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American toy brand and store
FAO Schwarz is an American toy brand and retail chain. The company features high-end toys, toys exclusive to them, life-sized stuffed animals, interactive
FAO_Schwarz
Founder Of FAO Schwarz
Frederick August Otto Schwarz (October 18, 1836 – May 17, 1911) was a German-born American toy retailer known for founding FAO Schwarz. Schwarz was born to a
Frederick_August_Otto_Schwarz
American toy, clothing, and baby product retailer
Genesis stations and titles), and ultimately the co-branded FAO series, as the higher-end FAO Schwarz stores folded. In July 1996, Toys "R" Us introduced a
Toys_"R"_Us
Shopping mall in Los Angeles, California
center finally opened in March 2002. FAO Schwarz was one of the first retail casualties at the Grove after FAO Schwarz's parent company had to declare bankruptcy
The_Grove_at_Farmers_Market
Skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
tenant, the toy store FAO Schwarz, was housed there from 1931 until 1986. The building was renovated in the late 1980s after FAO Schwarz moved out. The men's
745_Fifth_Avenue
Oversized synthesizer
first "Big Piano" was built in 1982. The piano was on display at the FAO Schwarz toy store in New York City when screenwriter and producer Anne Spielberg
Walking_Piano
American lawyer (born 1935)
of German-American Frederick August Otto Schwarz, the founder of the Fifth Avenue toy store, F.A.O. Schwarz. His family sold the majority interest in
Frederick_A.O._Schwarz_Jr.
Hasbro action-figure-and-accessories toy set
Hasbro-authorized G I Joe Collectors Club, and through a number of retail stores, FAO Schwarz being the most exclusive (and expensive) offerings, such as the F15E
G.I._Joe:_Classic_Collection
Characters from the Muppets franchise
permanent puppets were made for them. The Muppet Whatnot Workshop at FAO Schwarz opened in 2008, which allowed people to purchase a custom Whatnot with
List_of_Muppets
Retailer of children's products
possibilities. In 2001, they purchased FAO Schwarz from Royal Vendex KBB and Zany Brainy. They changed their name in 2002 to FAO Inc. In 2003, they twice filed
Right_Start
American baby product chain
re-opening of the famed FAO Schwarz toy store in New York. The company was included in the international openings of the FAO Schwarz Beijing, London, Dublin
Bunnies_By_The_Bay
American musician and songwriter (1936–2025)
"Welcome to Our World of Toys" also known as the "FAO Schwarz Clock Song," which played in all FAO Schwarz stores, and the "come to the honeycomb hideout"
Bobby_Gosh
American animation producer, entrepreneur, writer, and photographer
representatives of Toys R Us, who did not return Schwarz's phone calls. However, specialty toy chain FAO Schwarz expressed interest for the unique toys and
Larry_Schwarz
British keychain and plush company
in many American cities, including the Jellycat Diner Experience at FAO Schwarz in Midtown Manhattan, New York. A Chicago location opened in late 2025
Jellycat
Type of shop
City, FAO Schwarz, was founded under the name Schwarz Toy Bazaar. It was founded in 1862 by the German immigrant, Frederick August Otto Schwarz. The former
Toy_store
Topics referred to by the same term
Fritz Schwarz, Schwartz, Shwarz, or Shwartz could refer to: Frederick August Otto Schwarz (1836–1911), German-born American toy retailer FAO Schwarz, company
Frederick_Schwarz
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
of space, and the lobby originally contained a GM showroom, later an FAO Schwarz department store. The public plaza outside the building on Fifth Avenue
General Motors Building (Manhattan)
General_Motors_Building_(Manhattan)
