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    Sick of Christmas shopping? Take a look at photos from old RI toy stores

    1+ week, 4+ day ago (133+ words) Over the years, much has changed " we went from newspaper ads to thick Sears catalogs to TV commercials and now constant YouTube or TikTok ads for new toys. And many of the beloved toy stores of old ... Oh to be a youngster again. Christmastime was simply the best " trying to make your wish list for Santa was simultaneously stressful but also the best time of your life. Over the years, much has changed " we went from newspaper ads to thick Sears catalogs to TV commercials and now constant YouTube or TikTok ads for new toys. And many of the beloved toy stores of old are long gone, whether it's Child World, Toys 'R' Us or KB Toys. Enjoy this trip down Memory Lane, as we resurrect some favorites from The Providence Journal's acrives....