Beloved national toy store makes magical return in Houston Galleria


For generations of Houstonians, Toys “R” Us stores were a childhood wonderland. The endless aisles of goodies, the iconic and affable spokes- animal, Geoffrey the Giraffe, and even the streaming, ubiquitous jingle conjured up a perfect playground for kids of all ages. But the dawn of internet shopping meant the end of many beloved brick and mortar operations, including Toys “R” Us, which ended its 70-year run in 2018. The shutter marked the end of…

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