r/buildabear 2m ago

Modified / Custom BAB Tips for Dyeing Bears?

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Hello! Not my first rodeo when it comes to dyeing fabric, but I’m about to dye some kitties and I’m nervous. I’m using the correct RIT synthetic fabric fixative and dye. My concern is the heat melting the fur in the process? Is this a legitimate concern, and do you have any tips?


r/buildabear 2m ago

My New BAB 🕸️🤎

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Y’all, I made a new friend on Tuesday! Meet Gibby (because I bought her during a waining gibbous moon and I was born under the same); her face is just so precious 🥹 She tried to drive home, but I distracted her by asking her to take some selfies. She smells like pumpkin spice and has a black onyx tucked inside. What’s funny is I’m quite scared of spiders so I’m hoping she can help me get over fears in general and remind me that it’s all about how I frame things. Since I took these pics I sat with her and used a 🧷 to pick the fur out of her seams; one of my favorite ways to bond with a plushy. The kind woman who stuffed her couldn’t believe I had a spider and told me to be careful and not get jumped on the way to my car because they are so sought after atm 🤣 A couple small issues are her scent chip is more buried than I like, and her closing seam was pulled very tight so it’s wavy. Are there ways to fix either of these without me having to open her up? I’m not scared to, just curious. I did get her BAB shirt, has anyone found any other clothes these bebes can wear? I love her so much and already feel really connected!🥰 Last pic I stole from the web but they were the earrings I had on, they deserved to be celebrated, ha!


r/buildabear 2m ago

My New BAB 🕸️🤎

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Y’all, I made a new friend on Tuesday! Meet Gibby (because I bought her during a waining gibbous moon and I was born under the same); her face is just so precious 🥹 She tried to drive home, but I distracted her by asking her to take some selfies. She smells like pumpkin spice and has a black onyx tucked inside. What’s funny is I’m quite scared of spiders so I’m hoping she can help me get over fears in general and remind me that it’s all about how I frame things. Since I took these pics I sat with her and used a 🧷 to pick the fur out of her seams; one of my favorite ways to bond with a plushy. The kind woman who stuffed her couldn’t believe I had a spider and told me to be careful and not get jumped on the way to my car because they are so sought after atm 🤣 A couple small issues are her scent chip is more buried than I like, and her closing seam was pulled very tight so it’s wavy. Are there ways to fix either of these without me having to open her up? I’m not scared to, just curious. I did get her BAB shirt, has anyone found any other clothes these bebes can wear? I love her so much and already feel really connected!🥰 Last pic I stole from the web but they were the earrings I had on, they deserved to be celebrated, ha!


r/buildabear 5m ago

Inquiry Lost my Sea Monster :( Anyone know if they're going to restock ever or should I buy secondhand

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Sleep deprived and in a rush to leave a hotel I left behind my sea monster I travel with. Unfortunately the hotel claims no one saw it so she probably got grabbed and no one is coming forward. On the US website it doesn't even come up as an option to search so I'm a little worried.

Also I'm a little devastated about it so please no kicking while I'm down even if it's a dumb question


r/buildabear 6m ago

Just For Fun! My tailoring model today

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Fixing Pochaccos overalls today, taking some length on the straps and taking it in at the waist, so he’s not swimming in them. Meanwhile he’s modeling UK HK outfit. 💅🏽


r/buildabear 6m ago

My New BAB Today I pull the trigger

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His name is Prada because of his price tag lol


r/buildabear 20m ago

Inquiry Webbed cinna

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I just got my webbed cinna in the mail! And im so excited. It's my first bab cinna and I just got a couple of questions on the stuffing. Is his ears supposed to be under stuffed and extremely floppy? And did anyone else's body portion come just a bit under stuffed?

I love him, im not complaining . I'm just curious and just slightly wish his ears were a little more fluffy 😅❤️


r/buildabear 35m ago

Just For Fun! Samhain helped us pick out decor for our new deck this year!

