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Systematic Chaos

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2. In the mid 80s I loved going to Kay-Bee in the mall.

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Wed Jul 18, 2012, 10:17 PM

Jul 2012

Tons of Atari games for cheap. I have such fond memories of picking up stacks of games there for next to nothing, but that was due to the video game crash of 1983 and was way before this whole Bain thing.

It sucks they were a victim of RMoney.

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Bain and KB Toys: [View all] The Straight Story Jul 2012 OP

Be sure to read this article on Bain and KB Toys antigop Jul 2012 #1

In the mid 80s I loved going to Kay-Bee in the mall. Systematic Chaos Jul 2012 #2

Unregulated/Underregulated capitalism is a threat to the 99%. nc4bo Jul 2012 #3

I remember how odd that seemed lolly Jul 2012 #4

That happened earlier too... JHB Jul 2012 #9

Basically, these takeover artists were not capitalists. They made a mockery of capitalism. JDPriestly Jul 2012 #5

I remember this, it was a shame what happened to KB Toys. THANKS for posting this. nt Raine Jul 2012 #6

Mitt's plan for our country no doubt... flyguyjake Jul 2012 #7

KB was easily the best toy store chain ever. Great selection, small store, good prices. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #8