Most Famous Toy Stores
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FAO Schwarz in New York City
- The most famous toy store in the world.
- Oldest US toy store, starting in 1862.
- Featured in films like “Home Alone 2” and “Big”.
- Spans 20,000 square feet.
- Caters to people of all ages.
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Hamleys in London
- Largest toy store.
- Founded as “Noah’s Ark” in 1760.
- Has seven floors of toys.
- Popular tourist destination.
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Kiddy Land in Tokyo
- Started as a bookstore in the 1950s.
- Expanded to five floors with popular toy brands like Star Wars and Hello Kitty.
Most Toy Store Sales
- Leading Toy Store
- Amazon
- Sells the most toys online.
- Walmart
- Follows Amazon in net sales.
Learning and Creativity in Toy Stores
- Fat Brain Toys
- Encourages creativity and learning.
- Categorizes toys by age and brands.
Varied Toy Shopping Experiences
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Lark Toys in Minnesota
- Features traditional wooden toys, mini-golf, and an antique toy museum.
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Toy Shopping in New York
- Includes experiences at The Lego Store and American Girl Store.
Importance of the US Market
- US Toy Market
- Plays a crucial role in the global toy industry.
- Major toy companies like Hasbro, Mattel, and Jakks Pacific are American.
Conclusion
- Customer Preference
- Varies in store size and variety.
- Customers ultimately decide their preferred store experience.