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]] :''This article is about things that people play with. Toys for the 1992 film of that name starring Robin Williams; or toy dog, referring to one of many very small breeds of dog.'' A toy is something to play with, for children, adults or both. They may either be the sole device used in an enjoyable activity or one of many. A number of toys are associated with particular decades. Many successful films, television programs, books and sport teams have official merchandise, quite often toys will be made and sold. The most notable examples are Star Wars and Manchester United. The haulage company owned by Eddie Stobart produced model lorries, which now subsidise the business. Toys sold primarily as entertainment for adults are termed executive toys as some were originally marketed as a way to reduce executive stress. The term also avoids 'adult toy' which has connotations of sex toys used to enhance sexual excitement.

Examples

''This is not intended to be a complete list. For a list of all toys on which there are currently articles, see :Category:Toys.''

Construction toys

*Erector Set

*LEGO

*K'NEX

*Lincoln Logs

*Märklin

*Meccano

*Mega Bloks

*Stickle bricks

*Tinkertoy

Figures

*Dolls

*Action figures

*Digital pet

*Jumping Jack

*Toy soldier

*Stuffed animals

**Pound Puppies

**Teddy bear

**Sock monkey

Drawing toys

*Decoder pen

*Spirograph

*Stencil

Educational toy

*Ant Farm

Mechanical toys

*Jack-in-the-Box

*Magic trick

*Newton's cradle

*Easy Bake Oven

Mechanical puzzle

*Rubik's Cube

Miniaturized items

*Toy piano

*Toy weapon

Model building

*Model car

*Model railway

**Carpet railway

Model collecting

*Matchbox cars

Science and optical

*Kaleidoscope

*View-master

*Spinning top

*Zoetrope

physical activity and dexterity toys

*Bungee Balls

*Frisbee (1950s)

*Hula

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Toys

''This article is about the film, ''Toys''. If you wanted an article on actual toys, see toy.'' ---- ''Toys'' is a 1992 film about a very large family-owned toy company. It is basically an anti-war story. The movie is noted for its strong use of surrealism. Upon the death of Kenneth Zevo, founder and owner of the pacifistic company Zevo Toys, the company is willed to Zevo's brother Leland, a Lieutenant General, rather than his son Leslie or daughter Alsatia (who is actually a gynoid), both of whom would better hold the ideals of the company. Leland begins making violent products in secret, products that not only simulate violence but actually cause it and in turn to conquer the world. Eventually, a battle ensues, with Leslie and Alsatia winning; the company is restored to normal. ''Toys'' was directed by Barry Levinson and written by Levinson and Valerie Curtin.

Cast

Robin Williams - Leslie Zevo

Michael Gambon - Leland Zevo

Joan Cusack - Alsatia Zevo

Robin Wright - Gwen Tyler

LL Cool J - Patrick Zevo

Donald O'Connor - Kenneth Zevo

Arthur Malet - Owen Owens

Debi Mazar - Nurse Debbie

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105629/ Toys at the Internet Movie Database Category:1992 films

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Toys "R" Us

Toys "R" Us is a toy store chain based in the United States. It also operates in other countries, with around 1,500 stores world wide. The Toys "R" Us chain was founded by Charles Lazarus in Washington, DC during the post-war baby boom era in 1948. The flagship store in New York City's Times Square is the largest toy store in the world, featuring a colorful ferris wheel.

Other Toys "R" Us Chains

Toys "R" Us, Inc. also owns other chains:

Kids "R" Us - A store that specilizes in kid's clothing.

Babies "R" Us baby superstores.

Geoffrey's Toys "R" Us - A variation of the toy store named for the store's wisecracking "spokesanimal", Geoffrey the Giraffe and offering toys, juvenile merchandise, and children's apparel all in one convenient location. Other features include a "Studio G" activity center.

Toys "R" Us Toy Box - Introduced in 2003, this variation of Toys "R" Us is found in Albertson's, Osco Drug, Jewel-Osco, and Sav-On supermarkets and drug stores.

Toys "R" Us KidsWorld - a toy superstore format introduced in 1996.

Geoffrey Stores

Competition from Discount Stores and Other Retailers

Due to market pressures (primarily competition from Wal-Mart and Target Stores), Toys "R" Us is moving away from the toy business and focusing instead on its other chains.

About the ''Toys "Я" Us'' Logo

The backwards yellow "R", found in quotation marks and more recently, a blue star, is the most distinctive part of the retailer's colorful kid friendly logo. The "R Us" name has been imitated by many other businesses, such as Tiles R Us and Tuxedos R Us.

Geoffrey the Giraffe

In 1978, Geoffrey the Giraffe, an anthropomorphic cartoon giraffe character was introduced as its mascot, appearing in the company's television commercials. Later, a live-action animatronic Geoffrey was used, created by Stan Winston Studios and voiced by Jim Hanks.

KKR Buyout

In March of 2005, a consortium

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Toys "R" Us

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Toys

A toy is something to play with, for children, adults or both. They may either be the sole device used in an enjoyable activity or one of many. A number of toys are associated with particular decades. Many successful films, television programs, books and sport teams have official merchandise, quite often toys will be made and sold. The most notable examples are Star Wars and Manchester United. The haulage company owned by Eddie Stobart produced model lorries, which now subsidise the business. Toys sold primarily as entertainment for adults are termed executive toys as some were originally marketed as a way to reduce executive stress. The term also avoids 'adult toy' which has connotations of sex toys used to enhance sexual excitement. ''Please note that games are listed at :Category:Games'' Category:Entertainment Category:Childhood da:Kategori:Legetøj ja:category:玩具 no:Kategori:Leker zh:Category:玩具

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The Toy

''The Toy'' is a 1982 comedy film starring Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, and Scott Schwartz. Richard Pryor plays Jack Brown, a thirty-something African-American man in a large 1980s city in the United States. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to get a job working for the local newspaper, the ''Bugle'', and under threat of repossession from his bank, he becomes desperate for a job and ends up taking a job as a part-time hostess, part-time "cleaning lady" for the boss (U.S. Bates/Jackie Gleason). He is humiliated as he clumsily attempts to serve food at a dinner party. He is quickly fired, but stubbornly stays in the store to clean up that night anyway. Enter Eric (Scott Schwartz), the early teenage son of the boss. As Jack Brown goofs around late at night, Sydney (the boss's right hand man, played by Ned Beatty) tells Eric that he can have anything in the store for his birthday present. Eric, of course, chooses Jack. In exchange for a generous financial settlement, Jack agrees to be Eric's friend--or as they put it, his "toy"--during his two week summer vacation from boarding school. From there, the story quickly spirals into utter chaos. Eric, a spoiled brat with megalomania, causes lots of trouble, including starting up a newspaper to compete with his father (a tabloid), and ruining his father's dinner party with the sprinkler system, and driving down the interior stairs in a toy car.

Toy, The Toy, The

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