Non-American Members: Do you have Toys R Us stores in your country/region?

poc301 · Wed 03/06/2009 14:20:25

For Murran Chronicles #3 there is a store that the player will need to frequent in order to speak with a person of great importance. It is a Gaelic shop selling gifts, novelties, etc...

I wanted to name this store something along the lines of Gaelic R Us, which is in reference to the toy store Toys R Us. Before I did this, I wanted to make sure the reference wouldn't be lost on all non-American players of the game.. I know the toy store chain is nation-wide here in the states, but I don't know about outside our little country here.

So my question to all non-US residents is: Do you have Toys R Us in your countries? If not, have you heard of it before, and would you get a reference like the one above?

Thanks in advance.

-Bill

Babar · Wed 03/06/2009 14:26:17

I haven't seen a Toy 'R Us here (not a real one, anyway), but yeah, I'd get the reference. I mean...it is referenced a lot- in games, movies, etc. Heck, there was a Bots 'R Us in Space Quest, I think.

Even if I didn't (or someone didn't), I'm sure it wouldn't really matter. Aside from the fact that Gaelic is an adjective (unless you are talking about the language?), not a noun, like toys...so Gaelic R Us sounds a little weird. But makes sense, I guess.

Gilbert · Wed 03/06/2009 14:28:37

Yes. There are many 'Toys R Us' here.

poc301 · Wed 03/06/2009 14:34:05

Quote from: Babar on Wed 03/06/2009 14:26:17
I haven't seen a Toy 'R Us here (not a real one, anyway), but yeah, I'd get the reference. I mean...it is referenced a lot- in games, movies, etc. Heck, there was a Bots 'R Us in Space Quest, I think.

Even if I didn't (or someone didn't), I'm sure it wouldn't really matter. Aside from the fact that Gaelic is an adjective (unless you are talking about the language?), not a noun, like toys...so Gaelic R Us sounds a little weird. But makes sense, I guess.

Yes, I know it isn't a noun

I was going for the adjective version. It's more a silly/goofy type thing.

Thanks Babar and Gilbet.

-Bill

Ptraci · Wed 03/06/2009 14:42:41

Here's a list of countries where Toys R Us stores can be found

Dataflashsabot · Wed 03/06/2009 14:48:49

Yeah, I know of it (there isn't one nearby, but I know of it)

poc301 · Wed 03/06/2009 14:49:10

Quote from: Ptraci on Wed 03/06/2009 14:42:41
Here's a list of countries where Toys R Us stores can be found

Wow, amazing. I should've wikied it. Ah well, live and learn.

Thanks!

-Bill

Gilbert · Wed 03/06/2009 15:56:11

Heh BTW I remembered in SQ1 (VGA SCI remade, not sure about the original) there was a spoof called Droid 'B'-US, so this is not an uncommon target to make fun of.

Babar · Wed 03/06/2009 16:22:47

Quote from: Babar on Wed 03/06/2009 14:26:17
Heck, there was a Bots 'R Us in Space Quest, I think.

!!!

Droids, Bots, what's the diff?

I think they even took some sort of legal action against them because of that.

arj0n · Wed 03/06/2009 16:25:29

Quote from: Dataflashsabot on Wed 03/06/2009 14:48:49
Here's a list of countries where Toys R Us stores can be found

That's a really accurate list because "Toys R Us" will indeed stop in the Netherlands and will indeed be transformed into "ToysXL"

Disco · Wed 03/06/2009 17:30:47

Yeah, there are a few Toys R Us store here and there

I've seen them in the UK at least, and know of something like 1200 stores outside the US, which is more than there are in the US apparently (just off the top of my head).

poc301 · Wed 03/06/2009 18:31:20

lol the dude in that picture looks like he shouldn't be allowed to work around children...

(no offense if that is anyone here)

-Bill

Disco · Wed 03/06/2009 19:31:59

Quote from: poc301 on Wed 03/06/2009 18:31:20
lol the dude in that picture looks like he shouldn't be allowed to work around children...

(no offense if that is anyone here)

-Bill

Dude that's ME

jetxl · Wed 03/06/2009 19:32:06

Quote from: poc301 on Wed 03/06/2009 18:31:20
lol the dude in that picture looks like he shouldn't be allowed to work around children...

(no offense if that is anyone here)

-Bill

Most funniest accidental said thing I heard all day, and that on the day that one of my colleagues told me he had to go home to play with his new pussy (cat).

Disco, you should have posted one of your nudes.

poc301 · Wed 03/06/2009 19:42:30

OMG Hahahaha. Oops, as I said, no offense. It's the grin you have there. I swear, it looks like you're REALLY up to no good.

-Bill

Disco · Wed 03/06/2009 19:53:05

I most likely was up to no good

I am not supposed to take photos or video in there (company policy) but always find ways or reasons to bypass those. In fact, I shall take my camera tonight and see what kind of thrills can be had

As for nudes, try this recent thread.

Atelier · Wed 03/06/2009 19:55:19

Wow could you have any more signs in that shop?

poc301 · Wed 03/06/2009 19:59:37

Quote from: Disco on Wed 03/06/2009 19:53:05
I most likely was up to no good I am not supposed to take photos or video in there (company policy) but always find ways or reasons to bypass those. In fact, I shall take my camera tonight and see what kind of thrills can be had

As for nudes, try this recent thread.

Hahaha, you're some kind of exhibitionist, aren't you? You should dress / paint yourself like those pics when you go into work tonight, and THEN take some pictures

-Bill

Renal Shutdown · Wed 03/06/2009 20:10:10

No. He shouldn't. Disco's lovely as he is. The shirt makes him look rather dapper.

And if I had kids, I'd totally let him be the cool mad uncle.

paolo · Thu 04/06/2009 13:52:59

Quote from: jetxl on Wed 03/06/2009 19:32:06
Most funniest accidental said thing I heard all day, and that on the day that one of my colleagues told me he had to go home to play with his new pussy (cat).

...and of course that gag in all its variant forms is (c) Mrs Slocombe, circa 1974 (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Are_you_being_served_%3F#Characteristics)