Toy shop

Chandigarh Police on Thursday arrested a man for allegedly stabbing a toy shop owner to death and leaving his wife injured at Market Booth in Sector 26, Bapu Dham Colony on Wednesday. Police say the man – identified as Jai Kishan – was arrested on Wednesday night for the murderRead More →

A 39-YEAR-OLD man who ran a toy store was stabbed to death and his wife was injured at their store in Booth Market, Bapu Dham Settlement, Sector 26 on Wednesday. The victims were identified as Avtar Singh, a resident of Bapu Dham settlement, and his wife Simranjit Kaur. Simranjit isRead More →

TRIBUTE to the “Mr Toy Shop” in Knutsford for making the dreams of thousands of children come true. Always smiling and cheerful, Ken Andrew has served generations of families at Hal Whittaker’s Toy Shop in Princess Street. The much-loved shopkeeper has been hailed as “a true ambassador for the city”Read More →

JOHN WEST Jim Broach still has the figurines he collected as a child. They are damaged like any child’s toy, but he is still proud of them. Now he has taken his collection to another level. “I have every Star Wars Empire Strikes Back loose figure that I remember goingRead More →

It’s a year-round blast from the past at 239 Play, also known as Dan’s Parents’ House. From Teddy Ruxpin to the Powerpuff Girls, the Smurfs and even classic McDonald’s glassware, there are plenty of nostalgic curiosities to see at the City Island vintage toy store in the Bronx. “People comeRead More →

Duncan’s Toy Store will check in this month for a few special hours to accept donations for future sales. The Toy Shop will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday July 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday July 17 and from 10 a.m. toRead More →

Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes has criticized toy store Smyths Toys for not stocking Panini Euro 2022 sticker albums. Panini recently launched its Women’s Euros sticker collection, which features all the teams and the majority of the players taking part in the major tournament this summer. The stickers are soldRead More →

Ian Lockwood is not the kind of person to speak at Visalia town council meetings. In fact, they were shaking, their voices shaking as they spoke to a packed house last week. Joined by friends and family, Lockwood pleaded with the city for help. Without his support, more than 40Read More →

The Melton Toys store in Nottingham Street which has now closed James Colclough has been running Melton Toys for a dozen years, first in King Street and then in Nottingham Street in the city. He hinted that the difficult economic climate was the reason for the shutdown in an emotionalRead More →

Duncan’s Toy Store has registered and is ready to accept donations for future sales. The toy store will be open from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at 931 W. Willow for community members to drop off items. Kim Davis, executive director, said she took a few weeks off, butRead More →

For years in Kalamzoo, if you felt like being a kid again, Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop on the Mall were the place to go…and still are. But now there’s an added bonus that will make you forget which decade you really are in. Uncle Buddy’s Toy StashRead More →

A toy store worker was asked by her boss if she deliberately got pregnant just months before she was fired, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) said. Shauna Cox also told the WRC that her manager only started complaining about her level of work after learning she was expecting a child.Read More →

For Irene Kesselman, owner of Ali Cat Toys in Carrboro, North Carolina, the summer retail season is picking up speed. And that means a lot of outdoor toys, as well as a lot of inventory issues. “I have a lot of inventory right now,” Kesselman said. “And a lot ofRead More →

A controversy erupted over a giant Teletubby in Hong Kong after a department store charged the family of a five-year-old boy for breaking the 1.8m-tall statue. Staff at Mong Kok’s KK Plus store in Langham Place shopping mall had accused the boy of kicking the porcelain statue, which is worthRead More →

A controversy erupted over a giant Teletubby in Hong Kong after a department store charged the family of a five-year-old boy for breaking the 1.8m-tall statue. Staff at Mong Kok’s KK Plus store in Langham Place shopping mall had accused the boy of kicking the porcelain statue, which is worthRead More →

A boy allegedly knocked over and broke a Teletubby figurine in a Hong Kong toy store Most parents like to take their kids to the mall toy stores to provide them with a dose of fun and excitement. Unfortunately, for a family in Hong Kong, such a shopping spree wentRead More →

A Hong Kong father who paid HK$33,600 ($4,255) for a 1.8 meter tall golden Tellytubby figurine after his son was accused of breaking it has been reimbursed in full. A Kidsland store in Mainland China. Photo: Kidsland China, via Weibo. A spokesperson for mainland China-based toy retailer Kidsland International HoldingsRead More →