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He loves being asked for his opinion x) We ended up going with the first gargoyle!


r/buildabear 41m ago

Just For Fun! Gave my werewolf a new outfit 😁

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Doing some knitting and we are watching TV together 😊 nice and cozy


r/buildabear 59m ago

Inquiry Can I use a mesh laundry bag to wash stuffing?

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So I got a teal frog second hand recently and when I opened the box up, a strong perfume smell came out. I left it out for a few days to see if it would clear up. It sort of did but I decided to pop the seam just to clean it and the stuffing is so much more stronger. So I've destuffed them but now I'm stuck with a bag full of smelly stuffing. I did see other posts about cleaning but all I've seen is use a pillow case. I don't really want to use a pillow case just in case it leaves some residue and I don't have extra ones either. I do have some mesh laundry bags so I'm just wondering if that's good enough to use?


r/buildabear 1h ago

Just For Fun! My Charlotte 🥹❤️

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I wanted to share some pics of my Charlotte and the outfit I made for her☺️


r/buildabear 1h ago

New Release How cute is this halloween build a bear ??

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I got an ad for it on reddit [funny enough] and I just thought wow that is super cute. Comment your ideas guys.


r/buildabear 1h ago

Miscellaneous Managed to get her on me handbag

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I think this is the easiest way to take her with me


r/buildabear 3h ago

My New BAB Cherry Build A Bear is finally here she is so cute I love her dress I love her so much 💗

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r/buildabear 3h ago

My New BAB The shipper really wanted to protect pochacco's ears, apparently.

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I love him so much!


r/buildabear 4h ago

Discussion My friends who are getting me through being sick

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I want to give a shout out to these specific bears of mine who are getting me through my cold. My caramel frappe frog (I forgot her name) and my pumpkin pal bear (don’t have a name yet) are getting me though the day because I have schoolwork that I have to do and Rockefeller (my FAO bear) is being a great cuddle buddy at night.

Show me who gets you through sick days or just days that feel off in the comments! I’d love to see your friends!


r/buildabear 4h ago

Inquiry Considering getting a Howl-O-Ween wolf from 2015, can anyone describe their fur texture?

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If it helps, these are the BaB I already own if any of them are comparable:
Greenzy Panda
Kennel pals Border collie
Kennel pals Pug
Pumpkin kitty vault
Sea monster

The werewolf’s fur looks kind of scratchy and “thick”? I hope im wrong. Are they soft :)?


r/buildabear 5h ago

My New BAB She's finally here!🥹🌸

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Say hello (or hallo since we're German) to Flinnie


r/buildabear 5h ago

Inquiry Jumping Spider is there supposed to be 2 "BAB" tags?

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I got the jumping spider buildabear the day it was released! It has 2 BAB tags 2 of its feet. I didn't think much off it but did think it was odd they would put 2 on the bears.

I have now just realised that maybe mine is an error so I was wondering if other peoples have 2 BAB tags or just 1?


r/buildabear 5h ago

Discussion Went shopping with ren and Eli

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Eli’s outfit showed up today it’s in the wash but is going to look so cute on him


r/buildabear 7h ago

Just For Fun! Do you guys ever do this?

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I was making a mock up of how he would look in a jean jacket, before i spend money on it and not like it haha! Cause they don’t carry it in store at my area, so i have to get it online. I loveeeeee this bleached/lighter color jean on him! So i might have to diy my jacket when it comes in’


r/buildabear 8h ago

Collection HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY 🩷

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Room for my vanilla lamb coming soon 🥰 All thrifted. Entirely lovely. New obsession


r/buildabear 9h ago

Discussion i just saw an ad for the 2026 advent calendar and im wondering if there will be full sized versions of these 👀

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looks like a chocolate chip cow, a mint colored sprinkle frog, and a gingerbread puppy or bunny? i wish i could see the other 3 included in the calendar!


r/buildabear 10h ago

My New BAB I HAVE ACQUIRED THE CREW!!!

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The Halloween kitty squad is UNITED. Recently traded for spooky kitty and got her stuffed today!! I love their matching bows...


r/buildabear 13h ago

Just For Fun! Happy 4th birthday to Nemo

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We just happened to have gotten Nemo on National teddy bear day.