Fine join the management at Kay-Bee Toys as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager then promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer.

"There are a lot of college students who come here buying the game," said Harry Young, an assistant manager at Kay-Bee Toy and Hobby in Charlottesville.

After The Andersons opened, many mall merchants reported higher sales, including Spencer Gifts, Kay-Bee Toys and Orange Julius.

Scores of residents have expressed sharp opposition to the plans of Kay-Bee Toys, a national chain, to open a store in the fall.

And at Kay-Bee Toys in Manhattan Mall, "They're not moving," said Nigel Grant, an assistant manager.

And Kay-Bee Toys, its mall-based toy chain, will be spun off as another.

Some parents were not pleased with Santa's proximity to Kay-Bee Toys: his throne was placed right at its entrance.

"I say go to Kay-Bee Toys and we can get you a car."

I worked at the mall twice, first in 1987 as a newbie retail worker at Kay-Bee Toys, then three years later as a grizzled veteran after my freshman year of college.

So far, Ms. Fossie said, all 7,000 games - which cost $39.99 apiece - have been ordered by retailers, including Kay-Bee Toys and Toys "R" Us.