Exploring An Abandoned Toys R Us - Permanently closed *WE GOT INSIDE*

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  • Опубликовано: 29 июл 2021
  • On today's EJC Exploration we go Exploring An Abandoned Toys R Us - Permanently closed WE GOT INSIDE
    Toys "R" Us is an American toy, clothing, and baby product retailer owned by Tru Kids, Inc. and various others. It was founded in April 1948, with its headquarters located in Wayne, New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area.
    Founded by Charles Lazarus in its modern iteration in June 1957, Toys "R" Us traced its origins to Lazarus's children's furniture store, which he started in 1948. He added toys to his offering, and eventually shifted his focus. The company had been in the toy business for more than 65 years and operated around 800 stores in the United States and around 800 outside the U.S., although these numbers have steadily decreased with time. At its peak, Toys "R" Us was considered a classic example of a category killer. However, with the rise of mass merchants, as well as online retailers like Amazon etc., Toys "R" Us began to lose its share of the toy market.
    The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 18, 2017, and its British operations entered administration in February 2018. In March 2018, the company announced that it would close all of its U.S. and British stores. The British locations closed in April and the U.S. locations in June. The Australian wing of Toys "R" Us entered voluntary administration on May 22 and closed all of its stores on August 5, 2018. Operations in other international markets such as Asia and Africa were less affected, but chains in Canada, parts of Europe and Asia were eventually sold to third-parties.
    The company continues to operate as the licensor of the chain's international operations, but its lenders announced in October 2018 that it planned to re-launch the U.S. Toys "R" Us retail business in the future. The lenders also partnered with Kroger to add "Geoffrey's Toy Box" (named after the chain's mascot) pop-up departments to selected locations in order to give Toys "R" Us a presence during the holiday shopping season. On January 20, 2019, the company emerged from bankruptcy as Tru Kids. There were only two locations open in the United States until they closed down in 2021 due to financial losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, on March 15th the same year, brand management company WHP Global acquired a controlling interest in Tru Kids, and plan to open more locations in North America going forward - ideally in anticipation of the holiday season.
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  • @studioa9728
    @studioa9728 2 года назад +60

    Man, the memories. I remember being hit hard with emotions when Toys R Us announced they would close. Great find!

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  2 года назад +12

      Thanks Studio A for watching! We were very fortunate to have had access inside! Went back the next day and it was locked!

    • @earse5
      @earse5 9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi ​@0W3m

    • @Soccer_Sports2
      @Soccer_Sports2 8 месяцев назад

      @@earse5Huh 😂

    • @user-lh1dg4hi5i
      @user-lh1dg4hi5i 7 месяцев назад

      It is so sad

    • @Schmicksy
      @Schmicksy 7 месяцев назад

      yes even toys R us my country aswel 😢

  • @christiangonzales7429
    @christiangonzales7429 2 года назад +25

    3:37 stores like this feel outright tiny when they are empty! When they are open and full of shelving, they feel massive!

  • @TheNoahToller
    @TheNoahToller Год назад +21

    Man the memories of Toys R Us! ❤️‍🩹

    • @St4r949
      @St4r949 8 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah the old times!

  • @brianashley2880
    @brianashley2880 Год назад +21

    If the door is open, someone has been there. Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints. Tank's for the walk through.

  • @calebcountry3408
    @calebcountry3408 2 года назад +24

    So many memories at toys r us, sad to see it go, great find.

  • @user-jc1dx5iw8y
    @user-jc1dx5iw8y 11 месяцев назад +12

    2:24 the logo is still on the building 😢😮

  • @matthewadventureexploratio6596
    @matthewadventureexploratio6596 9 месяцев назад +27

    Lesson: Never break & enter inside the Abandoned Building, unless you ask permission by the Business Owners

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  9 месяцев назад +22

      We don't do anything that requires forced entry, and we never vandalize or do graffiti, we record for historical purposes and we don't condone anyone to do what we do, it is dangerous and we do it so you don't have to and can enjoy the experience from your couch. Thanks for the comment 🙂

    • @garymathena2125
      @garymathena2125 18 дней назад

      It does not matter if the door is open or not. This is NOT your property, and it is still breaking and entering.@@EJCExploration

    • @user-xk2oz1hg6i
      @user-xk2oz1hg6i 12 дней назад

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🥴🥴🥴🥴🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @misterdoctorprofessor_wolfman
    @misterdoctorprofessor_wolfman 9 месяцев назад +8

    Fun fact: the last remaining Toys"R"Us' is in Singapore, there are around 15 still open there

    • @editsamv7197
      @editsamv7197 8 месяцев назад +1

      In Spain there also stores still open

  • @anthonystrikcani3840
    @anthonystrikcani3840 9 месяцев назад +6

    Well the official store may have closed but they brought it back inside Macy’s in the mall now

  • @mummakesitizzy
    @mummakesitizzy 2 года назад +11

    Toy R Us was my first toy shop too, I still keep a toy guitar bought from there

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  2 года назад +4

      Wow! Thanks for sharing, that's a souvenir for sure!

