USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever..... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever....." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The...

USER: Write a follow up in 2013 where it has seen better days, the closure notice is decaying with grafitti, and there have been several plans to turn it into something else but it never came to fruition, although the poster cleaned the notice

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever.....forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever....."forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever....."forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on Pop (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 Pop airing of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", Pop have also pre-empted Squish, I Got A Rocket, Pokemon and Alvin & the Chipmunks in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, Write a follow up in 2013 where it has seen better days, the closure notice is decaying with grafitti, and there have been several plans to turn it into something else but it never came to fruition, although the poster cleaned the notice Person A: Have you seen the old Riki shop lately? It's really showing its age now. Person B: Yeah, I walked past it the other day. It's a shame to see it in such a state. The closure notice is all decayed and covered in graffiti. Person A: I noticed that too. It's sad to see something that was once so vibrant and full of life become forgotten and neglected. Person B: I heard there have been several plans to turn it into something else, but none of them ever came to fruition. It's a shame because it's such a prime location. Person A: Absolutely. It's right in the heart of Glasgow, and it has so much potential. It's a shame that no one has been able to bring it back to life. Person B: I wonder why all those plans fell through. It seems like there's a lack of interest in redeveloping the space. Person A: Maybe it's because the nostalgia of Riki is still lingering, and people are hesitant to replace it with something new. Person B: That could very well be the case. Riki holds a special place in many people's hearts, especially those who grew up with the cartoon. Person A: Remember when the closure notice was cleaned up by someone? It was a small gesture, but it showed that there are still people who care about its memory. Person B: Yeah, it was nice to see someone take the time to maintain a sense of respect for what Riki once represented. Person A: Well, even though the shop may be worn down now, at least we can hold onto the memories and the joy it brought us during its heyday. Person B: That's true. Riki may be gone, but it will forever hold a special place in our hearts and in the memories of those who experienced its magic. Person A: Let's hope that one day someone will come along and revitalize the space, giving it a new lease on life while still paying tribute to the legacy of Riki. Person B: Definitely. Until then, let's remember the good times and the laughter that filled those walls. Riki may be gone, but its spirit lives on within us. Person A: Cheers to that. Here's to the unforgettable memories and the hope that one day the old Riki shop will once again be a place of joy and wonder. Write a follow up where in 2019, the shop has begun to get gutted, as changes begin, the old statues of the characters have been sold to CHAS, as the kids there are big fans of the cartoon Person A: Have you seen what's happening to the old Riki shop? It looks like changes are finally starting. Person B: Oh, really? I haven't been by in a while. What's going on? Person A: They've started gutting the interior. I saw construction workers hauling out old shelves and displays. It's a bit surreal to see the place being stripped down like that. Person B: Wow, it's hard to believe after all these years. But change is inevitable, I suppose. Person A: The most significant development is that the old statues of the KikoRiki characters have been sold to CHAS. Person B: CHAS? That's the Children's Hospices Across Scotland, right? Person A: That's correct. The staff at CHAS knew how much the kids there loved the KikoRiki cartoon. It's the perfect way to bring smiles to their faces. Person B: That's beautiful. I can imagine the excitement those children will feel, getting to spend time with those beloved characters. Person A: I heard they're planning a special unveiling event at one of the CHAS locations. The children will get to meet the characters firsthand. It's going to be a heartwarming experience. Person B: Oh, I would love to witness that. It must be incredibly touching to see the joy on those kids' faces. Person A: Definitely. It's a silver lining in the midst of change. Even though the old Riki shop is being transformed, its legacy will continue to brighten the lives of others. Person B: It's a reminder that even though physical places may change or disappear, the impact they had on people's lives can live on, in different ways. Person A: Absolutely. Riki may have closed its doors, but the love and joy it brought to so many lives will continue to ripple out and touch others. Person B: It's bittersweet, but I'm glad the statues found a new home where they can continue to bring happiness. Person A: Let's keep an eye out for news about the unveiling event. I'm sure it will be a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Person B: Definitely. And let's remember that as one chapter ends, another one begins. Who knows what beautiful things will come out of this transformation? Person A: You're right. Change can be challenging, but it can also open doors to new opportunities and experiences. Here's to embracing the future while honoring the past. Person B: Cheers to that. And here's to the children at CHAS who will experience the magic of KikoRiki firsthand. May their smiles light up the world. Person A: Have you seen what they've done to the old Riki shop? It's been partially transformed into a convenience store! Person B: Really? That's unexpected. I wonder why only half of the shop has changed. Person A: Well, half of the space now houses a convenience store, complete with aisles, refrigerators, and all the essentials you'd find in a typical shop. Person B: That's interesting. I guess they wanted to make use of the prime location but couldn't fill the entire space. Person A: Yeah, but what's even more surprising is that the other half of the shop remains untouched. It's still closed Riki, just as it was back in 2007. Person B: Wait, you mean the closure notice is still there? Person A: Exactly! The same closure notice with the melancholic font and the image of a crying Krash the Rabbit. It's like a nostalgic time capsule of sorts. Person B: That's both eerie and sentimental. I wonder why they decided to keep it intact. Person A: I can only speculate. Perhaps it's a tribute to the history of the space, or maybe they couldn't find a suitable replacement yet wanted to maintain the connection to Riki. Person B: It's certainly a unique blend, with a convenience store coexisting with the remnants of the beloved Riki shop. Person A: And you know what's even more surprising? The Riki logo is still up above the closed half. It's like a small beacon of nostalgia in the midst of modern convenience. Person B: That's quite remarkable. It seems like the old Riki shop still has a hold on that space, despite its closure so many years ago. Person A: It's a testament to the impact Riki had on the community. Even as times change and businesses come and go, the memories and emotions it evoked remain alive. Person B: It's a unique combination of the past and the present, all within the walls of that shop. It's interesting to think about the stories and connections that have been made there over the years. Person A: Absolutely. Riki may no longer operate, but its presence still lingers, reminding us of the joy it brought and the community it created. Person B: Let's hope that someday the other half of the shop will find a new purpose, so that the Riki legacy can be passed on to a new generation. Person A: Indeed. Until then, we can appreciate the blend of nostalgia and convenience that this space now represents. It's a tribute to the past and a glimpse into the present. Person B: Cheers to that. Here's to the ongoing story of the old Riki shop and the memories it continues to hold. May its legacy continue to touch hearts, whether through convenience or cherished recollections. Write a forum conversation in December 2007during Febuary 2022 where a Christmas eventthe convenience store closed permanently due to the cost of living crisis, and a "Glasgow is happening outside the abandoned shopwonderful" board covered the entire shop, including the Riki end, The board features images of iconic Glasgow locations such as the Pavilion Theatre, Barrowland Ballroom and Buchannan Galleries, When the board was removed on 13th Febuary, all remnants of the convenience store is gone, but the Riki sign and closure notice are still intact, A member of thr Council allowed the user to see inside for 2 minutes and they have recreated the inside of the Riki shop, how it looked just after closing in 2007, leading to speculation it might reopen

