Jeffrey's Toys, the San Francisco toy store that inspired the movie “Toy Story,” is scheduled to close at the end of February, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

The Toy Story series has grossed a total of $3.7 billion at the worldwide box office. according to To Numbers. Six films were released in theaters, with “Toy Story 4” becoming the highest-grossing movie with over $1 billion in box office revenue. Despite this success, the toy store in which the film is set has closed, mainly due to financial difficulties. A popular establishment and the city's oldest toy store is closing its doors after 86 years in business. The closure comes amid growing concerns about the city's crime rate and other economic pressures. according to In the San Francisco Chronicle. Ken Sterling, the store's attorney, cited multiple issues that led to the decision.

“After 75 years of gratefully serving the San Francisco community, this store will close its doors next month,” the paper said. “The store has been struggling for years due to the demise of retail operations inside,” Sterling said in a statement.

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“While our family is saddened by this turn of events, we have considered all other options to continue operating our business. City of San Francisco and Downtown Association leaders have confirmed that this once-vibrant… We are working hard on how to reinvigorate the downtown experience that has been so full and fun.” (Related: Actress Patricia Heaton criticizes Disney and Pixar over Tim Allen and new movie 'Lightyear')

According to the store's description, the store began as Birdie's Variety in 1938 by Morton and Birdie Luhn, and after World War II it evolved into a specialty toy retailer, later becoming Jefferies Toys. It is said that it was named. Website. The store played a pivotal role in inspiring Pixar's classic “Toy Story,” and co-owner Matthew Luhn served as a Pixar story artist and screenwriter, and from the store “SF Gate” directly inspired. report.

“During the production of Toy Story, I had my dad come over and get ideas,” Luhn told SF Gate. “And for almost every Toy Story movie reference, we always went to Jeffries Toys. My dad would close up the store and say, 'Just play and have fun and if you need anything. Please tell me.''

Despite its rich history and connection to iconic movies, Jeffries Toys faced significant financial strain, including monthly rent of nearly $20,000. “Neither my father nor I are non-smokers, we just don't come from a family of non-smokers,” Luhn told SF Gate. “Each year, we keep taking money out of our retirement accounts, saying we'll hold out for one more year.”