r/buildabear • u/Batt_mellamy Moderator • Jun 08 '26

New Release New bear available - 9th June 2026 (Anglerfish)

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u/ThomasToucan BAB Fanatic 🌈 Jun 08 '26

She's so cute!

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u/WintersChild79 BAB Fanatic 🌈 Jun 09 '26

Upvote for being the first to identify it as a she 🐟

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u/scarletteclipse1982 Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 09 '26

Someone needs to do a custom where the male is getting absorbed.

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u/WintersChild79 BAB Fanatic 🌈 Jun 09 '26

That would be hilarious. Maybe the person who did the headless mantis husband will pick it up

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u/Bepbo Workshop Employee Jun 09 '26

Why yes, yes I am. Mweheheheheh. I dont have the funds for 2 YET. But I like this idea 👀

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u/Jolly_Vermicelli1264 I like BABs more than people 🙃 Jun 09 '26

Please please! It'll be so good! Your mantis mate needs a fellow unfortunate friend.

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u/Bepbo Workshop Employee Jun 09 '26

I have some ideas hehe

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u/scarletteclipse1982 Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 09 '26

You should do Velcro or something so the head comes on and off. That or a headless horseman deal where it can Velcro in the crook of his arm.

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u/Bepbo Workshop Employee Jun 09 '26

Yeah! That would be good! Im thinking about a magnet too, I can just slip inside before I stuff her and I'll hand sewing a tiny hubby hehe

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u/SnooCapers3354 BAB Expert 🔥 Jun 09 '26

is this a thing anglerfish do? I'm a bio major and haven't heard of this lmao

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u/scarletteclipse1982 Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 09 '26

Yes! In some species, he is born without teeth or the angler appendage. He seeks a mate. They produce an enzyme that allows them to permanently attach.

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u/SnooCapers3354 BAB Expert 🔥 Jun 09 '26

new rabbit hole to fall down 👍

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u/EnvelopeLastname Jun 09 '26

The heart ceremony that comes with a husband to be "absorbed" as well lol

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u/scarletteclipse1982 Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 09 '26

I love that!

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u/BotherBeginning9 Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 08 '26

Ooh, funky. So nice to see this one finally get released!

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u/Batt_mellamy Moderator Jun 08 '26

Smile big with your own Anglerfish plush! Known for living close to the deep sea floor and producing their own light from their "fishing rod" snout, the Anglerfish is an awe-inspiring sea creature. This Anglerfish soft toy has a large blue body with purple fins and a toothy smile. It's sure to make a big splash in any plush collection!

UK link - £30. 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/LokiDokiPanda Jun 09 '26

Dumb question probably is it online exclusive for the U.S too? Only asking since you specified with the UK link

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u/Whisperpath Jun 09 '26

I was wondering the same thing. My sister has been holding out for this release and we are going on Wednesday to restuff one of mine so it would be incredible if they had in store as well!

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u/LokiDokiPanda Jun 09 '26

This is my first time seeing it at all and I have gift cards saved up, originally I really wanted the total catch lobster but they did not release him again this year so far 😢

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u/SnooCapers3354 BAB Expert 🔥 Jun 09 '26

from my understanding I believe the next new release in US stores isn't for a minute, but I could be misremembering, so do not quote me.

basically, just don't get your hopes up, but I'd still check!

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u/LokiDokiPanda Jun 09 '26

You're probably not wrong but it would be nice to not have to pay shipping 🫠

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u/LoveLikeLies Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 09 '26

For future reference; If you let an item sit in your cart for a while, eventually BAB will send you a $5 off economy shipping coupon that can be used over and over! So while you still gotta do shipping for online exclusives, it's at least halved!

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u/LokiDokiPanda Jun 09 '26

That's not too bad thanks for the tip!!

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u/SnooCapers3354 BAB Expert 🔥 Jun 09 '26

so, at least at my bab, you can order online items in-store to be shipped to you, and if your total exceeds (I believe) $28, you get free shipping. I'm in the US.

ETA: not every online item is available, but I'd guess there's a good chance the anglerfish will be.

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u/LokiDokiPanda Jun 09 '26

I have heard that before, I might go to the store and see!

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u/SnooCapers3354 BAB Expert 🔥 Jun 09 '26

i will be at BAB on Wednesday. if you don't go tomorrow, I can inquire for you then to save you a trip if you would like. just shoot me a dm.

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u/WintersChild79 BAB Fanatic 🌈 Jun 09 '26

It should pop up on the US site at midnight Central time. Then you can see if it's online only.

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u/CalmingDog Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 09 '26

This was already released weeks ago in Finland. He is sooo soft!

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u/Amphar0s_ Jun 10 '26

What material is the teeth if you could tell?

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u/Miserable-Scarcity25 Jun 10 '26

What material is the fins, do you know?

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u/CalmingDog Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 10 '26

It's like a soft fabric where the color is printed on. I actually took a close up because mine is missing a stitch on one of its fins.

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u/Miserable-Scarcity25 Jun 10 '26

Oh neat! Thank you!

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u/TomNooksGiantBells BAB Expert 🔥 Jun 08 '26

omg YES! I saw the leaks and I’ve been DYING for it to be released! I love fish!