A unique children’s store and community space in Sheffield has been crowned the UK’s best high street small business at this year’s Small Awards, at a ceremony in London hosted by presenter, writer, actress and comedian Sue Perkins. Small Stuff – which combines a children’s store offering toys and sustainableRead More →

A mum who was frustrated with toy store meltdowns has revealed the perfect way to stop temper tantrums, and it’s something you can do easily and will cost you absolutely nothing Mom shares her best tip for avoiding temper tantrums at a toy store It might be too early toRead More →

Alabama prison boss Vicky White went shopping at a sex toy store shortly before helping her inmate boyfriend escape, leading to a hunt for 11-day-old man that ended in his suicide and capture. The 56-year-old former assistant director of Lauderdale County Corrections, 56, stopped by Sugar & Spice Adult NoveltiesRead More →

The HAPPY youngsters rushed into Smyths new toy store in Swindon this morning after queuing with their parents to be the first through the doors. A short queue of devoted families waited outside the latest addition to Greenbridge Retail Park before the 8.30am grand opening. Gia Jones’ nine-year-old daughter DaisyRead More →

New images have given customers a glimpse of a new Derbion toy store ahead of its opening this weekend. Toy Planet will open its new store on the ground floor of the City Mall at 9am on Saturday, April 30. The local independent retailer is moving into a new unit,Read More →

Click to enlarge Photo: Provided by Earth to Kentucky Some of the figures displayed in the Earth to Kentucky art exhibit, The Colonel: A Group Art Exhibition Colonel Harland David Sanders is synonymous with fried chicken, but who is he really? The man started selling his secret recipe chicken inRead More →

When Rihanna left the AS*xc toy store with a copy of Ellen Von Unwerth in her arms (Photo credit – Rihanna / Instagram) Rihanna is one of the most famous artists in the music industry and her popularity has a lot to do with the bossy attitude she carries. SheRead More →

A new toy store is opening in Birmingham on the site of a former bedroom store in a shopping centre. Birmingham-based Toys4you are opening their first outlet in the former Sharps store on the Parade, next to the Gracechurch Center in Sutton Coldfield. The business started two years ago, justRead More →

A GLAMOR mum-of-two ran over a toy shop worker and carried him 50ft on the bonnet of her car after stealing scooters worth £130. Barbara Young, 25, had her young son by her side when she rammed her Fiat 500 into the Smyths store assistant outside the store in Eccles,Read More →

Barbara Young, 25, drove to West One Retail Park in Eccles, Greater Manchester, with her sister and son, where they collected two electric scooters – worth £130 – and a full bag other items. They went to checkout and then left with the items. But on the way out, Young’sRead More →

A pop-up toy store in Norton Commons now has a more permanent home. Jughead & Bean’s is a specialist toy store selling toys, stories and treats for children up to 13 years old. The shop opened last summer in the North Village Market cottages in Norton Commons. In early March,Read More →

An award-winning toy retailer has revealed when its brand new store will open in Derby’s biggest shopping centre. Toy Planet is moving into a new unit that is twice the size of its current store in Derbion. Currently positioned next to Starbucks on the ground floor, the local independent retailerRead More →

Shrewsbury Road, Stretton Church. Photo: Google Harold’s Toy Store in Shrewsbury Street is named after William Sankey’s late father, Harold, and is a family business with William’s sons, wife Rachael and mother, Louisa, playing key roles. The family promises what it calls a new retail experience to complement the alreadyRead More →

Stunning window displays at a Burton toy store featuring dozens of popular TY Beanie Babies plushies are stopping shoppers in their tracks because they’re so good. The incredible Midco Toymaster displays in The Octagon shopping center were created by toy window designers from the famous London toy store Hamley’s. TheyRead More →

Dave Carter and Martyn Perry behind the counter at the Arcade toy store The Arcade toy store in Dudley’s Fountain Arcade closed earlier this month after nearly 100 years in the town. It is understood the business has been hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown. The news comes less thanRead More →

