Pros: Fun to make, "special" bear, find-a-bear ID system Cons: Price, not in all malls
Friday night I decided to head over to the Build-A-Bear Workshop with my almost three year old son to make 2 bears. One for my son, and one for a gift for Grandma (for her birthday, as she collects teddy bears). Despite there being several malls wi ...
Pros: fun and exciting experience for a child Cons: not enough locations
We discovered the Build-A-Bear Workshop a few months ago while we were visiting with good friends in the Orlando, Florida area. One hot afternoon during our visit my girlfriend and I trucked to the Florida Mall with all five kids in...
Pros: Entertaining, affordable, and adorable Cons: none
I originally heard of the "Build A Bear Workshop" while my family and I was on vacation. A family we met on a dolphin watch had told us of this remarkable place. The problem was that the closest store to us was 5 hours away. Taking advantage of a recent...
Pros: you pick your animal, original concept, birth certificate, outfits Cons: the store can be crowded on weekends
Sure, we have all had stuffed animals as friends. I'm in college, and every night I fall asleep with a menagerie of animals. I took my menagerie to camp with me this past summer, and my kids were always borrowing my animals. When I was a kid, I took...
I first discovered the Build-A-Bear Workshop while walking through the area in front of Disneyland known as Downtown Disney. It is a shopping street and has many fun and interesting shops. The Build-A-Bear Workshop didn't jump out and get my attention as...
Pros: Dolls may be for girls but bears are for everyone. Cons: None.
Not just Bears. The week after Christmas, I was asked to go to the mall. The children had no school and they had gift cards to spend at Build-A-Bear. I thought it would be fun since I heard so much about it and so I went along. The mall did ...
Pros: A fun process to make your own stuffed animal Cons: Can get expensive very quickly
We use a reward system at home. Most often the rewards are small but every once in a while we throw in something big. Recently we made our first trip to Build-A-Bear. What is Build-A-Bear Found in malls across the land, Build-A-Bear is a place ...
Pros: It's a fun way to create a very special friend. Cons: schmaltz, and it isn't cheap
With three kids born within three and a half years, my kids have a lot of sharing to do, of toys and attention. We started a family tradition where on their birthdays, each child has a special day with just Mommy and Daddy; no siblings along, and ...
Pros: Entertaining For All Ages Cons: Can Be Costly
Visiting the “Build-A-Bear Workshop” at the Emerald Square Mall on the second floor in Attleboro, Massachusetts was not on impulse. Joining in the fun wouldn’t have been possible if I had left home without my credit card but I’m glad I didn’t. My friend...
Pros: Fun experience, get your own unique bear (or unicorn). Cons: Pricier than your average bear.
Laurana's grandmomz was in town babysitting, and me and my dear husband were out shopping for Christmas. We ran across the Build-A-Bear workshop (there are two of them in the Phoenix area). I had read about this place before on epinions.com, and dear ...
Pros: fun, nice memory of our vacation, good quality animals. Cons: can get expensive.
This summer, while at the St. Louis Zoo on vacation, we went to the Build a Bear Workshop located at the zoo. I thought it would be a nice indoor activity to beat the heat, plus get something from St. Louis that we could keep forever. This ...
Do most toddlers have a security toy, blanket, pacifier or some “thing” that they must have with them when they are placed into bed at night to drift into celestial dreams of puppies, kittens, toys, candy, milkshakes, ice cream or whatever it ...
Pros: Cute idea: let kids make their own special friends and accessorize them too! Cons: Overstimulating, Overpriced, Overboard on adorable.
This past weekend, we experienced the wonders of creating a very special teddy bear at the Build-A-Bear Workshop. As it was my son's fifth birthday, and with my daughters' third this week, we decided against two separate parties and took the kids ...
Pros: a totally unique experience for kids and adults alike Cons: price, stores can be a madhouse
Recently a Build-a-Bear store came to our local Mall. One of my Aunt’s had been visiting one in Chicago for a couple of years and had told me all about the experience, and expense, of building a buddy for a favored child in your life.
Pros: Choose Your Own Bear, Create it Yourself Cons: Too many unattended children in the store
When my brother and his wife were expecting their first child I decided I wanted to give my first niece something special. I thought of making a baby quilt with her name sewn in (but anyone who knows me, knows not to give me a sewing kit). I wanted...
Pros: Interactive, personalized entertainment Cons: Excessive noise, volume of sounds, heart-placement process
BRIEFEST ASSURANCE Oh, my! What am I thinking? Have I read nothing in the Member Center? Do I not know that it is an unwritten misdemeanor to publish a superfluous review on a product that has already been reviewed sixty-five times? ...
Pros: unique, personalized gift of keepsake quality Cons: addictive!
My family recently moved to Delaware, and we decided to check out the new mall. We walked through, looking at the stores that had been in our old mall and other malls we've visited, familiarizing ourselves with the layout. Then, to our surprise, we...
