build-a-bear workshop.

by Allison on November 17, 2008 in Family, family_toys, giveaways · 278 comments

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Build-A-Bear happens to be one of P’s favorite places on earth. All the adorable little accessories, the outfits, the underwear….oh it’s all too cute to stand. Any time we venture into the mall P persistently asks if we can just “take a peek” in Build-A-Bear so she can get a general idea of what to start saving for with her allowance.

So when Build-A-Bear sent us a {gasp!} High School Musical Build-A-Bear before it even hit the shelves, I hit the all-time peak of parenting coolness. Turns out the combination of High School Musical + Build-A-Bear= bragging rights on the playground.

$22.
High School Musical Bear
{via Build-a-Bear}.

I never can keep the love all to myself, so this post turns into a giveaway/happy ending. One of you will win a $25 gift card to Build-A-Bear when you comment on the post. Use it as bribery, an afternoon together with your kids, or {shhhh} a stocking stuffer for Christmas {we still believe in Santa around here}. See giveaway guidelines below:

High School Musical Slippers.
$6.

Giveaway Guidelines:

To enter the Build-A-Bear Gift Card Giveaway, leave me a comment telling me what you/your kids love about Build-A-Bear.
Leave only one comment please.
Anonymous comments will be deleted.
One winner will be chosen and announced November 24th on Petit Elefant.
If I don’t hear from you within 7 days to claim your giveaway another winner will be chosen.
Good luck!

Article by Allison Czarnecki

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{ 278 comments }

1 blythe November 17, 2008 at 11:38 am: my niece would die for this. she loves everything about build a bear.
2 Hannah November 17, 2008 at 11:44 am: My daughter begs to make a build-a-bear every time we pass it in the mall. She would love this!
3 Jan November 17, 2008 at 11:57 am: My granddaughter is the world’s biggest build-a-bear fan. We started the tradition on her 1st BD where we go together and build a bear – she’s now 5 and you’d think she would tire of it. But no – she loves her bears! This would make her day.
4 Beth H November 17, 2008 at 12:02 pm: I don’t really know what my son would love the most about build a bear because we haven’t been there yet. I’m sure he would be enthralled with it and I bet he would get a kick out of the recorded voice addition!!
5 Traumajunky November 17, 2008 at 12:13 pm: My daughter loves that they always have something new – clothes, bears, other animals. Always something for her to go back and get. I like that you can personalize them so much. From the sound boxes (the recordable one is really cool), the hearts and all the clothes…. it’s a positive toy for kids of all ages! Thanks!
6 Sonya November 17, 2008 at 12:21 pm: Gracie’s favorite part of Build A Bear is after they stitch up the bear and put in the heart, she get’s to give the bear a bath. She loves that sound.
7 Jenny November 17, 2008 at 12:23 pm: I approve this giveaway.
8 Lori Hall November 17, 2008 at 12:27 pm: All 3 of my girls and I love Build-a-Bear. My absolute favorite trip there was my daughter’s 4th birthday before moving out of state. We invited all her friends. Now this is the part I LOVE… For a birthday party, each guest gets a little heart to put in the birthday child’s bear. Now, even though my daughter is in a new town and has to make new friends, having that special bear helps her feel like she brought a little piece of our last home with us in her friends’ hearts. That was the best gift ever!
9 Libby Design November 17, 2008 at 12:32 pm: My little guy is really into dressing himself, and I caught him trying to put HIS socks and underwear on his stuffed animal the other day. Hilarious!! So I’d love to take a morning to do a “mommy/son date” to build-a-bear where he could pick out an outfit that would actually FIT his bear!!
Great giveaway!!
10 cdziuba November 17, 2008 at 12:39 pm: My son got his Koala Build-A-Bear that he named Mate years ago. To this day ….he stills sleeps with Mate every night, and I’d love to win this for him. He’s a wonderful son. cdziuba@aol.com
11 Cloggsy November 17, 2008 at 12:47 pm: My girl is only 8 months old, but when I saw the new reindeer set at Build a Bear, I couldn’t resist.
12 Joseph November 17, 2008 at 1:05 pm: I love that you can personalize your Build-a-Bear making it a one-of-kind special gift.
13 Melissa B. November 17, 2008 at 1:28 pm: My girls love that they are in complete control over what their bear looks like.
14 sarah November 17, 2008 at 1:34 pm: my 4 kids think build a bear is the bomb . . . picking and choosing as they please is the best. Can’t not love how soft and cuddly they are too.
15 {littlefam} November 17, 2008 at 1:39 pm: i love build-a-bear! we have a pet bulldog and we got my daughter a bulldog from build-a-bear. this gift certificate would be perfect to get some outfits for the bulldog!
16 tritty74 November 17, 2008 at 1:53 pm: My kids love dressing them and all the outfits to choose from
17 Giulianna November 17, 2008 at 1:55 pm: I love the entire “Building” experience. My youngest daughter has never had this opportunity yet, so I cannot wait to do it with her. I think she will love it! Especially because they have the Tinker Bell outfits now.
18 Sheila November 17, 2008 at 2:00 pm: My 10-yr-old loves the fact that she makes her animal exactly the way she wants it…soft and cuddly or stiff so it can stand…with different sounds and clothes.
I used to find it fun when they used to make the child hop around the room and do funny things like rub the heart against her funny bone so the animal would have a great sense of humor…but our local B-a-B doesn’t do that anymore. They just stuff it and sew it.
Even so, my kiddo still likes to go A LOT. We just went yesterday as a reward for a good report card!
Sheila
endres@texas.net
19 psword November 17, 2008 at 2:04 pm: My 3 nieces love build a bear. Every Christmas their Great Grandmother gives them a gift card. She is 85 and would love some help with their gift cards.
They love to get a cool outfit for their bears.
20 Christina November 17, 2008 at 2:06 pm: We are build-a-bear virgins and would love a chance to go. My almost-4-year-old would be thrilled with another friend to love!
21 Melinda November 17, 2008 at 2:10 pm: My daugher has never been to build a bear but I know she would love to go there. She is two and loves all of her babies at home. She is a little mommy.
