Star Wars at Build-a-bear Worshop!

[thenammagazine]

For Valentine's Day, my daughter's grandmother (my mom) decided to get her a giftcard for Build-A-Bear Worshop. To my surprise, and making my daughter's day, they actually have Star Wars. Yup, ol' Lucas and his merchandising Death Star have found a way to invade even BABW. She was stoked to be able to build out a Rex and of course, ol' dad was more than happy to pitch in for a Vader.

They're relatively reasonably priced at $10-$20 for the bear, $15 for the outfit and $8 for the shoes, so about $40 a pop with tax. Of course, the further experience of sharing Star Wars with the munchkins is priceless. Anyway, just thought I'd share.

 

[D'oh!]

If they don't also offer Chewie or Ewoks it's a missed opportunity. (I do love the Vader, though.)

 

[icruise]

My son (and I) have the Vader and the Jedi outfit that we still need to get a bear for. They're really nice, although I would agree Chewbacca and the Ewoks would seem to be a no-brainer. They do seem to be focusing on the Clone Wars stuff more than the original trilogy though.

 

[Agent0028]

That is really cool. I would take my cousin, but he has decided he doesn't like Star Wars anymore. He likes WWE or whatever it is instead.

 

[Avfin]

Very cool---Hope BAB does JABBA

 

[icruise]

LOL. I would love that personally, but I don't see how that would work, and I doubt it would be a very popular seller.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

I'd bite for a Wicket or any other Ewoks.

 

[Something Sexy]

Is it lame if a 25 year old goes to build a bear by himself?

 

[icruise]

Just say it's for your nephew.

 

[Something Sexy]

Just say it's for your nephew.

Haha, good idea!!!

 

[Mesa]

For Valentine's Day, my daughter's grandmother (my mom) decided to get her a giftcard for Build-A-Bear Worshop. To my surprise, and making my daughter's day, they actually have Star Wars. Yup, ol' Lucas and his merchandising Death Star have found a way to invade even BABW. She was stoked to be able to build out a Rex and of course, ol' dad was more than happy to pitch in for a Vader.

They're relatively reasonably priced at $10-$20 for the bear, $15 for the outfit and $8 for the shoes, so about $40 a pop with tax. Of course, the further experience of sharing Star Wars with the munchkins is priceless. Anyway, just thought I'd share.

That's awesome. Great idea.

Is it lame if a 25 year old goes to build a bear by himself?

Same question, just add a few years.

 

[Agent0028]

I won't lie, I was tempted when I was there at the mall the other day. Build a bear is tough though, they make you do silly crap. Just give me my bear, I don't need to make wishes and kiss the heart.

 

[thenammagazine]

That's awesome. Great idea.

Same question, just add a few years.

You and Sexy are asking this question on a forum of toy collectors?

I won't lie, I was tempted when I was there at the mall the other day. Build a bear is tough though, they make you do silly crap. Just give me my bear, I don't need to make wishes and kiss the heart.

No they don't. When the employee asked me to kiss the heart and put it in Vader, I replied, "He's the villain. He doesn't need one." My daughter had my back too, "He's the bad guy, silly!" I thought the employee was gonna cry, but she stuffed him sans heart.

 

[OSCORP]

I offered to buy my daughter one of these. She said she would just take the costume off and keep the bear. Obviously, she's now grounded for two weeks.

 

[thenammagazine]

I offered to buy my daughter one of these. She said she would just take the costume off and keep the bear. Obviously, she's now grounded for two weeks.

...just two?

 

[Agent0028]

You and Sexy are asking this question on a forum of toy collectors?



No they don't. When the employee asked me to kiss the heart and put it in Vader, I replied, "He's the villain. He doesn't need one." My daughter had my back too, "He's the bad guy, silly!" I thought the employee was gonna cry, but she stuffed him sans heart.

I'll keep that in mind for next time. Last time when I went to make one for my cousin I had to kiss the heart and make a wish. I felt like a fool.

 

[IrishJedi]

Aw, damn... my son's gonna have to have the Rex one.