What to spend your Toys R Us gift card on before it goes bankrupt

Toys R Us has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and Canada, the BBC reports.

The firm's European operations are not part of the bankruptcy proceedings and Toys R Us says it does not expect any immediate impact on its UK stores.

However, that hasn't stopped parents with unused Toys R Us gift cards going on a spending spree, just in case.

When a company goes bankrupt, gift cards are often unable to be spent and difficult to get a refund for.

What should you spend your Toys R Us gift card on?

• Clearance section - you'll want to make your free credit go as far as possible. Toys R Us has a clearance section online with toys at half price. This includes dolls and collectibles, action figures, preschool figures and more.
• Promotions - the website is running a number of promotions including the Nintendo 2DS XL, Nintendo Switch, Star Wars and LEGO Nexo Knights.
• LEGO Ninjago - This collection is currently 33% off online, which many of the LEGO sets reduced by £15 or more.

Don't forget to make use of free click and collect. Standard delivery is free if you spend over £29.99.

Where else can I get cheap toys?

ASDA George is running a sale on toys where you can save up to 50% off. You can also see over 100 toy deals posted by other Latest Dealers here.