Thursday, December 27, 2018

From the Archives: The Last "Original" Toys Я Us - Clay, NY

While the Retail Regents photostream continues to collapse to nearly dust, I felt it necessary to savor some of the more memorable highlights here.

Here are the pictures I took of the Clay, NY Toys Я Us store during the liquidation. This store went its entire 30 years without the exterior ever being modified, save for the overdue removal of the Kids Я Us sign.

Going Out of Business banner.
All original exterior detail.
Geoffrey's still hanging in there!
TransNav Technologies #336. Most of the current fleet consisted of these.
A couple of rusty Rehrig Vista carts float around. The Tote Carts surrounding this one are reserves.
One of the Tote Carts. Model 1212, DoM 3-97.
Insanely faded seat flap diagram prominently featuring Geoffrey.
Vestibule lined with carts.
Unknown older cart. Possible original Cari-All? One of the ones with the baby seat attached to the top.





Originally the restrooms had blue floor tile. Both the original toilets are still here. Kohler Highcliff (top), Kohler Downing (bottom).



A full-view of the exterior to wrap up this set.

Revised April 5, 2024.

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