professional services Fairchild Fashion Media media Fairway Market retail FAO Schwarz retail The Food Emporium retail Food Network media Foot Locker retail
List of companies based in New York City
List_of_companies_based_in_New_York_City
Comic book shops
2013. In May 2012, Midtown Comics opened a boutique inside the flagship FAO Schwarz toy store in Manhattan's Fifth Avenue shopping district. The boutique
Midtown_Comics
American children's toy retailer
Zany Brainy was an American retail store chain subsidiary of FAO Schwarz. Its merchandise consisted of educational toys and multi-media products aimed
Zany_Brainy
Specialty Build-A-Bear Workshop locations
tourist-focused venues. Build-A-Bear announced that the FAO Schwarz location would offer exclusive FAO Schwarz plush products and themed accessories in addition
Destination and specialty Build-A-Bear locations
Destination_and_specialty_Build-A-Bear_locations
German-American businessman (1825–1903)
assimilated into FAO Schwarz. Charles was born in Herford, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia and was the first of the Schwarz brothers to immigrate
Charles_Henry_Schwarz
Topics referred to by the same term
Armed Forces Fao (god), a god of Niue Fao festival, in Ghana FAO Schwarz, an American toy retailer Faroese language, language code Fao Football Association
FAO_(disambiguation)
1995 film by Woody Allen
- Written by Neal Hefti - Performed by Count Basie and His Orchestra FAO Schwarz Clock Tower Song - Written and performed by Bobby Gosh Horos Tou Sakena
Mighty_Aphrodite
Producer and creator of magic products in the United Kingdom
around the world including Hamleys and Harrods in London as well as FAO Schwarz in New York City and Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip. It also employs
Marvin's_Magic
Outdoor shopping center in Orlando, Florida
on August 2, 1997 at a cost of $120 million, anchored by a flagship FAO Schwarz toy store. A Muvico cinema and IMAX theater, and a host of theme restaurants
Pointe_Orlando
Shopping mall on the Las Vegas Strip
Niketown, and Virgin Megastores. The 1997 project also added a three-story FAO Schwarz toy store, measuring 56,000 sq ft (5,200 m2). It was the largest store
The_Forum_Shops_at_Caesars
American actor (born 1967)
School, for a year. In 1992, he moved to Los Angeles where he worked at FAO Schwarz for five years and took classes at the Groundlings. While performing
Chris_Parnell
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
was officially renamed the Comcast Building on July 1, 2015. Toy store FAO Schwarz opened a store at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in November 2018. In April 2022
30_Rockefeller_Plaza
1999 film
street, while Hamleys toy store in London was used as a stand-in for FAO Schwarz in the film's final scene. Additional photography occurred in the Chelsea
Eyes_Wide_Shut
American line of dolls
Nutcracker-related collector dolls, including a toy soldier doll in partnership with FAO Schwarz, and in December, they released The Classic Barbie by American Girl collector
American_Girl
(February 3, 2001). "Warner Signs Off On Studio Stores". Orlando Sentinel. "FAO Schwarz owner to again enter Chapter 11". Chicago Tribune. December 3, 2003.
List of defunct retailers of the United States
List_of_defunct_retailers_of_the_United_States
1988 film directed by Penny Marshall
MacMillan Toy Company. Josh meets the company's owner, Mr. MacMillan, at FAO Schwarz, and impresses him with his insight into current toys and his child-like
Big_(film)
U.S.-based investment management firm
of the company's funds acquired the toy store FAO Schwarz after it had filed for bankruptcy. FAO Schwarz reopened for business in New York and Las Vegas
D._E._Shaw_&_Co.
