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Photos: Toys R Us to shutter their amazing, gigantic Times Square store

Imagine a toy store that has more than just toys, but a Ferris wheel and a life-sized T-Rex. It's not just a figment of the imagination, but real in the heart of Times Square. But for how long? The Toys R Us flagship store may be closing in 2016. Step in and take a look at the toy mega store.

397509 01: Shoopers visit the recently opened Toys "R" Us flagship Times Square store November 19, 2001 in New York City. The store opened November 17th and features a ferris wheel and Jurassic Park theme area. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

404356 02: Full size displays of Star Wars characters were on hand as the new line of Star Wars toys meant to coincide with the film "Star Wars: Episode II" were unveiled at midnight of April 23, 2002 at the Toys "R" Us store in New York City's Times Square. (Photo by George Best/Getty Images)

404356 06: Shoppers are amused by mock battles of characters from Star Wars as the new line of Star Wars toys meant to coincide with the film "Star Wars: Episode II" were unveiled at midnight of April 23, 2002 at the Toys "R" Us store in New York City's Times Square. (Photo by George Best/Getty Images)

NEW YORK NOVEEMBER 24: Shoppers pack the new Toys 'R' Us toy store November 24, 2001 in Times Square, New York. The retail industry has been bracing for a slow holiday season but business has been brisk for the new store with shoppers waiting in line to get in and then jamming the aisles inside. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Early shoppers wait online to pay for their goods at the Toys "R" Us at Times Square November 23, 2007 in New York City. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the first big shopping day of the holiday season. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - MAY 28: Pedestrians walk by Toys "R" Us in Times Square May 28, 2010 in New York City. The Wayne, N.J.-based Toys "R" Us, the largest U.S. toy store chain, plans to return to the public markets. Toys "R" Us Inc. went private in 2005 after being purchased by a private-equity consortium. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - MAY 28: The Toys "R" Us store in Times Square May 28, 2010 in New York City. The Wayne, N.J.-based Toys "R" Us, the largest U.S. toy store chain, plans to return to the public markets. Toys "R" Us Inc. went private in 2005 after being purchased by a private-equity consortium. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 22: People enter Toys R Us for the Black Thursday sale in Times Square November 22, 2012 in New York City.The store got a head start on the traditional Black Friday sales by opening their doors at 8pm on Thanksgiving night. (Photo by Andrew Kelly/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Joann Jones (R) and her son Joshua arrive to Toys"R"Us in Times Square as the store opened its doors at 4 pm Thanksgiving day on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Black Friday shopping began early again this year with most major retailers opening their doors on Thanksgiving day. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: A shopper browses a sales circular inside Toys"R"Us in Times Square on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Black Friday shopping began early again this year with most major retailers opening their doors on Thanksgiving day. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Customers line up to pay for their items at Toys"R"Us in Times Square on Thanksgiving day on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Black Friday shopping began early again this year with most major retailers opening their doors on Thanksgiving day. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Customers descend the escalator at the Toys"R"Us in Times Square on Thanksgiving day on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Black Friday shopping began early again this year with most major retailers opening their doors on Thanksgiving day. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: A customer shops near a Barbie doll display in Toys"R"Us in Times Square on Thanksgiving day on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Black Friday shopping began early again this year with most major retailers opening their doors on Thanksgiving day. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 13: General view of atmosphere At Toys"R"Us Times Square on December 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 27: Women flip through a coupon catalog at the Toys R Us in Times Square on November 27, 2014 in New York, United States. Black Friday sales, which now begin on the Thursday of Thanksgiving, continue to draw shoppers out for deals and sales. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 27: A boy waits to enter the Toys R Us in Times Square on November 27, 2014 in New York, United States. Black Friday sales, which now begin on the Thursday of Thanksgiving, continue to draw shoppers out for deals and sales. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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397509 01: Shoopers visit the recently opened Toys "R" Us flagship Times Square store November 19, 2001 in New York City. The store opened November 17th and features a ferris wheel and Jurassic Park theme area. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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