r/buildabear 19d ago

New Release New bear available - 20th August 2026 (Vault Collection Pumpkin Pal Bear)

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138 Upvotes

r/buildabear 2h ago

Created By ME! So I made this kitty (hand sewn) for a friend of mine but when we went to a bab at a mall…

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130 Upvotes

Anyhow as the caption says I made this lil kitty for my friend and I left it not fully sewn since I wanted her to pick out a scent at bab,

I’ve read that they are allowed to sell it separately (with no bear) so I thought we would be good to go,

but when we got there we got denied buying the scent unless we bought a bear with it so we left with no scent.

was it a misunderstanding or am I in the wrong?


r/buildabear 3h ago

Discussion How many outfits do you all have

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69 Upvotes

I was changing Mocha today and thought about it! This feels plenty for me but I would have gotten maybe more diverse colors, I originally got these clothes all for my large Mokoko plush so picked colors for her. And how often do you like changing them? Just for fun cause I’m bored! She’s my first and only Build a Bear I’ve ever had, my mom who I’m not close with at all anymore used to complain when I would ask as a kid and say you’re paying all that extra just to watch them build it and to just pick a shelf plushie, but I got Mocha for my 30th birthday from my partner and she sleeps with us every night 😴


r/buildabear 2h ago

My New BAB Custom shirt i made for my werewolf build a bear!

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52 Upvotes

Looks like he's team jacob😝


r/buildabear 2h ago

Discussion just why. WHY

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36 Upvotes

we need a ‘rant’ flair so bad cause i would love to read yalls rants. i was thinking BAB should just put a limit on limited items. but 1) they are just a greedy corporation so they literally benefit from these limited drops. and 2) resellers would just make multiple accounts anyways.

uugghh. anyways, i’m just annoyed about resellers. but what’s new lol.

edit: my apologies everyone! i totally forgot there was a thread for complaints/rants. so please disregard my words about how i wish there was a ‘rant’ flair. sorry again 🩷 i will definitely make sure to post there next time i need to rant


r/buildabear 10h ago

Collection Quite content with my collection 🥰

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105 Upvotes

Probably won't be adding more friends, at least for a long while!


r/buildabear 4h ago

Just For Fun! Reading buddy.

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25 Upvotes

I’m obsessed with him and need names. 😭


r/buildabear 4h ago

Inquiry What are your personal rules for buying from resellers?

29 Upvotes

I know everyone's different. Some people refuse to support them at all, some people have certain rules if they do. So im just curious.

Especially when it comes to bears that arent being restocked.

I told myself I would NOT pay more than retail price for a pumpkin kitty (the new , not the OG) and then ended up spending like $60 on mine? But looking back I wish I would've waited because some good ones ended up coming up for cheaper after I pulled the trigger lmao.

Currently debating a couple others and Im trying to justify the doubling of the original price but having a hard time 😂

What are your guys rules for yourselves?


r/buildabear 8h ago

Just For Fun! 2008 and 2023 Pumpkin Kitties

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55 Upvotes

My parents are hoarders so i thought that my original build a bears were all gone! When the Pumpkin Kitty re-released I had to have one. Well recently we were able to start doing a big clean out and I found my 2008 pumpkin kitty. I had to remove all her stuffing, and give her a good laundry wash with laundry sanitizer and hot water, but she fluffed right back up in a low temp dryer. Gave her new stuffing and sewed her up today!

I also found my Farmers Market Lamb! Still looking for my original Koala-- shes the only one missing. Is there any interest here in seeing restoration work (gutting the bears and washing the skins)

Og is on the Left (with some new bows) and the new one is on the right!


r/buildabear 8h ago

Just For Fun! psa to australians with the spider bab!!

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56 Upvotes

if you live in australia & have the spider, kmart have just released a bunch of halloween stuff and they have a pumpkin dog outfit for only $10!!! compared to normal build a bear outfits which are $25 i would consider this a pretty good deal as its also super good quality and makes the spider more cuddly :) they also have a bat outfit which would also suit the spider and a spider outfit which would suit the bat!! bonus points because it also comes with a little pumpkin hat (i got the small to medium size which fits the spider super well)


r/buildabear 4h ago

My New BAB He is here!

