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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2493: Child’s Play

Dr. Andy Boyd

Posted on June 4, 2020 · Episode: 2493 Child’s Play: the role of play in education. Today, child's play.

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Business

Toys R Us Is Coming Back But With A Different Approach

Dani Matias, NPR

Posted on July 19, 2019 · More than a year after filing for bankruptcy, the chain is relaunching in Texas and New Jersey. Its new stores will feature spaces for toy demonstrations and events.

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News

Game Over For Toys R Us: Chain Going Out Of Business

Alina Selyuhk, NPR

Posted on March 14, 2018 · Toys R Us plans to close or sell all U.S. stores. The chain has struggled through a bankruptcy process, facing heavy debt inherited from a 2005 buyout and intense competition from Walmart and Amazon

Tags shopping toys Toys R Us

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2493: Child’s Play

Engines of Our Ingenuity

Posted on September 13, 2016 · Episode: 2493 Child’s Play: the role of play in education Today, child's play.

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Houston Matters

Grownups and Their Legos: Inside Brick Fiesta Houston

Edel Howlin

Posted on July 6, 2016 · Houston Matters visits a traveling event for Lego lovers.

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News

In Time For The Holidays, Report Flags Dangerous Toys

Florian Martin

Posted on November 24, 2015 · The holiday season is here and parents are out shopping for toys to give to their little ones. Just in time, a new report warns consumers about hazardous toys.

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Houston Matters

What Two Houston Girls Want For Christmas

Michael Hagerty

Posted on December 10, 2013 · Two Houston girls talk about what they want for Christmas: Money and American Girl Dolls.

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