That moment when a video can make you laugh and break your heart at the same time.

Beautiful video, Dan. The closing of TRU really hits me hard man. This video got me choked up. Poor Emma won’t ever remember visiting Toys R Us, Spencer is lucky to have these experiences and memories with you guys.

This is so beautiful. You totally capture the feeling. Huge hugs from a fellow mourner

I almost want to go every single day till they won't let me in anymore.

Toys R Us was like my Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, incarnate... As soon as those sliding doors opened, and my face was hit with the rushing coolness of the air conditioning, it never failed me; I was always awestruck. Even into early adulthood, I would all but hear 'Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of pure imagination' every single time I stopped in. As the years went on, and my car at the time died, the one and only reachable TRU became unreachable, and I never procured the means to get back to it. If I'd still had steady transportation, I honestly believe I'd have been shopping there every month, to this day. It's really sad that this light of childhood nostalgia in particular, has gone out.

Toys 'R Us will be missed. Been there many times when I was a kid.

This was a great video Dan. Really bums me out that when I do have kids they’ll never know the joy of walking down those aisles

Very well done tribute. Every Saturday when I was a kid, would wake up to watch cartoons while eating breakfast & close to noon my parents would take me to the city to buy me a wave of TMNT figs, other toylines or video games. We then would eat somewhere & I would play with the toys on our way home. That feeling of going to the toy store will always be one of my favorite memories.

My heart hurts because Toys R Us is closing, my mom and dad used to shop here when they were kids, every year on my birthday I would get to go to Toys R Us and pick a toy now there is a hole in my hear but I will still have my memories thank you Geoffrey, I will always be a Toys R Us Kid :)

You're a Great Father Pixel Dan👍

Great job, Dan. Really fantastic piece. Thank you.

I feel you Pixel Dan I'm from Puerto Rico and both Toys 'R' Us near my house got completely destroyed by hurricane Maria on sept 20 2017 they will not reopen and I did not had the opportunity to do one last cruise by to see the TMNT merch. Never grow up

I feel same way knowing store is closing down forever makes me sad I used to buy here toys when I was kid this is last time we gonna see kids store like this really breaks my heart to see this store go honestly

Great video tribute Dan! Growing up for me and my brothers was hard, being that we came into the United States in the mid ninies and growing up going to ToysRus was an amazing dream come true for us. Seeing all those toys and video games put us in Aww, getting some toys or games was the greatest thing our parents ever did for us aside from everything else they did for us.

As an adult collector who never let go of his childhood, this really saddens me. When I was finally old enough to work, I put my application in at Toys R Us and nowhere else. Some of my fondest memories were picking up the original NES with my mom or stopping after school to look at the GI Joe selection. I can still remember the day I picked up Beach Head for $2.85. Wow, I miss those prices. After church on Sundays, my brother and I used to jump in his car and go toy hunting. He was 18 and I was only 14 but we both shared the same hobby. We both also went to TRU when they did the midnight release of all the figures from The Phantom Menace. That night was so much fun that I still refuse to part with my 12 inch Qui Gon, Jar Jar and Darth Maul. I have seen some people posting "Get over it!". Honestly, I don't want to nor do I have to. It was never just a store. It is a destination and one that provides me with so many fond memories.

Just want to say thank you Dan & Co. for such a wonderful video and memories that will last forever!

When a big clearance comes I will strike hard and fade into the night. ..

I'm so sad about this - I just went the other day - plan on going back again before they completely close...but this video is really a beautiful thing that I'm sure your son will really love and appreciate so much when he's older :)

Literally one of the greatest videos I have ever seen. Thanks so much for peeling the curtain back so to say. Glad you’ve got to have those moments with your son and wife. It’s so awesome that you have this video to look back on as well. ❤️

this is without a doubt one of my favorite videos i have seen on your channel... thank u so much for making this Dan... what an amazing tribute to a store that holds so many fun filled memories for a lot of us adults... thank u so so much

I WILL ALWAYS BE A TOYS R US KID.

AWESOME VIDEO......My family and I Love Toys R Us too.....I Have been shopping since the 1st Nintendo System......So many Awesome memories......👍👍👍😄😄😄😎😎😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💜💛💚💙

this was so well done. thanks for making it. it makes me feel a bit better to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way. you said it all so well in the beginning, it's so much more than just a store to me.

Awesome tribute video Dan. I think this news has hit us all pretty hard. I appreciate the time you took to reminisce about Toys R Us.

R.I.P

you had me in tears Dan my Mom passed away in Jan my first memory came to mind when she took me as a Kid in there we didnt have one in my town so it was big deal when she would take me and my sister there

Great Tribute Dan. Was sitting after watching having flashbacks to my youth of many memories as well as recalling what you said and teared up. Explained it well and now I need a few tissues.

