The History Of Geoffrey The Giraffe, The Toys R Us Mascot

[@franciscoperalta5413]

17:57 I initially thought Tom Kenny might've voiced Geoffrey in the ad as I found similarities to Kenny's voice for Spyro the Dragon and this version of Geoffrey.

[@IztocaGabby]

My little brother was born in 2018 so he never get a chance to go toys r us but I was born in 2016 and I was only 2 years old that time and I got a chance to when I was a baby I went to baby’s r us I went to toys r us before toys r us closed I had so much fun in toys r us

[@jeffreyblanchard562]

The costumes were designed by my mom, Judy Evans, who went on to design all the costumes on Golden Girls, and Beauty and the Beast among other things. They were built by Jack Shafton at his studio in North Hollywood.

[@papachillothezappey4050]

Do you mean the costumes from the 1970's?

[@gIoriaflores]

what era of costumes are you talking about?

[@ErendidaVazquez]

@@gIoriaflores 13:59

[@gIoriaflores]

@@ErendidaVazquez thanks

[@HedggyshowREAL]

Thats really cool do you still have any?

[@realloraxitellya]

55:06 Apparently, This costume was used in the UK at the Dudley Zoo. Toys R Us them-self sent it to them.

[@samuelfarris1949]

I find it fascinating to learn of Thurl Ravenscroft's connection with voicing the character. I already knew he did Tony the Tiger and the voice he gives Tony suits him down to a T, no pun intended. With his voice for Geoffrey, it was clear after a while it didn't quite suit the direction with the character, and the Toys 'R' Us marketing team eventually concluded what best worked with Geoffrey was a neutral-sounding voice reflecting a character right at home among kids despite being older, thus leading to the most recognised design of the character, and a voice change that fits him very well. Regards from the UK, Samuel Farris.

[@kateealer7]

This video brings back so many memories. If we got a good report card or something, we could go to what was, at the time, the biggest Toys R' Us in America in Christiana, DE. Only problem was that we had to go clothes shopping at Kids R Us first. Do not remember going to a giant toy store. Only remember being forced to go clothes shopping as a little kid. I believe this is where my hate of clothes shopping came from. Thanks, Jeff, LOL.

[@ashcashgamer5770]

This shop was amazing to me as a kid, it had massive shelves filled with many different products depending on what you were looking for, it had fun displays for products, and in general it felt like you stepped in a children's dream. It's interesting that Toys R Us never truly died as there are Toys R Us sections at Macy's, a much smaller scale but still interesting. My fondest memories of Toys R Us include a location in Moreno Valley when I was really little that now has a supermarket in it's place that had many products such as LPS figures and playsets with the 2006 ones and that store moved to a different location in Moreno Valley later on. I remember seeing Monster High dolls along with video screens showing animated videos about the dolls in the early 2000's, a lot of Strawberry Shortcake mini figures and sets, Zhu Zhu Pets (which could be returning as I write this), MLP Gen 4, Polly Pocket, Squinkies, and others. It was truly a dream come true for any child. I wish I could time travel to take photos and post them as Nostalgiacore or buy some of those products in the past.

[@MoarteMorrison]

I loved lps as a child, still do, I remember being so excited as a kid to visit toys r us and buy mlp and lps merchandise

[@KJO8.]

There's actually a Toys Я Us store in the American Dream Mall in New Jersey. I went there back in July and it was an incredible experience. It’s a pretty cool store with two floors, a slide and even a Toys Я Us train that you can ride around the mall. I love the videos man keep doing what your doing! 👍🏾

[@stellazhong973]

1:00:46 Wink, Wink.

[@ivanthevaluable2559]

I know that we all hate the moment where that guy smacked Geoffrey with a box, but the moment where he violently shakes the Prime box got me dying

[@kellywheatley688]

What guy?

[@ivanthevaluable2559]

@@kellywheatley688 that one boxer dude who knocked Geoffrey out with the box

[@yolandamcnair429]

This was so thorough & detailed. Anyone can see you put a lot of work & care into making this. I enjoyed it much more than I expected to. I kind of hoped to see the remake of the original Toys R Us jungle commercial they made with the kids as teens. That brought a tear to my eye watching it. Anyway, wonderful job. I learned a lot & was entertained, so thank you.