The Early Learning Center toy shops are set to return to the High Street – and Plymouth is getting it back. Toy shops – within a store – will be on just 10 Marks and Spencer locations, and these will open in a few weeks. M&S revealed it had partneredRead More →

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Lee appeared by video link at Falkirk Sheriff’s Court last Thursday after pleading guilty to stealing the scooter and a quantity of toys and behaving in a threatening manner towards staff members at Smyth’s, Falkirk Central Retail Park on December 8 of last year. The court heard that Lee, whoRead More →

March 2, 2022 by Zawani Abdul Ghani 5 Minimum reading Walk into any toy store in Singapore and you’ll likely be faced with a pile of boxed toys. This may make you wonder about their quality and safety, and even how kids can interact with them, whether it’s a trainRead More →

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – The owner of a now-closed sex toy store in Brookhaven was facing $420,000 in fines and jail time for multiple contempt of court citations, but a DeKalb County judge ruled that he did not have to serve either sentence, the Atlanta Constitution-Journal reported. Stardust was orderedRead More →

Miller Welding Services’ larger-than-life sculptures on West College Avenue were born in the spirit of Christmas. Bob Miller and his employees came up with the idea for these sculptures about 25 years ago, with the concept that they were meant to be Christmas presents. The first sculpture they made wasRead More →

Smyths Toys supermarkets across the UK are offering a free Lego giveaway this Saturday (February 19) for families, children and building block fans. The toy retailer is offering up to 20% off many items in its Lego & City Friends range with products being distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.Read More →

Dundee toy store worker caught in possession of child abuse footage Calendar An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f”Read More →

Published: 10:59 am February 15, 2022 Update: 09:34 16 February 2022 A unique new community store in Axminster will give second-hand children’s toys a second chance. No Toy Left Behind, which is due to open at the city’s Pippins Community Center next Friday (February 25), will be selling lovingly restoredRead More →

Skerries Bubble Room takes it back to basics and encourages old school toys for kids over modern technology. Entering the toy store you are greeted by an abundance of puppets, marbles, dice, playing cards and clay – it’s like stepping into a previous decade. No Nintendos, PlayStations or eScooters inRead More →

As Malaysia is a melting pot of all kinds of religions and races, it is always nice to hear stories of how some people have tried to help and embrace others. In a similar case, a Chinese couple built a hearth in their shop to make it easier for mallRead More →

With the not-so-shocking revelation that social media giants are using algorithms to direct users to potentially psychologically harmful content, the essentiality of Melanie Martinez’s message becomes more urgent than ever. Indeed, the iconoclastic singer continues to convey empowerment and self-confidence through the very action of her uncompromising creativity. Simply, there’sRead More →

A Worcester toy store has won a prestigious national award. Toys and Games of Worcester has been named Independent Toy Retailer of the Year in the Single Store category as part of the 2021 Toy Industry Awards. Shop owner Tim Evans said: “We are shocked. “You don’t get into businessRead More →

He says that for children, “they are different from their other toys. They are not the ones that are mass generated. And it’s like trading cards — kids love to collect stuff. The shop is offered free for four months as part of the City of Melbourne’s storefront activation programRead More →

The Amato toy store, a New Britain city center institution for more than 60 years, is closing and developer Avner Krohn plans to replace it with a high-end six-storey building. Steve Amato, co-owner of one of Connecticut’s few independent toy retailers, announced Wednesday that he and his wife, Sheri, willRead More →

The Entertainer Toy Store is teaming up with a charity to support Afghanistan’s Appeal. The UK’s largest family-owned toy retailer, with branches in Workington and Carlisle, will support the Christian Aid Afghanistan appeal over the coming weeks. The company hopes to raise thousands of pounds for the charity, while encouragingRead More →

“His thumbprint is all over everything we do,” Cynthia Kidwell said of her stepdad who is the inspiration behind their holiday designs. MCKINNEY, Texas — For Brian and Cynthia Kidwell, the Christmas holidays aren’t just a season, but a passion that has lasted 35 years. The McKinney couple are wellRead More →

If you were looking for accessories for a model train or toy car as a Christmas present, chances are you have visited this shop. Many of us will be visiting downtown to purchase our gifts until December 25th, but many of the stores we fondly remember have either changed orRead More →

