31 Days of Halloween: ZOMBIES 'R' US - You Can Visit a Haunted Toys 'R' Us in NYC...

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31 Days of Halloween: ZOMBIES 'R' US - You Can Visit a Haunted Toys 'R' Us in NYC...

Written by James Zahn

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31 Days of Halloween: ZOMBIES 'R' US - You Can Visit a Haunted Toys 'R' Us in NYC...

For years, tales of haunted toy stores have spread as urban legends, like the fabled Toys "R" Us in Sunnyvale, California - one said to be so frightening, it's inspired decades of theories and once appeared on an episode of Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories, directed by Tobe Hooper (Poltergeist) and narrated by Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy. While the iconic retailer closed its doors here in the U.S. back in June, there is a chance for you to take a stroll through a Toys "R" Us once more, but not one of the many currently inhabited by pop-up stores like Spirit Halloween or Party City's Halloween City / Toy City combos... a haunted Toys "R" Us. For one month only, those who are brave enough have the opportunity to visit ZOMBIES 'R' US - "A New Haunted Experience" located inside the former Toys "R" Us location in College Point (aka Flushing, NY) Queens.

This new haunt takes advantage of a Toys "R" Us store in a high-profile location - one of the glass-fronted stores that still has its signage in place and had much of the fixturing left behind. When it first hit my radar a few weeks back, there was hardly any information to be found, and still there's a surprising lack of info despite just a short time left until Halloween. Here's what the folks behind the haunt have to say...

Human life no longer exists. Zombies have taken over society. Main goal: Stay Alive. Walk through the abandoned store aisles where zombies lurk at every corner ready to attack. Welcome to Zombies "R" Us. Will you survive?

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Tickets are $15-$35 via Eventbrite, with ZOMBIES "R" US open for business on select dates now through November 2, 2018. I think it's a great idea, but a repeat performance will likely have to find a new location should it be back for 2019. As with most former TRU locations, this 50,000 square-foot building is prime real estate that's currently looking for a full-time inhabitant.

Can you last 15 minutes in ZOMBIES "R" US? Find out at 30-02 Whitestone Expy Flushing, NY 1135 or visit https://www.zombiesrusnyc.com/ for details.

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James Zahn is best-known as The Rock Father™, a media personality, commentator, adventurer and raconteur. He is the Owner, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of THE ROCK FATHER™ Magazine. In January, 2019, after nearly a decade of publishing The Rock Father™ Magazine, he joined Adventure Media and Events as Senior Editor of The Toy Book—the leading trade publication for the toy industry since 1984, as well as The Pop Insider — a destination for all things pop culture, and The Toy Insider — the leading consumer guide for toys and games. He is also editor of The Toy Report, a weekly newsletter published by The Toy Book each Thursday. Zahn has over 27 years of experience in the entertainment, retail and publishing industries.

He regularly serves as a Brand Ambassador and spokesperson for several Globally-recognized pop culture and lifestyle brands in addition to consulting for a number of toy manufacturers.

Creatively, James has directed/edited music videos, lyric videos, and album trailers for bands such as FEAR FACTORY, has appeared as an actor in feature films and commercials, written comic books, and performed in bands. He currently serves as an artist manager and video director for PRODUCT OF HATE, whose debut album was released by Napalm Records in 2016, distributed by ADA/Warner Music in the U.S. with Universal Music handling global. A new album has been completed and is set for release this year.

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