22 Super Blogger Girl! November 17, 2008 at 2:11 pm: they love the accessories, which stinks because that’s the most expensive part!!!
jennifer.lleras@gmail.com
23 Stephanie November 17, 2008 at 2:12 pm: We haven’t been there yet (no budget) but would love to try.
tvollowitz at aol dot com
24 arbrashears November 17, 2008 at 2:12 pm: What my daughter loves about Build a Bear is getting to add in the heart during the stuffing. She gets so excited and thinks that is so special!
Thanks for the chance to win.
arbrashears at msn dot com
25 Liz H. November 17, 2008 at 2:20 pm: My seven year old daughter is a huge Build-A-Bear fan. Whenever anyone asks her what she would like for a present, she always answers “Build-A-Bear anything!” If I won this prize, I could take her to the Build-A-Bear store and have an awesome mother/daughter day at the mall.
griselda_moy at hotmail dot com
26 Noelle November 17, 2008 at 2:42 pm: my kids love build a bear because it’s a place they’ve never been….ever. their imaginations go crazy on what’s going on in that store of unknown funness as they crane their necks for a sneeked peak as we shoot by like a lightening bolt. “keep going” i say. “You mom hates stuffed animals”. speaking of myself of course. so if i were to win, my 3 year old daughter would finally be able to see what is behind the curtain….
27 Kimberly November 17, 2008 at 2:55 pm: It seems like I turn into a little kid again every time I go into build-a-bear!
28 kathy55439 November 17, 2008 at 3:11 pm: the people at to MOA store are so nice it is fun dressing the new friends we make
29 follmatz November 17, 2008 at 3:24 pm: My son loves picking loves the whole process of creating a personalized bear for himself or for others. From picking the bear he wants, inserting the heart, getting it stuffed and having it’s air first air bath. The best part is seeing his smile when it is all done.
30 Jana November 17, 2008 at 3:49 pm: My little cousing loves all the choices offered!
31 mverno November 17, 2008 at 4:03 pm: me and my grandson would love builing one of these bears
32 Holly November 17, 2008 at 4:05 pm: We have six kids, when we have gone to Build-A-Bear, I like that each child can create their own bear and make it unique to fit their personality. In making thier “own” bear, they are each unique and different.
Wish we could afford to go again.
hollyblanco at gmail dot com
33 lizet November 17, 2008 at 4:07 pm: My daughter loves that she can make her own bear so I think she would like this lizetatwood@yahoo.com
34 smythbr November 17, 2008 at 4:17 pm: my daughter loves stuffing it
35 luckyme November 17, 2008 at 4:28 pm: I would love this for my grandchildren because they live out of state and I havent seen them for almost 2 years. This would be something special for them.
36 reb November 17, 2008 at 4:32 pm: My daughter would love to go do this. I think it is pretty neat too.
rebbi511 at peoplepc.com
37 Todd and Lisa November 17, 2008 at 4:35 pm: My daughter would absolutely love this! She is obsessed with build-a-bear and high school musical! Awesome.
38 MOMFOREVERANDEVER November 17, 2008 at 4:59 pm: they think its pretty neat to create and build a bear or another animal of their choice- its theirs
39 agordon10 November 17, 2008 at 5:02 pm: they love making a stuffed animal they can cuatomize to their liking
40 Lynsey November 17, 2008 at 5:04 pm: My daughter loves the add a sound button. She could play with those all day!
41 kygirl November 17, 2008 at 5:15 pm: Okay I admit I am the one who loves buildabear. The animals are all so adorable.
42 Karen Scoffield November 17, 2008 at 5:19 pm: I love that Build a bear is always adding new things and trying to appeal to what kids are into at the time unlike most companies that get stuck in a rut and never improve products! My 2 1/2 year old has not been yet but he is just getting to the age where I know he would LOVE it.
43 -Steve Eason- November 17, 2008 at 5:28 pm: My daughter loves Build-a-Bear. It’s the must stop place when we go to the mall. She loves to dress up her many different BaB dolls with anything she can get her hands on. A great experience for her being able to create her own.
44 chromiumman November 17, 2008 at 5:46 pm: youngest loves choosing exactly whats wanted
45 Mia J. November 17, 2008 at 6:01 pm: We haven’t had the opportunity to build a bear yet but we love to go into the shop and look at all the different animals and the cool outfits for them.
46 Pamela November 17, 2008 at 6:10 pm: I have never been to Build-A-Bear but would love to take my granddaughter there for some “mamaw and katy” time.
pscole3467@gmail.com
47 peg42 November 17, 2008 at 6:54 pm: We haven’t been to Build A Bear yet, buy my kids are begging me to bring them. They heard from their friends how you stuff your own bear and put it’s heart in it. How cute! I think the kids would be thrilled “building” a friend of thier own.
Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway.
48 Cadmar November 17, 2008 at 7:41 pm: my son always asks if we can go to build a bear when we are in the mall, he really likes that he would be able to dress the bear and make it the way he would like it.
49 joe November 17, 2008 at 8:13 pm: My daughter’s two favorite stuffed animals are her Elmo from Build a Bear and a pink bear we bought there for my wife when she was sick.
My daughter loves BAB!
50 Sandra November 17, 2008 at 8:17 pm: My 5 year old grandson thinks he is Alan Jackson so he would have to find a country bear and my 2 year old grandson thinks he is an NBA player so I guess a basketball bear would thrill him. I have as much fun as the boys. blackford56@yahoo.com
51 cstironkat November 17, 2008 at 8:28 pm: Alison the dog lover would like the stuffed husky. He is so cute.
52 Jenn S. November 17, 2008 at 8:35 pm: I like how you can customize so much. My kid’s really put their whole hear into building their new stuffed friend.
53 abbygirl November 17, 2008 at 8:45 pm: Our three granchildren can at least for a short while agree on something. They all love Build a Bear. Grandson 7 is really into Superheroes (but still loves his bear). Grandaughter 4 1/2 is a “ballet star” and the little one almost 3 is a “gymnast” in training. They all have their bears and appropriate outfits. Can’t go to the Mall without a visit to the Build-A-Bear Store.
54 Debbie Barr November 17, 2008 at 8:55 pm: Um, so, I totally want the build-a-bear gift card for me. I love that it’s pretty much doll dressing… but for cute adorable little stuffed animals!
