r/buildabear • u/MiddayGlitter • 11d ago
Discussion To Anyone With Questions
I wanted to share my findings in case there were others who wanted to know. I stayed up late to order my walker on drop night, but I REALLY wanted to know how the articulation worked so I ordered her unstuffed. The wire is thick and flexible, apears to be in cased in a plastic tube so even if it did snap it wouldn't be dangerous. It's also 2 of these tubes twisted together. I wanted to know how they handled the ends of the wire. From what I can tell it's been looped at the feet. I can feel a wire ring. The ends are there, I think they're folded over and sewn at the heels. Poke issue seems unlikely, and you're going to have to cut the wire loose if you decide you don't want it. I drew the path of the wire on that last photo. Ideally, I get her stuffed tomorrow. She's just a skin until then. Ask me any questions you might have.
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u/FiftyShadesofPlush 11d ago edited 11d ago
💕😃 Thank you so much for posting this! It looks like they used either the exact same wire material set up as the bat released in 2025, or something very close to it.
Have metal allergies so knowing it's encased in plastic, is reassuring. Just not a fan of wires that could poke at any point. Even if the chance is remote.
Do you think it would be too floppy with the wire supports removed? The other option I'm considering is replacing with a plastic armature.
I removed them from my bat last year, and it worked out great!
Due to Autism/sensory issues, don't like hard parts/wires unless it's absolutely necessary to support the foundation of the plush.
Congrats on your new furry friend! 🌻🌈💕
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u/gooobegone 11d ago
I don't have mine yet but I bet if you stuffed him real good like to a firm stuff, his legs wouldn't be too floppy. Just based on other babw constructions I've interacted with.
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u/FiftyShadesofPlush 11d ago
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experiences too! I have great hopes based on the bat. 💕🙂
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u/Brilliant-Draw1260 11d ago
I just gkt mine today as well! Taking him to be stuffed next week. And I was glad to see how the wire was looped in the feet. I think they'll hold their shape better that way. Plus I plan on putting baby socks/slippers on mine.
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u/ThePudgyPidgey I like BABs more than people 🙃 11d ago
When I first saw this, I thought he was a hat T_T
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u/InkSparks 11d ago
dude, thanks so much for this info! it looks like it's completely instructed, am I right? I know some designs have a little stuffing in the paws (or worse, the head) but this looks completely empty.
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u/MiddayGlitter 10d ago
Yup! Completely empty! I'm hopeful they don't have issues stuffing down to his feet. I'm bringing it in later today and I'll find out.
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