[@TheDarkThunder]

I wish I kept a gift card with Real Geoffrey on it saying “oh boy, a gift card”. You could feel the sarcasm in his voice when all other Geoffreys would try to sell it as “excited!”

[@pdub2582]

It's Good To See That Macy's Is Reopening All Every Single Toys R Us Location Next Year Also, I Actually Do Remember Seeing Toys R Us Going Out Of Business In 2018, And It Was So Sad

[@BrimmySP]

OH NO GUMMY BEAR GUY RUNNNNNNNNNN

[@thepinkpanther3326]

My auntie showed my it was comming back in 2022 (in UK)

[@KatelynJewel]

Conspiracy theory: What if the original Geoffrey retired, and the current one is Junior? That would explain how he went from an adult to a kid.

[@KittyKatz547]

this is my preferred headcannon as it just makes sense that by the 90s when "kid" Geoffrey takes the spotlight as mascot, Junior would have been grown up more to run the family business.

[@ultranm8fanproductionsllc.817]

Yes! I agree with you, but I also think the Geoffrey Sr. is the son of Dr. G. Raffe!

[@Victoria_RC]

And his voice did change to a child like voice in that toys r us game app when you go into the store

[@AngelRodriguez-hw9dw]

I like the voice of Duncan Brannan that he voice like chuck e cheese just like me

[@robozaogameryt]

@@ultranm8fanproductionsllc.817 Geoffrey Lore

[@NathanSpies]

Sorry about all the delays, technology wasn’t on my side for this video

[@ethanvillasuso1206]

Nathan, can I message you on Instagram

[@NathanSpies]

@@ethanvillasuso1206 yes

[@thepuppetworld3955]

@@NathanSpies what is your Instagram anyway?

[@NathanSpies]

It's nathan_productions

[@jenniferbaldini3527]

I was a manager for Toys R Us in the early 90's, and had the honor of playing 'Geoffrey' twice. It was fun, but it was quite an adventure. Each costume (yes, there was a 'Gigi' and 'Geoffrey Jr.' costume with Momma 'Gigi' holding 'Baby G') had to be requisitioned from corporate, and the store requesting the costume had to pay to rent it (and it was EXPENSIVE). The costume was sent on a Toys R Us truck in amongst a regular toy shipment. It was packed in a specially made trunk. The costume was in 2 pieces, the huge head and neck, as well as the tubby belly and legs. There was a harness that strapped around your chest to hold the neck on and upright that was *VERY* heavy. We opened pack after pack of cloth diapers to pad our shoulders to make the harness superstructure fit. You could only see out of a brown 'spot' on Geoffrey's lower neck. It took alot of strength to balance the head and neck on your shoulders and to walk in the big 'Geoffrey' feet. The costume was extremely hot, and it was difficult to breathe. You couldnt stay in it for long, and you always felt terrible for the person who put it on right after you because it was soaking wet and stinky, even though we poured in the baby powder!! After we were done with the costume, we were told by corporate which truck to put it on so it could be delivered off site to be cleaned for its next big adventure. I feel so sad for today's kids who will not know the wonder and joy of walking the aisles of a real toy store. Thank you Charles Lazarus for my childhood memories and a job I will *NEVER* forget. 🎶 I dont wanna grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid...🎶

[@cooperbookout]

🦒

[@vitalvision1]

Cool

[@BrimmySP]

ITS BACK

[@ToysRUsPoole]

Didn’t they have one for each 50 states

[@ArturoTepetla-Cuamatzi]

🎉

[@Princess_-gp3ep]

The 2007 version of Geoffrey the giraffe actually had a voice in 2015.

[@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline]

Where? Is it in a commercial?

[@ArturoTepetla-Cuamatzi]

You are right

[@ShowbizTJowls]

57:28, I remember my last time going to a Toys R Us. There were no toys, and the employees were having a party. My response was to start crying, then they told me I could have a picture with a cardboard Geoffrey, I wanted to see the mascot costume! But I own one now so I guess it wasn’t bad for me at all!

[@Daletheparrot]

Hi again I don’t even remember going to a Toys “R” Us. I might have when I was five in Florida, but I don’t remember I mean I live near the one at Macy’s and I’ve been to the American dream one and I’ve saw Jeffery at comic con and I do plan on getting a Jeffery suit eventually.