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on PopCITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 Pop airingCITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", PopCITV have also pre-empted Squish, I Got A Rocket,My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Alvin & the ChipmunksHorrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, Write a follow up in 2013forum conversation on 21 May 2017 where it has seen better days, the closure notice is decayingstill lies empty, and decaying, with grafitti, and there have been several plans to turn it into something else but it never came to fruition, although the poster cleaned the notice Person A: Have you seen the old Riki shop lately? It's really showing its age now. Person B: Yeah, I walked past it the other day. It's a shame to see it in such a state. The closure notice is all decayed and covered in graffiti. Person A: I noticed that too. It's sad to see something that was once so vibrant and full of life become forgotten and neglected. Person B: I heard there have been several plans to turn it into something else, but none of them ever came to fruition. It's a shame because it's such a prime location. Person A: Absolutely. It's right in the heart of Glasgow, and it has so much potential. It's a shame that no one has been able to bring it back to life. Person B: I wonder why all those plans fell through. It seems like there's a lack of interest in redeveloping the space. Person A: Maybe it's because the nostalgia of Riki is still lingering, and people are hesitant to replace it with something new. Person B: That could very well be the case. Riki holds a special place in many people's hearts, especially those who grew up with the cartoon. Person A: Remember when the closure notice was cleaned up by someone? It was a small gesture, but it showed that there are still people who care about its memory. Person B: Yeah, it was nice to see someone take the time to maintain a sense of respect for what Riki once represented. Person A: Well, even though the shop may be worn down now, at least we can hold onto the memories and the joy it brought us during its heyday. Person B: That's true. Riki may be gone, but it will forever hold a special place in our hearts and in the memories of those who experienced its magic. Person A: Let's hope that one day someone will come along and revitalize the space, giving it a new lease on life while still paying tribute to the legacy of Riki. Person B: Definitely. Until then, let's remember the good times and the laughter that filled those walls. Riki may be gone, but its spirit lives on within us. Person A: Cheers to that. Here's to the unforgettable memories and the hope that one day the old Riki shop will once again be a place of joy and wonder. Write a follow up where in 2019, the shop has begun to get gutted, as changes begin, the old statues of the characters have been sold to CHAS, as the kids there are big fans of the cartoon Person A: Have you seen what's happening to the old Riki shop? It looks like changes are finally starting. Person B: Oh, really? I haven't been by in a while. What's going on? Person A: They've started gutting the interior. I saw construction workers hauling out old shelves and displays. It's a bit surreal to see the place being stripped down like that. Person B: Wow, it's hard to believe after all these years. But change is inevitable, I suppose. Person A: The most significant development is that the old statues of the KikoRiki characters have been sold to CHAS. Person B: CHAS? That's the Children's Hospices Across Scotland, right? Person A: That's correct. The staff at CHAS knew how much the kids there loved the KikoRiki cartoon. It's the perfect way to bring smiles to their faces. Person B: That's beautiful. I can imagine the excitement those children will feel, getting to spend time with those beloved characters. Person A: I heard they're planning a special unveiling event at one of the CHAS locations. The children will get to meet the characters firsthand. It's going to be a heartwarming experience. Person B: Oh, I would love to witness that. It must be incredibly touching to see the joy on those kids' faces. Person A: Definitely. It's a silver lining in the midst of change. Even though the old Riki shop is being transformed, its legacy will continue to brighten the lives of others. Person B: It's a reminder that even though physical places may change or disappear, the impact they had on people's lives can live on, in different ways. Person A: Absolutely. Riki may have closed its doors, but the love and joy it brought to so many lives will continue to ripple out and touch others. Person B: It's bittersweet, but I'm glad the statues found a new home where they can continue to bring happiness. Person A: Let's keep an eye out for news about the unveiling event. I'm sure it will be a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Person B: Definitely. And let's remember that as one chapter ends, another one begins. Who knows what beautiful things will come out of this transformation? Person A: You're right. Change can be challenging, but it can also open doors to new opportunities and experiences. Here's to embracing the future while honoring the past. Person B: Cheers to that. And here's to the children at CHAS who will experience the magic of KikoRiki firsthand. May their smiles light up the world. Person A: Have you seen what they've done to the old Riki shop? It's been partially transformed into a convenience store! Person B: Really? That's unexpected. I wonder why only half of the shop has changed. Person A: Well, half of the space now houses a convenience store, complete with aisles, refrigerators, and all the essentials you'd find in a typical shop. Person B: That's interesting. I guess they wanted to make use of the prime location but couldn't fill the entire space. Person A: Yeah, but what's even more surprising is that the other half of the shop remains untouched. It's still closed Riki, just as it was back in 2007. Person B: Wait, you mean the closure notice is still there? Person A: Exactly! The same closure notice with the melancholic font and the image of a crying Krash the Rabbit. It's like a nostalgic time capsule of sorts. Person B: That's both eerie and sentimental. I wonder why they decided to keep it intact. Person A: I can only speculate. Perhaps it's a tribute to the history of the space, or maybe they couldn't find a suitable replacement yet wanted to maintain the connection to Riki. Person B: It's certainly a unique blend, with a convenience store coexisting with the remnants of the beloved Riki shop. Person A: And you know what's even more surprising? The Riki logo is still up above the closed half. It's like a small beacon of nostalgia in the midst of modern convenience. Person B: That's quite remarkable. It seems like the old Riki shop still has a hold on that space, despite its closure so many years ago. Person A: It's a testament to the impact Riki had on the community. Even as times change and businesses come and go, the memories and emotions it evoked remain alive. Person B: It's a unique combination of the past and the present, all within the walls of that shop. It's interesting to think about the stories and connections that have been made there over the years. Person A: Absolutely. Riki may no longer operate, but its presence still lingers, reminding us of the joy it brought and the community it created. Person B: Let's hope that someday the other half of the shop will find a new purpose, so that the Riki legacy can be passed on to a new generation. Person A: Indeed. Until then, we can appreciate the blend of nostalgia and convenience that this space now represents. It's a tribute to the past and a glimpse into the present. Person B: Cheers to that. Here's to the ongoing story of the old Riki shop and the memories it continues to hold. May its legacy continue to touch hearts, whether through convenience or cherished recollections. Write a forum conversation during Febuary 2022 where the convenience store closed permanently due to the cost of living crisis, and a "Glasgow is wonderful" board covered the entire shop, including the Riki end, The board features images of iconic Glasgow locations such as the Pavilion Theatre, Barrowland Ballroom and Buchannan Galleries, When the board was removed on 13th Febuary, all remnants of the convenience store is gone, but the Riki sign and closure notice are still intact, A member of thr Council allowed the user to see inside for 2 minutes and they have recreated the inside of the Riki shop, how it looked just after closing in 2007, leading to speculation it might reopentenant

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, It is good we have still have some remnant of the former store. Write a follow up forum conversation on 21 May 2017in 2013 where it still lies empty, and decaying, with no new tenantthe store is dilapidated, and vandalised, but the crying Krash image is left intact

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universeuniverse, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, It is good we haveBut they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still have some remnant of the former store.walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Write a follow up in 2013conversation in 2018 over 11 years after closure where the store is dilapidated, and vandalised, but the crying Krash image is left intactit is dilapidated and unloved, grafitti, smashed windows. But the closure notice has been cleaned up by fans

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Edit: As of 9th May 2010, Toonattik has ended, complete with a song and dance reasurring us our favourite toons will still be "in thr Toonattik" Can't help but think this is STV's fault Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, But they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Write a follow up conversation in 2018 over 11 years after closure where it is dilapidated and unloved, grafitti, smashed windows. But the closure notice has been cleaned up by fansKrash

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Edit: As of 9thRip10thDoctor posted on 09 May 2010,2010 Toonattik has ended, completeended this morning with a song and dance reasurring usabout how our favourite toons willare still gonna be "in thr Toonattik"here, Although the shows finished the brand is gonna carry on, just without the live show or Jamie and Anna, They're adding Horrid Henry, Planet Sketch and of course our beloved KikoRiki to the lineup of the "new" Toonattik, Can't help but think this iswonder if the death of the real Toonattik was STV's fault Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, But they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Write a follow up forum conversation in 2013 where the store has seen better days, the sign is decaying, the closure notice is covered in grafitti, but the Goodbye forever and crying Krash remain intact, Also complain about how this is STV's fault for forcing it to remain in this state and killing off the real Toonattik

