LOS ANGELES -- After starring in the Big Apple for an unprecedented 140 years, and appearing in countless hit movies including "Big," "Baby Boom," and "Home Alone 2," FAO Schwarz sets up shop in Hollywood! The Ultimate Toy Store will open a two-story 25,000-square-foot flagship store at The Grove adjacent to the historic Farmer's Market on Friday, March 15, immediately following opening ceremonies for The Grove at 9:30 a.m.
The following highlights the many fun activities:
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2002
10 a.m. - Noon
Mattel throws out the first pitch with surprise baseball legends, launching Classic Electronic Baseball
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Meet the cast of FAO Schwarz -- Patrick the Pup, Bobby the Toy Soldier Bear, the FAO Toy Soldier and more
Noon - 3 p.m.
Battle it out with the Bey Blades Demo Squad, showing off the exciting new battling top game
Noon - 5 p.m.
Special appearance by Hasbro's Butt-Ugly Martians
Hourly from Noon - 4 p.m.
Sony Aibo concert
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Special appearance by Cartoon Network's Power Puff Girls
SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2002
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Meet the cast of FAO Schwarz -- Patrick the Pup, Bobby the Toy Soldier Bear, the FAO Toy Soldier and more.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Take a picture with the Cubix -- star of his own WB TV show -- stand-up, standing at 8 feet tall
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Meet Caillou, star of his own PBS TV show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join the Rescue Heroes Billy Blazes and Wendy Waters.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Special Appearance by SpongeBob SquarePants, star of his own Nickelodeon TV show.
Noon - 3 p.m.
Battle it out with the Bey Blades Demo Squad, showing off the exciting new battling top game.
Noon - 3 p.m.
Thrill to Team Razor as they do tricks on their Razor scooters and Razor AirGos
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join children's author Bob Barner as he reads his books Dinosaur Bones and Stars! Stars! Stars! and signs purchases of his books
10 a.m. - Noon
Special appearance by Cartoon Network's Power Puff Girls
Where:
The Grove
(Adjacent to the Farmers Market, at Third and Fairfax)
6301 West Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90036