Special Stores to Open Across the U.S. for the Holidays!

PITTSFIELD, Mass., Oct. 14, 2008 -- KB Toys announced today the opening of thirty new stores to open for the holiday shopping season. These full-size locations will feature a full selection of all the favorite toys, games and video games at the affordable prices KB Toys' shoppers have become accustomed to.

The stores will be located in leading malls and shopping centers from New York to California, plus Puerto Rico. "These new locations, not only make shopping for affordable toys more convenient, but also bring new jobs to the area," said Andy Bailen, CEO of KB Toys; "the stores will be filled with all the best toys, including video games and family DVD movies from our popular Super Value program."

Front and center in these new stores is the KB Toys recently expanded Super Value Program, which features name brand toys, games, crafts, video games and DVDs. The program offers a unique combination of superior value which allows consumers to stretch their dollars in these challenging economic times. This, plus hundreds of offerings priced at $10 or less makes shopping at KB Toys both fun and affordable.

"Bargains are in every aisle, our helpful associates are ready to assist, the shelves are stocked, we are ready! Guests will have no problem finding all the perfect holiday gifts for the children at KB Toys," added Bailen.

Look for stores to open, starting on October 15 at Natick Mall, MA; followed by stores at Northshore Mall, Peabody, MA; Independence Mall, Kingston, MA; Holyoke Mall at Ingleside, MA; Queens Center, NY; Forest Avenue Shopping Center, Staten Island, NY; Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream, NY; Palisades Mall, West Nyack, NY; Hadley Center, South Plainfield, NJ; Bridgewater Commons, NJ; Kohl's Shopping Center, Morris Plains, NJ; Rockaway Town Square, NJ; Cherry Hill Mall, NJ; King of Prussia Plaza, PA; Tysons Corner, VA; Dulles Town Center, Dulles, VA; Perimeter Mall, Atlanta, GA; Aventura Mall, FL; Tower Shops, Davie, FL; The Parks at Arlington, TX; Vista Ridge Mall, Lewisville, TX; Spring Hill Mall, West Dundee, IL; Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL; Fox Valley Mall, Aurora, IL; Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CA; Glendale Galleria, CA, plus Senorial Plaza, Rio Piedras; Plaza Walmart, Guayama; Plaza Isabela, Isabela, Puerto Rico.

You can always find the store nearest you at http://www.kbclubhouse.com.

To help consumer dollars go even further, weekly sales at KB Toys offer even lower prices on select, guest favorites, from famous names like Fisher-Price, Mattel, Hasbro, Disney and more.

KB Toys also has a huge selection of great stocking stuffer gifts and Holiday Gift Cards for the last-minute shopper. Be sure to check out KB Toys often for best and newest selection and keep saving again and again!

About KB Toys

KB Toys, Inc. is the nation's largest mall-based specialty toy retailer, operating more than 460 Stores across America, the American Territory of Guam and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Headquartered in Pittsfield, Mass., the privately-held company has been delighting children, parents and grandparents alike with the fun of toys for more than 80 years. To find the store nearest you go to http://www.kbclubhouse.com.