Toy company that designs and markets fashion and celebrity dolls
dolls for children. Among other outlets, their products have sold at FAO Schwarz and at Holt Renfrew. Some of their doll brands include Fashion Royalty
Integrity_Toys
American magazine publisher
1980) was the founder and publisher of Parents magazine and owner of FAO Schwarz. He is often credited with creating the parenting advice industry through
George_J._Hecht
Collector's Edition (2006, 2010) Fantastic Four Collector's Edition FAO Schwarz 150th Anniversary Edition Fazzino World Edition FedEx Edition (2004)
List of licensed and localized editions of Monopoly: USA
List_of_licensed_and_localized_editions_of_Monopoly:_USA
American model and actress (1884–1967)
entrance of which was next to the back delivery entrance of the toy store FAO Schwarz. Also in attendance was another male guest about White's age, Reginald
Evelyn_Nesbit
American photographer (1946–1989)
and working environment. Both were aspiring artists while working at FAO Schwarz on Fifth Avenue, where Smith was a cashier and Mapplethorpe worked as
Robert_Mapplethorpe
Tool to collect and dispense honey or syrup
Media. Retrieved November 16, 2015. "Disney- Mattel". Observer-Reporter. FAO Schwarz. November 7, 1999. p. 43, Toys "R" Us. Retrieved November 16, 2015. Sources
Honey_dipper
American toy
to gay men buying the doll in droves. Due to high demand, Chicago's FAO Schwarz created a wait list, and, allegedly, some shops in San Francisco began
Earring_Magic_Ken
1972 short story by Toni Cade Bambara
refers to their neighborhood as "poor and the slums." The toy store is FAO Schwarz in Manhattan. The children don't take Miss Moore or the trip seriously
The_Lesson_(short_story)
2010 video game
to unlock new cubs. Exclusive plushes to the bear version include a FAO Schwarz plush with a scan tag and four from Build-A-Bear Workshop, featuring
Kinectimals
American sports clothing and accessories company
000-square-foot (4,900 m2) space formerly occupied by FAO Schwarz on New York's Fifth Avenue. FAO Schwarz had been paying $20 million in rent. The store's
Under_Armour
Chain of department stores in the Netherlands
Archives) (in Dutch). 2009. Retrieved 8 January 2024. "Vendex toys with FAO Schwarz sale - Apr. 14, 1999". money.cnn.com. 14 April 1999. Archived from the
De_Bijenkorf
Shopping mall in New Jersey
This open-air center included Bonwit Teller alongside retailers such as FAO Schwarz, Pottery Barn and Brentano's. Soon after, Bloomingdale's premiered on
The_Mall_at_Short_Hills
American author and illustrator (1928–2012)
he was 20 years old, was creating window displays for the toy store FAO Schwarz. The store's children's book buyer introduced him to Ursula Nordstrom
Maurice_Sendak
American candy store chain
location in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 2005. His inspiration came from FAO Schwarz and Toys R Us stores. He included novelty items when the stores and brand
IT'SUGAR
American basketball player (born 1968)
Angeles and let each of the over 40 children have a $100 shopping spree at FAO Schwarz. For Christmas, 2005, he gave 60 children $100 Toys-R-Us shopping sprees
Gary_Payton
Airport in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York City, U.S.
included a concourse with a 55 ft-tall (17 m) ceiling, food concessions, an FAO Schwarz toy store, and an indoor play area. The new headhouse at Terminal B opened
LaGuardia_Airport
2011 film by Raja Gosnell
Patrick's connection to the Smurfs, Gargamel chases him and the Smurfs into FAO Schwarz, where he steals a leaf blower and causes chaos while trying to catch
The_Smurfs_(film)
Wheeled vehicle propelled by a rowing motion of the body
were held in Madison Square Garden in the 1880s. A toy catalog from FAO Schwarz in 1911 advertised a four-wheeled "Row-Cycle" for children, operated
Rowing_cycle
American consumer electronics brand
December 2016, Irvine-based ThreeSixty Group, the owner of brands such as FAO Schwarz and Vornado Air, purchased all remaining rights (including global manufacturing
Sharper_Image
Town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
(1769–1837), actor and theatre director Frederick August Otto Schwarz (1836–1911), founder of FAO Schwarz toystore Friedrich Adolf Richter (1847–1910), founder
