Toys 'r' Us....

hopper1
hopper1 Posts: 4,389
edited April 2010 in The bottom bracket
Took my 4 year old son to Toys 'r' Us for the first time, today :shock:
Fantastic entertainment... He just didn't know which way to turn, once he'd entered the store! I thought his head was going to fall off :lol:
Then he seemed to assume this air of confidence, like he knew where he was, and what he wanted, and started to fire out his wee orders, "Come on Daddy, I need to go over there (pointing in a very indirect manner), to see something I want!"
Had me in bits, laughing at him.
I bought him a DSi XL, as I had promised him one.
Having just set it up, and had a wee play with it, I think I need to go back to get one for myself :wink:

I thought it was maybe a bad idea to have taken him there today, but, maybe it was a bad idea for me to have gone there, too... :wink:
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,156
    my kids love the place, but we try and limited visits to once a year for our own sake
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    matthew h wrote:
    my kids love the place, but we try and limited visits to once a year for our own sake

    I bet...

    You could have a whole 'day out' in there! :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Ollieda
    Ollieda Posts: 1,010
    I've never been but the adverts really did make it look amazing when I was younger! Might have to pay a visit to a nearby one soon
  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    Spent a small fortune in there when my children were youngsters.

    Love my kids, hate toys r us.

    I'm no Victor Meldrew, but...........................
    Tail end Charlie

    The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,156
    Frank the tank wrote:
    Spent a small fortune in there when my children were youngsters.

    Love my kids, hate toys r us.

    I'm no Victor Meldrew, but...........................

    It's a bit chav :lol:
  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    matthew h wrote:
    Frank the tank wrote:
    Spent a small fortune in there when my children were youngsters.

    Love my kids, hate toys r us.

    I'm no Victor Meldrew, but...........................

    It's a bit chav :lol:

    Fifteen years+ ago, toys were basically a small amount of plastic in over ellaborate packaging. I.E. Christmas eve night the lounge was full of packages, after the opening thereof,said pressies could fit in a shoe box. Regardless of physical presence the gifts were crap.

    The good news is mychildren still love me.
    Tail end Charlie

    The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    hopper1 wrote:
    I bought him a DSi XL, as I had promised him one.
    Having just set it up, and had a wee play with it, I think I need to go back to get one for him :wink:

    fixed that for you.
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  • gregster10217
    gregster10217 Posts: 469
    hopper1 wrote:
    Took my 4 year old son to Toys 'r' Us for the first time, today :shock:
    Fantastic entertainment... He just didn't know which way to turn, once he'd entered the store! I thought his head was going to fall off :lol:
    Then he seemed to assume this air of confidence, like he knew where he was, and what he wanted, and started to fire out his wee orders, "Come on Daddy, I need to go over there (pointing in a very indirect manner), to see something I want!"
    Had me in bits, laughing at him.
    I bought him a DSi XL, as I had promised him one.
    Having just set it up, and had a wee play with it, I think I need to go back to get one for myself :wink:

    I thought it was maybe a bad idea to have taken him there today, but, maybe it was a bad idea for me to have gone there, too... :wink:

    Took my lad to Diggerland for his 3rd birthday. Had the same reaction when we walked through the doors with all those diggers in front of him. Stood there open mouthed for at least 4-5 minutes, rooted to the spot and then when he realised he could actually go on them, I though he was going to burst. Great fun for the Dads too!!!!!
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  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    We have one in Southampton. Its a massive warehouse thats been made safe for kids, loads of stuff in there. When I was a lad they used to get in US toys other shops couldnt get here. Loved the place

    Is it so wrong that places like that still make me dream of being a toy designer..? :oops: I'm 32 for crying out loud!
  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    downfader wrote:
    We have one in Southampton. Its a massive warehouse thats been made safe for kids, loads of stuff in there. When I was a lad they used to get in US toys other shops couldnt get here. Loved the place

    Is it so wrong that places like that still make me dream of being a toy designer..? :oops: I'm 32 for crying out loud!

    What's to stop you being a toy designer? If it's what you hanker after why not go for it. This life isn't a dress rehersal ya know. :wink:
    Tail end Charlie

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  • bobs bikes
    bobs bikes Posts: 589
    me and my brother in law got banned for racing spacehoppers while drunk! he crashed through a barbie display and legged it! HAHA! :lol:
    i just gave up, was too busy laughing!
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    skyd0g wrote:
    hopper1 wrote:
    I bought him a DSi XL, as I had promised him one.
    Having just set it up, and had a wee play with it, I think I need to go back to get one for him :wink:

    fixed that for you.

    Thanks skyd0g! :wink:
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    The Toys R us in Chatham have lovely staff working there.......
  • sheffsimon
    sheffsimon Posts: 1,282
    Frank the tank wrote:
    Spent a small fortune in there when my children were youngsters.

    Love my kids, hate toys r us.

    I'm no Victor Meldrew, but...........................

    +1, visiting toys r us is f****** purgatory!

    Fortunately kids are getting to an age where they arent so bothered about plastic toys.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Took the little fella to the cinema on Sunday, watched Nanny McPhee.
    Came out after the movie and asked him what he wanted to do next...
    "BIG toyshop, Daddy!" was his excited reply... :shock:
    But he did accept my excuse that you're only allowed in there once a month, or the 'toy fairies' will ban you. :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!

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