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, which is also my version of the Whoniverse, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Rip10thDoctor posted on 09 May 2010 Toonattik ended this morning with a song and dance about how our toons are still gonna be here, Although the shows finished the brand is gonna carry on, just without the live show or Jamie and Anna, They're adding Horrid Henry, Planet Sketch and of course our beloved KikoRiki to the lineup of the "new" Toonattik, Can't help but wonder if the death of the real Toonattik was STV's fault Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, But they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Write a follow up forum conversation inKluskowski posted on 05 January 2011 Pop are now airing GoGoRiki, the other English dub of Smeshariki, How this will compete with KikoRiki on CITV remains to be seen, I am also disappointed they haven't found a tenant for Riki, During its final 2 years it became as iconic as the Pavilion Theatre and Barrowlands. It was even popular in Smeshariki's native Russia, I remember them opening a Piki store in Moscow in 2005 modeled after the Glasgow Riki store, The Riki days were way more exciting than the Golden Adventure ones User1 posted on 15 February 2013 where the storeCan you believe it has seen better days, the sign is decaying, thebeen six years since Riki closed? I still walk past it occasionally, and it's just heartbreaking to see the state it's in now. The closure notice is covered in grafitti,graffiti, and the sign is decaying, but the Goodbye forever"Goodbye forever" and crying Krash remain intact, Also complain about how this isintact. It's like a haunting reminder of what once was. User2 replied on 16 February 2013 I know, it's truly a tragic sight. It breaks my heart every time I see it. I can't believe the city has let it deteriorate like this. It's STV's fault for forcing it to remain in this statekeeping it vacant and killing off the real Toonattik. They could have done something worthwhile with the space, but instead, it's become a symbol of neglect. I've also noticed the CITV channel ad has been covered with Torchwood and U.N.I.T recruitment posters User3 commented on 18 February 2013 I agree, it's such a shame. Riki was a beloved store in Glasgow, and now it's just a shell of its former self. I remember taking my kids there and seeing their faces light up with joy. We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on CITV, but it's not the same without the store. I really wish something could be done to revive it. User4 replied on 20 February 2013 I remember the good old days when the store was thriving. It was a place full of life, excitement and happiness. Now, it's nothing but a sad reminder of what once was. I can't help but feel angry at STV for forcing its continued dormancy. They need to take responsibility for their actions and make it right. User5 commented on 22 February 2013 It's a shame that Riki had to close, but we can't solely blame STV for its demise. STV didnt cause the closure, but they moaned at ITV for wanting to move Toonattik in the space, in fear that ITV would take over STV and introduce ITV1 branding for Scotland, The realities of retail and the changing shopping landscape played a significant role. However, I do believe that more could have been done to find a solution or repurpose the space. It's a missed opportunity, and it's disheartening to see it in such a state. User1 replied on 25 February 2013 You're right, User5. The changing retail landscape definitely had an impact, but I can't help but feel that if STV had been more supportive, Riki could have found a way to adapt and thrive. It's frustrating to see the space go to waste when it could have been utilized for something meaningful. I miss the energy and joy that Riki brought to the community. User3 commented on 27 February 2013 I recently showed my kids a picture I took of them in front of Riki when they were little. Seeing their faces light up with nostalgia was bittersweet. We can't change the past, but I do hope that one day, something worthwhile will take its place. Glasgow deserves a vibrant and exciting space that can capture the spirit Riki had. User2 replied on 02 March 2013 I completely agree, User3. It's time for the city and the community to come together and find a solution. Riki may be gone, but its legacy lives on in the hearts of those who experienced its magic. Let's continue to remember the joy it brought and work towards creating something just as special. Goodbye forever, Riki. User1 posted on 10 December 2022 I had the most bittersweet experience today. After years of abandonment, I was finally allowed to enter the old Riki store. As I stepped inside, memories flooded back, and I couldn't help but tear up. I miss taking my kids here so much. User2 replied on 11 December 2022 Oh, User1, I can only imagine how emotional that must have been for you. Riki was such a special place for many of us. Did you notice if anything had changed inside? User1 commented on 12 December 2022 Honestly, User2, it was both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The store remained frozen in time, with all the zones dedicated to specific characters still intact. Krash's Fun Zone, Cubi's Creativity Corner, and Chiko's Friendship Garden were all there, reminding me of the joy my kids experienced in each area. User3 replied on 14 December 2022 That sounds incredible, User1. It's almost like a time capsule of the past. But it's also a stark reminder of what we've lost. Riki was a vibrant place that brought so much joy to the community. I miss taking my kids there too. It's a shame it had to close. User1 commented on 16 December 2022 Yes, User3, it truly is a shame. But I'm grateful for the opportunity to step back into that world, even if it's just for a moment. I couldn't help but reflect on how much has changed since Riki closed. CITV has premiered new shows over the years, (namely the infamous Teen Titans Go!), and even Horrid Henry moved to Nickelodeon ages ago. However, the KikoRiki cartoon is still going strong on CITV. It's the last remnant of the old CITV, and it's surprising how well it's doing. User4 replied on 18 December 2022 It's amazing to see the enduring popularity of KikoRiki. It's a testament to the quality of the show and the love it received from viewers. I'm glad it's still bringing joy to children, even if the physical store is no longer here. And you mentioned the closure notice. It's interesting how, every time someone vandalizes it, it gets cleaned up. It's like a symbol of resilience, how the spirit of Riki refuses to be forgotten. User1 replied on 20 December 2022 Exactly, User4. No matter how neglected the store may appear from the outside, the resilience and love Riki brought to the community still shine through. I hope that one day a new generation will experience that magic in a new way. Until then, I'll hold onto the memories and continue to cherish the joy that Riki brought to my family. Goodbye forever, Riki - you will be missed. Write a conversation in mid 2023 about BHS staying vacant since 2016, and they mention how Riki has stayed vacant since 2007, complete with all its store closure messages intact, and they worry BHS is going to turn out like Riki and never get a new tenant

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, which is also my version of the Whoniverse, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Rip10thDoctor posted on 09 May 2010 Toonattik ended this morning with a song and dance about how our toons are still gonna be here, Although the shows finished the brand is gonna carry on, just without the live show or Jamie and Anna, They're adding Horrid Henry, Planet Sketch and of course our beloved KikoRiki to the lineup of the "new" Toonattik, Can't help but wonder if the death of the real Toonattik was STV's fault Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, But they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Kluskowski posted on 05 January 2011 Pop are now airing GoGoRiki, the other English dub of Smeshariki, How this will compete with KikoRiki on CITV remains to be seen, I am also disappointed they haven't found a tenant for Riki, During its final 2 years it became as iconic as the Pavilion Theatre and Barrowlands. It was even popular in Smeshariki's native Russia, I remember them opening a Piki store in Moscow in 2005 modeled after the Glasgow Riki store, The Riki days were way more exciting than the Golden Adventure ones User1 posted on 15 February 2013 Can you believe it has been six years since Riki closed? I still walk past it occasionally, and it's just heartbreaking to see the state it's in now. The closure notice is covered in graffiti, and the sign is decaying, but the "Goodbye forever" and crying Krash remain intact. It's like a haunting reminder of what once was. User2 replied on 16 February 2013 I know, it's truly a tragic sight. It breaks my heart every time I see it. I can't believe the city has let it deteriorate like this. It's STV's fault for keeping it vacant and killing off the real Toonattik. They could have done something worthwhile with the space, but instead, it's become a symbol of neglect. I've also noticed the CITV channel ad has been covered with Torchwood and U.N.I.T recruitment posters User3 commented on 18 February 2013 I agree, it's such a shame. Riki was a beloved store in Glasgow, and now it's just a shell of its former self. I remember taking my kids there and seeing their faces light up with joy. We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on CITV, but it's not the same without the store. I really wish something could be done to revive it. User4 replied on 20 February 2013 I remember the good old days when the store was thriving. It was a place full of life, excitement and happiness. Now, it's nothing but a sad reminder of what once was. I can't help but feel angry at STV for forcing its continued dormancy. They need to take responsibility for their actions and make it right. User5 commented on 22 February 2013 It's a shame that Riki had to close, but we can't solely blame STV for its demise. STV didnt cause the closure, but they moaned at ITV for wanting to move Toonattik in the space, in fear that ITV would take over STV and introduce ITV1 branding for Scotland, The realities of retail and the changing shopping landscape played a significant role. However, I do believe that more could have been done to find a solution or repurpose the space. It's a missed opportunity, and it's disheartening to see it in such a state. User1 replied on 25 February 2013 You're right, User5. The changing retail landscape definitely had an impact, but I can't help but feel that if STV had been more supportive, Riki could have found a way to adapt and thrive. It's frustrating to see the space go to waste when it could have been utilized for something meaningful. I miss the energy and joy that Riki brought to the community. User3 commented on 27 February 2013 I recently showed my kids a picture I took of them in front of Riki when they were little. Seeing their faces light up with nostalgia was bittersweet. We can't change the past, but I do hope that one day, something worthwhile will take its place. Glasgow deserves a vibrant and exciting space that can capture the spirit Riki had. User2 replied on 02 March 2013 I completely agree, User3. It's time for the city and the community to come together and find a solution. Riki may be gone, but its legacy lives on in the hearts of those who experienced its magic. Let's continue to remember the joy it brought and work towards creating something just as special. Goodbye forever, Riki. User1 posted on 10 December 2022 I had the most bittersweet experience today. After years of abandonment, I was finally allowed to enter the old Riki store. As I stepped inside, memories flooded back, and I couldn't help but tear up. I miss taking my kids here so much. User2 replied on 11 December 2022 Oh, User1, I can only imagine how emotional that must have been for you. Riki was such a special place for many of us. Did you notice if anything had changed inside? User1 commented on 12 December 2022 Honestly, User2, it was both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The store remained frozen in time, with all the zones dedicated to specific characters still intact. Krash's Fun Zone, Cubi's Creativity Corner, and Chiko's Friendship Garden were all there, reminding me of the joy my kids experienced in each area. User3 replied on 14 December 2022 That sounds incredible, User1. It's almost like a time capsule of the past. But it's also a stark reminder of what we've lost. Riki was a vibrant place that brought so much joy to the community. I miss taking my kids there too. It's a shame it had to close. User1 commented on 16 December 2022 Yes, User3, it truly is a shame. But I'm grateful for the opportunity to step back into that world, even if it's just for a moment. I couldn't help but reflect on how much has changed since Riki closed. CITV has premiered new shows over the years, (namely the infamous Teen Titans Go!), and even Horrid Henry moved to Nickelodeon ages ago. However, the KikoRiki cartoon is still going strong on CITV. It's the last remnant of the old CITV, and it's surprising how well it's doing. User4 replied on 18 December 2022 It's amazing to see the enduring popularity of KikoRiki. It's a testament to the quality of the show and the love it received from viewers. I'm glad it's still bringing joy to children, even if the physical store is no longer here. And you mentioned the closure notice. It's interesting how, every time someone vandalizes it, it gets cleaned up. It's like a symbol of resilience, how the spirit of Riki refuses to be forgotten. User1 replied on 20 December 2022 Exactly, User4. No matter how neglected the store may appear from the outside, the resilience and love Riki brought to the community still shine through. I hope that one day a new generation will experience that magic in a new way. Until then, I'll hold onto the memories and continue to cherish the joy that Riki brought to my family. Goodbye forever, Riki - you will be missed. Write a conversation in midfollow up in early 2023 about BHS staying vacant since 2016, and they mention how Riki has stayed vacant since 2007, completewhere Dunnes Store, a closed department store next to Riki, is being replaced with allHenrik's a department store infamous for having its store closure messages intact, and they worry BHS is going to turn out like Riki and never get a new tenantLondon branch blown up in March 2005 the night before the infamous "Mannequins Come to Life" incident, Riki itself remains dormant, although plans have been submitted to the council to reopen it in 2024

