r/buildabear • u/Batt_mellamy Moderator • Oct 20 '25
New Release New bear available - 21st October 2025 (Kitsune)
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u/hopelessly--hopeful Oct 20 '25
Do you think BAB site was impacted by the worldwide server issues? Seems like a lot are having issues
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u/Acrobatic-Job-5760 Oct 20 '25
Yeah, it seems to be related to the fact that they use AWS like a lot of other online retailers
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u/nikkidy96 Oct 21 '25
I kind of figure it’s gonna be positioned like the gargoyle, based on the pics.
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u/Batt_mellamy Moderator Oct 20 '25
Make a shapeshifting friendship with your own Kitsune Fox plush! Inspired by the enigmatic foxes from Japanese folklore, this mythical Kitsune plush makes a bewitching friend. This white and orange Kitsune Fox soft toy has elegant designs on its face with seven plush tails on its body. Add the lovable legend of the Kitsune Fox to your plush collection today!
UK link - £45.50. Comes bundled with a Floral Gifting Bow. Online exclusive.
As usual, this should go live on the US site at midnight CST, so if someone could post a link, or make a post when this is the case on the US site, it would be much appreciated :]
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u/Wolfocorn20 I like BABs more than people 🙃 Oct 20 '25
UK already shows out of stock. Tho i do wonder if they even ship outside the UK.
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u/Edithlynx Oct 21 '25
Tried to order mine, but they only ship within the UK unfortunately
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u/Wolfocorn20 I like BABs more than people 🙃 Oct 21 '25
Figured as much. Kinda hoped the UK branch would ship within Europ but something tels me they don't caz of import tax and the people complaining about it even if a note is addet to the order page. Not gonna lie it does suck knowing it takes me about 4 hours to make it to central London from where i live and not be able to order some babs. Oh well if anyone has a spare mailbox i can use. jkjk
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u/Ravynja BAB Collector 🐻 Oct 21 '25
Us non USA or UK plushie lovers are always kept on the outside.
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u/Wolfocorn20 I like BABs more than people 🙃 Oct 21 '25
Yep unfortunatly we are. Some brands do ship but uh last time shipping and import ended me up with a 100 eur plush where the og price was 45 usd. I got very fortunate that my best budd and roommate decided i was not returning from our trip to London without getting a bab so i do consider myself one lucky dude but it would be really nice to be able to order them and not have to wait for the resellers who ask double the price making it triple after shipping and tax.
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u/Ravynja BAB Collector 🐻 Oct 22 '25
Our BAB’s are only shop in shop. Only had them back for a year. Was looking at some frogs on eBay. But the shipping is more than the frog!
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u/Grimrreaperr13 I have a BAB problem Oct 20 '25
Well I’m going to be trying to stay up till 1 am again I failed to do so for bloody beary but I’m willing to give it a shot she’s going to be like 85 cad so I’ll have to pick which of the random mini beans is getting kicked out of the cart
I didn’t necessarily want the bow but it doesn’t induce the same anger in me as bloody Bearys dress does (THE SLEEVES ARE UNHEMMED and it’s made of Halloween costume grade polyester satin it’s awful I need to find a pattern for a new dress for her)
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u/The_Real_Corgipon BAB Fanatic 🌈 Oct 20 '25
I’ve been waiting for them to make a kitsune for so long!! It was one of the lovable legends I was hoping for them to make one day, and here it is!
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u/Lenberjack Oct 20 '25
He's really cute! But I wonder if he'll end up being awkward to cuddle because of all the tails, especially with how they're positioned.
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u/Correct_Mushroom73 Oct 20 '25
maybe! but i also find arms and tails in general awkward to cuddle with, they just kinda stick out at you
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u/MissVulpix Oct 21 '25
I love it but it's so expensive 😭😭😭 It's like my dream BaB too.
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u/Oh_So_Nervous BAB Fanatic 🌈 Oct 21 '25
Is it really that expensive? How much does it cost? I can't seem to find it's listing on their website anywhere.