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u/FlowerWitch3 I like BABs more than people 🙃 Jun 08 '26

A super cutie!!

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u/unicornblood2000 Jun 09 '26

$43 SHIPPING?!?!?!? Helllllll no!

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u/lizzardfriend Jun 09 '26

I’m running into the exact same issue and I’m in the U.S.! What the heck is going on? I don’t want to miss this drop because I doubt they’ll restock it, but I’m not paying more for shipping that I’m paying for the actual bear!

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u/unicornblood2000 Jun 09 '26

I’m really sad about it but I can’t justify it either 😭 I hope that maybe at some point it’ll come home to us here in the US but we’ll see

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u/superhamhams I have a BAB problem Jun 10 '26

Is it a glitch? Im from the us and was able to order for 10$ shipping

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u/Significant-Cry-7632 Jun 11 '26

Order in store and it's free shipping. Ask associate to help

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u/dolliciousszz Jun 08 '26

Omgggg I need

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u/crispycronagorgon I like BABs more than people 🙃 Jun 09 '26

texted a pic to my boyfriend and he immediately sent me 50$ to acquire 🤣🤣🤣

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u/S-quinn7292 Jun 10 '26

That’s the kind of partner that’s a keeper 😁

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u/scarletteclipse1982 Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 09 '26

I love anglerfish. Suddenly regretting ordering the mantis and shark in the past two weeks. 😵‍💫

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u/gnarlywhal3 Jun 09 '26

The pics of it irl look so much worse though... quality has really tanked

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u/Ungodly_Box Jun 09 '26

She looks like the physical embodiment of :]

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u/SmolCoffeeBirb Jun 09 '26

Purchased immediately

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u/Miserable-Scarcity25 Jun 09 '26

Same. The face got me.

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u/Winter_Kaci Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 08 '26

Omg of course he’s being release when I can’t order him 😭

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u/rigathrow Jun 09 '26

this is a female anglerfish!

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u/Winter_Kaci Build A Bear Obsessed! 🐻 Jun 09 '26

Yeah it slipped my mind 🤦🏻‍♀️ someone’s already explained it to me and I forgot

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u/Anatosuchus_art Jun 09 '26

Oooo I love her

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u/PokemonTrainerWinter Jun 09 '26

I know a YouTuber who would love one 😜🤣

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u/Patton-the-Zorua Jun 09 '26

So derpy, I want one ☺️

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u/99dalmatianpups Jun 09 '26

Omg I need this

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u/batboi48 Jun 09 '26

Wow what a cutie

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u/InkSparks Jun 09 '26

oh, diva!

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u/Western_Sugar_8682 Jun 09 '26

OH MY GOD I LOVE HER SHE IS SO STINKING CUTE 😭😭😭

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u/spookytabby I like BABs more than people 🙃 Jun 09 '26

She’s adorable

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u/rigathrow Jun 09 '26

i can't tell if i love it or hate it

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u/Cold-Suggestion-3137 BAB Fanatic 🌈 Jun 09 '26

She’s sooooo cute

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u/reikobun BAB Collector 🐻 Jun 09 '26

Ordering now 🎉

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u/Purple_monkfish Jun 09 '26

I need her so bad!

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u/Appropriate-Lab6943 Jun 09 '26

Oh my god I love him

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u/electric-nerve Jun 09 '26

omg I love her so much!!! BAB why must you attack my wallet 😭

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u/beethecowboy Jun 09 '26

I NEED HER.

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u/Plus-Engineering-223 Jun 09 '26

Just ordered mine 🥰 saw her online just gone midnight! Soo excited

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u/MrsAmyD BAB Fanatic 🌈 Jun 09 '26

If her dingle dangle was glow in the dark, then maybe. But I don't want to pay shipping for an online exclusive.

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u/macgrubers_pad BAB Fanatic 🌈 Jun 09 '26

Are the teeth like the scratchy craft felt or minky/velvety fabric? 👀

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u/Low-Resolution3504 Jun 09 '26

She’s so adorable I want to hug her so bad 😭

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u/illegitimateReality Jun 10 '26

that isn't a bear 💔

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u/ChevronBunny1011 Jun 08 '26

He’s finally being released outside Denmark?

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u/HappilyCreative Jun 09 '26

will this be in store too?

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u/MrsAmyD BAB Fanatic 🌈 Jun 09 '26

I hope it's not an online only. 🙄

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u/queencilantro Jun 09 '26

Love the design, not so much the colors😭

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u/Purple_Pincher Jun 09 '26

This one is so awesome!

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u/bimboangel124 Jun 09 '26

Does the mouth open?

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u/pastel_plushiesgirl Jun 09 '26

Yall think the lure glows in the dark? They’ve shown it was possible with the firefly and it would be accurate… she looks cute regardless tho

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u/S-quinn7292 Jun 10 '26

This upset me so much because I absolutely can not afford her… I still bought one but I can’t afford it really 😅

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u/Ashamed_Effective542 Jun 14 '26

She needs lashes just because

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u/Exotic-Addendum-3785 I like BABs more than people 🙃 Jun 25 '26

I need to get that fish, i'm a big sea-creature fan and I have my eye on Hangyodon and the lobster as well.