Bears, Buddies, and Toys Closing

[hlebakos]

Here is a copy of the email they sent me:

Rohnert Park Location Closing
Contact Us
6285 Commerce Boulevard
Rohnert Park, California 94928
707 206-0111

Dear Jenny,


Thank you for your business over the past couple of years. We have enjoyed serving you and celebrating your children's parties with us. We have made the difficult decision to close our store in the Rohnert Park area. We hope to see you in the store or at a party over the next 6 weeks.
Clearance Sales Have Started

Enjoy 30% - 50% off of your entire purchase. Clothing is 50% off and books, accessories and toys are 30% off. All Katherine's Collectables will also be for sale and are priced with no additional discounts. Come early for best selection. There is no discount on parties or services.


Lee Middleton Birthday Party will be happening as planned September 27th from 11am-12pm. Please RSVP to the store email at bbtrp@sbcglobal.net or call 707-206-0111. Bring your Lee Middleton baby in for a birthday celebration. Treats will be served.

Family Fun Night will be cancelled for the month of September.

[lornabrown]

Will there be any children's businesses left to close? This is so sad.

They probably had a huge investment into this business and will now still owe all that money or will have to file bankruptcy.

I'm grateful that My Gym is surviving as I can't imagine going through closing shop.

[hlebakos]

Will there be any children's businesses left to close? This is so sad.

They probably had a huge investment into this business and will now still owe all that money or will have to file bankruptcy.

I'm grateful that My Gym is surviving as I can't imagine going through closing shop.

I think they have another store in Fairfield? Honestly, I wasn't impressed with them after a chaotic story time episode. I agree they have a lot of $$$ invested in their business, but maybe they will shift some of it to the other store or sell it for some profit.

Lorna, you business is surviving bc you are in charge. Now if you could just open another one in COTATI!!!!! :thumb

[Shanta]

I am not too surprised. Their markup was a bit much and the 2-3 times I have gotten items there they took 30+ min to ring up because either the person was new and didn't know how to work the register or the system was down and they could only take exact change or a check.

Oh and I second the "Lorna, you business is surviving bc you are in charge. Now if you could just open another one in COTATI!!!!! "

[lornabrown]

Someone else could open one in Cotati :broke

[Brookepanda]

I went in this afternoon to check out the sale...it was PACKED....
took FOREVER to check out.....ugh.

but it was hoppin.........but that's because of the e-mail that was sent out to the masses of the liquidation.....

[erin anne]

Brooke what did you get? they have great merchandise.

[MamaLaura]

I got this email last night and was so bummed :(

[stephscrazy05]

i cant say that i am surprised. there is a lot of over priced items there... Kay was looking at one of their baby dolls there and so I asked how much, she said oh just 100-250.. I was like dollars?????? :faint Thats just crazy!

[MamaLaura]

i cant say that i am surprised. there is a lot of over priced items there... Kay was looking at one of their baby dolls there and so I asked how much, she said oh just 100-250.. I was like dollars?????? :faint Thats just crazy!

I'm assuming you're referring to a Lee Middleton doll, because I don't think they carry any other dolls in that price range. But those dolls aren't "overpriced" - they cost that no matter where you get them. And you get more than just the doll, there's an entire adoption experience.

Here (http://www.sonomacountymom.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16276&highlight=middleton+doll) for Brooke's pictures of Maders getting her's, and here (http://www.sonomacountymom.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16478&highlight=kaylyn+birthday) for pictures of Kaylyn getting her's.

[stephscrazy05]

I dont know, to *me* I couldnt ever spent that much on a doll. I could go to target and get 4 or 5 for that price... JUST MY OPINION.

[MamaLaura]

Yeah, I get that. It isn't for everyone. I'm just saying it's not just ANY doll, so I can see why they're priced the way they are... Not that everyone should be cool with buying them or anything.

[Brookepanda]

OMG Laura....that took me down memory lane.....you linking back to the post of the girls getting their dolls!
Tammy's daughter got one as well :)

They are having a birthday party for the dolls sometime this month at the store....

I can't recall the date of the top of my head...

