USA Toys R Us Closures

redfox · 01-24-2018, 05:26 PM

Two of mine are biting it.

SpasticPlastic · 01-24-2018, 05:31 PM

The one nearest me started out as a Geoffrey's and then became Toys R Us. It is a tiny store that rarely gets new releases within a couple months of release. Even during the holidays you could hear crickets in there. I stop in 3 times a week or so and I'm usually 1 of 3 or 4 people in there. Yet, somehow, they are not on the list. Thank god. The only other one reasonably close to me is about 75 minutes away. I don't go there too often, even though it is huge and much more well-stocked. But, that didn't make the list either. I'm safe….for now...

Tomax · 01-24-2018, 05:35 PM

so whats gonna happen to Geoffrey the giraffe? will he get put down?

Wendigo5326 · 01-24-2018, 05:44 PM

Losing my primary TRU which I’ve been going to my entire life.
Just picked up the full Black Panther wave there last Saturday.
Got to use my rewards points. This ******* sucks.

Dr Kain · 01-24-2018, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Comedian

The buffalo/ Niagara Falls market lucked out. Only the babies r us is closing. Still sad for the employees,but hopefully some can be absorbed to the other 3 stores we still have....Clarence,Amherst or Hamburg.

Wait, the list says that Niagara Falls TRU is closing.

That is the one I mentioned that I grew up going to. If so, that is great even if I (obviously) never go there anymore.

Comedian · 01-24-2018, 06:08 PM

No,the babies r us on Niagara Falls boulevard is closing. The toysrus on Sheridan is still there as is the eastern hills location on transit. Also the Hamburg store by the McKinley mall is still going strong. So for the Niagara and Erie county area we have 3 stores. Which is better than poor Rochester fared.

The Niagara Falls location closed many many years ago. That was at the summit park mall. That mall is now just a few doctors offices last I knew. The outlet mall on military rd killed the summit park mall. In 2016 toysrus had a seasonal store at the outlet mall. It did not return this past season.

Jeddostotle7 · 01-24-2018, 06:38 PM

When I went to look at the list, I saw two listed near me that were closing, and I thought it was both of the ones near me, so I was really bummed for a minute, but then I google maps'd Toys R Us, I realized the two near me that were listed were one TRU and one BRU, that BRU being on the same street as the TRU I thought was listed, so I was relieved. The one that's not closing gets a fair amount of traffic usually, so it makes sense it's not closing.

MUfan97 · 01-24-2018, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomax

so whats gonna happen to Geoffrey the giraffe? will he get put down?

Well, the average giraffe's lifespan is about 25 years, and Geoffrey has been going around since the 50's, so it's kinda long overdue.

Tomax · 01-24-2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mufan97

well, the average giraffe's lifespan is about 25 years, and geoffrey has been going around since the 50's, so it's kinda long overdue.

lol

LordMudd · 01-24-2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

it's time for KB*Toys to make a comeback!!!

been there forever..
i probably haven't been there in about 12 years or so

There is a new one in times square...i THOUGHT it was only there for the holiday..but it seems to still be chuggin along.. Right in times square..broad and 42nd.

or Children's Palace, considering how much trouble TRU went to to drive them out of business.

CCC.

Dr Kain · 01-24-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Comedian

No,the babies r us on Niagara Falls boulevard is closing. The toysrus on Sheridan is still there as is the eastern hills location on transit. Also the Hamburg store by the McKinley mall is still going strong. So for the Niagara and Erie county area we have 3 stores. Which is better than poor Rochester fared.

The Niagara Falls location closed many many years ago. That was at the summit park mall. That mall is now just a few doctors offices last I knew. The outlet mall on military rd killed the summit park mall. In 2016 toysrus had a seasonal store at the outlet mall. It did not return this past season.

Thanks. I had forgotten that it was technically on Sheridan.

scarecrow · 01-25-2018, 07:20 AM

Surprised to see none in my state are going away.

Bearjew · 01-25-2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Well, the average giraffe's lifespan is about 25 years, and Geoffrey has been going around since the 50's, so it's kinda long overdue.