55 Rachael November 17, 2008 at 8:58 pm: I like to go and look at all ” before deciding what to make. I like that I can put a recording in my bear, but the best part is filling the bear with “Love” as I kiss the red heart and put it inside.
rachaelblanco at gmail dot com
56 okbarbie5 November 17, 2008 at 9:03 pm: What I love is the look on my grandchildrens faces when they go INTO Build a bear…what I don’t like is trying to get them OUT of the store!! They want to buy everything…what is a grandma to do?
57 Midwestern Gone Idahoan November 17, 2008 at 9:49 pm: What more is there to say then – it is build a bear!! My kids – not just my daughters – LOVE the store!! All four of my children have build a bear workshop bears (or something – pooh bear is one!) My kids and I made their daddy a build a bear for fathers day one year. He is in construction – so the bear has a worker belt, boots, hard hat (like daddy does!) and when you press his paw, it has the kids saying ‘we love you daddy!’ How cute is that!! They love to play with it when we visit daddy at work!
58 mvbarton November 17, 2008 at 9:54 pm: We love stuffing the animals and putting the hearts inside.
59 Jennifer J. November 17, 2008 at 10:28 pm: My kids love build a bear because it is a stuffed animal, but mostly because they feel like they “built” it themselves. They like to have a part in designing a “one of a kind” creation.
60 Hayley November 17, 2008 at 10:49 pm: I love how Build-A-Bear is an experience as well as a tangible gift. That way you give your kids the memory of making their special friend!
oreo89 [at] gmail [dot] com
61 Erica C. November 17, 2008 at 11:22 pm: just walking around the store handpicking special items for their very own bear is the greatest part!
62 agaddie November 17, 2008 at 11:31 pm: We made our first trip to Build a Bear last week with our daughter who is about to give birth (due in 3 days)to our first grandchild. We had such a wonderful time, took lots of pictures and made a bear that giggles. We plan to make it our family tradition to take each of our daughters to make a bear for their newborns as they come along!
63 Rebecca Graham November 17, 2008 at 11:40 pm: I like the whole experience of building a bear and having the quality time with my grandson.
64 Anonymous November 17, 2008 at 11:48 pm: just to see my daughter’s face light up the moment we walk in the store. she wanted everything but we just can’t afford it. but she would love a bear.
65 Anonymous November 17, 2008 at 11:55 pm: we have a store in oak brook, il
66 malinda November 17, 2008 at 11:56 pm: my daughter’s face light up the moment we walked in the store. she wanted everything but we could not afford it she would love a bear
67 Amanda B November 18, 2008 at 12:14 am: I love the fact that you can make your own unique bear (or whatever animal you choose). The accessories are adorable. My niece made one this year and her brother and sisters are jealous. Would love to be able to at least make one for one of them.
dolphin_lover458 [at] yahoo [dot] com
68 Ms. Autumn November 18, 2008 at 12:16 am: he loves the voices boxes you can put in
autumn398 (at) yahoo.com
69 Monique November 18, 2008 at 12:47 am: My poor kids, do you know how many times we have walked by build a bear and NEVER gone in or given in to actually buying one? I dont know what it is they live about it, could it be the walls filled with outfits? the myriad of animal options? I dont know, they just do.
70 TheresaJenkins November 18, 2008 at 1:56 am: build-a- bear to me is “I did it my way” and kids of all ages love this .thanks for the chance to win…jjenkins1090@comcast.net
71 RandomGirlRetuns November 18, 2008 at 2:39 am: They love all the cute clothes and the recient discovery that they have tine stuffed animal underwear.
72 sweepmom November 18, 2008 at 4:25 am: Both of my son’s loved it when I took them to build-a-bear. They were so excited to have a bear made just for them, not something that everyone else had.
73 Shannon A November 18, 2008 at 5:57 am: I have never been to Build a bear but would love to take my daughter one day
liquidkite@yahoo.com
74 Heather L November 18, 2008 at 6:54 am: My kids love Build a bear , they are wanting the zebra and the penguin right now. This would be a great gift for them!
Thanks-
Heather L
heathmouse@woh.rr.com
75 mere101 November 18, 2008 at 7:25 am: My kids love dressing the bears.
76 denyse November 18, 2008 at 7:27 am: They love the idea of making their own friend:)
77 Christine Groce November 18, 2008 at 7:56 am: My grandkids and I love the fact that a heart goes into the bear as you make it and they have lots of clothes and accessories to choose from. Please count me in. Thanks!!
78 kblover November 18, 2008 at 8:29 am: My daughter loves to make a lasting gift and having her family with her it means so much.
79 idahomom November 18, 2008 at 8:39 am: My son has been collecting Teddy Bears for six years. Even as a 3rd grader he still loves his bears. We have not been able to fit a Build A Bear into our budget. He would love one.
80 edeliz November 18, 2008 at 8:40 am: Both my kids love the fact that they can pick and choose not only the animal they are getting but the individual accessories. They can put part of their personalities into the stuffed toy.
81 Lori @ The Downs Gang November 18, 2008 at 8:41 am: my kids love making a wish on the heart!!
82 kmbennet November 18, 2008 at 9:42 am: We have never been to build-a-bear but I’m sure they would have a ball in there.
Thanx for the contest.
83 Tori November 18, 2008 at 10:08 am: Hi, my name is Tori, I’m 24 and I’m a HSM fan…there I go secret is out!!
84 stacitk@yahoo.com November 18, 2008 at 11:04 am: My daughter loves the experience of making a wish and placing the heart in her bear. thanks!
85 mogrill November 18, 2008 at 11:25 am: My daughter REALLY wants Trekkin Turtle
86 Shel November 18, 2008 at 11:26 am: My daughter loves naming her own bear. Choosing a name took forever because she had to choose just the right name. She’s already got a name picked out for bear#2…Jasper.
shel704@aol.com
87 Shelley K. November 18, 2008 at 12:08 pm: Build a Bear is just the greatest place. I just love that you can put a message inside. That you can have an “id” chip put in just like cats and dogs. You can make your bear (or whatever animal) as plump or skinny as you want which is also great.
It is fun for kids and those young at heart!!
88 Estelle November 18, 2008 at 12:10 pm: I love that kids can design their own bear and express their creativity when they make their own bear, then they can show it off! How cool is that?!
89 Liz G. November 18, 2008 at 1:23 pm: I love the little sports outfits! They are completely adorable.
lizames2003 (at) yahoo dot com
90 littlelatina November 18, 2008 at 1:46 pm: WE’VE NEVER BUILT..
