I don't remember exactly when the Toys R Us store in Lufkin closed down. Toys R Us Should Come Back to LufkinThe other day I started hearing some Facebook chatter about Toys R Us opening up a store in Tyler soon. Remembering Toys R Us in LufkinBefore I go any further, I realize that there are some - actually LOTS - of people that may not have known that Lufkin even had a Toys R Us. READ MORE: Nothing Bundt Cakes Expanding into Deep East TexasAs you can tell, I miss Toys R Us. Top Three Ideas to Move into the Vacant Sears Store in the Lufkin Mall People have been chatting about what could move into the vacant spot in the Lufkin Mall.