Inside the rise, fall, and resurrection of Toys R Us, the chain that once commanded a quarter of the toy market

Toys R Us has been the subject of multiple revival efforts since it ended operations in 2018.
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What happened to Toys 'R' Us after it filed for bankruptcy?

In 2024, Toys 'R' Us (founded in 1948) began its comeback, seven years after it filed for bankruptcy and six years after it ...

From the Archives: Elmo craze leads to bidding wars and charity auctions in 1996 Salinas

The Elmo doll frenzy has sparked high-stakes bidding and charitable auctions in Salinas, with some buyers frustrated by the ...
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Snag Up Some Cocoa Pebbles with Jada Toys New Barney Figure

Cocoa Pebbles arrived on breakfast tables shortly after the debut of Fruity Pebbles, adding a chocolatey twist to the beloved Flintstones cereal lineup. Like its fruity counterpart, Cocoa Pebbles ...
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Barney Riggs: The deadliest gunfighter you’ve never heard of

Barney Riggs was one of the Old Wests most notorious and controversial gunfighters. Born in Arkansas in 1856, Riggs moved to Texas as a child, where violence quickly became a family tradition. At just ...
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‘Roofman’s’ Fully-Functioning Toys ‘R’ Us Store Set Allowed Crew Members to Shop Like It Was the Early 2000s

Production Designer Inbal Weinberg says when they finished filming around Christmas time, everyone was allowed to shop the items for a discount. By Beatrice Verhoeven ...