Pros: You make your own bear, a very special bear Cons: None
We went to Build A Bear when we were on vacation in North Carolina. We had never heard of them before and were very curious. We were wanting to take the kids out to do or see something and decided on this place because they would come out of it with...
Pros: fun and unusual, lots of creative possibilities Cons: can get very expensive
As you may be able to surmise from my profile picture, I have been a teddy bear enthusiast for as long as I can remember. At one point in my toddlerhood, Teddy Bear Picnic was my favorite song, and I often invited my bears and a handful of other ...
Pros: Cute Bear. Can be used as learning experience too. Cons: Weekends are a little crazy at the store. Can be very pricey if not careful.
I posted this in response to another review. Just an idea. We recently visited build-a-bear with our daughter and managed to get out of the store for just under $22.00 including tax. We set the limit to something reasonable and stuck to it (which can ...
Pros: A fun, wonderful experience for parents and children Cons: Outfits can be expensive
Although my children are still very young (age 2 and younger), stuffed animals are already a very important commodity in my household. I had forgotten how important these stuffed furry creatures are to little ones until my own son was soon making sure...
Pros: daughter went through each step of making her own stuffed animal Cons: can add up to quite a bit when finished
My daughter had been wanting to go to Build a Bear for quite sometimes but the closest one to where we live is three hours away. However when we went home to visit at Thanksgiving time they had just opened up a new build a bear where my aunt lives. When ...
This is one of those love/hate relationships. Love the concept, hate the cost! Build-a-Bear is a workshop of sorts that can be found in many major malls around the nation. If you are so unfortunate as to not have one in your town, never fear!...
Pros: Quality, Service and Price of Animals. Great store setting and staff. Cons: Accessories are costly, but animals are very reasonable so it evens out.
Background My 10 year-old daughter loves stuffed animals. I mean LOVES stuffed animals, and has ever since she was a really young child. She heard about the Build-A-Bear experience from a schoolmate and was immediately hooked on the idea. ...
If you have a man, woman, or child in your life that likes stuffed animals this is the place for them. I am just back from my exciting vacation in the Chicago area and this was the last thing we did before coming home. It was MUCH nicer than I expected....
Pros: affordable base price, many choices of animals, friendly staff, neat experience all-around Cons: none
One of the things we did on my daughter's first birthday was take her to Build-A-Bear Workshop at the new Flatirons Crossing mall in Broomfield, Colorado. We wanted her to have a keepsake of her special day.
Pros: A fun interactive experience that allows you to create your new friend Cons: Restraint must be exercised....one can get carried away at great expense!
My family and I experienced our first Build-A-Bear Workshop at the Stonebriar Mall in Frisco, Texas (a suburb of Dallas). We were new to the area, and had never had the pleasure of visiting one of these stores before. In fact, I'd never even heard of...
Pros: A Fun Time Was Had by All! Cons: Spent WAYYYYYY too much money!
UPDATE: For those of you who might be a little confused, Build-A-Bear is a Store. I don't keep cute little sales girls at the entrance to my home. I also thought the words, they keep a dressing area, check-out counter, box to carry home, might also ...
Pros: Special experience, meaningful toy instead of dust-gatherer, high quality, limitless personalization possibilities Cons: Noisy, can be overstimulating, can also be quite addictive!
The first time I saw the Build-a-Bear Workshop was when it opened at our local mall. After a brief walk-through, I decided that paying that much for a stuffed animal was ridiculous. After all, you could get fully clothed stuffed animals for a fraction ...
Pros: Very fun, lots of variety to choose from, not just for children, friendly staff. Cons: If you can't control yourself, it can be expensive.
In several shopping centers across America there is a special little place that isn't just a stuffed toy store. It is a place where anyone, young and old, can build their very own teddy bear from the inside out, and The Build A Bear Stuffed Bear...
The first time I saw a Build-a-Bear was at our local mall...and of course my daughter's eyeballs went right over to the store like any child's would walking past that store. Of course we had to stop in and see what all the fuss was about. I couldn't see ...
Pros: always fun no matter ho wmany times you've done it, great personalized gift Cons: addictive
The excitement of a child makes this so worth it, a child somehow bonds more, loves more, something they can take pride in having helped create. I just got back from making bears # 18 and #19 at the Grand Opening of our very own Build-A-Bear store. I ...
Pros: Building a bear from scratch almost guarantees your child's satisfaction Cons: It could get pricey if you get all fashionista in there
This review is part of a "Shop, Stuff, Fluff & Write-Off" with fellow Kids & Family Advisor, Jenb123. Check out her review of Build-A-Bear, post haste!
Holy interactive shopping! My daughter turns two...
