And now I’m sad 🙁

The WSJ is reporting that the private parties holding the TRU brand might be thinking about reviving the retail business … It’s hard to say if hey will open retail stores or just concentrate online but at least they’re thinking about it. It obviously won’t happen this year but it’ll be nice to see them […]

Thanks “Nico A” for the nice pics … At least in Europe, the TRU’s that are closing means they are REALLY, REALLY cleaning out the warehouses … It’s weird the cards are this damaged. I could see crushed bubbles if this box/bin/dump was accidentally stacked under a box of anvils but torn but & scratched? […]

Compared to most other sections, CARS is pretty sparse …

Now you can keep all your CARS on pegs.

Thanks for the heads up, “Alberto A.” The two TRU by me has been stripped clear of CARS other than the plastic windups … If your store has those overhead signage, there might be some stock behind it. Help yourself.  

It’s looks like it’s over. While they will attempt to sell the chain, it seems unlikely there is a buyer (way too debt)  – anyone interested would simply wait until they are officially bankrupt (so the debts are wiped)  before buying the name – it may eventually return but most likely it will be a […]

Thanks for the heads up “Tiz.” “Earlier on Wednesday Toys R Us fell into administration after failing to find a buyer. The company has over 100 stores across the UK and employs 3,000 people.” You can read more at BusinessInsider. The BBC outlines the reasons TRU failed in the UK – situation does not sound much […]

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 […]

Great news! TRU seems to have doubled the value of your CARS diecast! Well, technically 71% increase in value … that is the only way to look at it, right? Right? Right? Or if you prefer, 42% inflation. Not so good. Of course, you don’t mind paying extra as charity to Bain Capital Partners LLC, […]