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  • KB Toys
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  • K·B Toys (previously known as Kay Bee Toys) was a chain of mall-based retail toy stores in the United States. It was founded in 1922 by Harry and Joseph Kaufman. K·B Toys were the exclusive retailers of Kenner Products' Aliens: Hive Wars toy line. At its height, K·B Toys operated 1,300 stores across all 50 states. The company went out of business in 2009, and international retailer Toys "R" Us acquired it remains, consisting mainly of its website, trademarks and intellectual property rights.
  • KB Toys (or Kay Bee Toys) was a chain of mall-based toy stores in the United States founded in 1922 by the Kaufman brothers. KB Toys could be found in over 600 locations in 44 states, and their headquarters was located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Stores operated under the names KB Toys, KB Toy Works, and KB Toy Outlets. The chain went through the process of liquidating all of its stores following a December 11, 2008 Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Toys R Us acquired the trademark and is deciding what to do with the name.
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Name
  • K·B Toys
Years Active
  • 1922
Headquarters
  • Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Activities
  • Toy retail
Founded By
  • Harry Kaufman
  • Joseph Kaufman
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  • K·B Toys (previously known as Kay Bee Toys) was a chain of mall-based retail toy stores in the United States. It was founded in 1922 by Harry and Joseph Kaufman. K·B Toys were the exclusive retailers of Kenner Products' Aliens: Hive Wars toy line. At its height, K·B Toys operated 1,300 stores across all 50 states. The company went out of business in 2009, and international retailer Toys "R" Us acquired it remains, consisting mainly of its website, trademarks and intellectual property rights.
  • KB Toys (or Kay Bee Toys) was a chain of mall-based toy stores in the United States founded in 1922 by the Kaufman brothers. KB Toys could be found in over 600 locations in 44 states, and their headquarters was located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Stores operated under the names KB Toys, KB Toy Works, and KB Toy Outlets. The chain went through the process of liquidating all of its stores following a December 11, 2008 Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Toys R Us acquired the trademark and is deciding what to do with the name.