91 her5boys November 18, 2008 at 1:52 pm: They haven’t had the chance to go but my 7 yr. old is a stuffed puppy freak and i’m sure that is what he would pick to make!
92 pam day November 18, 2008 at 2:15 pm: My daughter would love this espically for christmas. vrday68@charter.net
93 the emily November 18, 2008 at 2:43 pm: We’ve never done build-a-bear because it’s just too expensive. but my two-year-old loves to hug and hold soft things, he would love this.
94 jeffreynmichelle November 18, 2008 at 3:40 pm: I love how they have you kiss the heart before they sew it into the bear. I also love how they stay up with the times and are always getting new bears.
95 vboackle November 18, 2008 at 5:05 pm: they just like the process.
96 Emily Roemmich November 18, 2008 at 5:13 pm: My son loves build a bear because it was where he got his first teddy bear!
Emily
busymomblog at yahoo.com
97 Princess Golden Hair November 18, 2008 at 5:34 pm: lily just loves build a bear because she gets to show her creative side while making new little friends.
98 BUSY BEE November 18, 2008 at 6:30 pm: I Love the outfits. Especially the princess bear ones.
whitten 100 AT yahoo. com
99 zekebamm November 18, 2008 at 6:31 pm: I love the accessories & clothes! But I really love that this is a wholesome, fun activity to do with kids.
100 maddgiggler November 18, 2008 at 6:54 pm: My kids love the baby plush animals that hang around the store. They love them more than the full sized ones.
101 Salman November 18, 2008 at 7:09 pm: Oh my gosh! My daughter would *love* to build a bear!! It would be such a fun holiday activity for my family! It would be such a fun first build a bear experience! She loves bears right now!!
102 butterflyny November 18, 2008 at 7:10 pm: Oh my gosh! My daughter would *love* to build a bear!! It would be such a fun holiday activity for my family! It would be such a fun first build a bear experience! She loves bears right now!!
103 Tonya November 18, 2008 at 7:17 pm: my kids really like it. so many differnt outfits all kinds of fun things
104 Sara L November 18, 2008 at 7:30 pm: Oh dear, I’ve never been to Build a Bear – but that gift card would make me stop in! DS would have a blast!
105 valmg November 18, 2008 at 8:06 pm: What I like best about BuildABear is that there are so many animals and ways to dress them that it’s hard for two people that go together to have the exact same.
106 vmkids November 18, 2008 at 10:52 pm: The kids love being able to make their own the way they like and make those choices.
107 kristilb19 November 18, 2008 at 11:02 pm: My son lovvves this place! He likes that he gets to design it himself! It wouldd be a great Christmas gift
kristilb19@yahoo.com
108 Kari @ A Giveaway Addicted Mommy November 18, 2008 at 11:10 pm: I love that they are personalized… I just wish they were around when I was a little girl.
nateandjakesmom at gmail dot com
109 Rynell November 18, 2008 at 11:16 pm: My daughter loves the adorable clothes.
110 CaseyDeuce November 18, 2008 at 11:35 pm: My daughter has never “built a bear” but I’d love to take her. We’ve never been able to afford it in the 4 years shes been around. Her father and I built her a bear there when I was pregnant for something special for her arrival and I’d love to take her and share that with her!
111 Brooke Lorren November 19, 2008 at 12:13 am: The employees are so great at Build-A-Bear. My kid’s bears have gotten dirty (they even survived a fire) and I have had to wash them… they let me take them back to get restuffed. They have some wonderful clothes and accessories there too.
112 endrase November 19, 2008 at 1:09 am: My daughter’s favorite part of shopping at Build-A-Bear is looking for new outfits for her furry friends. What I love most is the staff. I have never been into our local BAB and been disappointed by the smiles and enthusiasm of everyone working for BAB.
113 Kelly November 19, 2008 at 1:43 am: What I enjoy about Build A Bear is the adorable outfits. It’s such a brilliant concept. I know someone who would absolutely love that gift certificate, too!
114 drming November 19, 2008 at 1:55 am: We love building the bears from the large collection of bears.
115 Sharon November 19, 2008 at 3:42 am: LOVE the amazing selection of clothes and accessories…and animals!
A GREAT store!
thanks
116 Peachis November 19, 2008 at 6:38 am: My daughter and I love to go to Build a Bear and make the animals together. She even lets her daddy help pick out the clothes too !
117 Smooshy November 19, 2008 at 8:38 am: the level of customization is amazing, i love it!
118 Jeanne November 19, 2008 at 10:42 am: We haven’t been to Build-A-Bear yet because I’ve been holding off since I know my daughter will love it. But my daughter is almost 4 so it’s probably time to start going!
119 iggysaysno November 19, 2008 at 11:29 am: They love the magnets so that the mommy can carry the baby animals!
120 Linda November 19, 2008 at 12:20 pm: We love the naming process of our furry friends.
121 flgirl November 19, 2008 at 12:36 pm: My little girl just LOVES Build-A-Bear. We will be celebrating our Build-A-Bear’s 1st birthday this weekend.
122 Hilary November 19, 2008 at 2:01 pm: My daughter would go nuts for Build-A-Bear. This would be a fun christmas present.
123 lawyergirl November 19, 2008 at 2:37 pm: We love how the staff goes out of their way to be sure it is a magical experience.
We are dying to have a tropical hello kitty.
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
124 justicecw November 19, 2008 at 3:08 pm: I have never taken my son to Build A Bear but I think he would love creating something himself! Thanks for the chance, justicecw@hotmail.com
125 risanjax November 19, 2008 at 5:08 pm: A high School Musical Bear would be perfect for Christmas
126 Torrie G November 19, 2008 at 5:11 pm: I love build a bear and I love to take my neices in the shop sometimes just to look at whats new
127 Fleish November 19, 2008 at 5:32 pm: I am still not ready to let the whole world know (but you know who this is Petit Elefant.) At age 31, I am 14 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I am still so in shock I have not bought one baby thing. If I win, the build-a-bear would be the first official gift/item for the baby. (PS-Keep up the good work Petit Elefant. This blog is amazing.)
