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06-28-2018 10:48 AM
I heard on the news the other day that Geoffrey is "retiring" to a children's hospital. I forgot which one and where. Maybe your GD would feel better to know he will now be cheering up sick kids (It was a giant stuffed one; not an actual person/character.)
06-28-2018 10:38 PM
06-28-2018 11:12 PM - edited 06-28-2018 11:14 PM
@VanSleepy wrote:I heard on the news the other day that Geoffrey is "retiring" to a children's hospital. I forgot which one and where. Maybe your GD would feel better to know he will now be cheering up sick kids (It was a giant stuffed one; not an actual person/character.)
@VanSleepy - DD told me tonight the giant Geoffrey statue at the Toys R Us main office in Wayne, NJ is going to a children's hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She and her friends are going to our local store tomorrow after work to say goodbye!
She also said she heard a rumor that after liquidation, a famous wealthy buyer is hoping to rebuild and buy the rights to the name. Don't know if that will happen - just a rumor. But I think kids today need a toy store like we all grew up with!
06-28-2018 11:44 PM
@beach-mom wrote:
@VanSleepy wrote:I heard on the news the other day that Geoffrey is "retiring" to a children's hospital. I forgot which one and where. Maybe your GD would feel better to know he will now be cheering up sick kids (It was a giant stuffed one; not an actual person/character.)
@VanSleepy - DD told me tonight the giant Geoffrey statue at the Toys R Us main office in Wayne, NJ is going to a children's hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She and her friends are going to our local store tomorrow after work to say goodbye!
She also said she heard a rumor that after liquidation, a famous wealthy buyer is hoping to rebuild and buy the rights to the name. Don't know if that will happen - just a rumor. But I think kids today need a toy store like we all grew up with!
I live in NJ so that could be why it was on my local news. The Cancer Institute is in New Brunswick.
06-29-2018 12:04 AM
My friends' young son spends many days at that hospital so I'm thrilled to hear it's going to be there. The staff of professionals do a wonderful job for these children. This statute will definitely be a wonderful place to bring joy to these children (and their parents & families).
Thank you for sharing that info!
06-29-2018 12:21 AM
@homedecor1 wrote:
My friends' young son spends many days at that hospital so I'm thrilled to hear it's going to be there. The staff of professionals do a wonderful job for these children. This statute will definitely be a wonderful place to bring joy to these children (and their parents & families).
Thank you for sharing that info!
@homedecor1 - That is good to hear! Thank YOU for telling us about this! I don't think we've seen the last of the character Geoffrey either. Since the statue is there, I can see a "Geoffrey" going around to visit the children too!
06-29-2018 12:28 AM
It seems to be the way of the world. Companies go out of business and new ones will open up. It's almost like recycling.
06-29-2018 10:11 AM
@homedecor1 What a lovely way to explain it to your GD! She sounds wonderful. Although I did not shop there as a child, I have depended on it as a teacher for my Hot Dots and other educational items. I wish Mr. Geoffrey well!
This brought nostalgia to my mind today at the toy store that was part of my childhood:
"Lionel Playworld...Turn that frown upside down"!! Maybe the Liionel Kangaroos will welcome Geoffrey to the retirement community! Sweet memories!
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