The KB Toys® Couple
How a chance encounter at America's Toy Store led to a 30-year relationship and a Master Toy Licensing Deal!
My wife and I first crossed paths at KB Toys® in 1996, where she was an associate—soon to become an Assistant Manager—at the East Brook Mall (store #0499) in Willimantic, Connecticut. One day, I walked in and asked the manager if they were hiring for the holiday season. I was thrilled to be brought on as a seasonal associate. The rest is history!
Working at KB Toys® was an incredible experience. The atmosphere was vibrant and exciting, and nothing beat the joy of helping customers find the perfect toy. Seeing familiar faces return to our store, knowing they could rely on our product knowledge, was immensely gratifying. In today’s retail landscape, that level of service is all too rare.
Fast forward 29 years, and Marianna and I are keeping the dream alive with our Master Toy Licensing Agreement with KB Toys®. Partnering with KB Toys® has been a decades long dream of ours, and when we heard the announcement in 2018 about KB Toys® making a comeback, we were elated!
And here we are, on a mission to reignite the joy and nostalgia of KB Toys®! With our officially licensed products, we’re dedicated to bringing this beloved brand back into the spotlight.
We can’t wait to share with you, our fellow KB Toys® fans, insights about the future of this iconic toy store, new products, fun stories from KB Toys® alumni, and of course, all things KB Toys®. We hope you will take a moment to subscribe, and we look forward to a playful future!