    • @User-Enzocool
      @User-Enzocool 2 месяца назад

      I never went to a store, Toys R Us I went there in a mall

    • @User-Enzocool
      @User-Enzocool 2 месяца назад

      this is the memories of the store that I love

  • @UgliestHorseGamer
    @UgliestHorseGamer 5 месяцев назад +5

    my nearest toys 'r' us closed in 2018, it remained abandoned for around a year until some vandals burned it down in 2019. kinda sucked that it was so well sealed, i never got to have an explore myself there (when it was derelict, of course). I made so many fond memories there

  • @SupremeAuthorGoated
    @SupremeAuthorGoated 6 месяцев назад +8

    Memories 😢

  • @kurtismckemmie4850
    @kurtismckemmie4850 6 месяцев назад +4

    That store would make a great thrift store like salvation army or goodwill. I wonder how much the owner wants it for.

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  6 месяцев назад +1

      It was sold and there is a carmax car dealership there now 😔

  • @johnm4669
    @johnm4669 2 года назад +7

    In 1957, Children’s SuperMart defuncts and changes to Toys “R” US!

  • @nisse2427
    @nisse2427 Месяц назад

    Amazing to walk and check out exploring old toy stores pure fun and nostalgia.

  • @R3troM1ngent
    @R3troM1ngent 2 года назад +5

    So glad I found you guys, can't wait to see the next one! Binge watched everything you had!!

  • @donnysouthwell8104
    @donnysouthwell8104 Год назад +7

    The camera guy: this is crazy, this is crazy, this is amazing, this is crazy, this amazing
    Thats the whole video basically, just him saying crazy and amazing literally a million times

  • @stuff42069
    @stuff42069 2 года назад +9

    I remember walking into a Toys ‘R’ Us for the last time while almost everything was sold out..

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  2 года назад +3

      Wow! What a story, thanks so much for sharing.

    • @stingerBTW
      @stingerBTW 2 года назад

      Same

    • @adamnewman1672
      @adamnewman1672 23 дня назад

      @@EJCExploration there is still a toys r us in Canada

  • @phillips2683
    @phillips2683 3 месяца назад +4

    I wonder how much money the Toy Industry lost when this chain went bankrupt? Think, how many Truck Drivers lost work. Sad

  • @berrywhite4139
    @berrywhite4139 2 года назад +2

    OUTSTANDING Video guys!! Super entertaining, great job

  • @robbiescis
    @robbiescis 2 года назад +5

    If I were in there I probably would’ve taken some of that signage for the aisles. Y’all got lucky!

  • @adventuresinsplashmountain6
    @adventuresinsplashmountain6 2 месяца назад +1

    Man. So sad to see one of my favorite things of my childhood just sit to rot out like that. Toys R us was once a thriving kids paradise that was placed absolutely everywhere! Now every once in a while you will drive by one that was once wonderland for kids, but now just sitting there rotting all the way until pure non existence. I mean I should be grateful that I even still see the signs on the buildings. Bc one day all remnants of this childhood dream come true will be entirely gone

  • @brysonburton5735
    @brysonburton5735 6 дней назад +1

    85’ Baby!!! And I would have loved to been with y’all on this one! So cool just unreal

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  5 дней назад +1

      Haha it was a fun one, Thanks for commenting

  • @user-hk6zq3hw4x
    @user-hk6zq3hw4x 2 месяца назад +1

    TOYS R US Is My Favorite Childhood Toy Store Of All Time I'm Sad That Is Gone But I'm So Happy That's In Macy's Now

  • @roborunsaway3202
    @roborunsaway3202 8 месяцев назад +3

    Toys R us man I had everything but of course it had to go down Rip toys R us people from 2008 and lower will miss you