[@ThomasThomasthetankengin-fk3ge]

"He makes Kim Kardashian look not important due to how ticc he is"best part of the video

[@kingadam69]

Ok,here is my headcanon,Dr G.Raffe is the Father of Geoffrey Sr(80/90’s Geoffrey)who is the father of Geoffrey Jr.(a.k.a Modern Geoffrey). Live Action Geoffrey is like the Uncle or Cousin of Geoffrey Jr.

[@RakaiThwei]

I was my local Toys R Us store's official Geoffrey. I often did special events that were held on weekends. You described putting on the red shirt fat suit accurately but my suits fan was broken. Wearing it was HEAVY and you had to waddle around in it because the shoes were heavy. Also, I had the benefit of wearing the LAST Geoffrey costume when the store was getting ready to close. It was much lighter and free to move around in. This video was entertaining and nostalgic for me. As a Toys R Us kid and as Geoffrey.

[@I_sued_walmart]

90s Geoffrey reminds me of the Japanese classic sonic and I love that

[@CarouselofChaos_]

I remember visiting the philippines in 2018. A new mall opened at the time I came and had a Toys R Us. Geoffrey was there too. But it was the cartoony 90s Geoffrey.

[@raymondchujr1227]

Usa Design Or Australia Design Or Original Design

[@CarouselofChaos_]

@@raymondchujr1227 US

[@raymondchujr1227]

@@CarouselofChaos_ What Mall Then

[@CarouselofChaos_]

@@raymondchujr1227 Ayala

[@CarouselofChaos_]

I think they just rented the costume, though.

[@NathanSpies]

Before someone comments that I’m ripping off Disney Dan, I’ll just let you know production of this video dates back to before his video came out!

[@Forever-ll9ei]

hey nathan spies . I think that the 1:15:49 geoffrey jr costume is from japan because in the background there is an cut up of a Pokémon movie called Pokémon: Giratina & the Sky Warrior and its writen in japanese a mix of chinese caracters and hragana .

[@masoncarr2244]

Nice video! Would be cool to see the history of Ronald McDonald, Kool-Aid Man or Pillsbury Doughboy in the future

[@edgardeitz2784]

When chapter two starts, I say that the Geofrrey we know by now is the SON of the Dr. Raff character; the original character was the lead of a family of four - Father, Mother, Son / Brother, Daughter / Sister. Geoffrey was the Son.

[@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved]

I love these videos! Keep em’ up!

[@AlolaMasked]

The revival of the century, thanks to Macy's. I'm honestly very shocked to see this store coming back. They even had Geoffrey Giraffe in the Thanksgiving day Parade!

[@cooperbookout]

😃😀😄😁😆😊

[@akaneonfox]

I'm gonna miss you Geoffrey. Seriously I've only been to Toy's R Us like twice before they were gone since I lived in Connecticut and the Toy's R Us stores (at least two of them) were far from my home town.

[@birchwwolf]

55:15 you're correct, it was International Mascots that made the final version of Geoffrey. 1:02:16 if getting slapped with an Amazon box is upsetting, do not look up Drunk Geoffrey. 1:17:45 it's much easier to get sued for what is placed on TV, so they made him a llama to make it much more legally distinct than the TRU branding.

[@zaythecreator846]

Are you saying 1:02:16 and 1:17:45

[@birchwwolf]

@@zaythecreator846 ahh that's why they didn't link. Thank you ! :)

[@taylorbrackrog6217]

Michael Tucker did voice Geoffrey in 1980’s Commercials I can tell it’s him because of the Animal Alphabet voice

[@hayleywaalen2612]

I wish Gigi and Baby Gee would come back along with some new family members like Miles.

[@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline]

Gigi still exists in the Darlington Majestic Theatre

[@hayleywaalen2612]

@@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline I bet she's working here

[@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline]

@@hayleywaalen2612 Yeah she is. Surprisinly, Geoffrey also works here too.

[@hayleywaalen2612]

@@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline And Baby Gee and Junior stay home all by themselves while the parents are gone.

[@deionpehowdy]

​@@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline So, They're Still Together.

[@nicksullivan4994]

3 of My Favorite Childhood Mascots are Ronald McDonald, Chuck E. Cheese and Geoffrey The Giraffe! I’m so glad Macy’s is bringing back Toys R Us!❤️📺🎶🎄👍🏻

[@derikdragon80]

I was sort of disappointed after first going to an R Us in 1996 when I was 16, and not seeing Geoffrey. But I finally got a Mighty Ducks Wildwing action figure from the Greensburg PA, location. So I was still satisfied with that.

[@derikdragon80]

But dude...I never knew about Throttle of the Biker Mice From Mars ever being at a grand opening, which would've made for an awesome meet and greet session.

[@Looney-Cartoons119]

Oh yea thanks for restoring my childhood!!!

[@cyberi4a]

My first job at age 18 was at Toys-R-Us in 1973, so that is the only Geoffrey from that era I know and liked.

[@lukeigi7261]

I’m not sure if the Geoffrey costume was at every location since I never saw him at both Locations from my town

[@NathanSpies]

I never saw him either but my store did have a costume, he only got used for Big events

[@pikachuhutch234]

@@NathanSpies Guess What my team the 49ers are against the Bengals.

[@Floppash0rtzz]

Why did I watch the whole thing lol But Good video Keep it up!

[@-ElectricRat-]

52:04 Geoffrey: "April your child is a joke" April: "well why did you leave your previous family you fucking clown? This is your kid Geoffrey jr."

[@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline]

OOOHHH DAMN

[@Stitch_150]

My moms store in Louisville St Matthews had the 1994-2001 suit up until they went bankrupt and I saw her get into the suit before and we know who got the suit but I don’t know if he still has it

[@NathanSpies]

Well as long as he's in good hands I'm happy!

[@CNFan2024]

@@NathanSpies the Energizer Bunny

[@KENNYTHEGHOST777]

@@NathanSpies I realized Charles last name is laz r us as in toys r us

[@KENNYTHEGHOST777]

@@NathanSpies 55:37

[@DilanCommunications]

Hey,@@NathanSpies , Geoffrey was at the Florida SuperCon again and HE WON and became friends with Wreck It Ralph. kzbin.infoUgkxuBmtMq7HlOJwEe9umq0YVwHbnXxeSMu3

[@robozaogameryt]

In my local Macy’s, the Geoffrey cutout was replaced by one of these plastic benches.

[@angelcatofficial6938]

I got a request for the next history video, can you do the history of Smokey Bear?

[@kizumi_corp]

Fun fact: In Disney Dan’s Video of Chuck E Cheese, He Mentioned Nathan Spies And said You went in a Deep Dive into *everything* of its history. Even tho you didn’t talk about the Chuck E. Cheese music video outfits.

[@kristinlambert8811]

I remember when I was a little girl there was a toy store called toy city with a gorilla for a mascot it was just like Toys r Us

[@roadrunnercoyote2263]

The Peg Perego international Geoffery is in Italy, and judging by the text in the background, the following image of Geoffery Junior appears to be in China :) Also, this is the best history video of Geoffery I’ve ever seen :) Do U think you could do Ronald McDonald next? (CORRECTION: The Geoffery Junior photo is actually from Japan, not China)

[@raymondchujr1227]

Actually China Used The Singapore Design More Often

[@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline]

Hi Nathan, very good video. Though here are some things that you might need to update or redo. -Geoffrey's first voice was the Talking Doorbell and Merry Geoffrey Christmas, dated 1974-1975. Thurl Ravenscroft took over as Geoffrey in the late 70s to 1982. -Geoffrey's family was still around until mid 1999 not 1994. Also, you need to expand a bit on him and his family from 1992-1998. It was a bit different. -Geoffrey Goes to the Fair was actually a excusive to Toys R Us stores in the US and Canada. Plus, they had a cameo of Geoffrey's family in one of the pictures frames in Geoffrey's house. -Expand on the Australian costumes because Geoffrey's family has a Australian variant, either inspired from the 80s design or by the 1992-1998 design. There's a video on my channel if you want to check it out. This is just a saying and it's okay if you don't want to read it fully. (Respect from Australia)

[@MrBobTomato]

He even looks like a little kid in the 1988 era.

[@pawfan]

Very well documented...Thanks!