The Build a Bear Workshop store is one of the cutest stores to take your kids. I don't find it to be geared toward any gender. Of course you will see more girls then boys there. But they carry some thing for every one which I like. The best part about it ...
Pros: unique, fun, adorable toys Cons: the wardrobe can cost you
UPDATE 6/30/05 (originally published 8/16/00 ) Teddibar is STILL Emily's favorite toy. The bear is in excellent shape, not quite as fluffy as it used to be, but surprisingly cuddly as ever. No toy has lasted this long in my house! UPDATE ...
Pros: A lot of fun, get a custom stuffed creation for someone that you love Cons: Can be expensive to accessorize your creation
I first went into a Build a Bear a few years ago. It was a bit macabre... the skins of teddy bears lined bins waiting for their future owners (or gift-givers) to come and stuff them. It was a weird twist on a taxidermist. I was surprised I didn't see ...
Pros: Interactive fun for the kids, Reasonably Priced. Cons: Need more stores around the country.
While site seeing in St. Louis, MO a friend and I stopped in at the local mall to browse with our children. This is when we came across the Build the Bear Workshop. As we looked at the store front we saw many customers exiting with cardboard...
Pros: Cute, cuddly, good for all ages, you can put sound in your bear Cons: Takes a long time to get it in the store
Let me start off with my first visit to Build-A-Bear Workshop (I went twice): I went there, looked around, and there were a whole bunch of different bears. There was also a giraffe, a frog, and a cow. Well, as I looked around I finally saw the perfect ...
Pros: fun, hands-on, affordable, friendly staff Cons: may take a long time if the lines are long
I had the pleasure of being a Master Bear Builder at the Build-A-Bear workshop in Indianapolis, Indiana. Yes, I did it all. I stuffed, I stitched, and I dressed bear after bear after bear. But, what can I say? It is all worth it seeing the smiles on...
Pros: Tons of fun to create your own stuffed toy! Cons: The cost might be a little much for some.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is an unconventional toy store where kids of all ages can make their own stuffed toys. They offer 24 or so (new ones pop up here & there, especially for holidays) animals to choose from in sizes ranging from 10 inches to about...
Pros: FUN, Reasonable prices, Lots to choose from Cons: Not enough store locations!
I'm hooked. I discovered the magic of the Build-A-Bear Workshop after a friend told me about them. The closest store was only about an hour away from me, so my husband and I packed up the kids on a Sunday and trekked off to the mall for an...
Pros: Lots to choose from, great fun for kids & adults alike Cons: Boy, it can get pricey.
We stumbled upon a Build-a-Bear workshop while at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach this past March. My husband, myself, our then 16 month old son & my 16 year old son were with some friends (my ex & his wife) and their 4 month old daughter....
Pros: You get to choose your own animal and go through the entire stuffing and sewing process Cons: Can be a bit pricey if your not careful
While visiting my sister in Illinois, I came across a Build A Bear Workshop (Store) in a local mall near her home. I wasn't exactly sure what this store was all about but decided to take a look. I was greeted by a young smiling face that was eager to...
Pros: Fun for all ages. Cons: I wish they had more locations.
Last month while my three year old and I were strolling through the mall, I noticed a new store. The Build-A-Bear Workshop. I have loved teddy bears since I was a toddler and still find them adorable. I thought this would be a fun and interactive way...
Pros: Great fun and cheap prices Cons: Don't go during a party
Build-A-Bear workshop just opened up about a year ago in Tyson’s Corner mall in Virginia. For weeks before the opening, there had been signs up announcing the opening of a new kind of store—a teddy bear store.
Build-A-Bear is a rather unique place...
Pros: Inspires a child's imagination, FUN, affordable Cons: Wish I had one closer to where I live
I first heard of Build-A-Bear from my best friend and knew I had to take my daughter as soon as she was old enough to enjoy it. We went to visit my best friend when my daughter was 22 months old and made a trip to Build-A-Bear. I was very impressed, my...
Pros: lots of fun, unique, hands on experience Cons: a little expensive
This summer, we vacationed in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We made it a point to do something special each night. On one particular night, we visited Broadway at the Beach, and walked around to see all the unique shops. One shop in particular looked...
Pros: Good price. Fun. Good quality, durable animals. Cons: I would've liked a few more choices animalwise.
This is probably not the normal take on this place. My niece is the only experience I know about first hand with the store, childwise. On the other hand, I have been there several times.
See, my wife has a bunny from the place, who has a...
Pros: ~Able to go back and purchase accessories
~Welcoming atmosphere
~Great customer service Cons: ~Can get busy during non-school times
My friend's son wanted to go to Build A Bear. In my head it was an overpriced experience and I really didn't want to go. However, we were dragged in and my son fell in love with a dalmatian. We had him stuffed and even ended up buying a soccer outfit ...