128 Cake Mom November 19, 2008 at 6:25 pm: My son loves the super hero costumes that his turtle can wear. He also thinks that the hangers are awesome.
jamielz@verizon.net
129 Deb November 19, 2008 at 6:44 pm: I’ve actually never been build a bear, but I know my son would love it. He’s got so many stuffed animals and loves them so much, and it would be awesome for him to pick out and build his own stuffed animal.
130 cathykent November 19, 2008 at 7:06 pm: My son wants to build a Superman bear because he thinks his Dad is Superman!
131 joni November 19, 2008 at 7:17 pm: My daughter loves the heart inside and naming them!
132 Veronica November 19, 2008 at 7:50 pm: I have yet to take my kids to Build-a-bear so any chance to take them there would be great. Thanks for a great giveaway
133 Trisha D. November 19, 2008 at 8:30 pm: we have never been to build a bear but want to go!
134 PunkyMunky November 19, 2008 at 9:03 pm: I like the accessories, my kid of course likes the process of building a bear and therefore thinks we should build a new one every time we pass by . LOL.
135 Legendofsellers November 19, 2008 at 9:18 pm: SERIOUSLY~~ Build a Bear AND High School Musical… Brilliant!!!
My 4 year old girl would KNOW Santa ROCKS!!!
136 destee November 19, 2008 at 9:37 pm: We have never been to Build a Bear. We have stopped to look in and my son has begged to go in. I know my son would love it. He is definately more bonded with things he is involved in. I think if he was in control of creating his own special friend, they’d be friends for life. I’d love to take him someday, thanks for the possibility!
137 coriwestphal November 19, 2008 at 11:17 pm: My daughters favorite part of the Build a Bear experience was the bathtub. So cute! They put the animal in the tub and the shower head blows air onto it and you “wash” your animal. Fun! Thanks for the great contest!
138 Misty November 19, 2008 at 11:58 pm: The girls scout troop in our town like to go here. They would love this donation.
139 Sonya November 20, 2008 at 12:41 am: My kids love the clothes! They could spend hundreds of dollars if I let them, just on clothes for their little animals!
140 miriama November 20, 2008 at 1:17 am: My granddaughter is due for her first trip and I would love to take her! My daughters loved poring over all the accessories/clothes
141 Marci November 20, 2008 at 6:49 am: The staff is always nice and treats all the children so well. We have gone in their just to look and they are still very, very nice to you.
142 Andrea V November 20, 2008 at 6:57 am: It’s something we can do together and they get to bring the bear home.
vickers at comcast dot net
143 Jingle November 20, 2008 at 8:09 am: I love Build-A-Bear because it is not just buying another toy, but rather a fun experience that can be shared! The bears are great and kids get a chance to be creative as they make their choices!
jinglesells at gmail dot com
144 jemmmers74 November 20, 2008 at 9:27 am: my daughters have never been there before but they want to .they like they would be able to make it the way they want it from the beginning, made from love that is what my daughter says.
145 bekka November 20, 2008 at 10:14 am: Customize your own friend, it doesn’t get much better! My son loves his elephant…and his sisters
146 Traci November 20, 2008 at 10:30 am: my foster dtr loves the heart on the inside
147 Petula November 20, 2008 at 2:12 pm: Although I have four children, my teenager is the one who loves build a bear the most. She likes that she gets to customize her bear the way she wants to.
148 silverbele November 20, 2008 at 3:08 pm: My granddaughter loves build a bear
149 Hanna November 20, 2008 at 3:38 pm: We just found out there’s a Build a Bear close to us! We have wanted to take our daughter in (2) and let her choose a “baby” to make, it looks like SO much fun!
150 Misty VanEpps November 20, 2008 at 4:19 pm: wow this would be amazing. my daughter has a cat she named pinky from there and im sure she would love to get her some clothes.
mommy2skie@yahoo.com
151 Melissa O. November 20, 2008 at 4:42 pm: My daughter would love this! She loves dressing her bears the way she would dress. She LOVES that store so much.
152 Jenna November 20, 2008 at 5:55 pm: My niece would love this. Although she has never been to build a bear I know she would love it because she is constantly playing dress up with her stuffed animals at home. thanks for the giveaway!
153 A Family Completed... November 20, 2008 at 6:32 pm: I have never taken my daughter to build a bear! Now that she’s old enough to do it on her own I think she’d love that it’s something created by her for her and that since of accomplishment that comes with it!
Thanks so much for the entry.
tonyamcrain [at] aol [dot] com
154 Twincere November 20, 2008 at 6:34 pm: We love the whole experience you spend making the bear!
155 Donna November 20, 2008 at 6:56 pm: My kids love the fact that they get to design their own bears and pick out the clothes themselves.
donna444444@yahoo.com
156 Terri Fisher November 20, 2008 at 8:11 pm: I love teddy bears, so when I found my first Build A Bear shop, I was hooked. But I really love all the different types of animals they have now come out with…my current fav is the panda, so if I win, guess what I’ll be making!
tfisher83 AT myexcel DOT com
157 Shannon November 20, 2008 at 9:36 pm: I love the fact that it lets the kids be creative in building there animal and then there make-up/character, its good for the mind.
158 Jordan November 20, 2008 at 11:12 pm: I love how personalized Build-A-Bear is and (cheesy though it is)making a wish on the heart you place inside. A good friend took me there to give me a bear to hold when my first pregnancy didn’t work out. I would love to have a bear for my darling 3 month old daughter.
159 heaventrees November 21, 2008 at 2:08 am: They love the choosing, the perusing and the decision making. It takes a looooooooong time. LOL
160 Kristie Holland November 21, 2008 at 2:48 am: We love build-a-bear…simply because it’s soo awesome. Grant has always wanted but we never seem to have the mula to build a bear. Woe is us. Grant would Faarrreeek out!!!And so would Spencer!! Your blog is great bye-the-way. stop by our sometime. 2boys2parents4ever.blogspot.com. al little cheesy title that I picked up all by myself thank you very much.
161 outtalent November 21, 2008 at 3:17 am: Build a bear is fun and allows the kids to be creative.
162 Anonymous November 21, 2008 at 7:04 am: My kids have wanted to do this for a long time. I love that stuffed animals require kids to use their IMAGINATIONS!
163 Anonymous November 21, 2008 at 7:06 am: Oops! I didn’t add my e-mail address to that last comment! Sorry! I’m the “anonymous” that said my kids have been wanting to do this and that I like them to be able to use their imagination.
