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'''KB Toys''' ('''Kay Bee Toys''' prior to 1981) is<sup>(Feb-06-09)</sup> (for the moment) a toy store chain operating in in the [[United States of America]] and its attached territories. It is the second largest toy [[wikipedia:Retailing|retailer]] in the United States, behind [[Toys"R"Us]]. Unlike its primary competitor, Kay Bee Toys outlets are primarily located in shopping malls
'''KB Toys''' ('''Kay Bee Toys''' prior to 1981) was a toy store chain operating in in the [[United States of America]] and its attached territories. For a time, it was the second largest toy [[wikipedia:Retailing|retailer]] in the United States, behind [[Toys"R"Us]]. Unlike its primary competitor, KB Toys locations were primarily found in shopping malls, with its "KB Toys Outlet" and "Toy Liquidators" subsidiaries located in outlet centers.


They are currently enmeshed in bankruptcy proceedings, and are expected to close all stores and officially cease to exist sometime in 2009.
KB Toys started liquidating its remaining stores in late 2008, with the last stores closing [[February 9]], 2009.  What is left of the company is currently for sale, if you're so inclined.


The [[1997]] [[Machine Wars]] toyline was exclusive to KB Toys.
As one of the major toy retailers in the U.S., KB Toys had its fair share of [[exclusive]]s, most notably the entire [[1997]] [[Machine Wars]] line.


{{see|Wikipedia:KB Toys}}
{{see|Wikipedia:KB Toys}}

Revision as of 18:19, 15 August 2009

Who B Toys? K B Toys! NOT ANYMORE!!!

KB Toys (Kay Bee Toys prior to 1981) was a toy store chain operating in in the United States of America and its attached territories. For a time, it was the second largest toy retailer in the United States, behind Toys"R"Us. Unlike its primary competitor, KB Toys locations were primarily found in shopping malls, with its "KB Toys Outlet" and "Toy Liquidators" subsidiaries located in outlet centers.

KB Toys started liquidating its remaining stores in late 2008, with the last stores closing February 9, 2009. What is left of the company is currently for sale, if you're so inclined.

As one of the major toy retailers in the U.S., KB Toys had its fair share of exclusives, most notably the entire 1997 Machine Wars line.

For further information, see: Wikipedia:KB Toys

List of KB Toys exclusive toys

Basic

Mega

Ultra

There were two clear versions of each Spychanger. The first wave was initially exclusive to KB Toys, but was later also available at Target stores. The second wave of redecos was exclusive to KB Toys.

Destructicons

Other

Armada redecos

Universe (2003)

Energon redecos

Micromasters

Protectobots

The Protectobots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in Energon instead of Universe packaging.

Constructicons

The Constructicons were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in Energon instead of Universe packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at Sears stores and from Kmart's website.

Railbots

The Railbots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in Cybertron instead of Universe packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at CVS Pharmacy stores.

Aerialbots

The Aerialbots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in Cybertron instead of Universe packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at CVS Pharmacy stores.

Rebranded Cybertron Scouts

These "Dollar Store" exclusive Cybertron Scouts in Universe packaging were originally available at Dollar General stores, but were later also found at KB Toys.

Rebranded Energon Deluxes

These "Dollar Store" exclusive Energon Energon Class (Deluxe) toys in Universe packaging were originally available at Big Lots and Tuesday Morning stores, but were later also found at KB Toys.

Other

This re-release of the Classics "Ultimate Battle" two-pack in Universe packaging was originally available at Dollar General stores, but was later also found at KB Toys.

Transformers (2004)

Spy Changers

These "Generation 1"-themed redecos of Robots in Disguise Spychangers came in packaging that simply sported the title "Transformers" (using the same general title font as Robots in Disguise, Armada, Energon, Cybertron, Universe and Alternators), without any additional sub-line name. They were later re-released in Universe packaging, this time available at Dollar General and Family Dollar stores.

KB Toys Company History FundingUniverse.com