FWIW, the dolls are heavy...the size of an actual newborn, Madelynn plays with her doll all.the.time. she is always feeding her....loving her....she puts her to bed in the dolly bed next to her bed at night...she loves her 'big baby' we actually got her two new 'ba ba's' today for her dolly :love

Erin....I got some cupcake props for photography...which I used tonight at my shoot :love they were perfect for what we were doing!!!

I also got hair clips for my girl...becuase...like my girl and her (now 26 pairs) shoe collection....she has a boat load of hair clips.....last time I sat and counted it was over 150 :bag :giggle

I love to have a girly...accesorized matching pretty princess.....what can I say? :lol

[Windy]

I could not really spend the $$ to shop there, but I really enjoyed the store.

[My3sonsplus1]

FWIW I got an email this morning that Kidspot is reopening in Coddingtown mall... so one down and one back up...

[hlebakos]

FWIW I got an email this morning that Kidspot is reopening in Coddingtown mall... so one down and one back up...

WOW! That should work out for her! SHop and play for everyone! Dads can watch the kids while mom shops, I like that. Thanks for the info.

[lornabrown]

Can I borrow any dads out there? My dh never goes shopping with us, or really to any events for that matter. For me Kidspot in a mall means I would never get any shopping done if I went with the kids.

[My3sonsplus1]

Can I borrow any dads out there? My dh never goes shopping with us, or really to any events for that matter. For me Kidspot in a mall means I would never get any shopping done if I went with the kids.

can you promise them a trip after you have finished your shopping though... that seems like a good trade off... and you can rest your feet after having gone shopping while the kids get out their energy.

[lornabrown]

I wonder what the pricing will be??

[hlebakos]

Can I borrow any dads out there? My dh never goes shopping with us, or really to any events for that matter. For me Kidspot in a mall means I would never get any shopping done if I went with the kids.

Frank will take an apple pie for payment.... trust me, I am not a big shopper, but this Kidspot idea strikes my fancy. We should SERIOUSLY set up a shopping/playdate and bring the DHs, then take off to shop/get a bite (too bad Cheesecake Factory isn't there!) and let the dads watch the monkeys. (oh and Lorna, lets tell Tim they have a "fishing pond" at the new Kidspot.... they "should" have a toilet right? We can put some "brown" fish in there..... my little Billy would be happy to contribute......ha...ha...)

[My3sonsplus1]

Is there anything worth shopping for in CT? I guess ON... maybe Penneys or running into Payless shoes...

[jenhundley1]

I hate to hear when businesses go out of business! You know there's got to be some sort of sadness behind it. Anyways, I never got a chance to check it out....

[PhreSpirit]

:( what a bummer! i've never made it over there, but was hoping to. maybe i'll give it a shot with the closing sale. :fingerscrossed

[Brookepanda]

just an update...
Dear Brooke,
We have chosen to close the store on Sunday, November 29th at 5pm. Be sure to come in and get your holiday shopping completed before the doors shut.

Thank you for your Patronage.
Bears, Buddies & Toys

Store Sales

Every product 50-60% off. Come early for best selection. Items still available in our library, Stuff an Animal section, Lee Middleton Nursery, Baby Boutique and Toy Department.



Final Days Store Hours
Open 9am - 5pm Daily

[Brookepanda]

I've been in several times since they announced the closure...they still have a pretty fully stocked store.....I think that's because everything was only 30% off.....

I was in there most recently late last week.....

I'm going to check it out tomorrow on my lunch break...

[Stacey]

Is this one of those build your own stuffed animal type places? We were talking about doing that for Jackson as a way to get rid of the binky.

[Brookepanda]

Yes, they do that there :thumb it's a toy store they also sell clothing as well.

[surmick]

Have you gone by yet? Amelia needs something....I am just not sure what yet. :)

[Brookepanda]

I'm going on my lunch break today....so I'll be there at noon.

did you want me to pick something up inparticular for you?

[Debbie]

Hmmm, Dylan and I need something to do tomorrow. I think We'll check it out. Do they have boy dolls.. He is always picking up the dolls at toy stores and doesnt want to give them back.. its his "baby".

[Brookepanda]

Yes Debbie they do :)
It's the place actually that carries the life size newbron middleton dolls.....they have other dolls as well though :thumb