Sorry!
sttil@juno.com
164 crystal November 21, 2008 at 7:30 am: I went with my mom one year because she is into Teddy Bears. We loved the different animals to choose from nowadays. I also loved watching the little ones have fun:)
cyclona66@aol.com
165 DOODLEGIRL November 21, 2008 at 7:31 am: my daughter loves the outfits
166 JoAnne November 21, 2008 at 8:48 am: this is a great giveaway. i have been taking my daughter here since the mall of america opened in 1992.she loves picking out a bear and then bringing it to life. her room is full of them she is 21 now. kids especially little girls love this place it is magical
167 Cjnedrow November 21, 2008 at 9:25 am: I think what we like best is that we are able to make something ourselves that is so cute and adorable!!
cjnedrow@gmail.com
168 Kari November 21, 2008 at 11:56 am: We love going to build a bear. My son has been asking for the panda so I’d love to get it for him!!
169 Kari November 21, 2008 at 11:57 am: Im a subscriber!!
170 gracetbowles November 21, 2008 at 12:18 pm: The best part about build a bear is creating the bear yourself and of course making the wish and sealing the heart in the bear!
171 kaylee8 November 21, 2008 at 1:02 pm: Kelsy loves the whole process of stuffing the animal, kissing the heart, picking out the accessories, giving it a bath, and everything there is about Build-a-Bear!
172 jajils November 21, 2008 at 1:13 pm: This is very fun
173 dvice November 21, 2008 at 1:34 pm: The many options for bears to build
174 Tammy November 21, 2008 at 2:27 pm: How fun it would be to build your own teddy. I would love to give this as a gift
175 Jennie S. November 21, 2008 at 5:30 pm: My daughter’s first experience with Build-A-Bear was with her girl scout troop, so I think the good memory is what makes it so exciting to her.
176 Tara November 21, 2008 at 5:47 pm: My granddaughter loves build a bear because she can find many different types of animals and dress them up for whatever she happens to be loving at the moment, and it is truly her own creation.
177 brandy November 21, 2008 at 6:04 pm: we have never been. can’t afford it. my daughter wants to so bad. please please
bwalleshauser AT yahoo DOT com
178 Anonymous November 21, 2008 at 6:51 pm: Hi, my 8 yr old son would love a Build a bear. He has talked to me about it for his birthday.
Melissa Moreau
shianname@hotmail.com
179 Anonymous November 21, 2008 at 7:06 pm: baby Republican
180 Ann November 21, 2008 at 7:11 pm: All 3 kids love build-a-bear, well maybe not my youngest as she only is 17 months and doesn’t really know yet the store exists
It would be great to go in with the 3 of them and let them help Abby (the youngest) get one made. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ann dot guns at mac dot com
181 Anonymous November 21, 2008 at 8:18 pm: I have one niece & one nephew that I would love to give the coolest gift for them this Christmas! I gave my niece the new Elmo Live and she loved it so I need to top that gift! I love being the cool Aunty Sunny! So please help me out!
182 Julie D November 21, 2008 at 9:08 pm: My son’s favorite B-A-B was when he had surgery on his foot last summer. We gave him one with a cast, a crutch and wheel chair.
183 liliesrnice November 21, 2008 at 9:28 pm: I love the little red heart that you put in the animals.
184 Jane November 21, 2008 at 10:00 pm: I love build a bear — it’s unique and there’s something for everyone (young or old!).
185 jennmalan November 21, 2008 at 10:06 pm: well they get to build a bear anyway they want. it seems to make it mean a lot more know they created it
186 Smart Cents Mom November 21, 2008 at 10:50 pm: What I and my daughter love about Build a Bear is that it is more of an event than just shoppong. When you are shopping, you pick out something and pay for it. At Build a Bear, you get to pick an stuffed animal, stuff it, pick out clothes, brush him, and enter him in the computer. My daughter LOVES Build a Bear! Thanks for the giveaway.
187 crystalf November 21, 2008 at 11:01 pm: My youngest daughter LOVES stuffed animals so I know she would love to go to Build a Bear but it’s too far away. I know she would love to pick one out off of their website. Thank you!
188 Jenny November 22, 2008 at 3:59 am: We don’t really know yet, because my daughter hasn’t been. I’d love to take her though, because I think she’d love picking out her own animal and clothes for it!
I am also having a contest right now. It is for a two week taster pack of Glow Mama drinks! They are great for moms and pregnant women. Stop by and enter when you have a minute
http://babyfingers.blogspot.com/2008/11/glow-mama-drink-made-just-for-you.html
189 pitaharmon November 22, 2008 at 7:34 am: It’s been 4 years since I went to this place! My youngest is 3 and its time to go! The kids LOVE the process of making their own “baby” and my favorite part is watching them at the stuffing machine, their faces light up when they work that big machine! It’s great.
harmonden[at]wowway.com
190 Terre Neesham November 22, 2008 at 8:30 am: I think my son would love this. I have never been able to take any of my kids here, to win this would really be great.
smilenbackatu@yahoo.com
191 Jen November 22, 2008 at 9:06 am: My kids go cooike for BAB. They beg to just go walk around the store and take a look. It would be so fun to have this bear for my daughter. She loves build a bear and also HM so much. Pick me, pick me!
192 spetrey November 22, 2008 at 9:30 am: I have never had the oppitunity to this but my kids would love it.
Thanks so much for the chance to win such a great gift
193 Becca Ann November 22, 2008 at 9:40 am: My daughter has never been there.. She talks about going there all the time.. This would be a great gift for her!
194 shelley November 22, 2008 at 10:22 am: I’d it because like my grandaughter is in ahh when is watching them make it its so cute to watchher face.
195 Sherry R November 22, 2008 at 10:49 am: My kids love “making” new friends! And dressing them too!
196 cdrury November 22, 2008 at 12:08 pm: cdrury@gmail.com
allows them to be creative and then to add on to it
197 Lisa November 22, 2008 at 12:59 pm: I love that it allows kids to be creative.
198 smileysmg November 22, 2008 at 1:05 pm: My kids love build-a-bear because it allows them to be creative and have a bear uniquely their own.
smileysmg@gmail.com
199 Teresa690 November 22, 2008 at 1:27 pm: My kids have never been to Build-A-Bear, but they always give me some heavy hints when a commercial comes on! Thanks!
