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Toys R Us fans are lamenting the death of the store - take a look back at what it was like in its heyday

As Toys R Us prepares to close its doors for good, fans are lamenting the death of the chain and looking back on their favorite childhood memories.

Toys R Us fans are lamenting the death of the store - take a look back at what it was like in its heyday

This is what the store looked like back in 1996.

This is what the store looked like back in 1996.

It had everything a kid could want. This photo from 2001 shows the Imaginarium section of the store.

It had everything a kid could want. This photo from 2001 shows the Imaginarium section of the store.

It had endless aisles lined with dolls ...

It had endless aisles lined with dolls ...

... toys ...

... toys ...

... and was the perfect place to test out bikes and toys before buying them.

... and was the perfect place to test out bikes and toys before buying them.

The Geoffrey Dollars were named after the "spokes-animal" of the store, Geoffrey the Giraffe. Here's how he's changed over the years.

The Geoffrey Dollars were named after the "spokes-animal" of the store, Geoffrey the Giraffe. Here

 

Fans all over are mourning the end of Toys R Us.

Fans all over are mourning the end of Toys R Us.

Parents are having a hard time telling their kids that their favorite stores are closing ...

Parents are having a hard time telling their kids that their favorite stores are closing ...

... and teens are having a hard time letting go of the stores as well.

... and teens are having a hard time letting go of the stores as well.

Fans of all ages are sad to see the store go.

Fans of all ages are sad to see the store go.

Some referenced the memorable song heard in early Toys R Us commercials.

Some referenced the memorable song heard in early Toys R Us commercials.

Others referenced their favorite toys.

Others referenced their favorite toys.

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