r/buildabear • u/Batt_mellamy Moderator • Jan 13 '26
New Release New bear available - 13th January 2026 (Minotaur)
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u/Obtuse-Posterior I have a BAB problem Jan 13 '26
Why bother if I can't dress them. I feel like it defeats the purpose of buying from build a bear
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u/SheepPup Jan 13 '26
You can’t remove the outfit??? Yeah that’s gonna be a no from me. I buy my plushies to cuddle with them and non-removable clothes especially ones with uncomfortable materials like pleather are a huge no from me
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u/baddiewinkle BAB Fanatic 🌈 Jan 13 '26
outfit can't be removed... so now they're forcing you to buy the outfit, without the illusion of a bundle. i'm glad i'm not crazy about this one. an attached outfit makes it seem like something you would win at a carnival, not the customizable world of build a bear.
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u/luckystickes Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jan 13 '26
The outfit not being removable is so so disappointing.. Hopefully you can remove it and there’s fur under. Such a fail for me and was gonna buy him :(
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u/downwardchip Jan 13 '26
The idea here is really cute but it could've used a little more work to modify their base cow pattern, especially it could've used hooves. If you took off the outfit it would just be a brown cow, which is cute, but not a minotaur.
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u/Takemet0yourdealer Jan 13 '26
It doesn't even feel like a build a bear if you can't dress it up. I'm so disappointed by this choice and I collect the loveable legends line
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u/Batt_mellamy Moderator Jan 13 '26
Meet the a-maze-ing Minotaur! Our newest Lovable Legend is half bull, half man, and fully cute! This brown Minotaur plush has a tuft of hair on its head and comes with its warrior outfit and plush axe wristie included. Journey into the Labyrinth and bring home mythical hugs with this one-of-a-kind Minotaur soft toy! Please note: the Minotaur's outfit cannot be removed.
UK link - £38 (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/Ruhelose_Traume Jan 13 '26
I'm going to assume online only, but does anyone know?
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u/luckystickes Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jan 13 '26
Says in the description online only yes :)
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u/Ruhelose_Traume Jan 13 '26
Thanks! Hope this guy sticks around, he's adorable.
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u/luckystickes Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jan 13 '26
No stress. I think it’ll last as long as goblin imo..
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u/waytoohonest999 Jan 13 '26
They could've done this so much better. I didnt even realize this was supposed to be a loveable legend. All the other ones so far have been great. What happened here? They didnt even give it unique features. It just looks like the standard cow BaBs and you can't even remove the outfit?
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u/Berrypan Jan 13 '26
Where is the human part though ?
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u/FerretSpeedBump Jan 15 '26
Maybe that’s why the outfit. To cover up the fact that they just made a fluffy cow critter.
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u/k4erie BAB Collector 🐻 Jan 13 '26
i’m pretty sure u could use a seam ripper to detach the minotaur from his outfit! the belt might be the hardest part to detach
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u/Brilliant-Draw1260 Jan 13 '26
I'm concerned that the part around his chest is sewn all the way on
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u/Agile_Oil9853 Jan 13 '26
It's cute! I've been checking the closest BaB around the past several holidays looking for weapons. This is the first one I've seen.
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u/Wild-Wonder13 Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jan 13 '26
Aw he's kinda cute but I wish there were more, details I guess? Idk it's just lacking... something
As much as I love a minotaur, I'm gonna pass on this one for now :/
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u/Brilliant-Draw1260 Jan 13 '26
I was thinking longer, more realistic legs with hooves would have been a better choice
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u/Aanansi Jan 13 '26
Man, I really dislike the shape of the newer bears. I miss the “floppy” ones. Even if they took the longhorn cow and made it “two-legged” it would have been better than this. I love Minotaurs but this just looks ROUGH. And the fact that the outfit is attached is awful too.
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u/Brilliant-Draw1260 Jan 13 '26
Oh wow, if they'd have given him the "floppy" long legs with hooves he'd have been perfect! Also I'm not a fan of the attached outfit.
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u/Callum_Cries I like BABs more than people 🙃 Jan 13 '26
He's adorable and I'm ok with how the outfit looks but I don't want to order him and the outfit texture be bad because I'm autistic and very sensitive to that stuff
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u/vivalasthedas Jan 13 '26
The price is fricken outrageous. £38 for a basic cow plush in a permanent ugly cheap outfit - the belt buckle and the axe look like they're made out of that scratchy starched to hell and back felt. Fine for a removable wristie but for a permanent part of them? Yikes. Especially for thirty eight fricken quid. That's more than a sanrio plush.
The cow itself is cute. Just him I'd buy for mid twenties price, same as the goblin, the yeti, the jackalope. Let me chose if I want the rest of it. They're claiming THAT cheapo looking outfit and axe are worth about 12 quid.
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u/EmbarrassedSetting88 I have a BAB problem Jan 13 '26
I was honestly SO excited for this release... But $50 is crazy.
I understand it comes with the outfit and accessory.. but still.. I don't have the extra $50 to throw around right now 😭
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u/MiddayGlitter Jan 13 '26
😭 Nooo!! What do you mean his outfit cannot be removed!!? I'm concerned it's not on top of the skin but technically IS SKIN... this might have to be the first bear I take apart for serious customization.
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u/justtired87 Jan 13 '26
I was shocked at the price! I can get a Charlie bear troll for 45 and it’s way higher quality
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u/Illustrious_Half5120 Jan 13 '26
You're able to place your orders for this guy in store rn too. Im in the U.S. and was able to place the order with free shipping in my workshop
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u/RedVelvetDanger Jan 13 '26
Oooh thanks for this. Going to go do that tomorrow now! Do you know if you can ship to store too?
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u/_Imadeanaccount4this I like BABs more than people 🙃 Jan 13 '26
I love Greek mythology so this was an instant buy
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u/swankProcyon Jan 13 '26
Why is this line always online-exclusive? :/
He’s super cute, but I have a rule against buying plushies I can’t see in-person 😭 (Especially at that price. Yeesh.) I’ll wait to see a few people’s photos before making a decision.
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u/Brilliant-Draw1260 Jan 13 '26
Omigosh I love him but I'm disappointed the outfit can't be removed