USER: Note: This is in an alternate universe, This shop, despite being awesome, never existed, It does in this alternate universe, Also sorry for constantly showing you this, I'm just trying to make sure its perfect We've loved being in this spot as part of the wonderful Glasgow community Unfortunately, This shop is now closed, The realities of retail in the shopping landscape has made this decision unavoidable, We want to take the opportunity to thank you for shopping with us for so many years, You can find all about KikoRiki and its related online MMO RolyPolyLand at riki.com Goodbye forever... This sign was posted to the doors of Riki, a children's shop in Glasgow on Wednesday The image ends with a poignant "Goodbye forever..." above a image of a crying Krash the Rabbit The store closed on Wedensday after 12 years trading at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The shop sold merchandise related to the animated series KikoRiki, The cartoon is a Russian cartoon about circular colorful animals and their fun adventures, The Riki shop opened in 1995 was originally Golden Adventures and was a general toy shop akin to Toys R Us but in 2003 became Riki and became focused on the then new surge in KikoRiki popularity in Scotland, However in June 2007, the store closed for the last time, Riki Group's reasoning was the "realities of retail" was unavoidable, The shop was also closed so Riki could focus on business in it's native Russia and develop more exciting new animated series or movies Hidden Gl...
CHATBOT: Title: A New Chapter for Riki: Proposed Soft Play Centre User1: Can you believe it? They've finally put forward a new proposal for the old Riki store! There's talk of potentially turning it into a soft play centre. With the building's unique layout and history, I think this could be a brilliant way to bring back some of that childhood magic to Sauchiehall Street. User2: That's amazing news, User1! The Riki shop was such a special place for so many of us growing up. It's about time they did something with that space. Plus, sticking to the theme is perfect! It would be a great homage to the beloved store. User3: Honestly, I love this idea! As the building is right in between Tesco and Henrik's, they really can't knock it down. A soft play centre would preserve the integrity of the high street and maintain the Riki legacy. User4: I heard about this, and at first I was skeptical. But thinking about it, a soft play area is the ideal new chapter for the Riki store. Rather than letting the space fall into ruin or become some uninspired office, this could keep the joy alive for the next generation! User5: I have such fond memories of the Riki store, and it broke my heart to see it empty for so long. Now, imagining it filled with laughter and children playing again--it just feels right. I really hope this application goes through! User6: I wonder if they'll incorporate any of the KikoRiki themes into the soft play centre. It would be such a clever way to maintain that connection to the past. The whole city has a soft spot for Riki; this feels like the kind of development that would get a lot of community support. User7: I spotted the application on the council's website. They seem very conscious of the building's heritage and the community's sentiments. I'm not gonna lie, I never thought I'd see the day when that spot could be lively again. User8: The fact that they've been denied retrofitting and development in the past makes me cautious. But a soft play centre - could that be unobtrusive enough to pass muster? I do hope so. It's high time that place saw some life again, while respecting the memories we all have of it. User9: If this goes through, it'd be a win-win for the community and the city's heritage. Parents get a great place to take their kids, and we all get to see a piece of Glasgow's heart beat once again. I can't wait to follow the progress of this application. User10: Ah, I can just see it now - a new generation of kids getting to experience a piece o...
USER: Write a follow up in March, where Henrik's posts a tribute to the London Henrik's explosion in March 2005 (this was done by the 9th Doctor to stop the Autons, it was closed for the night so no one was injured, this AU is part of my Doctor Who AU) but some people noticed the crying image at Riki is now a smile, and the text is gone
CHATBOT: Title: A Nod to the Past and a Smile for the Future at Henrik's & Riki User1: Did anyone catch Henrik's tribute to the 2005 London explosion? It was a tasteful homage to quite a moment in our AU history--saved by the Nick of Nine from those Auton mannequins! And it happened at night, so thankfully no injuries. But did you notice something else nearby? User2: I totally saw that! It's been years, but that was a wild time. Kudos to Henrik's for the thoughtful tribute. But yes, I did a double-take passing by the old Riki store. The usually crying Krash image that's been haunting us is now smiling! And the "Goodbye forever" text is gone? User3: Noticed that too! That's got to be a promising sign for the future of the space, right? Maybe related to the soft play centre idea? I hope the change in Krash's image means good things are coming. User4: It's a little eerie but exciting! The 9th Doctor himself left quite the legacy, and Henrik's gesture was a classy way to remember how the Doctor saved the day. But yeah, seeing Krash happy again makes me feel like things are looking up for the Riki store's fate too. User5: Has anyone heard anything new about the soft play proposal? Maybe the change at Riki is an insider's way of giving us a hint! After how long that sad Krash face has been part of the street, this feels significant. User6: It's kind of poetic when you think about it. Henrik's shares their history and connection with Doctor Who, and right next door, we might be seeing the rebirth of a Glasgow legend. It's like they're both honoring their past while looking forward to the future. User7: If this is a nod to the potential new life for Riki, I'm here for it. Just the thought of that space being filled with joy and play instead of emptiness makes me happier than I've been in a long time about Sauchiehall Street. User8: My heart did a little leap seeing Krash's smile this morning! We're all waiting for some positivity after a long stretch of gloom and doom. Fingers crossed that it's not just a false alarm but a real step forward for the Riki renewal. User9: This is a message, folks! It's gotta be! Someone is probably trying to tell us that the dark days are over for our old Riki store. Bring on the soft play, the laughter, and the new memories! User10: Wait... what if this has a tie-in with Doctor Who, much like Henrik's? The DW fandom is huge here, and the Riki store playing a part in the AU could be amazing! Maybe an exhibit or interactive stuff for fans? Use...