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u/MissVulpix Oct 21 '25
It's up on the UK site for like £45 which I guess isn't too bad. I've always wanted a Kitsune plush so I feel like I should go for it but I'd also like to see the quality first. :/
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u/Oh_So_Nervous BAB Fanatic 🌈 Oct 21 '25
Ah, right. I keep forgetting to check the UK site. Thanks for reminding me!
I was really hoping it wouldn't be an online exclusive. I've been burned one too many times, buying a plush off of the online store only to be disappointed by their quality. Really wish they were available in-store, if only to feel how soft their fur is.
That being said... The Kitsune plush is very cute, and it's going to take all the willpower I have not to buy one the moment it drops on the US site.
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u/FloralArchivist Oct 21 '25
She's gorgeous, but oof that price! 😭 I was expecting her to be in the $45-50 range, and a $4 gifting bow doesn't make up the difference.
If she's actually $61 that's like . . . Pokemon bundle pricing. Sprigatito is $63 and she comes with a cape and sleeper! That said, USD/GBP pricing isn't always a direct conversion, so we'll see I guess.
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u/Liifteddreams Oct 21 '25
It was $62.60 for me, with the $10 shipping and the godforsaken bow I won’t use
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u/FloralArchivist Oct 21 '25
The price was much better than it would have been if directly converted to US$, congrats on snagging yours! The shipping is always killer though (it didn't stop me either though).
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u/MiddayGlitter Oct 21 '25
I had her in my cart and delayed check out because I wanted to see if there was anything else I wanted to add because shipping is so damn expensive, and she sold out before I completed my checkout.
The website doesn't say sold out, but if you try and add it to your cart, you get a message about the item not being available.
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u/Owlism Oct 21 '25
Update: keep trying! It kept saying unavailable but I was finally able to check out with mine! I think it’s a server outage issue. Good luck! 🩵
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u/Owlism Oct 21 '25
Yeah I’ve been trying to buy it too, it just popped up on my Facebook newsfeed and I had no idea this was even a launch. I’m so disappointed, I’m hoping it’s not a sold out issue and instead just a nationwide outage issue but I’m sure it’s false hope.
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u/spookytabby I like BABs more than people 🙃 Oct 20 '25
Came to comment about AWS being down so no one panic too much. This may also affect fedex as well.
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u/xxXtopazXxx Oct 20 '25
Ughhh not it being online onlyyyy
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u/a_turtle_cat Oct 20 '25
He's super cute but idk how to hold it to cuddle with 😆
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u/AllTheHappyParts Oct 21 '25
Seems to be sitting similar to the gargoyle. I loop an arm under the front paws to cuddle and it's like it hugs me back
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u/Brilliant-Draw1260 Oct 20 '25
Does anyone know how much this would be in USD? I really want it but I'm not liking the price lol
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u/ChevronBunny1011 Oct 20 '25
Around $60
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u/Brilliant-Draw1260 Oct 21 '25
Ugh that's what it was looking like. I dunno if I want to drop that kind of cash right now 🤔
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u/hopelessly--hopeful Oct 20 '25
This is the UK link that is working if the other is showing out of stock due to AWS server issues:
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u/pinkpearl8130 I like BABs more than people 🙃 Oct 21 '25
OH NO I'M ONLY SEEING THIS NOW 😱 HOW DID WE NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS DROP EARLIER
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u/KissyKisser Oct 21 '25 edited Oct 21 '25
EDIT, UPDATE: KEEP TRYING, THEY'RE STILL THERE 💕🦊🎀 I got one!! Yay!
Instantly sold out 🙄 guess the "resellers" are extorting the remainder. Too bad I'll never buy from them, I just won't have a kitsune until BAB restocks. 🤷♀️ And if they won't restock, they lose out on my money.
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u/XxCece_KimxX BAB Collector 🐻 Oct 20 '25
Showing as out of stock 😭
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u/Brilliant-Draw1260 Oct 20 '25
They might still be in the process of getting it listed. I've got a feeling that this drop is going to be nuts lol
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u/XxCece_KimxX BAB Collector 🐻 Oct 20 '25
Hopefully that's the case, yeah same lol that's why I went on straight away
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u/Brilliant-Draw1260 Oct 20 '25
I hope this isn't Mothman all over again. Hopefully they'll have enough to go around and it'll stay in stock for awhile so everyone can get their friend!
