Toys R Us who owns FAO Schwartz is also closing their NYC store in July. They seem to indicate they will re-open another FAO somewhere else in NYC. Via NY Daily News. Earlier – TRU is closing/moving the Times Square store. 

Mashable has links to 6-figure Beanie Babies auctions … I guess if the book from 1987 says they’re worth $5k, YOU NEVER DROP THE PRICE.

ScreenCrush has rounded up some fun way back TV toy commercials … Like this famous one – can you imagine kids today waiting 3-6 months?!

Toys R Us has announced their strategic plans for 2015: During 2015, the objective of the company’s “TRU Transformation” strategy will be to continue to slow the company’s sales decline, strengthen margin and improve EBITDA to effectively position the business to become fit for growth. Company-wide efforts will focus on four key priorities: Continue to […]

“Toys R Us decided not to renew its lease for the giant toy retailer’s 110,000-square-foot flagship store in the Times Square area, Commercial Observer has learned. And it may be moving to a retail space in the neighborhood. “They did not exercise the option to renew,” You can read more HERE.

“The Beanie Beanie Baby Bubble: Mass Delusion & the Dark Side of Cute” looks like a good read. Great reviews. You can also listen to a sample on the Amazon page below – click on the AUDIO. The CARS thing is still holding solid … Motor Speedway of the South holding on …

Mega Blok has some fun Minions. There are also blind box figures … Pretty cute. You can find them available on Amazon.

Too cute! “Colorado’s Carson Kight has held a special place in his heart for UPS since he was an infant. He couldn’t drink regular milk, so a delivery driver by the name of Mr. Ernie would regularly bring a special formula to the house. When he was a little over 2 years old, Carson got […]

If you need some paper roads or rail tracks as part of your display – check it out here at Zulily. You have to “sign up/sign in” to view what’s on sale (free to sign up, of course). They also have a ton of fun LEGO items (non-brick sets).

Since my Target is participating in a conceptual art display called CARS & PLANES on the pegs that never change, I wandered over a few aisles over … Yep, it really makes a flushing noise … though shouldn’t they call this NY City Apt where your toilet is next to your stove? And if I’m […]