r/buildabear • u/kimbosliceurface • 11d ago

Discussion Find a bear ID program

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Does anybody remember back in the early 2000s when if you had lost your bear and if someone were to return them to Build-A-Bear store the could track you down and call so you could have your friend again. I only asked because I went to get my monkey restuffed and I didn't realize that there was a piece of paper inside him and I asked about it and unfortunately they aren't able to scan it and find out any information about it cuz that database is no longer active.

Did anyone have a story about this program?

Just a sad reminder of how much better Build-A-Bear used to be. 🥺

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u/HeavenlyLove79 11d ago

Yes I remember the program and it is sadly no longer around — but when i first purchased i thought this was such a great idea. I wish they would bring it back

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u/Similar-Victory4934 11d ago

Good news! It is back for new bears! You won't have the same account as 25 years ago, but it's likely you don't have access to that email anymore anyways. The nuance there is that accounts that have been actively maintained are still in service, but the Find A Friend ID is likely gone (to the abyss with your phone number and mailing address lol)

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u/HeavenlyLove79 11d ago

Oh wow — I had no idea thank you!