[@adenkovar]

Duncan Brannon also voiced Barney

[@SomeGuy-ds7pl]

You should do a history video on chester cheetah

[@Stitch_150]

I just found out that the picture at 30:35 was the suit that st Matthews had and my mom was in it.

[@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline]

Wow I hope she still has the costume

[@Stitch_150]

@@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline one of the other employees who worked there for like 30 years ended up getting the costume and we don’t know if he still has it. I would assume he does though.

[@TheGeoffreyZoneOnline]

@@Stitch_150 I see

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

It was around 4-5 or 5-6 years ago the last time I went there. Sadly never saw the mascot irl. My sis was a toddler when they closed so she’s part of the generation that had to miss out. Happy we got Toys R US in Macy’s now.

[@edgardeitz2784]

40:14 - So, doesn't the A&W root beer Bear look like he's Yogi Bear's long lost brother?

[@1Soniccool]

Toys R Us is slowly returning

[@MusicKnowledge1]

Nice vid as great as Geoffrey is Harold the giraffe will always be the greatest of all time!

[@emmayoung736]

31:59 I thought someone was farting into a trumpet lol

[@Nickjrecreations]

THATS A TUBA!

[@loganmcclellan9044]

Good news: Toys 'R' Us is back. Bad news: It's online shop only.

[@edgardeitz2784]

Modern Geoffrey has been accepted into the family of Dr. Raff by Geoffrey jr. and Gisella (Baby Gi).

[@stellazhong973]

1:48 Chapter 1: The history of toys r us 3:27 Chapter 2: The doctor giraffe: 1950s - 1964 5:57 Chapter 3: Geoffrey is here: 1965 - 1972 8:12 Chapter 4: Geoffrey the family man: 1973 - 1986 20:02 Chapter 5: Geoffrey gets rounder: 1987 - 1993 24:19 Chapter 6: The young Geoffrey: 1994 - 2001 31:50 Chapter 7: Geoffrey gets real: 2001 - 2006 43:14 Chapter 8: Starry Geoffrey: 2007 - Present 56:24 Chapter 9: Geoffrey post closure 1:08:03 Chapter 10: International Geoffreys 1:17:59 Chapter 11: Conclusion

[@ultranm8fanproductionsllc.817]

1:18:05 🎵 There was a magical place, We were on our way there. With toys and a million all under one roof. It’s called…. Toys “Я” Us! Soon after bedtime when dark nighttime falls, Geoffrey and helpers stock up all the shelves. With ceilings of board books, board games and bikes, Teddies, puppets and dolls, bats, spaceships and trikes! There’s millions of Geoffrey all under one roof! It’s called… Toys “Я” Us! Toys “Я” Us! Toys “Я” Us! 🎵

[@raymondchujr1227]

Brits Are Happy

[@JTnProductionsco]

1:14:09 that bear on the side is a bear from babies r us. I’m not sure if it’s a mascot though

[@kizumi_corp]

Honestly, Singapore Geoffrey is My Favorite Just because of how derpy he looks! :D

[@thepuppetworld3955]

I feel like I remember I had a plush version of Geoffrey of him as a astronaut, I can’t remember.

[@ArturoTepetla-Cuamatzi]

50:42 Geoffrey is being a crazy giraffe. Hahaha 😂😂😂

[@mizfabulos]

is anyone gonna talk that the cursed annabel doll is in one of the commercials?

[@howtoeatamechanicql]

30:07 OMG I FEEL LIKE THERES A GHOST IN THERE 30:41 AND THERE TO 31:19 AND THERE

[@KingChaos98]

We don't ever talk about the abomination that was Joshua and the promised land.

[@fredthegnome489]

I listened to the phone call and he's not Jim Hanks, my reasoning is because he didn't had the hint of "Southern Drawn" within his voice as the second clip gaves us.

[@saoudalmahmoud9756]

I will never forget toys R us😩😢

[@monkeygaming2841]

in 2001, geoffery *g o t r e a l*

[@CrispyPlayz]

24:25 this ad is so cool lol

[@curtisashby768]

That Giraffe sure is famous!

[@timothyware7510]

We would all go right into those letters on the building going to buy some monster high freaky fusion dolls Some Thomas stuff

[@supersonicmarissa5443]

You know, I like Mascot concepts, it makes me to make robot mascot concepts.