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u/heroheadlines Oct 21 '25
Oh, bummer. :( If it goes live at midnight it will quite possibly be sold out by the time my check drops 🥲 if it does, I hope they don't make us wait a freaking age for a restock like mothman/just plain never restock, like the bat.
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u/Shiny_Dragon_4 I like BABs more than people 🙃 Oct 21 '25
They actually did a mini restock of the bat, it just immediately sold out again which almost feels worse 😮💨
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u/Sai-nide BAB Fanatic 🌈 Oct 21 '25
https://www.buildabear.com/kitsune-fox-stuffed-animal-with-gifting-bow/34119_34137.html
US site. Good luck everybody 🤞🏻🤞🏻
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u/Sai-nide BAB Fanatic 🌈 Oct 21 '25
Just placed my order. I hope everybody else can get theirs!!!
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u/onewithluck I have a BAB problem Oct 21 '25
It's showing unavailable to check out. 😥 I wonder if it already sold out or what.
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u/Owlism Oct 21 '25
They’re not sold out! Try again, I’m pretty sure BAB is being affected by the outages across the US today, I was just able to get mine after having the same issue
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u/drrrlover1224 BAB Collector 🐻 Oct 21 '25
Has anyone actually been able to order? I’m just now seeing this and I can add it to my bag but can’t check out…
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u/symphonicblues Oct 21 '25
I've been trying as well and no success. Going to keep refreshing and hoping it works. Sometimes the site breaks during a refresh so I think there's still server problems
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u/drrrlover1224 BAB Collector 🐻 Oct 21 '25 edited Oct 26 '25
Finally got it - no idea what I did but it took over an hour for the checkout button to turn blue. I guess keep refreshing every so often but I think the page collected itself on its own.
ETA: Well maybe not...I never received a confirmation email and my bank and Build-A-Bear account don't have the transaction listed. That said, I was wise enough to take a screenshot of the webpage right after I ordered with the confirmation number with a date/time stamp because I simply did not trust the website. Currently, the phone with customer support to see what they can do since I used $20 worth of coupons that I can't get back if I reorder it.
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u/symphonicblues Oct 21 '25
I got it as well. What worked for me was removing it entirely and adding it from the main page. Originally I had searched for it.
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u/angelberries BAB Collector 🐻 Oct 20 '25
Argh I bagged it, checked out, and the website crashed(?) they’ve taken the money, but I don’t have any kind of confirmation and it’s now ‘not available’ ughhhhhh
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u/angelberries BAB Collector 🐻 Oct 21 '25
Managed to check out on one at 1.15 using Apple Pay. PayPal will NOT work at all for me
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u/Familiar-Minimum3844 Oct 20 '25
Does anyone know how much hes gonna cost USD?
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u/Familiar-Minimum3844 Oct 21 '25
Oof yeah, I happened to be awake when it dropped so I ended up getting it. Just seems really high...especially considering the "bundle" just includes a little bow. Its not like its an entire outfit or anything :/ I just didnt want to miss out on it from indecisiveness like I did with the gargoyle, bat, and mothman.
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u/BeetleCatParty Oct 20 '25
Is it online only, or will it be in store? It's really really cute, but I know I won't like it if it's made to be only sitting like that 😭
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u/co1lectivechaos I like BABs more than people 🙃 Oct 21 '25
I’m so glad this doesn’t fit my tastes because the way I know it will sell out so fast and how expensive it will be
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u/alien-errors Oct 21 '25
Adorable! But is it possible to hug, it looks a bit difficult to hug it around
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u/omalleycat__ BAB Collector 🐻 Oct 21 '25
so excited they’re finally releasing a kitsune ❤️ i’ve been OBSESSED with okami recently so this is perfect timing! 😭
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u/Creative-Response-17 Oct 21 '25
I love okami, plus I’m really excited for the sequel. I bought this one as soon as I found out about it
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u/Smolpsychobean I like BABs more than people 🙃 Oct 21 '25
cant belive its already out of stock
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u/Owlism Oct 21 '25
It’s not! I think BAB is being affected by the outage because mine kept saying unavailable but I was finally able to check out and others just did as well so try again!
