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Lights out at Times Square retail landmark

12/30/2015

The Ferris Wheel in the Toys “R” Us’ Times Square flagship has had its last go round.



The 110,000-sq.-ft., four- level megastore shut its doors forever at 6 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015.



Toys “R” Us Times Square opened in fall 2001, complete with a 60-ft.-tall Ferris wheel, a life-sized Barbie dream house, a giant animatronic T-Rex and other attention-getting attractions.



The retailer, which opted not to renew its pricey Times Square lease, is looking for another location in Manhattan.



As for the abandoned Times Square location, Gap is taking over part of the space. The retailer plans to open two separate flagships, one for its namesake brand, and the other for Old Navy.


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