Toys R Us filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy

[Indianna]

James (JLMatterer) reported last September that Toys R Us was filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy (which was intended to let them get back on their feet) but now it appears that Toys R Us is going out of business entirely, as least in the U.S. 

Toys R Us prepares plan to liquidate its business

This will obviously make it more difficult for a lot of folks to buy Playmobil, but keep an eye out at Tuesday Morning, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and other "outlet" retailers after a few months for leftover stock. 

[leefert]

It doesn’t come as a huge surprise. I’ve seen the dwindling of the selection. It’s a shame though.

[Tiermann]

On the one hand that's bad to have fewer places to buy Playmobil. On the other hand it could be good for the local toy stores that are still around. They should be getting some sales bumps out of this, and that is a good thing.

[leefert]

Oh yeah, I think the little shops will be more popular at this point.

[Ismene]

Wow. I probably won't miss them, but it's not like we *have* little stores that carry Playmobil here. I wonder if we will see any sales on their website before they go.

[Klickteryx]

Just had a look at their website and unless I missed something, there was no knights, princess, history stuff.

[klicky32]

Toys r us  will closed Shops in the United Staates. What is with Cananda?

[leefert]

I am going to keep an eye on the selection (most sets are 25% off on their website). I used my remaining rewards certificate to grab the Aquarium for $29

[playmofire]

In the UK all TRU stores are closing.

[Robbie]

I haven't been to a TRU in quite a while. I have fond memories of the deeply discounted sets I acquired in past years.