Toy stores vanishing from Hong Kong's ‘toy street’

Tai Yuen Street in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district is known as “toy street” to locals. Generations of Hongkongers have gone there to buy their favourite toys, stationery and festive decorations. But neighbourhood gentrification, the popularity of video games and the rise of e-commerce have posed challenges for the stores. One much-loved shop, Yat Sing Toys, is set to close on September 18, 2024, prompting more visitors to come by and bid a nostalgic farewell.
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[@shawncochran1285]

The lady who spoke said it perfectly

[@PALM-FREE]

That actually hit really hard and not only the feeling but the realization of it being so true😕

[@hathaway.1166]

When I have kids I'll try my hardest to buy them toys, not ipads

[@Vincent-mv6ux]

This is sad.

[@Wilson2005WAW]

Toys are nostalgic... even as Malaysian... it's dying... even Gen Z like myself, I enjoy toys a lot.

[@terenceyuen4424]

Depends on the Country/Culture. Toys are huge in Japan. They still have entire buildings and shopping malls dedicated to just toys 🇯🇵👍

[@teogeorge2203]

This is common due to changing time. Nowadays kids prefer mobile phone, computer and PS.

[@Shouryavardhansinghtawar-qv4uk]

Sad 😔

[@MarianaSantos1974]

We caused this with bad parenting.
The future is dark.