Man, this is sad & will get sadder for many others. Thanks for this video, for sharing the last memories in a TOYS R US store. I hope your video stays with you & here forever for future generations.

I feel like this, in combination with the demise of Saturday morning cartoons, is heartbreaking. It sounds silly, but I thought the world I loved growing up in would be there for my kids one day.

This really sucks. Another piece of my childhood has been stripped away. I hate having to see Toys "R" Us close it's doors. I just don't understand why though. I honestly thought they were doing well. I thought around Christmas time they're practically swimming in cash. But it's still sad to see it go.

This hit me right in the feels. No matter what, it's awesome that you at least had the chance to pass on this particular father/son experience. Being a child of the mid 80's I don't really consider myself old, but it seems like so many things from my childhood are either gone or going.

Thank you very much for sharing this with us. I'm glad you and your family will have this footage to look back on. There is something quite sad in knowing that children will no longer have a giant room full of toys to enter like we did. I take some comfort in knowing they can at least have a similar experience in the toy sections of other stores, but it's not the same. Still, we can hope that the future will bring us other wonderful things to share with children. Best.

My best memory at Toy R Us was seeing a $800 NEO-GEO video game console. It was like looking into the lost ark. It was at a time a video game console was like $100.

O 0_0 i wonder how im going to spend time with my future child 😢

Oh my God! This is by far the saddest video you have ever made. The tone of your voice , the background music and the overall feel to it just scream out pain, sadness and just.. well.. sad feelings. Quite touching really though. But at the same time, the message that you put out is very clear on what you want to express and relate to us fans. That is to always appreciate every single great moment spent at TRU and to remind ourselves that we will always be TRU kids. Thanks Dan.

That was beautiful Dan. Choked me up. Keep on being amazing. You're a positive inspiration.

Well, at least for now Toyrus is staying open in Canada. So head on up here and enjoy it once your is closed.

The rise of electronics and parents' dependence on a computer screen to tingle their children's imaginations is at fault, but Toys R Us's crappy business practices didn't help either. Their website, from everything I've read, was a nightmare to shop at (missing orders, hideous refund accommodation, horrid customer service), as well as their lack of innovation over the span of 20 to 30 years, which basically consisted of only different-colored employee t-shirts and the sale of adult collectibles (which NEVER saw decent sales as other items did). Their removal of a live Geoffrey mascot and strive to a far more corporate and less family-friendly presentation took away the heart and soul of the place's orginal identity... but if it's just an extra, and we can save money by NOT having it, let's just better get rid of it, right? To hell with thinking in the long term or striving to do ANYTHING different than the competition. Let's not also forget the general lazy and apathetic attitude of today's young employee, who thinks they all deserve to be making $30/hour to stock toys and broom a floor. Toys R Us is a victim of the times, corporate greed being the biggest symptom at the very top. So tragic, but thus are our modern times.

Beautiful Dan. Thanks for sharing. My father was a manager at Toy R us for many years so then closing is making me pretty sad. My dad passed away in 2010 and I feel a strong connection between my childhood, my father, and this store. I’m a toys r us kid for life!

The part with the old jingle and you son had me both singing along and tearing up. Amazing work, it's people like you that will keep good toys for all available for future generations.

Nice video. Back in the 90s, I worked at my local Toys R Us. It was my first "real" job. I have so many memories of that store. It's a real shame that it came to this; I'm pretty bummed about it. Rest in peace, Geoffrey; you'll be missed.

I lost my photos of me at toys r us😭I loved looking at the dinosaurs the dragons and stuffed animals😭now it’s gone

Hey, Dan. Thank you for this. It definitely stirred up a lot of emotions as I was watching this in the office. And what you said about "grow up"-so true! We all need to channel the "inner child" in all of us-that very small part of us that is a reminder when we didn't have a care in the world except playing with toys and was left behind when we became adults. Now, I have to go and tell my co-workers that I had "something in my eye." :)

Thanks for making this video. It's great to see I'm not the only one who feels this way.

Great video!!!

Father of The Year right here.

#1 just wanted to say your video put a chill down my spine, in a good way. and I have a similar feeling about how sad I am that when I grow up and have kids the thought of not being able to take them to a Toys R Us is devastating. And the thought of having them buy toys on Amazon or a non toy store is terrible! Anyway I think you speak for a lot of people including me when you say Toys R Us has a special place in our hearts !