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Rip10thDoctor posted on 09 May 2010 Toonattik ended this morning with a song and dance about how our toons are still gonna be here, Although the shows finished the brand is gonna carry on, just without the live show or Jamie and Anna, They're adding Horrid Henry, Planet Sketch and of course our beloved KikoRiki to the lineup of the "new" Toonattik, Can't help but wonder if the death of the real Toonattik was STV's fault Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, But they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Kluskowski posted on 05 January 2011 Pop are now airing GoGoRiki, the other English dub of Smeshariki, How this will compete with KikoRiki on CITV remains to be seen, I am also disappointed they haven't found a tenant for Riki, During its final 2 years it became as iconic as the Pavilion Theatre and Barrowlands. It was even popular in Smeshariki's native Russia, I remember them opening a Piki store in Moscow in 2005 modeled after the Glasgow Riki store, The Riki days were way more exciting than the Golden Adventure ones User1 posted on 15 February 2013 Can you believe it has been six years since Riki closed? I still walk past it occasionally, and it's just heartbreaking to see the state it's in now. The closure notice is covered in graffiti, and the sign is decaying, but the "Goodbye forever" and crying Krash remain intact. It's like a haunting reminder of what once was. User2 replied on 16 February 2013 I know, it's truly a tragic sight. It breaks my heart every time I see it. I can't believe the city has let it deteriorate like this. It's STV's fault for keeping it vacant and killing off the real Toonattik. They could have done something worthwhile with the space, but instead, it's become a symbol of neglect. User3 commented on 18 February 2013 I agree, it's such a shame. Riki was a beloved store in Glasgow, and now it's just a shell of its former self. I remember taking my kids there and seeing their faces light up with joy. We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on CITV, but it's not the same without the store. I really wish something could be done to revive it. User4 replied on 20 February 2013 I remember the good old days when the store was thriving. It was a place full of life, excitement and happiness. Now, it's nothing but a sad reminder of what once was. I can't help but feel angry at STV for forcing its continued dormancy. They need to take responsibility for their actions and make it right. User5 commented on 22 February 2013 It's a shame that Riki had to close, but we can't solely blame STV for its demise. STV didnt cause the closure, but they moaned at ITV for wanting to move Toonattik in the space, in fear that ITV would take over STV and introduce ITV1 branding for Scotland, The realities of retail and the changing shopping landscape played a significant role. However, I do believe that more could have been done to find a solution or repurpose the space. It's a missed opportunity, and it's disheartening to see it in such a state. User1 replied on 25 February 2013 You're right, User5. The changing retail landscape definitely had an impact, but I can't help but feel that if STV had been more supportive, Riki could have found a way to adapt and thrive. It's frustrating to see the space go to waste when it could have been utilized for something meaningful. I miss the energy and joy that Riki brought to the community. User3 commented on 27 February 2013 I recently showed my kids a picture I took of them in front of Riki when they were little. Seeing their faces light up with nostalgia was bittersweet. We can't change the past, but I do hope that one day, something worthwhile will take its place. Glasgow deserves a vibrant and exciting space that can capture the spirit Riki had. User2 replied on 02 March 2013 I completely agree, User3. It's time for the city and the community to come together and find a solution. Riki may be gone, but its legacy lives on in the hearts of those who experienced its magic. Let's continue to remember the joy it brought and work towards creating something just as special. Goodbye forever, Riki. User1 posted on 10 December 2022 I had the most bittersweet experience today. After years of abandonment, I was finally allowed to enter the old Riki store. As I stepped inside, memories flooded back, and I couldn't help but tear up. I miss taking my kids here so much. User2 replied on 11 December 2022 Oh, User1, I can only imagine how emotional that must have been for you. Riki was such a special place for many of us. Did you notice if anything had changed inside? User1 commented on 12 December 2022 Honestly, User2, it was both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The store remained frozen in time, with all the zones dedicated to specific characters still intact. Krash's Fun Zone, Cubi's Creativity Corner, and Chiko's Friendship Garden were all there, reminding me of the joy my kids experienced in each area. User3 replied on 14 December 2022 That sounds incredible, User1. It's almost like a time capsule of the past. But it's also a stark reminder of what we've lost. Riki was a vibrant place that brought so much joy to the community. I miss taking my kids there too. It's a shame it had to close. User1 commented on 16 December 2022 Yes, User3, it truly is a shame. But I'm grateful for the opportunity to step back into that world, even if it's just for a moment. I couldn't help but reflect on how much has changed since Riki closed. CITV has premiered new shows over the years, (namely the infamous Teen Titans Go!), and even Horrid Henry moved to Nickelodeon ages ago. However, the KikoRiki cartoon is still going strong on CITV. It's the last remnant of the old CITV, and it's surprising how well it's doing. User4 replied on 18 December 2022 It's amazing to see the enduring popularity of KikoRiki. It's a testament to the quality of the show and the love it received from viewers. I'm glad it's still bringing joy to children, even if the physical store is no longer here. And you mentioned the closure notice. It's interesting how, every time someone vandalizes it, it gets cleaned up. It's like a symbol of resilience, how the spirit of Riki refuses to be forgotten. User1 replied on 20 December 2022 Exactly, User4. No matter how neglected the store may appear from the outside, the resilience and love Riki brought to the community still shine through. I hope that one day a new generation will experience that magic in a new way. Until then, I'll hold onto the memories and continue to cherish the joy that Riki brought to my family. Goodbye forever, Riki - you will be missed. Write a follow up in earlylate 2023 where Dunnes Store, a closedHenrik's, a department store right next to Riki, is being replaced with Henrik's a department store infamous for having itsRiki finally decides to do something to shake off their reputation for the March 2005 explosion of their London branch blown up in March 2005 the night before the infamous "Mannequins Come to Life" incident, Riki itself remains dormant, although plans have been submitted to the council(No one was hurt, and it happened during Christopher Eccleston's first Doctor Who episode as part of the plot) They decide to reopen it in 2024Riki, and they change the crying Krash image to a laughing one