Herford
Toy line
stores that carried Crazy Bones include: Zany Brainy, Learningsmith, and FAO Schwarz. Zany Brainy even partnered with Toy Craze and came out with their own
Gogo's_Crazy_Bones
Construction toy
were being sold in the United States at upscale toy retailers such as FAO Schwarz. The basic building blocks were of channel-and-groove design, manufactured
Fischertechnik
Shopping mall in Virginia, United States
Far East, who in turn help fuel sales of the mall's high-end goods. FAO Schwarz operated a three-level store that closed in 2001. The mall also had one
Tysons_Galleria
Fashion doll
and was a new concept. An edition of Mdvanii was made exclusively for F.A.O Schwarz and featured in their catalogues. The launch was tied-in with the premiere
Mdvanii
2001 video game
other announced Playstation 2 titles, at a special held event at the FAO Schwarz in San Francisco, with former Playboy Playmate Heather Kozar dressed
Portal_Runner
Popular kids' toy from 2000 to 2004
to Chip Size With HitClips- a Revolutionary Micro Music Media System; FAO Schwarz Hosts Retail Debut". Hasbro Corporate Information. September 27, 2000
HitClips
American Toy Company
narrated by Brooke Shields. Juno Baby signed a partnership deal with FAO Schwarz with the announcement of their pre-school brand, Juno Jr. along with
Juno_Baby
History of the board game Monopoly
tallied through a special website, via a toll-free phone number, and at FAO Schwarz stores. In March 1999, Hasbro announced that the winner was the sack
History_of_Monopoly
Action figure set
releases (Timeless Collection I and II) consisted of four offerings from FAO Schwarz, Toys "R" Us, KayBee Toys, and Target. The contents of the store exclusive
G.I._Joe:_Timeless_Collection
American lawyer and criminal (born 1950)
the largest retail bankruptcies in previous years, including Kmart, FAO Schwarz Inc., KB Toys Inc., Stage Stores, Office Max, and eToys.com. During his
Marc_Dreier
Brand of toy (1951-present)
York City apartment. The first 1,000 sets were sold "on concept" to the FAO Schwarz toy store. Shallow boxed sets containing screen-printed, die-cut pieces
Colorforms
Handheld game console and PDA
launched in April with a trial run in select New York retailers, including FAO Schwarz, Virgin Megastores, and Software Etc/Babbage's, before expanding nationwide
Cybiko
Fabric toy with a soft filling
Retrieved 10 September 2025. Moodie, Martin (2 November 2017). "Toy story: FAO Schwarz makes world airport debut with DFS at New York JFK T4". The Moodie Davitt
Stuffed_toy
Musical composition by Euphemia Allan
played by Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia in the famous giant piano scene at FAO Schwarz in the 1988 film Big. In the stage musical adaption of The Lion King
Chopsticks_(waltz)
Brand of scale model cars by Mattel
The list of retailers includes Avon, Chuck E. Cheese, Dinty Moore, FAO Schwarz, Full Grid, General Mills, Getty, HEB, Hills, Hormel, Hughes Family Markets
Hot_Wheels
1940 children's book by Dr. Seuss
year and 1,600 in its second. Frances Chrystie, the juvenile buyer for FAO Schwarz, wrote to Bennett Cerf, Geisel's publisher, "I've been sitting alone
Horton_Hatches_the_Egg
Online toy retailer
6, 2013. Anderson, Mae (May 29, 2009). "Toys R Us acquires troubled FAO Schwarz". Tulsa World. Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 30
EToys.com
Illinois toymaker active 2005–2009
Lookalike Contest at FAO Schwartz in New York City. Zizzle’s Jack Sparrow lookalike contest was a contest held by Zizzle LLC and FAO Schwarz on June 13, 2006
Zizzle
Shopping mall in Florida, US
center opened in 1965, with the inaugural collection of stores including FAO Schwarz, Abercrombie & Fitch and Martha's, considered one of the most influential
Bal_Harbour_Shops
American toy designer
its train sets outside of hobby shops, selling them in stores such as FAO Schwarz, Macy's, and Target. By November 2006, the company had turned a US$760
Lionel,_LLC
American video game company
1993. Accolade hired a new CEO in 1994, recruiting the former head of FAO Schwarz, Peter Harris, to help them attract much-needed investment. Alan Miller
Accolade,_Inc.