200 Annemarie Zito November 22, 2008 at 1:27 pm: We love build-a-bear because there are so many choices.
annemarie562000(at)yahoo(dot)com
201 M.A. November 22, 2008 at 1:28 pm: For my kids it’s always been about the HEART and the LOVE of their new and forever one-of-a-kind friend.
202 wgbc1446 November 22, 2008 at 1:40 pm: We love Build-A-Bear because you can have just exactly what you like! wgbc1446@yahoo.com
203 gail pisani - gailpisani@yahoo.com November 22, 2008 at 2:29 pm: Build a bear is a great gift giver!! I have never done one yet. But I recieved one last year and it was the cutest thing ever!!! Happy holidays
204 mom2gabnnat November 22, 2008 at 2:35 pm: My 8 year old loves to pick out new animals and stuff them. My 5 year old loves to pick out new fancy dresses for hers to wear.
205 Estela November 22, 2008 at 2:42 pm: My daughter would flip out if we won this!!
206 paulapaws November 22, 2008 at 2:44 pm: I would like to win this for my Brother and his 10 year old daughter. She is at an age now where she is bored by everything and this would give them a chance to do something fun together. She also love the Build A Bear shops.
207 Stephanie Bruce November 22, 2008 at 3:52 pm: my boys love build a bear we go when we go home since there isnt one close by.
208 paula michele November 22, 2008 at 3:52 pm: Mine loves looking at all the different accessories.
209 Amy W November 22, 2008 at 3:53 pm: My son loves build-a-bear because he LOVES stuffed animals!
chrisandamyward(at)comcasT(dot)net
210 Christine November 22, 2008 at 5:29 pm: My son likes the stuffing machine and putting the heart inside.
211 I am me November 22, 2008 at 5:41 pm: We have 4 beautiful children that would really love to Build-A-Bear. They like to put the little Hearts into the Bears, dressing them up, and giving them a name.
Thank you
212 I am me November 22, 2008 at 5:44 pm: We have 4 beautiful children that would really love to Build-A-Bear. They like to put the little Hearts into the Bears, dressing them up, and giving them a name.
Thank you
213 Amy November 22, 2008 at 6:15 pm: standing in the store, holding the heart, turning around, seeing the heart stuffed into the bear, like it becoming alive. That’s my favorite part of it.
214 Melissa November 22, 2008 at 6:19 pm: My kids love that they get to choose a heart, make a wish and put the heart into their own bear. They love that!
215 Carolyn November 22, 2008 at 6:35 pm: My kids (2 girls, 1 boy) all love it because you can personalize the animal with clothes and voices and such! Very cool!
216 Julie Vineyard November 22, 2008 at 7:20 pm: My kids love Build a Bear and we like the NFL uniforms.
217 NesieBird November 22, 2008 at 7:49 pm: We love to be able to choose and then watch our bear or animal be brought to life.
218 cpullum November 22, 2008 at 8:56 pm: My daughter goes to Build A Bear once a week!! She collects them all!!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
219 Jinxy and Me November 22, 2008 at 10:02 pm: I love that there are so many choices so that they can be unique. Thanks for the giveaway!
220 Heather November 22, 2008 at 10:27 pm: My stepdaughter just told me today that she asked santa at the mall for a build a bear. She said that her friends have one and she would like to make one. I would love to be able to surprise her with a trip to build a bear.
221 carissaad November 22, 2008 at 10:27 pm: I like all the choices and it’s just fun to “make” something yourself.
Thanks!
carissaad (at) aol (dot) com
222 Merry November 22, 2008 at 10:28 pm: I’ve never had a build-a-dear always wanted one though…nice giveaway!
byzantinequeen@email.com
223 Bakersdozen November 22, 2008 at 10:37 pm: They love the excitement of bringing the bear home and the accessories that they can get. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
224 dddiva November 22, 2008 at 10:49 pm: What’s not to love- the animals are very high quality, the accessories adorable and you can pack them with love.
This would be great to take Ian to get his first.
225 redfuzzycow November 22, 2008 at 11:01 pm: we love it because each stuffed animal is so unique and you’ll remember the experience forever
226 Vanessa November 22, 2008 at 11:06 pm: My son has a monkey he got from Build a Bear when he was a baby. He loves it. He sleeps with it and takes it everywhere. He even feeds it and dresses it. I would love to get one for my daughter because she loves my son’s monkey and they fight over it all the time.
227 pauline15 November 22, 2008 at 11:10 pm: My son absolutely loves to go to build-a-bear, the last time we visited, he found an awesome dinosaur that he informed me he must have. Actually getting “rexy” would make his day!
228 Brenda S. November 22, 2008 at 11:24 pm: My granddaughter is the world’s biggest build-a-bear fan. Thanks!
Stampnsark@aol.com
229 Lori November 22, 2008 at 11:29 pm: My daughter is 3 and she loves dogs. I know that if we won this she would get the brown sugar puppy and dress it up. She’d love this and it would be so fun to take her. Thank you!
lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com
230 calgirl November 22, 2008 at 11:46 pm: My kids like to dress their bears with different outfits and props.
231 soonergal11 November 23, 2008 at 1:13 am: Because you can dress your bear in whatever you want!!
232 iluvtombrady@gmail.com November 23, 2008 at 2:32 am: My son has been wanting to do this for awhile!
233 Anonymous November 23, 2008 at 2:35 am: There are so many ways you can customize your bear- and they’re all so adorable!
froggypartyof2@aol.com
234 Anonymous November 23, 2008 at 2:43 am: My 4 year old granddaughter would love to create her own bear. She’s been to young but she really enjoys making things like neckles so I’m sure she would love to build her own bear!
Bshaw75015@aol.com
235 b-me November 23, 2008 at 5:43 am: The choices in accessories and clothing makes my kids’ faces light up! Thanks for a great contest!
236 djgroz November 23, 2008 at 5:50 am: Save Bears so I would love to win this!!
237 Jennielee November 23, 2008 at 6:44 am: My kids love the part where you pretend to wash the bear. They spend more time at that sink than they do at any where else in the store.
238 emc November 23, 2008 at 6:53 am: my daughter is 2 and has not made a build a bear yet but I’m sure she’ll love it!! I love that she can create a bear at this age which we’ll keep forever!
