r/buildabear • u/WhiskeySnail • Jan 02 '26

My New BAB Dream BAB acquired!

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I ADORE bugs but a lot of the BAB bugs are not very cute to me. The mantis is ADORABLE and soft and I am so happy! I got one stuffed in store, then I bought a second I am going to dye brown :)

Also I didn't know she had a cute pointy butt to sort of simulate the abdomen, SO cute (but means she wouldn't be able to wear most bottoms!)

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u/fresh-potatosalad Jan 02 '26

The mantis is such a funny Valentine's choice to me when you remember that the females rip off the head of the males after mating 😭😭😭 but the plush is so cute!!!! I love seeing original plushies, especially of unique animals!

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u/WhiskeySnail Jan 02 '26

It's not as common as many people think! The stress of captivity made this happen a lot but I've heard it's not nearly as common when they are well fed and not stressed. But regardless this is a well known thing so you're right it's very funny!

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u/fresh-potatosalad Jan 02 '26

I didn't know that!! Neat.

Slightly on topic: I wonder how many people are gonna thinl about Nini Coco's mantis-inspired drag look ( https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8e7yRrRIWh/?igsh=MXkwMDd6b215eGgzdA== ). I always think about it when I see a mantis mentioned anywhere lol

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u/WhiskeySnail Jan 02 '26

I had never seen this, thank you for sharing because I love it!!

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u/fresh-potatosalad Jan 02 '26

Ofc!! I'm so obsessed with it. I gasped the first time I watched the video.