Amazing video pal and very touching, I think you've done a wonderful thing for your little lad here and he will really appreciate it when he's older, all the best buddy

I seriously doubt this will be the last exclusive toy store. Something will pop up. And it will be even better.

This is deep

Great job and beautiful video, Dan. Thank u so much.

Love seeing your interaction with your son. This hit me hard when you played the jingle. Truly the end of an era. Thanks for the vid and the memories.

I saw it on the Google i will miss my collection of tmnt action figures

I think all of the places that I went to on a regular basis growing up are gone now, arcades, music stores, toys stores........(sigh).

Been following you for some time now (mostly the MOTUC stuff). Thanks for all the good information! This one is different, this one really get me like that 'punch in the stomach' kind of feeling. Not being from US, I don't have that connection to Toys R Us, but it makes me remember when my childhood toy store closed. Luckily there is now another one around where I can bring my kid, once she's big enough to appreciate it. Keep up the good work and the fight for the right to play, Dan!

Absolutely beautiful Dan really enjoyed it very very much. I to have had many fond memories of toys r us with my kids. The sad part is they are already older and will not journey with me one more time. Your son will be very lucky to have this video as a memory. You and him shared for the rest of his life. One of best videos ever thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family.

Amazon killed Toys R Us.

Man im depressed now

Amazing Video Pixel Dan!! You absolutely hit the nail on the head with this one

Not taking the opportunity to go to my local TOYS R US store and just going crazy raiding the action figures section and board game section as well, I feel a bit nostalgic. Like you said #PixelDan, just because we have grown up responsibilities, does'nt mean that we can't relieve the best times of our life through toy collecting! Our childhood is the most beautiful time that we had. The joy you experienced when opening new toys and enjoying that new toy smell...was priceless. This world has become chaotic and what better way to find a bit of serenity and tranquility to help you surf through the tough times than toy collecting? Another plus is that you can share the joy with your kids. You see the happiness that reflects on their tiny faces as they open their toys and you, tearing apart the box or card that contains within, a new action figure to add to your sacred collection, that's priceless man. With that been said, thank you for another great video my friend. It's good to see your kid running around and checking all the goodies at that iconic place. We'll miss Toys R Us! Another place that will forever be etched in our sweet memories. Until next time!

Toysrus isn't closing in Canada Come on to Canada

It is sad 😭

This was my childhood in the nutshell. Thanks for bringing me back! From all the franchises that shut down throughout the years this is one that I'm truly sad to see go.

Very well put, you brought a tear to my eye no joke, TRU will be missed. I was at one by me the other day and it was crowded like nothing I've ever seen in many many years at a Toys R Us store, there weren't even any sales going on yet, I feel like everyone just showed up to say goodbye.

3:30 I saw sadness in you brother.

My family works in the corporate office in Wayne NJ..very sad day..lots of jobs gone

Thank you for spreading the reason. We appreciate your talking about us KINDLY before we close.

Amazing video man, really well put together. I love the sentiment.

Thank god Toys Rus in Canada will likely be okay. If it's true that's good for Canada because I bet we might get more American tourists to our alright country because we are very similar to the states store wise just no guns and it's a little colder.

I saw an article that KB Toys is coming back

Very well done, Dan. You articulated what Toys R Us means to people like us beautifully. While I am very sad, I am also very grateful that we got to experience what was literally the greatest place on Earth. The experience of getting that birthday or Christmas money and walking in and being able to buy whatever you wanted, is one of my greatest memories as a kid. I will truly miss the stores, the catalogs, the commercials, etc. Thanks for the video!

Amazing video Dan, it did get me emotional. I will never forget my first time in Toys R us, visiting England when I was around 7 years old, and buying some Ghost Busters figures with my elder brother. Since then, i've been a thousand times, most recently buying things for my little niece.

He looks like your wife!!

Didn't expect to tear up watching this. But here i am. Lovely video. Hit a lot of points I feel in my heart. I will truly miss this place

I've been holding off watching this video because I just knew it would make me cry. I've been going often lately making my wife walk through it with me and she says "I wish I could still play with Barbie and all the cool accessories that come with the line but were adults now and people judge" I said let them judge you can play with whatever you want, just because we grew up doesn't mean we can't still enjoy the little things that make us happy, she smiled and starting looking up cool things to buy. Thank you Toys R Us for this and so many other memories! And thank you Dan for making this and letting us know that it's ok to be a child at heart!

It's so nice knowing there are other people, like me, who have an emotional tie to Toys R Us and are sad to see it closing. You captured and articulated it perfectly & beautifully. Thanks for the great video, man.

This is powerful Dan. I fought back tears when the jingle came on while watching you and your son play. Toys R Us has always been the dream job that I never had

Awesome Story! I'm glad you shared your experience on KZfaq!