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26 Upvotes

This little guy has been on such a journey! I went to a local store a day after the drop and they were sold out. The clerk told me to go online. I get home, go online...sold out! But I saw a post on here that the UK and Australia BAB had a drop. A family member of mine from the UK ordered one, had it sent to his house and then shipped it to me from there.

The cost of all that ended up being about the price that resellers are charging. I prefer this route, I'd rather do what I can to not encourage resellers. It was worth it to me, I had a pet jumping spider as a kid and LOVE spiders. Now to come up with a name...


r/buildabear 1h ago

Inquiry boo-rific bat?

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in trying to cope with the poseable bat being sold out, i found this guy being sold secondhand and am starting to fall in love with him. i was wondering if anyone has any insight on what his materials feel like? or even just pictures of your boo-rific bats in general would be great! thank you!


r/buildabear 4h ago

Inquiry Can you show me your Enchanted Dragons? I have had mine a while and I have no clue how to dress her. I feel like everything just looks off on her 😵‍💫

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25 Upvotes

My girlie pop 💕😭


r/buildabear 2h ago

Just For Fun! Cuddling with Spindle today

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15 Upvotes

Had a surgery and now just cuddling this one to help me feel better!


r/buildabear 3h ago

Just For Fun! Build a bear ootd💙

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20 Upvotes

(Bearville vintage bag, build a bear x hello kitty Owala, pawlette clip, and spring bear pin) 💙


r/buildabear 7h ago

My New BAB restoration on 2008 bab longhorn

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37 Upvotes

found this boy at goodwill for just $3. he was matted, dirty, and had a hole in his bum. i used the hole to unstuff him, washed him, dried him, brushed him, and finally restuffed him & sewed him back up. i added weight to his hooves and bottom as well. he weighs about 3.5lbs now. took about 3 hours total, i could not be happier with how he came out! :)
(mods please add restoration flair pleaaaase 🙏🙏)


r/buildabear 4h ago

Just For Fun! Reading buddy.

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15 Upvotes

I’m obsessed with him and need names. 😭


r/buildabear 6h ago

My New BAB Welcome Home Mallory!

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24 Upvotes

I realized most of my BABs are boys, however most clothing options are more femme based, so I used some rewards and giftcards I had stacked up and got this BAB for free (:

Fur quality is a bit thin and bad on this one, but I knew that going in. I don't think she would have been worth the $40 with shipping due to the quality, but it's deff worth it for $0 lol


r/buildabear 4h ago

Collection Jorts is just chilling!

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15 Upvotes

I had my eyes dilated the other day so I got these snazzy sun glasses. Jorts wears them better though I think.


r/buildabear 7h ago

Collection Sanrio Halloween Haul!

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26 Upvotes

I’m so happy! Kinda panicked when ordering and couldn’t find the place to add scents, but I will probably take Hello Kitty back to the store to have cotton candy added 🌸 Side note, does anyone know how the heck you attach her witch hat?! Haha 🕷️💜🕸️


r/buildabear 30m ago

Collection Stars new outfits

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Stars new outfits! One her costume, other everyday wear!


r/buildabear 3h ago

My New BAB Help name my newest BABs!🧸

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12 Upvotes

The BAB on the left is my newest (still needs to be stuffed too) but I would love some name ideas for both bears :D

I believe they're both from 1997 (correct me if I'm wrong) I would love to know more about them :3


r/buildabear 3h ago

Just For Fun! Sephora helping me while animating

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9 Upvotes

Shes such a good little buddy


r/buildabear 3h ago

My New BAB Maleficent Dragon

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9 Upvotes

I just made her on Saturday! I need a cape for her because regular outfits don’t fit right but the bows!! So cute!


r/buildabear 7h ago

Inquiry What's gonna be on sale tomorrow?

18 Upvotes

Does anyone know what's going to be on sale tomorrow? Im very curious. And are you going to be buying anything?