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3 unusual facts about KB Toys


Dollar Tree

In 1986, Only $1.00 opened its first five stores and, in 1991, the company decided to focus exclusively on the growth of the dollar store concept after selling K&K stores to KB Toys, a Melville Corp.

KB Toys

It was also the second-oldest operating toy retailer in North America (behind FAO Schwarz) before its demise.

Toy Wizard

Its stores were primarily found in strip malls as opposed to shopping malls where Kay*Bee Toys and Kay*Bee Hobby shops were.


Jordan Rich

Because of this, Rich is heard on thousands of voice overs, including The Boston Pops, Sullivan Tire and KB Toys.


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