Really beautiful video Pixel Dan and such a great idea to spend one last day there as a family. Its really sad that it has come to this. I remember when I was a kid , here in Canada we had a toy store chain called Toyville and they closed down , its like i'm reliving that . I also feel for all the TRU employee's , I wish them all well. Hopefully the deal for the Canadian division which is healthy and the 200 profitable US stores works out and some stores and jobs can be saved. 🤞

Your video is just somehow or rather touched my heart, the feeling is very complicated just like seeing generations passing one another. It's sad, it's longing, it's full of mixture of emotions.

Right in the feels. I also grew up with toys r us and my oldest of almost 5 loves/loved this store. Thank you for making this.

This video could easily bring tears to anyone's eyes great videos as always

I worked at one building bikes in 2012. One of the best jobs ever. Sad to see them all close. It was a magical place, seeing those kids happy really made your day. No way could you compare Walmart or Target to Toys R Us. I will never stop being a Toys R Us kid.

Dude I am so with you on the emotions with this. It’s been hard for me to talk about it since the definitive news this week. I was in there today talking to one of the cashiers and I literally wanted to cry when we started talking about the closing. It was heartbreaking not being able to use my rewards card because it made it so final. I know things in life change but this is one thing that I never saw changing.

This was a beautiful video dan. When I 1st heard the news they were closing down it broke my heart. Toys r us had a special place I my heart I'll never forget them

I really do hope that in the end something positive will come out of all this? Much like you Dan I have a history with this place and it hollow's me to see the reality and an end to this store. But my love and try get out of toys and Imagination will forever continue. Once again great video, keep them coming.

Priceless memories that I can relate with my five year old son as well! Thanks again Pixel Dan for that heartwarming video!

Love the video Dan, we all feel your pain. You're a great father.

Great video Dan. This was my first video I watched from you and it put a good impression on me. When I was a kid, there was no Toys R Us near me. There was only Babies R Us. So that was my Toys R Us. I will miss the whole R Us brand as a whole

It’s been difficult to wrap my head around. I don’t have children of my own, but that’s never stopped me from stopping by a TRU and just browsing the aisles- reliving old memories while checking out some of the amazing new stuff that’s been created for this generation of kids. (I’m kinda jealous.) I was down was Kay-Bee tanked, too. It’s sad because the lack of dedicated toy stores means fewer places for kids to go to just be themselves. Toy shopping at Walmart or Target just isn’t the same thing. Thanks for putting this together.

Thanks for the video- my son is 13, and this brought back some great memories of Saturday mornings when he was little going to the toy store and picking out some toys... how excited he would get when we got to his favorite aisle; then going home to play with “our” new stuff.

That was a great, heart felt video. I feel TRU had its problems because their weren't enough people like you using the store the way it was meant for. It's such a shame you are losing a staple of our childhood. Thanks Toys R Us for every single memory.

Great video, Dan. I have many of the same exact thoughts and sentiments myself which made this video therapeutic on many levels.

Awesome video, +PixelDan! My earliest memories of ToysRus are looking at an entire planogram aisle of Military Micro Machines and the city Micro Machines. Eventually they would carry the Trendmasters Godzilla toys, and even then, I always felt both toylines should have been facing one another rather than being a couple of aisles apart. ToysRus was always more expensive than anywhere else, but they always more than enough stock for their customers. Whenever my parents took me ToysRus it felt like Christmas, and I will always cherish those memories. The last decade or so, they've had less stock than everywhere else, so you had to be quick on those street dates for certain toys. It's so sad. I will miss them, terribly. =(

This was a beautiful video. R.I.P Toys R Us, you will always be remembered by those Toys R Us kids.

My throat got a little lumped up watching this, man! My dad (RIP) took me there every Christmas and let me fill the cart with literally any and every action figure that could fit in it. It is because of those experiences that I'm an avid collector still to this day. I'm almost 100% certain that at some point I had every single TMNT or GIJoe figure, and all the obscure stuff too (remember Little Dracula?!). I'm in my mid 30s now, no kids yet, but man it would've been awesome to some day share this hobby with my mini me's and TRU is that magical place that would've been the epicenter of that. Thanks for sharing this Pixel Dan & long live Toys'R'Us!

Ive watched you for like 8 years now. This is my favorite one now by far.

Toysrus really helped me out with my depression and I made great friends with employees and even a manager who helped me find what I wanted. I will never forget them or the fun I had there everytime I went there.

Great video Dan, thanks for making it

That's a sweet video and I'm glad you had those moments with your son.