World famous toy store FAO Schwarz is coming to Arnotts and it's bringing the walking piano

One of the world's most famous toy stores is coming to Dublin right in time for Christmas 2019.

FAO Schwarz, famed for being the home of the massive piano from 'Big', is coming to Arnotts in October.

The 6,000 sq ft retail space will house the walk-on piano keyboard and the brand's trademark plush animals.

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Donald McDonald, Managing Director at Brown Thomas and Arnotts, said: “Arnotts is home to the world’s most prestigious, exciting and innovative brands.

"We are a family focused destination always looking to deliver unique experiences to delight our customers.

Arnotts announced the arrival of the world’s most magical toy store FAO Schwarz to its Henry Street location later this year. Sophie Garvey and Romeo Wasu are pictured with the iconic toy soldier to celebrate the announcement. (Anthony Woods)

"The opening of FAO Schwarz will deliver theatre, wonderment and magic to our customers and we are excited to become part of the many memories that will surely be made inside our walls.”

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Jan-Eric Kloth, COO of the parent company of FAO Schwarz said: “Arnotts is an iconic retail brand that delivers amazing experiences and theatre to its customers therefore this was the perfect place for us to be.

"We are pleased to have such a creative and innovative team as our partners for the Arnott’s store. FAO Schwarz at Arnotts promises to be an adventure larger-than-life that sparks the imagination in all of us."