Pros: Durable, Cuddly, Memorable, Creative and Extremely Fun To Make and Shop For! Cons: Slightly Pricey, Addictive, Not Hand-Stitched and Some Clothing Is Hazardous To Younger Children.
Build-A-Bear is a fun, creative way to design your own teddy bear. You stuff it, give it a sound, fluff it, make it a birth certificate/story and dress it in a large variety of clothing and accessories. Great for someone of any age.
Pros: For children of ALL ages. You can dress and name it as you want. Cons: Expensive but worth it as a collectible.
For several years I collected Ty Beanies and Buddies. One day I just got tired of them and donated all of them to the Shriners Hospital in St. Louis. I thought I would never collect anything again because I tend to get out of control. That was until I...
Pros: Every child at the party gets a great toy, the atmosphere is very fun Cons: Nowhere for food, cost can be prohibitive
We have done the gamut of birthday parties, but this Build A Bear Party was just about the best. My 12-year-old decided that she wanted to go B-A-B for her birthday party. The cost factor was definitely a scary thing, but we managed to hold it down. ...
Pros: They are seriously 1 of a kind, since you make it yourself Cons: pricey
Ever since I was a kid, I have always loved stuffed animals.Yet as a child
I was not allowed to have them around due to asthma/allergies. Now as an adult I can get stuffed animals and actually keep them! So it was a thrill for me to find a place...
I have been wanting a Build A Bear for awhile and have been going through a hard time so I decided now would be a good time to treat myself to a Build A Bear, actually my mom ended up treating me to one. The closest location to me is BABW at Broadway ...
Pros: Friend for life. Cons: May take an hour to finish
Build A Bear Workshop is such a very unique idea. It is so much fu and such a great place for people of all ages. I am a frequent visitor to Build A Bear and I love it. As I was reading through the other opinions about Build A Bear, I decided that a...
Pros: The selection, both of bears and of outfits Cons: Price
This is one of those special-treat stores I love to shop in. It does tend to get pricey, which is a consideration, but when I shop there, I'm generally "flush" from having just got paid at one of my writing gigs or some other such occasion, so money...
Pros: Fun, friendly staff, good for the whole family Cons: A tad expensive, but worth it
Just yesterday, my boyfriend and I decided to go the mall and look around. I had walked by the Build-A-Bear Workshop before, but didn't really know what it was about. There was a lady at the entrance of the store, and she explained the process to us....
Pros: A one-of-a-kind family experience Cons: not enough locations
My family and I stumbled upon this place in the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania. I could not believe how many people were in the store. Your child can pick from a variety of unstuffed animals, pick out the sound box, pick out the outfit(s), and...
Pros: Custom stuffed critter!!! Friendly people work there Cons: There isn't anything bad about it
I don't think I need to elaborate on how cool B-A-B Factory is...
You go in, choose your critter's body- I got the Horse. There's rabbits,many bears of course, a cute orange tabby cat, and holiday related animals.
You can add sounds...
Pros: cute animals, fun to make, great for kids Cons: expensive
Whoever thought of this is truly brilliant!!! This store is awesome.It is very fun for kids too. When you first walk in the door, you are greeted by a friendly staff member who gives you a sticker. Then you find yourself trying to pick just one of all...
Pros: basic bear is economical, fun for ALL ages Cons: it can become addicting!
In fact, I had my 25th birthday party there! The party was loads of fun - they treated my friends and me just fine even though we're a bit older than their target age group. ;-) Build a Bear workshop has many different price options - it ...
Today my best friend and I went to build a bear at the Mall Of Georgia, I am a teenager, thinking it wouldn't be any fun, boy was I wrong!
Everything was great! First you choose a bear the cheapest is 10 dollars, after that everything is free. So i...
Pros: Great experience for a child and fun Cons: none
The line was long to get in the store but once we got in it was all worth it. my girls were just in shock. They thought the heart was the coolest thing.
There are more then Bears in there. My girls got a dog and a cat.
Pros: A Fun Adventure Cons: Deciding Which Animal To Choose
This past February I went to my local Build-A-Bear Workshop, in Wauwatosa, in Mayfair Mall. I had a hard time which toy to pick out. Then, I spotted the most beautiful Border Collie I have ever seen! I picked her out, waited patiently, as she and I were headed to the stuffing station. But, before she got stuffed, I received a red heart, warmed it up in my hand, made a wish, and put it in her. Then, I stuffed her, until she was stuffed enough. Then, the person in charge stitched her up mighty tight.After that, we headed to the fluffing area, and I fluffed out her fur, and brushed it. From there, it was time to pick out a name for her. I picked the name Elsie Jean. She got a Birth Certificate, and happily home we went!! She is still with me today, and I love her very much. Build-A Bear Workshop is a fun experience...Take your family, or yourself there one day. You'll be glad you did. I'm glad that I went.
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