New Yorkers Mourn FAO Schwarz's Last Day on Fifth Avenue

FAO Schwarz's flagship Fifth Avenue store (the one where Tom Hanks danced on a piano in Big) shut its doors today ahead of its move to a smaller two-floor subterranean space at 1633 Broadway, and a bunch of New Yorkers took advantage of their final chance to visit the famous store. Gothamist got a bunch of pictures earlier this week, while Racked reports that there were some sales to be found—an Etch-a-Sketch coated with Swarovski crystals was marked down from $999 to $699, for example. If you're in the market for such an Etch-a-Sketch, however, you'll have to wait until the new store opens before the 2016 holiday season.

FAO schwarz last day today... Love this place in New York #nyc #cookiemonster #ny #newyork #newyorkcity #fao #faoschwarz #sesamestreet

A photo posted by Christine Gillot (@chrisgillot) on Jul 15, 2015 at 9:41am PDT

Part of New Yorkers' childhood is closing tonight! FAO Schwarz, It's been such a pleasure! See you soon. #FAO #faoschwarz #childhood #nyc

A photo posted by Roger Smith (@rshotel) on Jul 15, 2015 at 9:09am PDT

So sad today FAO Schwarz is closing its doors forever #FAOSchwarz #BigPiano #piano :musical_keyboard: #lovethem #GrewUpAsAnFAOSchwarzGirl #toys #NYC #Closing #ByeBye

A photo posted by Melissa Kalloo (@melissa_kalloo) on Jul 15, 2015 at 9:09am PDT

OHANA. .... - Bye FAO Schwarz.

A photo posted by nissrealpe (@nissrealpe) on Jul 15, 2015 at 8:59am PDT

Today FAO Schwarz is closing …be sure to stop in one last time! Photo: Rob Young/Flickr #welovethiscity

A photo posted by newyorkcom (@newyorkcom) on Jul 15, 2015 at 8:39am PDT

For those who haven't heard the FAO Schwarz on 5th ave is closing tomorrow they say they believe they will open up another Manhattan location but that is still to be determined. It is a little sad to see this place go. It is the quintessential New York City toy store. #NYC #FAOSchwarz

A photo posted by Greg Rushton (@grush91) on Jul 14, 2015 at 11:27am PDT

Can't believe this place is closing. (at @FAO Schwarz in New York, NY) https://t.co/UwdvEmym2p pic.twitter.com/Tk5MceKfqn

— John (@jrgibson1) July 11, 2015

Today was my final "Magic Plastic" shift at FAO Schwarz. I will miss my friends dearly. I wouldn't trade the memories for anything in the world. Another FAO Schwarz may open, but it will never be the same. FAO Schwarz has become a second home to me. I wouldn't change a thing. Except this clock. I hope this clock dies. #goodbye #fornow

A photo posted by Andiefowler (@andiefowler) on Jul 8, 2015 at 12:43pm PDT

I hate that FAO Schwarz is closing in 11 days.

A photo posted by (@onlysaidhello) on Jul 4, 2015 at 8:59pm PDT

· Farewell, FAO Schwarz: A Final Look Inside the Fifth Avenue Store [Racked]
· Where Will Stuffed Animals Go With FAO Schwarz Closing? [Bloomberg]
· Photos: FAO Schwarz's Final Day On Fifth Avenue [Gothamist]
· FAO Schwarz coverage [Curbed]