Webplenty of toy stores have been relegated to the proverbial retail attic over the years. Here are a few familiar names that might have delighted you as a kid, but that no. Webtoys r us, borders, maplin and bhs are some big names that are no more on the high street. Webhere are seven of the biggest toy store chains from the 80s that no longer exist. Toys “r” us was the ultimate toy store in the 80s. Kids loved walking through the aisles filled with action figures, dolls, and board games. The chain’s mascot, geoffrey. Webshopping malls, in general, were at their height in the ‘80s but have sadly faced a steady and steep decline in recent years. Quite a few of these businesses were. Webmarch 4, 2014 at 3:23 p. m. Bad news for av junkies and ’80s babies: Radioshack, that hallowed purveyor of all things electronic, announced today that it will close as.