[@Itz8DN]

Did you whistle the toys’R’us jingle in the beginning?

[@emilynorton2]

35:09 Will you give me a link for that commercial? (Please do, as I need to see that commercial.)

[@chucke.cheese3881]

22:09 geoffrey is holding a baseball player

[@Kurtzandfriends4153]

1:15:40 from Italy and 1:15:49 is actually from Japanese. Also the Singapore Geoffrey is also shared by china as well

[@deionpehowdy]

I'm Seeing Geoffrey in The Parade Right Now!

[@higbeeproductions2340]

1:00:11 Hey where did you find that picture that had the banana splits in the back?

[@Brandonvboi]

27:19 which toys r us commercial is that from

[@Thesonicmoviechannel]

You are right how did he get up the treehouse?

[@nikkzio984]

This video has a very and i mean "VERY" simular vibe to Badnik Machanic's history decomentry's.

[@OneTeenOnedyOne1000and1]

At 1:15:35 that's likely in Italy, since that brand name in the back, "Peg-Perego" is an Italian manufacturer. And at 1:15:49 that's most likely Japan, as the language in the back on that toy display is Japanese.

[@united2ihs05]

I feel like big box stores will return someday, but Toys R Us is just gonna have to get there slowly, but they'll gewith there.

[@robozaogameryt]

The Santiago one’s eyes are just so “chillax”. I mean like what a 90’s kid would wear as a 12-year old

[@BrimmySP]

Good news! This year, Toys ''R'' Us has reopened! ...in Macy's.

[@michaelsanchez440]

This so cool.

[@T.O.F2007]

Its Like What They Did To Pluto Or Scooby Doo Who Walks On Four Legs And They Made A Costumes For Those Type Of Characters With One Person

[@squigglyYT1712]

This makes me sad I just wish toys r us could still be here but it is in our 💖geoffrey will not be forgotten I will always be a toys r us kid

[@randywest5149]

Randy West I Always Toy R Us Kid Forever and Toy R Us EST. 1948-2021 R.I.P. and Randy West Love Geoffrey The Giraffe 🦒 at Toy R Us Forever.

[@united2ihs05]

I know it's not related to the video, but i have a question about nostalgic toy, that was probably sold at toys r us, 2005? do you know about a toy called cosy cottage talking tea set?

[@PTtheWildEspeon]

50:26 Is... is that an Umbreon in the background?!

[@Enzo3112Gabriel]

I have a request for a video, you should make a vid on the Visalia California Chuck E Cheese location

[@TheRealSogekingUsopp]

You should do Woodsy Owl sometime soon.

[@ivanthevaluable2559]

HOOT HOOOOT

[@deionpehowdy]

Who's He?.

[@ultranm8fanproductionsllc.817]

Toys “R” Us Toons Geoffrey Jr. - “The smart, quick-witted, imaginative 13-year-old kid who is the new leader of the company”. - Voiced by Tom Kenny Lil' Gee - “The dainty, fun 16-year-old sister of Geoff. Jr. who is the right-hand girl of her younger brother.” - Voiced by Tara Strong Mr. Geoffrey - “The wise-cracking dad of Geoff. Jr and Lil' Gee who was the former Toys “R” Us leader and has since gave the role to his son.” - Voiced by Jim Hanks Gigi - “The sweet, kind-hearted mom of Geoff. Jr and Lil' Gee who never misses out on a special event.” - Voiced by Annie Potts

[@HardLuckStudio]

I’ve been to the toys r us in Macy’s and on the side of the Macy’s they have a big Geoffrey head poking out that lights up at night and it is really cool

[@superjefftheallenginesgoan9646]

That Geoffrey voice from 1995 sounded like bob the tomato

[@emmayoung736]

That's what I thought about the video game

[@kaiusnorthey]

rip toys R us

[@mikediesel928]

I miss toy r us my childhood and rainforest cafe too my childhood and Kmart too my childhood it’s all gone :(

[@nicoleslabyback]

Also i made a logo mixed with Burger King and Toys "R" Us And that was mixed into "Toys Is Kings"

[@LooneyChuck]

1:00:28 Yep, I was able to get my hands on a New Star Geoffrey Costume! He came from store number 9209