Beloved toy store to return to Australia

Toys R Us could be making a return to Australian shores, with the toy retailer announcing plans to open “one of the largest” toy stores in the country in melbourne’s southeast.

The proposed Clayton store would stretch more than 3000sq m, combining a Toys R Us and Babies R Us in an “experiential retail centre”.

In 2018, the toy store chain went into liquidation, closing around 44 stores across the country and cutting 700 jobs before launching stores online a year later after reaching a new deal with Hobby Warehouse.

The 3000 square metre "experiential space" would open in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Picture: SuppliedThe 3000 square metre "experiential space" would open in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Picture: Supplied

The 3000sq m ‘experiential space’ would open in Melbourne’s southeast. Picture: Supplied

The company was then bought by ASX-listed retailer Funtastic in 2021 and subsequently changed its name to Toys R Us.

An ASX announcement was released on Monday stating the company would need to raise at least $5m, with a target of $8m from existing shareholders to open the store.

The Clayton store has been “leased and part fitted” and is attached to the company’s existing logistics and head office facility.

The Clayton store would feature a 'Robot Factory'. Picture: SuppliedThe Clayton store would feature a 'Robot Factory'. Picture: Supplied

The Clayton store would feature a ‘Robot Factory’. Picture: Supplied

The company recently opened nine stores across the UK with retail giant WH Smith. Picture: TwitterThe company recently opened nine stores across the UK with retail giant WH Smith. Picture: Twitter

The company recently opened nine stores across the UK with retail giant WH Smith. Picture: Twitter

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