FAO Schwarz founded in 1862, is the oldest toy store in the United States. The company is known for its unique high-end toys, life-sized stuffed animals, dolls, and games. The FAO Schwarz second flagship store in its history was located on Fifth Avenue in New York City was a popular tourist destination and gained iconic status for its floor piano and cameos in major motion pictures. It closed in July 2015 after parent company Toys "R" Us announced it was giving up the lease nearly two years early to save money.
In October 2016, ThreeSixty Group, Inc. acquired FAO Schwarz from Toys ‘R’ Us, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The brand formally re-launched on Fifth Avenue on October 24, 2017, at a launch party co-hosted by Bergdorf Goodman and actress Katie Holmes.
The legendary toy shop has been closed. It should be opened in a new location soon.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAO_Schwarz
Official website http://www.fao.com/
Phone +1 212 644 9400
Address 767 5th Avenue at 58th St., New York, NY 10153, USA
Coordinates 40°45'48.523" N -73°58'20.489" E