Children's author, model, and photographer
her childhood Lenci doll, Edith, along with two teddy bears bought at FAO Schwarz, for her first children's book, titled The Lonely Doll. The book made
Dare_Wright
American chain of toy stores
also the second-oldest operating toy retailer in North America (behind FAO Schwarz) before its demise.[citation needed] The store-closing sales (as well
KB_Toys
American retailer (born 1943)
In 1985 as CEO Harris and an investor partner acquired world-famous FAO Schwarz. The company had lost some of its market share to toy discounters and
Peter_L._Harris
1938 song by Carmichael and Loesser
1988 fantasy comedy film Big, the tune was played on a giant piano at FAO Schwarz, where characters portrayed by Robert Loggia and Tom Hanks perform a
Heart and Soul (Frank Loesser and Hoagy Carmichael song)
Heart_and_Soul_(Frank_Loesser_and_Hoagy_Carmichael_song)
Shopping mall in San Diego, California
would be doubling the existing 7-screen cinema to 14 in 1996. In 1997, FAO Schwarz opened on the 5th floor of the mall. In 1998, the owners of the mall
Horton_Plaza_(shopping_mall)
Buying of goods or services by mail delivery
1859 (GER) Royal Welsh Warehouse 1861 (UK) Montgomery Ward: 1872 (US) FAO Schwarz: 1876 (US) Hammacher Schlemmer: 1881 (US; claims to be the longest-running
Mail_order
American educational entertainment and electronics company
Phonics Desk shortly before Christmas 1995. Other retailers such as FAO Schwarz, Walmart and Target later began carrying the toy. LeapFrog had distribution
LeapFrog_Enterprises
Topics referred to by the same term
George J. Hecht, founder and publisher of Parents magazine and owner of FAO Schwarz This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name
George_Hecht
Luxury shopping mall in Michigan, U.S.
stores opened, including I. Miller, Abercrombie & Fitch, Mark Cross, and FAO Schwarz. Bonwit Teller markedly renovated its store in 1988, only to close in
Somerset_Collection
Skyscraper in Seattle
daycare, among the first in Seattle for a downtown office building. FAO Schwarz opened a toy store at the Pacific First Centre in 1995 and installed
U.S._Bank_Center_(Seattle)
City, the grandest and most important site was a 15 square foot area at FAO Schwarz. This had a dozen playable NES displays surrounding another giant television
History of the Nintendo Entertainment System
History_of_the_Nintendo_Entertainment_System
Shopping mall in Illinois, United States
7, 1994 and Bloomingdale's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Cache, FAO Schwarz, a new The Limited store, Record Town, Talbots and Victoria's Secret
Westfield_Old_Orchard
People buried in Brooklyn, New York City
(1840–1908), hymn composer Frederick August Otto Schwarz (1836–1911), founder of specialty toy retailer FAO Schwarz Peter Sharpe (1777–1842), American politician
List of burials at Green-Wood Cemetery
List_of_burials_at_Green-Wood_Cemetery
Home video game console
Nintendo's display at a FAO Schwarz in New York City, 1986
Nintendo_Entertainment_System
Megamall with attractions in East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
Laura (December 8, 2014). "NJ Megamall Confirms Tenants, from Saks to FAO Schwarz". Racked. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved March
American Dream (shopping mall)
American_Dream_(shopping_mall)
Musical
Home").) The next day, while waiting for Billy under the clocktower at FAO Schwarz ("The Time Of Your Life") Josh meets MacMillan, the head of a toy company
Big_(musical)
Plush teddy bear line
colored edition was released in 2006, sold exclusively at FAO Schwarz stores. FAO Schwarz has been the exclusive retailer of a number of other Snuffles
Gund_Snuffles
Australian children's music group
first, the group's videos were distributed in boutique stores such as FAO Schwarz and Zany Brainy, and on-line. According to Paul Field, they entered the