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Rip10thDoctor posted on 09 May 2010 Toonattik ended this morning with a song and dance about how our toons are still gonna be here, Although the shows finished the brand is gonna carry on, just without the live show or Jamie and Anna, They're adding Horrid Henry, Planet Sketch and of course our beloved KikoRiki to the lineup of the "new" Toonattik, Can't help but wonder if the death of the real Toonattik was STV's fault Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, But they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Kluskowski posted on 05 January 2011 Pop are now airing GoGoRiki, the other English dub of Smeshariki, How this will compete with KikoRiki on CITV remains to be seen, I am also disappointed they haven't found a tenant for Riki, During its final 2 years it became as iconic as the Pavilion Theatre and Barrowlands. It was even popular in Smeshariki's native Russia, I remember them opening a Piki store in Moscow in 2005 modeled after the Glasgow Riki store, The Riki days were way more exciting than the Golden Adventure ones User1 posted on 15 February 2013 Can you believe it has been six years since Riki closed? I still walk past it occasionally, and it's just heartbreaking to see the state it's in now. The closure notice is covered in graffiti, and the sign is decaying, but the "Goodbye forever" and crying Krash remain intact. It's like a haunting reminder of what once was. User2 replied on 16 February 2013 I know, it's truly a tragic sight. It breaks my heart every time I see it. I can't believe the city has let it deteriorate like this. It's STV's fault for keeping it vacant and killing off the real Toonattik. They could have done something worthwhile with the space, but instead, it's become a symbol of neglect. User3 commented on 18 February 2013 I agree, it's such a shame. Riki was a beloved store in Glasgow, and now it's just a shell of its former self. I remember taking my kids there and seeing their faces light up with joy. We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on CITV, but it's not the same without the store. I really wish something could be done to revive it. User4 replied on 20 February 2013 I remember the good old days when the store was thriving. It was a place full of life, excitement and happiness. Now, it's nothing but a sad reminder of what once was. I can't help but feel angry at STV for forcing its continued dormancy. They need to take responsibility for their actions and make it right. User5 commented on 22 February 2013 It's a shame that Riki had to close, but we can't solely blame STV for its demise. STV didnt cause the closure, but they moaned at ITV for wanting to move Toonattik in the space, in fear that ITV would take over STV and introduce ITV1 branding for Scotland, The realities of retail and the changing shopping landscape played a significant role. However, I do believe that more could have been done to find a solution or repurpose the space. It's a missed opportunity, and it's disheartening to see it in such a state. User1 replied on 25 February 2013 You're right, User5. The changing retail landscape definitely had an impact, but I can't help but feel that if STV had been more supportive, Riki could have found a way to adapt and thrive. It's frustrating to see the space go to waste when it could have been utilized for something meaningful. I miss the energy and joy that Riki brought to the community. User3 commented on 27 February 2013 I recently showed my kids a picture I took of them in front of Riki when they were little. Seeing their faces light up with nostalgia was bittersweet. We can't change the past, but I do hope that one day, something worthwhile will take its place. Glasgow deserves a vibrant and exciting space that can capture the spirit Riki had. User2 replied on 02 March 2013 I completely agree, User3. It's time for the city and the community to come together and find a solution. Riki may be gone, but its legacy lives on in the hearts of those who experienced its magic. Let's continue to remember the joy it brought and work towards creating something just as special. Goodbye forever, Riki. User1 posted on 10 December 2022 I had the most bittersweet experience today. After years of abandonment, I was finally allowed to enter the old Riki store. As I stepped inside, memories flooded back, and I couldn't help but tear up. I miss taking my kids here so much. User2 replied on 11 December 2022 Oh, User1, I can only imagine how emotional that must have been for you. Riki was such a special place for many of us. Did you notice if anything had changed inside? User1 commented on 12 December 2022 Honestly, User2, it was both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The store remained frozen in time, with all the zones dedicated to specific characters still intact. Krash's Fun Zone, Cubi's Creativity Corner, and Chiko's Friendship Garden were all there, reminding me of the joy my kids experienced in each area. User3 replied on 14 December 2022 That sounds incredible, User1. It's almost like a time capsule of the past. But it's also a stark reminder of what we've lost. Riki was a vibrant place that brought so much joy to the community. I miss taking my kids there too. It's a shame it had to close. User1 commented on 16 December 2022 Yes, User3, it truly is a shame. But I'm grateful for the opportunity to step back into that world, even if it's just for a moment. I couldn't help but reflect on how much has changed since Riki closed. CITV has premiered new shows over the years, (namely the infamous Teen Titans Go!), and even Horrid Henry moved to Nickelodeon ages ago. However, the KikoRiki cartoon is still going strong on CITV. It's the last remnant of the old CITV, and it's surprising how well it's doing. User4 replied on 18 December 2022 It's amazing to see the enduring popularity of KikoRiki. It's a testament to the quality of the show and the love it received from viewers. I'm glad it's still bringing joy to children, even if the physical store is no longer here. And you mentioned the closure notice. It's interesting how, every time someone vandalizes it, it gets cleaned up. It's like a symbol of resilience, how the spirit of Riki refuses to be forgotten. User1 replied on 20 December 2022 Exactly, User4. No matter how neglected the store may appear from the outside, the resilience and love Riki brought to the community still shine through. I hope that one day a new generation will experience that magic in a new way. Until then, I'll hold onto the memories and continue to cherish the joy that Riki brought to my family. Goodbye forever, Riki - you will be missed. Write a follow up in late 2023 where Henrik's, a department store right next to Riki finally decides to do something to shake off their reputation for the March 2005 explosion of their London branch (Notalking about memories, and one was hurt, and it happened during Christopher Eccleston's first Doctor Who episode as part of the plot) They decide to reopen Riki, andperson says they change the crying Krash image to a laughing oneremember the transition from Golden Adventure to Riki in August 2003

