PITTSFIELD, Mass., Nov. 17, 2008 -- KB Toys, the nation's largest mall-based specialty toy retailer, will open 270 of its 460 stores at midnight on Black Friday to give guests the opportunity to beat the traditional post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy. Special Doorbuster deals and Bonus Offers will be available from the stroke of Midnight in these stores!

"We are truly excited about this year's bargains! The extended shopping hours now give our Guests a choice, shop late or shop early. We've made sure that this year, everyone gets a chance at choosing from the best selection and all at the lowest holiday prices," said Andy Bailen, CEO of KB Toys.

KB Toys has trained its staff and hired additional seasonal associates to assist busy shoppers find all the right gifts, featuring everything from stocking stuffers to that special hard to find gift, many at steep discounts off of their normal prices.

"We want to make sure all families have a joyous holiday, no matter what their shopping budget, and we're doing that with lower sale prices and with our newly expanded Super Values program," adds Bailen. "The Super Values selection offers exceptional value and with hundreds of toys, games, crafts, video games and family entertainment DVDs to choose from, it's no surprise that Guests are taking advantage of the bargains."

Shoppers will find the deepest discounts and bonus offers starting from Midnight until Noon on Black Friday, so enjoy your traditional dinner, relax awhile and then let the bargain shopping begin! The savviest shoppers will take advantage of these extended shopping hours to complete their entire toy shopping well before the parking lots fill up.

It's easy to find out if your local KB Toys store is open at midnight, just visit us on the web at kbclubhouse.com. You'll find all of our After-Thanksgiving specials in most newspapers on Thanksgiving Day.

"Bargains are in every aisle, our helpful associates are ready to assist, the shelves are stocked, and we are ready! Guests will have no problem finding all the perfect holiday gifts for the children at KB Toys," added Bailen.

About KB Toys

KB Toys, Inc. is the nation's largest mall-based specialty toy retailer, operating more than 460 Stores across America, the American Territory of Guam and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Pittsfield, Mass., the privately-held company has been delighting children, parents and grandparents alike with the fun of toys for more than 80 years. To find the store nearest you go to www.kbclubhouse.com.