239 Peggy November 23, 2008 at 7:09 am: Great giveaway,the bears are too cute and to get them their own extras is fun
240 Anonymous November 23, 2008 at 7:30 am: my daughter came home with a green turtle in tiddy whities on that was so cute,she was 22 at the time so it is not just for the young but the young at heart
241 Tina November 23, 2008 at 8:06 am: My daughter loves the fact that she can dress her animal any way she likes.
242 purango November 23, 2008 at 8:10 am: They love picking out and making their own bear. They love being able to take it home. garrettsambo@aol.com
243 ladcraig November 23, 2008 at 8:31 am: My son received his first bear as a baby and has loved getting them on birthdays and special occasions ever since.
244 klp1965 November 23, 2008 at 9:43 am: we love that they have so many choices and variations
245 Gina November 23, 2008 at 9:50 am: My girls just love having a hands on personlization of their stuffed animals, we go in there all the time, even just to look they enjoy it so much.
Thanks.
246 bboyle November 23, 2008 at 10:11 am: My daughter has been to build-a-bear twice and I think her favorite part is putting the heart into the bear and giving it a kiss.
247 Anonymous November 23, 2008 at 10:21 am: My Nieces and Nephew love Build-a-bear! This would be great for Christmas!
livinforhim2006@yahoo.com
248 Suz November 23, 2008 at 10:36 am: I love the whole process of getting to create your own animal that is truly yours from start to finish.
txhottie_86 at yahoo dot com
249 masonsgranny59 November 23, 2008 at 10:55 am: ty 4 the entry and the awesome giveaway!:)
250 mdsywensky November 23, 2008 at 11:35 am: My kids are two and five and sadly, we’ve NEVER been to build a bear. I LOVE the concept that they can create their own treasured pals to a T… hmmm, maybe we should go there now! LOL
missywins@yahoo.com
251 Anonymous November 23, 2008 at 11:53 am: I want to get it for my neices for xmas.
amysmeltzer21521 at yahoo dot com
252 jennem November 23, 2008 at 12:19 pm: My daughter loves the extra accessories like sound.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
253 Kelly F November 23, 2008 at 12:36 pm: My nephew loves build a bear. It is not just another stuffed animal that collects dust and eventually gets donated somewhere else. Build a bear allows children to create memories and also encourages them to be creative individuals.
254 musiclady November 23, 2008 at 12:50 pm: These bears are SO adorable! Thanks for the contest!
255 Sarah Z November 23, 2008 at 1:34 pm: My daughter likes it because you give the bear it’s personality!
Thanks
Sarah
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com
256 DMarti2620 November 23, 2008 at 2:01 pm: My grandchildren love build a bear. I love the fact they can build their very own custom bear!
257 Chelsea November 23, 2008 at 4:02 pm: I love that at bulid-a-bear you get to make a creation all of your own! and my 13 month old daughter loves oogleing the stuffed animals in the window when we walk by!
258 kerri69 November 23, 2008 at 4:25 pm: My girls love to make their wish and fluff them up and pick out there clothes they love the whole expirence we only go on very special occasions so they love it even more
259 cathy2406 November 23, 2008 at 4:30 pm: My girls love making a wish and adding the heart…they are sure that is what makes them so real!ashlyn@chuparkoff.com
260 Candie L November 23, 2008 at 5:21 pm: The boys love Build a Bear because they love creating the names for their animals
261 Breed All About It November 23, 2008 at 5:34 pm: I love build-a-bear because it is a great gift giver. My nieces and nephews can create and style whatever stuffed animal they want.
262 amyparsons1@yahoo.com November 23, 2008 at 5:35 pm: My seven year old loves the bears and clothes and my nine year old loves build-a-bear online.
263 Starshine3 November 23, 2008 at 5:44 pm: What don’t my kids love about Build-a-Bear! One of their favorites right now is Build-A-Bearville…they love having their own characters (and bears!) online. Thanks for the giveaway
264 rosannepm November 23, 2008 at 6:18 pm: The chance to be creative and make messes
rosans4@comcast.net
265 EILEEN November 23, 2008 at 6:51 pm: We love build-a-bear because we can customize exactly the bear we want!
eatien at yahoo dot com
266 birdhousebooks November 23, 2008 at 6:58 pm: Build a Bears are absolutely the cutest ever. I love the stores too!
267 K_Mercedes November 23, 2008 at 7:20 pm: The great thing about Build-a-bear is the experience. You get to build/create your very own friend (bear or other adorable animal). Picking out clothes is another fun experience. You are not stuck to one pair of clothes. You can have as many outfits as you want. You not only put the animal’s heart inside, but you put your own heart too while creating your adorable friend.
268 Helen November 23, 2008 at 8:13 pm: My kids love the opportunity to personalize anything and being abel to do that makes these even more fun than just purchasing a regular plush from the store.
269 kylie8cake November 23, 2008 at 8:31 pm: My daughter just turned 4 and has never been to Build-A-Bear. I have been myself when they first opened and loved the whole idea of it. My favorite part is that you get to make your own birth certificate! Too cute! I would love to win this so I can take my daughter there for the first time Thanks!
270 Anonymous November 23, 2008 at 8:47 pm: We love Build a Bear We once won there grab as much as You can in 90 seconds….It was amazing and it was so fun to give them as gifts and share the fun…..pick Us
271 Anonymous November 23, 2008 at 9:04 pm: We love build a bear because there are sooo many different things to choose from!!
hawkgirl_16@hotmail.com
272 weable68 November 23, 2008 at 9:16 pm: I love all the choices and the hands on.
273 Gianna November 23, 2008 at 9:50 pm: They love that they can create their own special bear
274 Anonymous November 23, 2008 at 9:58 pm: My Grand-daughter loves all the clothes and shoes that she can buy for her bears.
Kathy
kathleenyohanna@hotmail.com
275 Heather November 23, 2008 at 10:14 pm: We love it because it’s a process that the kids get to take part of. The best part? Fluff, fluff, fluff it up! Yea!
276 lilyk November 23, 2008 at 11:19 pm: I love the 15 inch Giant Panda doll!
277 LLL with Leslie November 24, 2008 at 7:18 am: Well… I don’t have kids , my i know my nephews or niece would love to build-a-bear. I would love for the to have a memory of doing that.
278 Brooke November 24, 2008 at 8:18 am: We love Build A Bear because we have to make a special trip to get there.