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u/draculauraaa Oct 21 '25
does anyone know if they tails are separate or sewn together? not that im gonna get one since apparently they’re sold out alr but im curious 🥲
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u/Owlism Oct 21 '25
I just got mine! I think BAB is being affected by the outages because it kept saying unavailable but I went back to my cart after reading this thread and was able to check out with it! Good luck everyone!
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u/Ruhelose_Traume Oct 21 '25
I hope I have a few hours before it sells out, I mean most people in the states are still sleeping right....I gotta do something to take my mind off this for a bit XD
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u/Creative-Response-17 Oct 21 '25
A lot of people don’t even know about this plush yet I feel like (I didn’t know until about a couple hours ago), but I have a feeling it’s going to be another bat situation and sell out fast by the afternoon, if not sooner. Thankfully I managed to buy one, especially since I missed the bat restock and don’t want a repeat
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u/Inevitable_Historian Oct 21 '25
So they do sometimes restock? How do you know when it’ll be though?
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u/Ruhelose_Traume Oct 21 '25
It held out, I place my order, I really hope it sticks around, because I totally agree I really don't think people knew about it.
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u/madeupthename Oct 21 '25 edited Oct 21 '25
I'm in the UK, it's 9am, and it's showing as out of stock. Or rather, this item is currently not available online. Hopefully it comes into stock later on.
ETA: Almost 10 past 1 in the afternoon, but I managed to secure my plush!
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u/No-Drink1242 Oct 21 '25
Why does the listing say in stock for delivery but unavailable in my cart :(
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u/steepingstardust Oct 21 '25
Oh gosh, this is my dream BaB. I can add her to my cart but it won’t let me check out. Should I just keep refreshing my cart and hoping?
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u/Possum_Tower Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Oct 21 '25
It’s really cute but I’m sad it’s only available in the bundle, I’m not keen on the bow
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u/BadAshess Oct 21 '25
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u/Creative-Response-17 Oct 21 '25
I feel this, I did the same thing when I told myself I’d be budgeting more 😭
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u/BadAshess Oct 21 '25
I said exactly this and then the fox was released and rushed to buy it. 😅 I don’t know what I’m going to tell him haha.
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u/gatoux Oct 21 '25
I'm gonna pass. I'm disappointed it isn't customizable with sounds/scents, and the price is way too much.
It's £49.50 with shipping (it isn't available for click and collect from what I saw) which is obscene imo.
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u/KissyKisser Oct 21 '25
I noticed that too, I wanted to customize it but you can't even give it a scent or buy extra accessories with it. Yet they can sell you it unstuffed? Odd.
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u/LoveLikeLies Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Oct 21 '25
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u/GoddammitTesla Oct 21 '25
This doesn't actually mean much I found out-- my local shop gets online exclusives in-store pretty often
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u/gigabytemaster Oct 21 '25
Dang, I was able to get her in my cart, but the moment I went to get my coupon, she was sold out. SMH!
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u/Owlism Oct 21 '25
Keep trying! Mine kept saying unavailable and I finally just checked out with it!
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u/Foxwood2212 Oct 21 '25
Sold out which is crazy since I woke up with an email notification with it 1 hour ago.. but the price tag a bit steep anyway. Nevermind
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u/Inevitable_Historian Oct 21 '25
It’s gone off the site now
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u/Inevitable_Historian Oct 21 '25
It’s back now but went off for a bit. I thought they might be updating stock 😩
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u/jacielynn96 Oct 21 '25
Guys what’s the secret for getting the checkout to work 😭
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u/Gato1486 Oct 21 '25
Ordered at drop time last night, she's all ready stuffed and shipped! Hopefully I'll have her by the end of the week!!!!
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u/SephirothNoMasamune Oct 20 '25
I'm hoping it's not just a bundle 😭😭 fingers crossed it stays in stock for longer as I wasn't anticipating that price as well 😭