Toys R Us

Toys "R" Us is an international toy, clothing and baby product retailer and currently a division owned by Tru Kids, Inc. They sold Thomas & Friends exclusives from toy lines such as Wooden Railway, Take-n-Play and other merchandise. In March 2018, the company filled for bankruptcy to close. Its lenders announced in October 2018 that it is planned to relaunch Toys "R" Us retail business in the future. The lenders teamed up with Kroger. On 20th January, 2019, the company emerged from bankruptcy as Tru Kids. To date, there are only two locations opened in the United States.

Some Thomas & Friends merchandise such as Wooden Railway have made appearances in some Toys "R" Us commercials.

Trivia

 * Some left over Wooden Railway items were available during the shut down of Toys "R" Us.
 * Toys “R” Us gave away the banners and display Thomas and Percy when they were first going bankrupt.
 * Some items were a Toys “R” Us exclusive.