WHEN it comes to toys, Mai Roche is a child’s best friend and her shop in Church St, Abbeyfeale is children’s toy heaven. Even still, after 60 years in the business, Mai continues to love her job and continues to love the toys. She has, she admits, a particular tasteRead More →

There’s nothing quite like watching a child open a new toy on Christmas morning, and a special pop-up shop lets parents put smiles on their kids’ faces. It is run by the Department for Children and Families, and 37 families with open DCF cases have been asked to stop. WhateverRead More →

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – This is the 5th year that Draque’s Barber Shop has hosted the Holiday Harvest event. The owner said he just wanted to put a smile on the kids’ faces by getting them presents under the tree and a nice haircut for the holidays. Which restaurants willRead More →

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Ronald McDonald House is helping families reclaim holiday cheer, but they need your help. This year, part of the Ronald McDonald House in Dayton was transformed into a toy store allowing families to choose free gifts for their children. The store is stocked with toysRead More →

HOLLAND – Needy families in Holland will be able to take home Christmas gifts for children this year after visiting the Dutch Salvation Army’s “toy store” this weekend and early next week . Seven hundred families in southern Ottawa County and Allegan County have registered with the Salvation Army toRead More →

CHRISTMAS shopping is daunting enough – the thought of having to go out and buy presents for the family is a daunting task for many. But can you imagine having 22 children to buy presents for? 5 Sue Radford’s brood of 22 get lavish Christmas gifts – but it’s aRead More →

The mayor was on hand Saturday as The Entertainer toy store opened a new store in Lynn. The new store is in the Vancouver neighborhood and shoppers can continue to shop at the current Norfolk Street store during the holiday season. The first 20 families through the gates received giftRead More →

Photos of Tony Duffy at his toy store in Dunleer, Co. Louth which he has run since taking over from his father in 1966. He decided to close on Sundays, despite strong demand for Christmas photos from Seamus Farrelly One of Ireland’s oldest toy shops has taken the unusual stepRead More →

Do you remember Leisure World? Many generations of Northern Irish people begged their parents to go, especially as Christmas approached. The beloved former toy store stood on Queen Street in Belfast, first opening in September 1976. Two other outlets later followed suit in Derry and Lisburn. READ NEXT – RarelyRead More →

Mia, a one-year-old springer spaniel, visited The Duck House in Brighton where her owner let her choose her own rubber duck. Video upload Video unavailable The video will play automatically soon8to cancel Play now Springer Spaniel overwhelmed by a shop full of rubber ducks A rubber duck-obsessed Springer Spaniel wasRead More →

Creative Play with 2 Paper Sisters is back at Tanger Outlets for the holidays. This season, the store is located between Gap and Children’s Place, next to Chipotle. Shelves are fully stocked with locally sourced, eco-friendly toys for creative, open-ended play. Families can recreate the perfect play spaces in theirRead More →

Stillorgan Nimble Fingers is stepping up ambitions with plans to redevelop its site across from the South Dublin Village Shopping Center. The toy store, which opened in 1962, is currently housed in a two-story building on Old Dublin Road, opposite the Stillorgan Village shopping center, now owned by Kennedy Wilson.Read More →

Smyths opens in Merry Hill six weeks before Christmas The Smyths Toys Superstore will open to the public in the Merry Hill Center, Brierley Hill, Friday at 9 a.m. Free cotton candy and other goodies will be distributed to shoppers at the new branch, located in Upper Retail Park, byRead More →

Store owner claims Gestapo costume is historical depiction A local toy store refuses to remove a Gestapo uniform from sale despite countless complaints from the Jewish community that have found it offensive. Available from Kids Korner in Herne Bay, Kent, the outfit shows a uniform typically worn by Nazi Germany’sRead More →

A mum has revealed her ‘brilliant’ trick to stopping temper tantrums in their tracks at a toy store. Kristina Watts of Belfair, Washington, had endured several “painful” trips to toy stores with her daughter Emmie breaking down in tears when her mother denied her a new game. 4 Kristina WattsRead More →

FAIRMONT – It doesn’t take much to change a Christmas for the better. The Marion County Christmas Toy Store changes Christmas to the best gift at a time. The all-volunteer program received a van full of new and gently used toys on Wednesday to help ease the burden on strugglingRead More →