The_Wiggles
Voice recorder and sound novelty toys
released in April 1993 for US$29.99, and was sold at 11 retailers: Caldor, FAO Schwarz, Fingerhut, Hills, Kay Bee Toys, Kmart, Musicland, Service Merchandise
Talkboy
American magic-toys manufacturer
magic supplier to the FAO Schwarz flagship store in New York City and remained their exclusive magic supplier until FAO Schwarz closed their flagship
Fantasma_Magic
Plaza in Manhattan, New York
corner is the Squibb Building at 745 Fifth Avenue, which contained an FAO Schwarz toy store for much of the 20th century. To the east is Fifth Avenue,
Grand_Army_Plaza_(Manhattan)
Day of the year
Emperor (died 1888) 1836 – Frederick August Otto Schwarz, American businessman, founded FAO Schwarz (died 1911) 1850 – Basil Hall Chamberlain, English-Swiss
October_18
Apple Store in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
and kept the 24/7/365 operating hours. The space, formerly occupied by FAO Schwarz, was considered for an annex to the Apple Store around 2016, though the
Apple_Fifth_Avenue
Puzzles solved by mechanical manipulation
was sold in the United States in retailers such as Barnes & Noble and FAO Schwarz and sold for $9.87 each. The price was chosen specifically because each
Combination_puzzle
Miniature fashion display
limited series of dolls featuring delicate embroidery and beading for FAO Schwarz in 2001, and a doll wearing a short dance dress for the 2003 Paris Fashion
Théâtre_de_la_Mode
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a person believed to have supernatural qualities, from Middle English, Old French faie ‘fairy’ (Late Latin fata ‘fate’, ‘destiny’).English : nickname for a trustworthy person, from Middle English, Old French fei ‘loyalty’, ‘trust’.English (of Norman origin) and French : habitational name from any of various places in France named with Old French faie ‘beech’, or a topographic name from someone living by a beech wood. Compare Lafayette.Irish : variant of Fahey.Irish : variant of Fee.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese unisex name HAO means "good."
Girl/Female
Latin
From France, or free one. Feminine of Francis. Famous bearers: British novelist Frances Burney...
Female
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word fay, from Old English faie, FAY means "fairy." This name was in use in the 19th century when an interest in medieval times and Arthurian legends--brought about mostly by Tennyson's Idylls of the King--led to the use of such names as Fay and Morgan, Percival, and Tristan.Â
Female
Japanese
(1-ç›´, 2-å°š) Japanese unisex name NAO means 1) "docile" or 2) "esteemed."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Success; Victory; Advantage; Gain; Salvation
Boy/Male
Polynesian
tree.
Surname or Lastname
Italian (Sicily and Calabria) and Portuguese
Italian (Sicily and Calabria) and Portuguese : topographic name from faro ‘beacon’, ‘lighthouse’ (Greek pharos), or a habitational name from any of several places named with this word. Compare Alfaro and Haro.English : variant of Farrow.
Female
Thai/Siamese
Thai name DAO means "star."
Boy/Male
Muslim
Success, Victory, Advantage
Boy/Male
Spanish
Reference to the card game faro.
Male
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name BAO means "protection."
Girl/Female
Native American American Latin
Arrow.
Girl/Female
English American French
Confidence; trust; belief.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Fay, FAE means "fairy."
Girl/Female
French American English
Fairy. Also a, meaning: Confidence; trust; belief.
Boy/Male
Chinese
Treasure.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : in part probably an Americanized spelling of German Fachse.
Girl/Female
Indian
Oracle, Fruit
Boy/Male
Indian
Success, Victory, Advantage
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