  • @Emozane
    @Emozane 2 года назад +5

    Wow thats wild, congrats on having the guts to do that. Very entertaining 😂👏

  • @christianmoss4603
    @christianmoss4603 9 месяцев назад +2

    I miss toys r us adverts always felt like Christmas when they came on tv, over here in the uk they’ve opened a small toys r us I 9 stores which they’re operating in a small section of w h smiths

  • @paultyler5313
    @paultyler5313 7 месяцев назад +2

    Toys r us is making a come back

  • @Soccer_Sports2
    @Soccer_Sports2 8 месяцев назад +1

    Man these memories are. Good

  • @bjv93
    @bjv93 2 года назад +1

    Yoooooo, this was so epic you guys!!!!

  • @Aiden-Gonzalez
    @Aiden-Gonzalez 8 месяцев назад +3

    This Was My Favorite Store When I Was A Little Kid

  • @MunchieTheGnome
    @MunchieTheGnome 2 года назад +5

    That's awesome! Did this Toys R Us close before the others liquidated? Its pretty odd all the signage left behind. I worked at Toys R Us when they closed, and once we were turned over to the liquidators, we sold everything that wasn't nailed down.

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  2 года назад +4

      Not sure when they closed. Thanks for watching MunchieTheGnome!

  • @b.g.3786
    @b.g.3786 Год назад +2

    Nice Video Guys! But please remember next time you´re in a abandoned Store...please check the bottom of the shelves...you can remove the lit most of the times...and people tend to hide toys in there. Often Pokemon Cards and Actionfigures...

  • @eliciavanveen2061
    @eliciavanveen2061 Год назад +2

    RIP toys r us😢

  • @TheJazmineRose
    @TheJazmineRose 2 года назад +5

    Sad to see Toys ‘ R’ Us go but crazy how it looks now 😫👀

  • @logancoplen1121
    @logancoplen1121 7 месяцев назад +1

    Next year my mom and dad are taking me on a abandoned adventure yayyyy

  • @a.s.7235
    @a.s.7235 2 года назад +6

    That’s a little depressing
    When I was a kid I used to get so excited to get to ToysRUs

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  2 года назад +2

      Understand what you mean, its like a peice of your childhood is missing, hope they can maybe make a comeback one of these days.

    • @a.s.7235
      @a.s.7235 2 года назад +4

      @@EJCExplorationit’s hard with the online dominance on the market

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  2 года назад +3

      Agreed

    • @stuff42069
      @stuff42069 2 года назад

      @@EJCExploration they have! however im pretty sure they are very rare now.

  • @urbaxvibes
    @urbaxvibes 2 года назад +1

    Very cool 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @user-hj5fp8pq4b
    @user-hj5fp8pq4b 6 месяцев назад +1

    I like the picture they show us on part 10:57

  • @Beltmaker09
    @Beltmaker09 Месяц назад

    I probably would’ve grabbed one of those small little Toys “R” Us banners that you showed earlier on just for nostalgia

  • @slackingpacking
    @slackingpacking 2 года назад +7

    Great video my guys! I really miss Toys R Us! I am an explorer too, but for me if the building has no trespassing signs on it. I wont go in, but sometimes their is certain circumstances where you say screw it. 🤣. I just subscribe to your channel!

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  2 года назад +4

      Thanks so much Slacking! Yeah am opportunity like that was just too good to turn down! Love to hear from a fellow explorer!

    • @averagelittlelulufan
      @averagelittlelulufan 3 месяца назад

      it has come back

  • @Therian_xmas.
    @Therian_xmas. 5 месяцев назад +3

    I know this was two years ago, but it closed because of bankruptcy/rent problems :((((

  • @randybock82
    @randybock82 6 месяцев назад +1

    Somewhere a giraffe is having a bad day 😢

  • @kylebarns
    @kylebarns Месяц назад

    Good score guy’s. Brings back a lot of memories.
    Next time bring some lights with you for safety

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  22 дня назад

      Thank you! Yes we've definitely learned since this was recorded

  • @JohnJPak
    @JohnJPak 5 месяцев назад +2

    Hi toys r us toys store is in Macy's mall and buy toys in north American is already open toys please visit them and toys r us airport toys r us toys store and cruise ship ⛵ boat toys r us toys store in 2024 this year 😊🎉

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  5 месяцев назад

      Literally editing a video right now talking about that, it will be out Wednesday at 4 pm est. We absolutely plan on doing that. Thanks for the comment

  • @DanielGannon2000
    @DanielGannon2000 6 месяцев назад +2

    Has this particular Toys R Us store become something else by now or is it still abandoned?