Global warming has many varying effects on nature. It was really inevitable that it would affect Geoffrey too.

Tomax · 01-25-2018, 08:25 AM

lol

Black Arbor · 01-25-2018, 05:00 PM

Just talked to an old R Us coworker, liquidation starts early February with high-value items getting transferred (so stash your goodies now guys!)

djblizzard · 01-27-2018, 05:20 PM

Basically all of my GA stores are closing

Including the one I've been going to since I was a kid...

LordMudd · 01-28-2018, 01:48 PM

The store in Humble closed because of the flooding. Today I discovered a Geoffrey's Toy Box. They were having their last day 75% off sale. I got 2 MU figures for $5.75. They plan to reopen in June/July with their new format, a showroom store. It is supposed to be the first in the region.

CCC.

Black Arbor · 02-07-2018, 10:54 AM

Alright guys, big news! I just found out that the stores that are closing are gonna be finito by April 15th, so use this info wisely!

Cyclopswc · 02-07-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Alright guys, big news! I just found out that the stores that are closing are gonna be finito by April 15th, so use this info wisely!

Thanks. I should start circling those giraffes like a vulture...

Black Arbor · 02-07-2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclopswc

Thanks. I should start circling those giraffes like a vulture...

Seriously haha. I feel like a scavenger just picking over the remains of R Us but they kinda brought it upon themselves...

underkill · 02-09-2018, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Seriously haha. I feel like a scavenger just picking over the remains of R Us but they kinda brought it upon themselves...

are you finding good deals? the ones near me are staying open but if the discounts are good i might take a drive

Black Arbor · 02-09-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by underkill

are you finding good deals? the ones near me are staying open but if the discounts are good i might take a drive

Not really, they're stingy with discounts up until the last month or so, I have a secret stash that I'll bring out once it's like 50% off haha

Harbinger · 02-09-2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Not really, they're stingy with discounts up until the last month or so, I have a secret stash that I'll bring out once it's like 50% off haha

No kidding. I mean ten to 25 percent off? Thats a discount in the same way betty white is moist.

underkill · 02-09-2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Not really, they're stingy with discounts up until the last month or so, I have a secret stash that I'll bring out once it's like 50% off haha

that's a great idea. gonna have to stash some stuff behind those $100 electronic SW figures no one buys.

Black Arbor · 02-09-2018, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by underkill

that's a great idea. gonna have to stash some stuff behind those $100 electronic SW figures no one buys.

Niiiice, normally I wouldn't endorse stashing but there's nothing really left at R Us that's worth buying for retail prices!

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Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,760	Quote: Originally Posted by Comedian The buffalo/ Niagara Falls market lucked out. Only the babies r us is closing. Still sad for the employees,but hopefully some can be absorbed to the other 3 stores we still have....Clarence,Amherst or Hamburg. Wait, the list says that Niagara Falls TRU is closing. That is the one I mentioned that I grew up going to. If so, that is great even if I (obviously) never go there anymore. __________________

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MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by Tomax so whats gonna happen to Geoffrey the giraffe? will he get put down? Well, the average giraffe's lifespan is about 25 years, and Geoffrey has been going around since the 50's, so it's kinda long overdue. __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.

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Tomax Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 3,117	Quote: Originally Posted by mufan97 well, the average giraffe's lifespan is about 25 years, and geoffrey has been going around since the 50's, so it's kinda long overdue. lol Last edited by Tomax; 01-24-2018 at 07:39 PM..

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Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,760	Quote: Originally Posted by Comedian No,the babies r us on Niagara Falls boulevard is closing. The toysrus on Sheridan is still there as is the eastern hills location on transit. Also the Hamburg store by the McKinley mall is still going strong. So for the Niagara and Erie county area we have 3 stores. Which is better than poor Rochester fared. The Niagara Falls location closed many many years ago. That was at the summit park mall. That mall is now just a few doctors offices last I knew. The outlet mall on military rd killed the summit park mall. In 2016 toysrus had a seasonal store at the outlet mall. It did not return this past season. Thanks. I had forgotten that it was technically on Sheridan. __________________