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Rip10thDoctor posted on 09 May 2010 Toonattik ended this morning with a song and dance about how our toons are still gonna be here, Although the shows finished the brand is gonna carry on, just without the live show or Jamie and Anna, They're adding Horrid Henry, Planet Sketch and of course our beloved KikoRiki to the lineup of the "new" Toonattik, Can't help but wonder if the death of the real Toonattik was STV's fault Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, But they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Kluskowski posted on 05 January 2011 Pop are now airing GoGoRiki, the other English dub of Smeshariki, How this will compete with KikoRiki on CITV remains to be seen, I am also disappointed they haven't found a tenant for Riki, During its final 2 years it became as iconic as the Pavilion Theatre and Barrowlands. It was even popular in Smeshariki's native Russia, I remember them opening a Piki store in Moscow in 2005 modeled after the Glasgow Riki store, The Riki days were way more exciting than the Golden Adventure ones User1 posted on 15 February 2013 Can you believe it has been six years since Riki closed? I still walk past it occasionally, and it's just heartbreaking to see the state it's in now. The closure notice is covered in graffiti, and the sign is decaying, but the "Goodbye forever" and crying Krash remain intact. It's like a haunting reminder of what once was. User2 replied on 16 February 2013 I know, it's truly a tragic sight. It breaks my heart every time I see it. I can't believe the city has let it deteriorate like this. It's STV's fault for keeping it vacant and killing off the real Toonattik. They could have done something worthwhile with the space, but instead, it's become a symbol of neglect. User3 commented on 18 February 2013 I agree, it's such a shame. Riki was a beloved store in Glasgow, and now it's just a shell of its former self. I remember taking my kids there and seeing their faces light up with joy. We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on CITV, but it's not the same without the store. I really wish something could be done to revive it. User4 replied on 20 February 2013 I remember the good old days when the store was thriving. It was a place full of life, excitement and happiness. Now, it's nothing but a sad reminder of what once was. I can't help but feel angry at STV for forcing its continued dormancy. They need to take responsibility for their actions and make it right. User5 commented on 22 February 2013 It's a shame that Riki had to close, but we can't solely blame STV for its demise. STV didnt cause the closure, but they moaned at ITV for wanting to move Toonattik in the space, in fear that ITV would take over STV and introduce ITV1 branding for Scotland, The realities of retail and the changing shopping landscape played a significant role. However, I do believe that more could have been done to find a solution or repurpose the space. It's a missed opportunity, and it's disheartening to see it in such a state. User1 replied on 25 February 2013 You're right, User5. The changing retail landscape definitely had an impact, but I can't help but feel that if STV had been more supportive, Riki could have found a way to adapt and thrive. It's frustrating to see the space go to waste when it could have been utilized for something meaningful. I miss the energy and joy that Riki brought to the community. User3 commented on 27 February 2013 I recently showed my kids a picture I took of them in front of Riki when they were little. Seeing their faces light up with nostalgia was bittersweet. We can't change the past, but I do hope that one day, something worthwhile will take its place. Glasgow deserves a vibrant and exciting space that can capture the spirit Riki had. User2 replied on 02 March 2013 I completely agree, User3. It's time for the city and the community to come together and find a solution. Riki may be gone, but its legacy lives on in the hearts of those who experienced its magic. Let's continue to remember the joy it brought and work towards creating something just as special. Goodbye forever, Riki. User1 posted on 10 December 2022 I had the most bittersweet experience today. After years of abandonment, I was finally allowed to enter the old Riki store. As I stepped inside, memories flooded back, and I couldn't help but tear up. I miss taking my kids here so much. User2 replied on 11 December 2022 Oh, User1, I can only imagine how emotional that must have been for you. Riki was such a special place for many of us. Did you notice if anything had changed inside? User1 commented on 12 December 2022 Honestly, User2, it was both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The store remained frozen in time, with all the zones dedicated to specific characters still intact. Krash's Fun Zone, Cubi's Creativity Corner, and Chiko's Friendship Garden were all there, reminding me of the joy my kids experienced in each area. User3 replied on 14 December 2022 That sounds incredible, User1. It's almost like a time capsule of the past. But it's also a stark reminder of what we've lost. Riki was a vibrant place that brought so much joy to the community. I miss taking my kids there too. It's a shame it had to close. User1 commented on 16 December 2022 Yes, User3, it truly is a shame. But I'm grateful for the opportunity to step back into that world, even if it's just for a moment. I couldn't help but reflect on how much has changed since Riki closed. CITV has premiered new shows over the years, (namely the infamous Teen Titans Go!), and even Horrid Henry moved to Nickelodeon ages ago. However, the KikoRiki cartoon is still going strong on CITV. It's the last remnant of the old CITV, and it's surprising how well it's doing. User4 replied on 18 December 2022 It's amazing to see the enduring popularity of KikoRiki. It's a testament to the quality of the show and the love it received from viewers. I'm glad it's still bringing joy to children, even if the physical store is no longer here. And you mentioned the closure notice. It's interesting how, every time someone vandalizes it, it gets cleaned up. It's like a symbol of resilience, how the spirit of Riki refuses to be forgotten. User1 replied on 20 December 2022 Exactly, User4. No matter how neglected the store may appear from the outside, the resilience and love Riki brought to the community still shine through. I hope that one day a new generation will experience that magic in a new way. Until then, I'll hold onto the memories and continue to cherish the joy that Riki brought to my family. Goodbye forever, Riki - you will be missed. Write a follow up talking about memories, and one person says they remember the transitionforum conversation from October 2003 where the changeover from Golden Adventure to Riki in August 2003Adventures to Riki begins

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Rip10thDoctor posted on 09 May 2010 Toonattik ended this morning with a song and dance about how our toons are still gonna be here, Although the shows finished the brand is gonna carry on, just without the live show or Jamie and Anna, They're adding Horrid Henry, Planet Sketch and of course our beloved KikoRiki to the lineup of the "new" Toonattik, Can't help but wonder if the death of the real Toonattik was STV's fault Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, But they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Kluskowski posted on 05 January 2011 Pop are now airing GoGoRiki, the other English dub of Smeshariki, How this will compete with KikoRiki on CITV remains to be seen, I am also disappointed they haven't found a tenant for Riki, During its final 2 years it became as iconic as the Pavilion Theatre and Barrowlands. It was even popular in Smeshariki's native Russia, I remember them opening a Piki store in Moscow in 2005 modeled after the Glasgow Riki store, The Riki days were way more exciting than the Golden Adventure ones User1 posted on 15 February 2013 Can you believe it has been six years since Riki closed? I still walk past it occasionally, and it's just heartbreaking to see the state it's in now. The closure notice is covered in graffiti, and the sign is decaying, but the "Goodbye forever" and crying Krash remain intact. It's like a haunting reminder of what once was. User2 replied on 16 February 2013 I know, it's truly a tragic sight. It breaks my heart every time I see it. I can't believe the city has let it deteriorate like this. It's STV's fault for keeping it vacant and killing off the real Toonattik. They could have done something worthwhile with the space, but instead, it's become a symbol of neglect. User3 commented on 18 February 2013 I agree, it's such a shame. Riki was a beloved store in Glasgow, and now it's just a shell of its former self. I remember taking my kids there and seeing their faces light up with joy. We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on CITV, but it's not the same without the store. I really wish something could be done to revive it. User4 replied on 20 February 2013 I remember the good old days when the store was thriving. It was a place full of life, excitement and happiness. Now, it's nothing but a sad reminder of what once was. I can't help but feel angry at STV for forcing its continued dormancy. They need to take responsibility for their actions and make it right. User5 commented on 22 February 2013 It's a shame that Riki had to close, but we can't solely blame STV for its demise. STV didnt cause the closure, but they moaned at ITV for wanting to move Toonattik in the space, in fear that ITV would take over STV and introduce ITV1 branding for Scotland, The realities of retail and the changing shopping landscape played a significant role. However, I do believe that more could have been done to find a solution or repurpose the space. It's a missed opportunity, and it's disheartening to see it in such a state. User1 replied on 25 February 2013 You're right, User5. The changing retail landscape definitely had an impact, but I can't help but feel that if STV had been more supportive, Riki could have found a way to adapt and thrive. It's frustrating to see the space go to waste when it could have been utilized for something meaningful. I miss the energy and joy that Riki brought to the community. User3 commented on 27 February 2013 I recently showed my kids a picture I took of them in front of Riki when they were little. Seeing their faces light up with nostalgia was bittersweet. We can't change the past, but I do hope that one day, something worthwhile will take its place. Glasgow deserves a vibrant and exciting space that can capture the spirit Riki had. User2 replied on 02 March 2013 I completely agree, User3. It's time for the city and the community to come together and find a solution. Riki may be gone, but its legacy lives on in the hearts of those who experienced its magic. Let's continue to remember the joy it brought and work towards creating something just as special. Goodbye forever, Riki. User1 posted on 10 December 2022 I had the most bittersweet experience today. After years of abandonment, I was finally allowed to enter the old Riki store. As I stepped inside, memories flooded back, and I couldn't help but tear up. I miss taking my kids here so much. User2 replied on 11 December 2022 Oh, User1, I can only imagine how emotional that must have been for you. Riki was such a special place for many of us. Did you notice if anything had changed inside? User1 commented on 12 December 2022 Honestly, User2, it was both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The store remained frozen in time, with all the zones dedicated to specific characters still intact. Krash's Fun Zone, Cubi's Creativity Corner, and Chiko's Friendship Garden were all there, reminding me of the joy my kids experienced in each area. User3 replied on 14 December 2022 That sounds incredible, User1. It's almost like a time capsule of the past. But it's also a stark reminder of what we've lost. Riki was a vibrant place that brought so much joy to the community. I miss taking my kids there too. It's a shame it had to close. User1 commented on 16 December 2022 Yes, User3, it truly is a shame. But I'm grateful for the opportunity to step back into that world, even if it's just for a moment. I couldn't help but reflect on how much has changed since Riki closed. CITV has premiered new shows over the years, (namely the infamous Teen Titans Go!), and even Horrid Henry moved to Nickelodeon ages ago. However, the KikoRiki cartoon is still going strong on CITV. It's the last remnant of the old CITV, and it's surprising how well it's doing. User4 replied on 18 December 2022 It's amazing to see the enduring popularity of KikoRiki. It's a testament to the quality of the show and the love it received from viewers. I'm glad it's still bringing joy to children, even if the physical store is no longer here. And you mentioned the closure notice. It's interesting how, every time someone vandalizes it, it gets cleaned up. It's like a symbol of resilience, how the spirit of Riki refuses to be forgotten. User1 replied on 20 December 2022 Exactly, User4. No matter how neglected the store may appear from the outside, the resilience and love Riki brought to the community still shine through. I hope that one day a new generation will experience that magic in a new way. Until then, I'll hold onto the memories and continue to cherish the joy that Riki brought to my family. Goodbye forever, Riki - you will be missed. Write a forum conversation from October 2003 where the changeover from Golden Adventures to Riki beginslate May 2007 leading up to the closure