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  6 месяцев назад +1

      It is now a Car Max Dealership :( the whole area has been re constructed

  • @berrywhite4139
    @berrywhite4139 2 года назад +2

    Like the new outro as well 👍🏾

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  2 года назад +3

      Thanks berry we appreciate your continued support

  • @JRE2540
    @JRE2540 2 года назад +1

    I love that store!

  • @Theorigpeep
    @Theorigpeep 7 месяцев назад +2

    When I told my daughter that Toys “R” Us closed, she broke down in tears

  • @kidstwocartier9121
    @kidstwocartier9121 9 месяцев назад +2

    its cool but I think they need a grand opening thank you.

  • @user-fm2ib8wz8b
    @user-fm2ib8wz8b Месяц назад

    The toys r us in Terre haute indiana was converted into an Ollie's store. It used to look like that.

  • @Jaythehyper
    @Jaythehyper 7 месяцев назад

    Wow ejc you guys rock

  • @morpflorp1049
    @morpflorp1049 2 года назад +4

    That was amazing, guys

  • @airaero5473
    @airaero5473 2 года назад +3

    Me in Canada where there's still Toys R Us: "Ha peasants!"

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  2 года назад +2

      Is there actually! Thanks air! That's amazing

    • @GavinLarosaYT
      @GavinLarosaYT 2 года назад +2

      Macy’s bringing toys r us back: You fool

  • @anthonystrikcani3840
    @anthonystrikcani3840 9 месяцев назад +1

    I wish this place didn’t close down this store had my favorite Thomas and friends section and chuggington section

  • @AbandonedToysrus-tc7tj
    @AbandonedToysrus-tc7tj 7 часов назад

    Haven’t seen inside of one of these since closing

  • @Bleachpie8
    @Bleachpie8 2 года назад +2

    Great video

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  2 года назад +3

      Hey Bleachpie8! Thanks so much for the support and for commenting we really appreciate it. Stay tuned

  • @laurengarcia7400
    @laurengarcia7400 9 месяцев назад +2

    Dang that toys r us is empty

  • @motorsny2906
    @motorsny2906 24 дня назад

    They still have a Toys R Us in Manhattan nyc and one out in Jersey city they are probably the only two locations still left. It seems as if Macys purchased their rights/trademark or possibly had a portion of the company.

  • @michaelcaneos8219
    @michaelcaneos8219 8 месяцев назад +1

    I miss toys r us😢😢😢

  • @thexianbeichannel2.0
    @thexianbeichannel2.0 8 месяцев назад +1

    16:13 *Laugh*
    16:38 *Oh no*

  • @miitomogamer8842
    @miitomogamer8842 2 года назад +1

    I can't believe the signs were still up.

  • @syysbiir
    @syysbiir 9 месяцев назад +2

    TOYSRSU

  • @samanthataylor8606
    @samanthataylor8606 2 месяца назад

    Nice vid i miss toys r us

  • @danielgorman5941
    @danielgorman5941 2 года назад +2

    Should of took me 😂

  • @ss4kronos33
    @ss4kronos33 9 месяцев назад +1

    thing is anything with the toys r us name on it is highly collectible to a lot of people

  • @Snupsedyret
    @Snupsedyret 2 года назад +1

    My childhood is now

  • @cecilguardipee9577
    @cecilguardipee9577 Год назад +2

    you sould of shook the boxes when you guys saw the toys r us box

  • @superjazzsonic8565
    @superjazzsonic8565 Месяц назад

    Such a shame to still see Toys R Us look like this, even though theyre open in malls, and maybe 2 stores but still

  • @stuemler
    @stuemler 8 месяцев назад

    Land lords typically manage the clean out after the store vacates. I guess this guy had no potential tenants.

  • @isaiasdiaz145
    @isaiasdiaz145 11 месяцев назад +1

    Go Abandoned Toys"R"Us in San Rafael CA

  • @luisangelechevarria9472
    @luisangelechevarria9472 11 месяцев назад +1

    I got inside the abandoned Toys “R” Us in Brighton Beach even though I am seven😂

  • @notunnamed2
    @notunnamed2 2 года назад +3

    that looks rlly sad

  • @luisangelechevarria9472
    @luisangelechevarria9472 11 месяцев назад +1

    But with my uncle! 😅

  • @EricMesser-vj1zb
    @EricMesser-vj1zb Год назад +1

    Bad ass

  • @MrIceman22
    @MrIceman22 24 дня назад

    If the door is open, someone has been there. Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints.

