Toys "R" Us

When I was a kid, I don't recall ever really going to Toys "R" Us.  There was one in Erie, but I don't know that my parents ever took us there.  Frankly, the product was expensive there.  Now, Mark and I will randomly visit Toys "R" Us.  We went almost two years ago, seeking video games.  Tonight, we went in looking for a particular item, and I was once again impressed with them.

Mark actually commented tonight that Toys "R" Us is exactly what a toy store should be.  They've recently merged with FAO.  At the front of the store, there was an entire display of their items.  Amidst the neat toys, there were a multitude of teddy bears.  Mark believes all kids should have teddy bears, so it makes him happy to see them.  That display alone would have endeared Toys "R" Us to Mark, but they continued to impress.

We meandered through the store, looking at a variety of items.  A very nice young man greeted us when he walked by, even offering assistance.  He was genuinely nice.  Later, when Mark had a product question, that same young man went out of his way to find an answer for us.  He even tried to find us a better option when our first choice didn't work out.  Even though it was a rival, he told us about another store that might have other items of interest.  He really displayed amazing customer service.

We received further positive impressions of the store because of their selection.  They really have everything.*  In the past, we've enjoyed looking at old action figures.  Today, we found a fleece throw for the movie Beastly.  I'm not even sure why it exists, but Toys "R" Us had it.  There were a bunch of cute Disney baby toys that I resisted buying.**  There are just so many fun and unique toys to be had there.  If you're all about the educational or creative toys, they're got you covered there.  There was a puppet/muppet kit that was inspired by the Muppets!***  When we first walked in, I found a Beaker puppet.  How amazing is that??  Also, if you're looking for video game related t-shirts, you can often find different ones in the video game section**** of the store.  I actually found a Gears of War hooded sweatshirt for an awesome deal last year.

If you're looking for a place to buy stuff for your child, or if you have a husband like mine, give Toys "R" Us a chance.  They have amazing staff and a huge variety of products.  There's something for everyone there.

*You can sing the jingle here, if you like.  I don't know all of it.

**I figure I shouldn't buy baby toys without a baby.  Don't wanna seem crazy.

***In case you didn't know, the Muppets are awesome.

****Speaking of the video game section, the lady working that area realized we were finishing up and offered to check us out.  We didn't even buy anything in that section, but she offered to help us out.  Once again, we received great customer service.