Tag: Toys R Us
News Despite The Recent Bankruptcy and Layoffs, Retailer Toys 'R' Us Might Be Making A Comeback
Reorganisation to take place
The auction which aimed to sell off assets for toys and games retailer Toys 'R' Us has been cancelled as part of a potential move to revamp the brand and revive the business. According to court papers which were filed earlier this week, and reported on by the Wall Street Journal, the lenders currently in control of the...
News Toys R Us Is Closing All Of Its US And UK Stores
So long, and thanks for all the toys
It's been coming for a long time, but we now have confirmation that beleaguered retailer Toys R Us is shutting all of its US and UK stores. Toys R Us filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States last year, but was hopeful that a buyer could be found or that its current debts could be restructured in a...
News Toys R Us Is Preparing To Liquidate Its U.S. Business, Reports Claim
The curtain falls
Beleaguered toy retailer Toys R Us is preparing to liquidate its bankrupt U.S. operations, it has been claimed. Bloomberg is reporting that the move comes after the company - which was declared bankrupt last September - failed to find a buyer or come to any deal regarding restructuring its massive amounts of debt. The report comes...
Feature Remembering Toys R Us, The '90s Gamer's Paradise
As the toy chain circles the drain, we remember its contribution to gaming
Retailer Toys R Us has been in dire straits for some time now, with the US side of the operation filing for bankruptcy in 2017. This week has brought us the news that the UK arm of the business is going into administration, putting 3,000 jobs at risk. You may view this news...
News Toys 'R' Us Seeks Bankruptcy Protection in North America
A bid to restructure debt
After suggestions it was coming earlier this week, Toys 'R' Us has filed for bankruptcy protect in relation to its North American business. Long an iconic part of the retail scene the company is seeking to restructure its finances, which are current a myriad of complex debts. The following video from Bloomberg provides a...
Random Whoops, Toys "R" Us is Listing Star Fox Zero for November in Its Catalogue
"Jeez! Can anyone take care of it?"
Those on the Toys "R" Us mailing list in North America may be receiving its 'Book of Awesome', a catalogue with such a marketing push behind it that it even has its own commercial. As with any print run, though, it's liable to run into issues should details change late in the day; this one's unfortunately been...
News Mega Yarn Yoshi, Exclusive To Toys "R" Us in North America, Given Release Date
Joins Mii Fighter 3-pack and Animal Crossing Villager restock
Toys "R" Us has confirmed the well-known secret that the new Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo will be exclusive to its stores. The soft toy - which is a larger variant of the existing Yarn Yoshi - does now have a release date; it launches on November 15th and will only be available in store. Mega...
And that's only the beginning
Earlier today Best Buy opened pre-orders as the only North American retailer to be selling the Falco amiibo. Toys "R" Us doesn't want to be left out so has now confirmed a release date for one of its own upcoming exclusives - the Mii Fighters triple pack. This pack will launch on 1st November and, in news that's either...
News Toys "R" Us amiibo Pre-Orders Cancelled Again
What now for Lucario?
Late last year Toys "R" Us attracted the wrong kind of attention when it emerged that amiibo pre-orders were being cancelled en-masse, causing justifiable consternation among affected customers. The company promised an update over the festive period and issued coupons to enable customers to re-order their amiibo figures from...
News Toys "R" Us Provides a Fresh Update on Cancelled amiibo Pre-Orders
Solution due "within the week"
Update: Toys "R" Us has been in touch with some clarification on the process for those looking to revive their cancelled amiibo pre-orders. It's been confirmed that those that paid with credit cards will have pre-orders re-instated, though others will need to follow an alternative process. As outlined below, we can...
Rumour Toys "R" Us Cancelling amiibo Orders, Including Exclusive Lucario Figure
Update: Toys "R" Us has not cancelled orders
Update: After concerns that pre-orders for amiibo due next year, including retailer exclusive Lucario, were being cancelled by Toys "R" Us in the US, the company has issued a statement to Joystiq to clarify that it was a "technical issue": We apologize for any inconvenience that may have been caused...