  • @Bleachpie8
    @Bleachpie8 2 года назад +2

    (In my doughboy voice from Boys In The Hood): Y'all want to see a dead giraffe?

  • @freqenc
    @freqenc 27 дней назад

    Abandon store means NO ONE CARES. Great video for your channel.

  • @Lemon_Lime-rn9tv
    @Lemon_Lime-rn9tv 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is Amazing count: 1000000000000000000

  • @StroPlays
    @StroPlays 8 месяцев назад

    I was a baby when I last went to toys are us but I wish i remembered when I last was there

  • @Maxcartervalmont
    @Maxcartervalmont 2 года назад +1

    Toys R Us is the best 😭

  • @didoryan3537
    @didoryan3537 Год назад +2

    I was born in New York 2003 but I never, never ever went in to Toys R US.
    🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🦒🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

  • @KhawYeong
    @KhawYeong Месяц назад +1

    KL now available

  • @user-zw2hv9cw2s
    @user-zw2hv9cw2s 9 месяцев назад +1

    Mağazanın içi çok korkunç toys rus 😱

  • @JoseEscobar-np5yu
    @JoseEscobar-np5yu 8 месяцев назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤😂🎉

  • @yodarded8712
    @yodarded8712 2 года назад +4

    Electronic entertainment killed Toys R Us

  • @Stephentherocket
    @Stephentherocket 2 года назад

    Do you know it’s coming back next year things to Macy’s

  • @TocaArijana
    @TocaArijana 4 месяца назад +1

    In my area in macy’s there is a toys r us in my Macy’s🎉

  • @Sadmask988
    @Sadmask988 Месяц назад

    DUDE THE STAR WARS LIGHT SABER BRO I BEGGED MY MOM TO HAVE THAT THING ITS BACK but abandonned…

  • @mchammer97
    @mchammer97 Месяц назад

    I grew up up to toys r us

  • @Buffalo31
    @Buffalo31 Месяц назад

    There's probably at least £20,000 worth of shelfs, but it's considered pointless to move by the industry😮

  • @kevinrichards3288
    @kevinrichards3288 2 года назад +1

    I don't wanna grow up
    Bcuz I'm a Toys R Us kid
    There's a hundred million toys at Toys R Us that I could play with
    From bikes to trains to video games
    It's the biggest toy store there is
    I don't wanna grow up
    Bcuz maybe if I did
    I couldn't be a Toys R Us kid

  • @Banana0651
    @Banana0651 6 дней назад +1

    I would've taken something for a souvenir

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  5 дней назад +1

      We don't like to take anything from the spot, but in this case I have to agree with you 😄

  • @hahaomorigobrrr
    @hahaomorigobrrr 2 года назад

    Man New Level Of The Backrooms

  • @carlieandellie3362
    @carlieandellie3362 Месяц назад

    I love your channel I also subscribe ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

  • @hinkleprincess
    @hinkleprincess Год назад +1

    Ok you kinda did trespass but i mean still cool you got inside.

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  Год назад +3

      This is a urban exploration channel almost everything we do is trespassing, we get consent when we can and never damage anything or spray paint. There is no harm in simply documenting our local area history.

    • @hinkleprincess
      @hinkleprincess Год назад +2

      @@EJCExploration Alright thats cool, i said that because of the sign on the back door

  • @garymathena2125
    @garymathena2125 18 дней назад

    No trespassing sign on the door, doesn't matter if the door is open or not. It is still breaking and entering. If you get caught, you can do your next video from your jail cell.

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  17 дней назад

      We've been encountered by police multiple times, we know the risk and we do it so you don't have to 😃

  • @vincentfabiano4892
    @vincentfabiano4892 28 дней назад

    Cool video & I've been to toys-r-us a lot but it's probably not a good idea to post videos of committing B&E. Even with the door open its still trespassing & illegal to go inside.

    • @EJCExploration
      @EJCExploration  22 дня назад

      We are aware of the risk and always take precaution, thanks for commenting!

  • @Choua-qt9ke
    @Choua-qt9ke 2 месяца назад

    Toys r Us is my favorite place 😭

  • @tomassa270
    @tomassa270 3 месяца назад

    I can,t sleep tonight . 😢😅