child's paradise back in my younger days... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrawnyCharger 511 March 14, 2018 Share March 14, 2018 I always enjoyed Toys R Us even as an adult. Some of my favorite things to get there were: MLP:FIM toys (of course) Power Rangers action figures video games WWF/E action figures Batman figures Pokemon toys. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkiePie97 913 March 14, 2018 Share March 14, 2018 (edited) I’m not sure what to believe now. According to CNBC, Toys R Us is exploring a plan that could keep 200 stores open after liquidation. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/03/14/toys-r-us-is-exploring-a-plan-that-could-keep-200-stores-open-even-after-liquidation.html?__twitter_impression=true EDIT: Just took a better look at the article and this might fall into the sell portion of my previous post. Edited March 14, 2018 by PinkiePie97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Recherche 29,965 March 14, 2018 Share March 14, 2018 Honestly, even assuming Toys 'R Us does keep 200 of their stores open, they'll really just be delaying the inevitable. It hurts to say, but I'm not seeing Toys 'R Us rising from the ashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpWit 2,472 March 14, 2018 Share March 14, 2018 I honestly don't know how they could have stayed open. Parents might enjoy seeing how their children's faces brighten upon entering what was essentially heaven for them, but few people want to go out of their way to a place that is so specialized, when most big box stores allow you not only a decent toy isle, but all of your other shopping needs. I do feel a bit sad when stores like Toys"R"Us and others I am fond of start closing down their locations, but then I think back to the last time I went to them which turns out to usually have been a few years, and realize I'm part of why they are going away. The last time I went to Toys"R"Us, the Vulcan Nerf gun was still new, and that was about 10 years ago. Before that, I went in a few years earlier to get a bike, and both times the stores were nearly empty. If anything it's amazing that they've lasted this long. Good news is the toys won't be going anywhere and you can always purchase them from other suppliers online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Piranha 28,751 March 15, 2018 Share March 15, 2018 I'll check tomorrow if my local TRU has an out of business sale, I could buy a horse or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly 1,008 March 15, 2018 Share March 15, 2018 Had to happen eventually. I've known that for years sad but, we gotta take toy r us out back like old yeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderCrush 1,850 March 15, 2018 Share March 15, 2018 *sigh* A lot of my childhood is from there. It will definitely be missed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Props Valroa 25,979 March 15, 2018 Share March 15, 2018 (edited) I honestly don't really care if it's closing. They have deemed it unable to continue, things will be redistributed. If something is deemed to be unable to be operable, let it be cut. Everything will be fine. I doubt it will survive. Edited March 15, 2018 by Califorum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Recherche 29,965 March 23, 2018 Share March 23, 2018 Here's an interesting update for you guys and gals: Apparently a GoFundMe has been started to attempt to pull Toys 'R Us from death's grasp. https://www.gofundme.com/helpsavetoysrus I honestly don't think it's going to work, even assuming it reaches its goal, but I'll leave the rest up to you to decide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkiePie97 913 March 23, 2018 Share March 23, 2018 Around the same time all of this is happening, Toys R Us founder Charles Lazarus has died. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43505064 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut 6,725 March 23, 2018 Share March 23, 2018 24 minutes ago, PinkiePie97 said: Around the same time all of this is happening, Toys R Us founder Charles Lazarus has died. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43505064 I was just about to post a news link myself. Poor guy must have died from grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toastypk 920 March 23, 2018 Share March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Recherche said: Here's an interesting update for you guys and gals: Apparently a GoFundMe has been started to attempt to pull Toys 'R Us from death's grasp. https://www.gofundme.com/helpsavetoysrus I honestly don't think it's going to work, even assuming it reaches its goal, but I'll leave the rest up to you to decide! Anyone have millions of dollars handy? I mean, Facebook lost $50 billion, where is that? Maybe some of that money can be used to fund something better than Facebook... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vocal Analyst 665 March 23, 2018 Share March 23, 2018 Sad to see Toys R Us go... so many childhood memories fo going down every fortnight or so when I was a kid to pick up the latest Beast Wars, Digimon & WWE toys as well as buying Dreamcast & Gamecube games at a hefty premium. I went into that local store as TRU have had clearance sales in their UK stores before the US ones and to see a place where I had fond memories reduced to empty shelves and a lack of atmosphere. I'd have bought something if they weren't out of stuff I'd buy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Grey Ghost 444 March 26, 2018 Share March 26, 2018 So I have mixed feelings. I read an article and YouTube series on why it was closing down and it makes sense. I do but do not have fond memories of Toys R Us. Business is fickle, and if people aren't buying, the business will suffer. It is really sad though, they were a great, strong business for years. Though, I won't lie; in the past few years when I've gone in there looking for Pony Merch, the stores just seemed so depressing and sad. Having next to nothing to offer, shelves pretty bare----eh. It's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChB 18,532 March 26, 2018 Share March 26, 2018 This is so sad. I'm going to miss Toys R Us. I don't shop there much anymore, but it brings back so many memories of my childhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGrimoire 4,970 March 26, 2018 Share March 26, 2018 Good bye Toys r' Us. Let it be a lesson how not to run a business. Pay your debts or get buried in them later. Was a great place when i was a kid though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
碇 シンジン 27,427 April 3, 2018 Share April 3, 2018 they have good business here at least so i guess they didnt do enough there and didnt get much going on too bad that the hit on the brand might likely affect the business here too even though they have no financical issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkiePie97 913 May 11, 2018 Share May 11, 2018 Final message on their website: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiAngemon 223 May 11, 2018 Share May 11, 2018 (edited) I'm glad the TRU is still going, even in liquidation. Otherwise, I wouldn't even have the following: - World of Nintendo Mario & Luigi Plushes to go with my Build-A-Bear Yoshi - A few Animal Crossing amiibo cards - LEGO Dimensions Starter Set with SUPERGIRL (fortunate to have found it when I did, but I just need Green Arrow to complete the set!) - Classic Sonic Figure (Didn't ask for it, but got it) - Monopoly: The Legend of Zelda Edition Other than that, there reallt isn't anything that would pique my interest there. Edited May 11, 2018 by YoshiAngemon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Piranha 28,751 May 12, 2018 Share May 12, 2018 I think last thing I bought from there was a World of Nintendo Phazon Suit figure a while ago. I remember my mom buying me lots of SNES and N64 games when I was a kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Piranha 28,751 October 13, 2018 Share October 13, 2018 Well, I’m a little late, as you probably know this already, but looks like Toys R’ Us will be saved after all, but will change it’s name to Geoffrey’s Toy Box https://www.equestriadaily.com/2018/10/toys-r-us-converting-to-geoffreys-toy.html It’s sad a name that made us smile in our childhoods is gone, but at least the brand, even if it’s under a different name, still lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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