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Rip10thDoctor posted on 09 May 2010 Toonattik ended this morning with a song and dance about how our toons are still gonna be here, Although the shows finished the brand is gonna carry on, just without the live show or Jamie and Anna, They're adding Horrid Henry, Planet Sketch and of course our beloved KikoRiki to the lineup of the "new" Toonattik, Can't help but wonder if the death of the real Toonattik was STV's fault Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, But they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Kluskowski posted on 05 January 2011 Pop are now airing GoGoRiki, the other English dub of Smeshariki, How this will compete with KikoRiki on CITV remains to be seen, I am also disappointed they haven't found a tenant for Riki, During its final 2 years it became as iconic as the Pavilion Theatre and Barrowlands. It was even popular in Smeshariki's native Russia, I remember them opening a Piki store in Moscow in 2005 modeled after the Glasgow Riki store, The Riki days were way more exciting than the Golden Adventure ones User1 posted on 15 February 2013 Can you believe it has been six years since Riki closed? I still walk past it occasionally, and it's just heartbreaking to see the state it's in now. The closure notice is covered in graffiti, and the sign is decaying, but the "Goodbye forever" and crying Krash remain intact. It's like a haunting reminder of what once was. User2 replied on 16 February 2013 I know, it's truly a tragic sight. It breaks my heart every time I see it. I can't believe the city has let it deteriorate like this. It's STV's fault for keeping it vacant and killing off the real Toonattik. They could have done something worthwhile with the space, but instead, it's become a symbol of neglect. User3 commented on 18 February 2013 I agree, it's such a shame. Riki was a beloved store in Glasgow, and now it's just a shell of its former self. I remember taking my kids there and seeing their faces light up with joy. We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on CITV, but it's not the same without the store. I really wish something could be done to revive it. User4 replied on 20 February 2013 I remember the good old days when the store was thriving. It was a place full of life, excitement and happiness. Now, it's nothing but a sad reminder of what once was. I can't help but feel angry at STV for forcing its continued dormancy. They need to take responsibility for their actions and make it right. User5 commented on 22 February 2013 It's a shame that Riki had to close, but we can't solely blame STV for its demise. STV didnt cause the closure, but they moaned at ITV for wanting to move Toonattik in the space, in fear that ITV would take over STV and introduce ITV1 branding for Scotland, The realities of retail and the changing shopping landscape played a significant role. However, I do believe that more could have been done to find a solution or repurpose the space. It's a missed opportunity, and it's disheartening to see it in such a state. User1 replied on 25 February 2013 You're right, User5. The changing retail landscape definitely had an impact, but I can't help but feel that if STV had been more supportive, Riki could have found a way to adapt and thrive. It's frustrating to see the space go to waste when it could have been utilized for something meaningful. I miss the energy and joy that Riki brought to the community. User3 commented on 27 February 2013 I recently showed my kids a picture I took of them in front of Riki when they were little. Seeing their faces light up with nostalgia was bittersweet. We can't change the past, but I do hope that one day, something worthwhile will take its place. Glasgow deserves a vibrant and exciting space that can capture the spirit Riki had. User2 replied on 02 March 2013 I completely agree, User3. It's time for the city and the community to come together and find a solution. Riki may be gone, but its legacy lives on in the hearts of those who experienced its magic. Let's continue to remember the joy it brought and work towards creating something just as special. Goodbye forever, Riki. User1 posted on 10 December 2022 I had the most bittersweet experience today. After years of abandonment, I was finally allowed to enter the old Riki store. As I stepped inside, memories flooded back, and I couldn't help but tear up. I miss taking my kids here so much. User2 replied on 11 December 2022 Oh, User1, I can only imagine how emotional that must have been for you. Riki was such a special place for many of us. Did you notice if anything had changed inside? User1 commented on 12 December 2022 Honestly, User2, it was both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The store remained frozen in time, with all the zones dedicated to specific characters still intact. Krash's Fun Zone, Cubi's Creativity Corner, and Chiko's Friendship Garden were all there, reminding me of the joy my kids experienced in each area. User3 replied on 14 December 2022 That sounds incredible, User1. It's almost like a time capsule of the past. But it's also a stark reminder of what we've lost. Riki was a vibrant place that brought so much joy to the community. I miss taking my kids there too. It's a shame it had to close. User1 commented on 16 December 2022 Yes, User3, it truly is a shame. But I'm grateful for the opportunity to step back into that world, even if it's just for a moment. I couldn't help but reflect on how much has changed since Riki closed. CITV has premiered new shows over the years, (namely the infamous Teen Titans Go!), and even Horrid Henry moved to Nickelodeon ages ago. However, the KikoRiki cartoon is still going strong on CITV. It's the last remnant of the old CITV, and it's surprising how well it's doing. User4 replied on 18 December 2022 It's amazing to see the enduring popularity of KikoRiki. It's a testament to the quality of the show and the love it received from viewers. I'm glad it's still bringing joy to children, even if the physical store is no longer here. And you mentioned the closure notice. It's interesting how, every time someone vandalizes it, it gets cleaned up. It's like a symbol of resilience, how the spirit of Riki refuses to be forgotten. User1 replied on 20 December 2022 Exactly, User4. No matter how neglected the store may appear from the outside, the resilience and love Riki brought to the community still shine through. I hope that one day a new generation will experience that magic in a new way. Until then, I'll hold onto the memories and continue to cherish the joy that Riki brought to my family. Goodbye forever, Riki - you will be missed. Write a forum conversation from late May 2007 leading up to the closure, including the final day, and it ended with a looped audio ad thanking the shoppers and directing them to CITV, It also advertised "Please watch Toonattik every Saturday from 7:25 to 9:25 and also watch Action Stations on ITV2 every weekday, Goodbye from all of us at Riki" The store closed at 6pm and the closure notice appeared at around 7pm

USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Glasgow - Goodbye Riki Joeye posted on 23 June 2007 It's the end of an era, Even bigger than the end of Evangelion, or even Christopher Eccleston leaving Doctor Who, The famous Riki store has gone, After about 12 years of selling toys and 4 years of its golden age of KikoRiki merchandise the store has unfortunately vanished, in its place is a rather upsetting image of Krash crying, It pains my heart to see the poor guy like this, Apparently "the realities of retail in the shopping landscape have made this change unavoidable" Whats most striking is "Goodbye forever..." written in a melancholic font, and the most striking part is that it's showing Krash crying. My kids will miss the shop dearly. There is another sign giving the channel numbers for CITV, the channel that broadcasts the KikoRiki cartoon, Although there is an error, Telewest doesn't exist anymore, it's Virgin Media now. Johnstone posted on 23 June 2007 It's a very sad state of affairs that Riki has ceased to exist. A good shop, Now we will have to trek to Toys R Us, And that's literally at the Fort Shopping Centre near the Barrowland Ballroom. Harry replied on 23 June 2007 They should have kept it open, I am a fan of that show, Hopefully they find something good to take over the space, It will most likely be another Greggs, because it's not like we've had enough of THOSE, right? Chingling replied on 24 June 2007 I went past Sauchiehall Street today, I noticed M&S has a sign saying "Our dearest condolences to staff of Riki", I also saw the Riki closure notice, How sad it all is, Here is an image "ByeRiki.png" Someone cheer poor Krash up, he's had a rough day, I want to hug the little furball, Incidentally Toys R Us in St Enoch centre are now selling toys of the show, so maybe Riki worked something out with Toys R Us, Anyways, this is the grief of losing Odeon at Renfied Street back in January last year all over again. Anonymous said on 24 June 2007 Gutted, that this wonderful shop has closed, I know the cartoon is still rerunning on CITV (and in Welsh on S4C, but we're Scottish so who cares) but it's never gonna be the same, The novelty of a Russian cartoon being popular in Scotland was awesome, Hopefully they do something worth while with the space. Henry commented on 01 July 2007 I was recently allowed in to see it one final time and it really is sad, the statue of Chiko would once have kids lining up to take pictures with him, the toy zone was once filled, It is such a sad time for Glasgow. Oscar Riddle commented on 01 July 2007 I know, We already lost the Odeon, then we lost Safeway to the whole Morrisons "rebrand", Now we lost Riki. When will shops stop closing here in the UK. Honey commented on 01 July 2007 I'm still not over Safeway becoming Morrisons, So many shops close in Glasgow, When Safeway was being converted at least 13 staff members were let go, They then chose to work at Tesco for a very little while before they decided to leave supermarkets all together and instead work with children, My friend worked at Safeway and was fired during the conversion, He loved toys and so he stayed in retail, albeit working at Riki, He is now unemployed again as a result of its closure BadHairDay commented on 05 July 2007 CITV airings of KikoRiki have had an announcement targeted to Scottish viewers saying "Although you can no longer get merchandise of this show from the shop in Glasgow, you can now buy it online or at your local retailer", CITV have also pre-empted Squish, My Parents are Aliens, Pokemon and Horrid Henry in favour of a KikoRiki marathon this Summer, End posted on 24 January 2009 Sorry to bump the thread but Toonattik (CITV's morning show) was today held inside the former Riki Shop, The hosts said it was because CITV were holding a KikoRiki marathon later that day and they wanted to "celebrate it in a perfect way", Surreal to see the place lit up again after being lifeless for more than a year. I've sent in a video "file:ToonattikatRiki.mp4", They played all the usual Toonattik games, including the "pie in the face" ending, They said they aren't cleaning it up because "the place is closed so no one will notice", Funny stuff Universal Credit posted on 26 June 2009 It appears that they are going to use the space for a "new studio" for Toonattik, Wonder how STV will feel about ITV using a studio in their area, Shame to see the remnants go Oio posted on 13 January 2010 The plans have been rejected by the council due to opposition from STV who say that it opens the door for "the end of STV and ITV taking over Scotland", Sad to see it decaying but I guess that's how things end. Rip10thDoctor posted on 09 May 2010 Toonattik ended this morning with a song and dance about how our toons are still gonna be here, Although the shows finished the brand is gonna carry on, just without the live show or Jamie and Anna, They're adding Horrid Henry, Planet Sketch and of course our beloved KikoRiki to the lineup of the "new" Toonattik, Can't help but wonder if the death of the real Toonattik was STV's fault Josh Atkinson posted on 19 July 2010 Huge shame about this! A store that truly was one of the main reasons i was able to pick up most of my toys and games from Glasgow, It is sad it has been closed for 3 years, We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on the CITV channel (it managed to survive the late 2009 rebrand that got Bratz, Four Eyes! and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! removed from the channel to make room for more Horrid Henry) It still rates very well with 6 million viewers, But they really need to do something worthwhile with the space, Maybe just re-open it as a toy shop or something like that, I still walk by it, and I still tear up at the devastated image of Krash. Kluskowski posted on 05 January 2011 Pop are now airing GoGoRiki, the other English dub of Smeshariki, How this will compete with KikoRiki on CITV remains to be seen, I am also disappointed they haven't found a tenant for Riki, During its final 2 years it became as iconic as the Pavilion Theatre and Barrowlands. It was even popular in Smeshariki's native Russia, I remember them opening a Piki store in Moscow in 2005 modeled after the Glasgow Riki store, The Riki days were way more exciting than the Golden Adventure ones User1 posted on 15 February 2013 Can you believe it has been six years since Riki closed? I still walk past it occasionally, and it's just heartbreaking to see the state it's in now. The closure notice is covered in graffiti, and the sign is decaying, but the "Goodbye forever" and crying Krash remain intact. It's like a haunting reminder of what once was. User2 replied on 16 February 2013 I know, it's truly a tragic sight. It breaks my heart every time I see it. I can't believe the city has let it deteriorate like this. It's STV's fault for keeping it vacant and killing off the real Toonattik. They could have done something worthwhile with the space, but instead, it's become a symbol of neglect. User3 commented on 18 February 2013 I agree, it's such a shame. Riki was a beloved store in Glasgow, and now it's just a shell of its former self. I remember taking my kids there and seeing their faces light up with joy. We still have the KikoRiki cartoon on CITV, but it's not the same without the store. I really wish something could be done to revive it. User4 replied on 20 February 2013 I remember the good old days when the store was thriving. It was a place full of life, excitement and happiness. Now, it's nothing but a sad reminder of what once was. I can't help but feel angry at STV for forcing its continued dormancy. They need to take responsibility for their actions and make it right. User5 commented on 22 February 2013 It's a shame that Riki had to close, but we can't solely blame STV for its demise. STV didnt cause the closure, but they moaned at ITV for wanting to move Toonattik in the space, in fear that ITV would take over STV and introduce ITV1 branding for Scotland, The realities of retail and the changing shopping landscape played a significant role. However, I do believe that more could have been done to find a solution or repurpose the space. It's a missed opportunity, and it's disheartening to see it in such a state. User1 replied on 25 February 2013 You're right, User5. The changing retail landscape definitely had an impact, but I can't help but feel that if STV had been more supportive, Riki could have found a way to adapt and thrive. It's frustrating to see the space go to waste when it could have been utilized for something meaningful. I miss the energy and joy that Riki brought to the community. User3 commented on 27 February 2013 I recently showed my kids a picture I took of them in front of Riki when they were little. Seeing their faces light up with nostalgia was bittersweet. We can't change the past, but I do hope that one day, something worthwhile will take its place. Glasgow deserves a vibrant and exciting space that can capture the spirit Riki had. User2 replied on 02 March 2013 I completely agree, User3. It's time for the city and the community to come together and find a solution. Riki may be gone, but its legacy lives on in the hearts of those who experienced its magic. Let's continue to remember the joy it brought and work towards creating something just as special. Goodbye forever, Riki. User1 posted on 10 December 2022 I had the most bittersweet experience today. After years of abandonment, I was finally allowed to enter the old Riki store. As I stepped inside, memories flooded back, and I couldn't help but tear up. I miss taking my kids here so much. User2 replied on 11 December 2022 Oh, User1, I can only imagine how emotional that must have been for you. Riki was such a special place for many of us. Did you notice if anything had changed inside? User1 commented on 12 December 2022 Honestly, User2, it was both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The store remained frozen in time, with all the zones dedicated to specific characters still intact. Krash's Fun Zone, Cubi's Creativity Corner, and Chiko's Friendship Garden were all there, reminding me of the joy my kids experienced in each area. User3 replied on 14 December 2022 That sounds incredible, User1. It's almost like a time capsule of the past. But it's also a stark reminder of what we've lost. Riki was a vibrant place that brought so much joy to the community. I miss taking my kids there too. It's a shame it had to close. User1 commented on 16 December 2022 Yes, User3, it truly is a shame. But I'm grateful for the opportunity to step back into that world, even if it's just for a moment. I couldn't help but reflect on how much has changed since Riki closed. CITV has premiered new shows over the years, (namely the infamous Teen Titans Go!), and even Horrid Henry moved to Nickelodeon ages ago. However, the KikoRiki cartoon is still going strong on CITV. It's the last remnant of the old CITV, and it's surprising how well it's doing. User4 replied on 18 December 2022 It's amazing to see the enduring popularity of KikoRiki. It's a testament to the quality of the show and the love it received from viewers. I'm glad it's still bringing joy to children, even if the physical store is no longer here. And you mentioned the closure notice. It's interesting how, every time someone vandalizes it, it gets cleaned up. It's like a symbol of resilience, how the spirit of Riki refuses to be forgotten. User1 replied on 20 December 2022 Exactly, User4. No matter how neglected the store may appear from the outside, the resilience and love Riki brought to the community still shine through. I hope that one day a new generation will experience that magic in a new way. Until then, I'll hold onto the memories and continue to cherish the joy that Riki brought to my family. Goodbye forever, Riki - you will be missed. Write a forum conversation leading up to the closure, includingblog post the day after it closed reflecting on the final day, and it ended with a loopedThe final moments had a looping audio ad thanking the shoppers and directing them to CITV, Itwhich also advertised "Please watch Toonattik every Saturday from 7:25 to 9:25 and also watch Action Stations on ITV2 every weekday, Goodbye from all of us at Riki"CITV's weekend morning lineupz The store closed at 6pm and the closure noticemessage appeared at around 7pm