Mastermind Toys marks first holidays with new owner focused on babies, ‘kidults’

In a nook of Toronto’s Union Station, one of the country’s most beloved toy shops is working to send customers a message: “We’re open and we’re here to stay.”It was just a year ago that Mastermind Toys filed for creditor protection on one of the busiest shopping days of the year, Black Friday. The 40-year-old retailer known for educational toys blamed the move on increasing competition, COVID-19 disruptions and a deteriorating economy that had customers tightening their belts.