Build-A-Bear Workshop

...at the window of the Build-a-Bear Workshop in our nearest shopping centre as their dad and/or I try to drag them past because there are chores to be done and because going in will no doubt mean copious amounts of money being spent!! Our youngest is particularly keen on soft toys and has often talked about the Build-a-Bear Workshop as somewhere he'd like to go. So when Nana and Grandpa asked for ideas for his 5th birthday, I suggested vouchers, and ...
...The Concept ========== In the Build-a-Bear Workshop you select what kind of bear or other soft toy you would like, you stuff it and insert its heart, choose clothes for it and then print off a birth certificate. Being a cynical old (OK, not THAT old) lady, I find this to be just a concept and a corny one at that. It's simply a teddy bear shop, isn't it? You go in wanting a teddy, you come out with one. Same as any other toy shop, except with a ...

sonic0209 15.01.2009 (16.01.2009) · Read full review
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...we would go to the Build-a-Bear workshop and let him build his very own bear, completely of his own choosing. We didn't tell him about it, so when we turned up outside the shop, he was shocked and amazed that he was going in, let alone buying his own bear! I wasn't really aware the Build-a-Bear franchise until recently as I have no need to go into one of their stores! I knew of the idea of making something as when my fiance and I went to New York ...
...with this. The Build-a-Bear experience is a great one for young children, but a quite expensive one for us parents, especially if you let your child have free rein of what they want to dress their bear in. Harry did enjoy it but again seemed a bit young to appreciate it fully, but he does really love his Patrick and proudly shows him off to anyone who will listen! It is a nice idea, as children will get attached to a bear that they have helped to ...

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...will be donated to the Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Foundation to support literacy - a good idea in my opinion), Peace & Hugs (blue with lots of peace signs on - if you like that sort of thing) and a recent introduction in the form of a polar bear complete with a pink fairisle scarf and hat, imaginatively named Cuddly Cute Polar Bear. What you'll notice if you're buying from the shop is that the teddy bears are not complete. The heads are stuffed, but ...
...is because the fun of Build-A-Bear Workshop is in the build work. First you choose your teddy, rather obvious really I suppose. Second you get to choose a "cool" sound. If you are like me you will find most of these sounds rather annoying, but you do have the option of recording your own sound if you so desire. These cost from £2-£4, or online you have an option of a download song from a Singing Contest Winner - Let's Talk About Love for 72p. To ...

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My introduction to Build-A-Bear began from my sons school. They have a small dark brown bear as a work incentive. The pupils have a chart in the classroom. They are awarded with stars for good behaviour and being a model pupil. At the end of the week that stars are all counted. The pupil with the most stars is awared the bear, for a week only. My son has had him a few times which he has loved. The presence of the bear creates enthusiasm in the classroom. ...
...enough. A visit to Build-A-Bear in Plymouth became necessary. I have not visited any other Build-A-Bear shops, just the Plymouth one. There are actually 46 Build-A-Bear workshops in the United Kingdom. They are also located in other countries. They are all listed on the webiste which is www.buildabear.com. The website is quite nice. It is colourful and you can look at the available bears which you can order on line also. You can also book parties. ...

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\"Build a Bear Workshop\" These stors were originally named the \"Bear Factory\". Since their name change they appear to have taken the market by storm and can now been found in most major towns and shopping centers. My local store is located in the Trafford Centre, Mancester, and although I am not able to put my finger on quite why - I always seem to find myself in the Build a Bear Shop. The shop is laid out like a "cartoon" factory, with lots ...
...work to help you create the perfect bear. These are not stitched together bits of fabric and stuffing. These are lovingly created, cuddly furry friends that you bring life to. Let me explain the process........... The initial step into this parallel universe, is through the shop door, where you leave your adult life behind and dependant on the age of the child you enter with (or if you don't the one you stand near), they will either love the new ...

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...home. Mission statement - "At Build-A-Bear Workshop; our mission is to bring the Teddy Bear to life. The Teddy Bear brings to mind warm thoughts about our childhood, about friendship, about trust and comfort, and also about love. Build-A-Bear Workshop embodies those thoughts in how we run our business everyday." ***Product Quality*** The stuffed animals are made out of the softest and cuddliest of material and both animals I have from the store ...
...were when first bought 2 and 4 years ago. They are well put together and although both of mine have endured a bath in the washing machine, I have never had trouble with stitching coming undone or of either of them loosing their shape. ***Cost*** There is no doubt, you could go down and pick out a perfectly decent stuffed animal from Woolworth's or Marks and Spencer's for much less money, however, this is an investment. I love the thought of my ...

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...We have been using the Build-a-bear Shop now for a while and generally the service is very good, although if you go on a Saturday to buy an actual bear be prepared for a long wait. My son decided he wanted a monkey so we recently visited the shop on a Saturday and spent 1 and a half hours in the queue, however if you were just buying clothes or accessories them there were no problems and no waiting around. It is a shop that appeals to both boys ...

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On a recent trip to London, I couldn't resist a visit to the Build a Bear shop. I have wanted to build a bear for quite some time, but have never before had an occasion to do it, but what better occasion than treating my two year old toddler to a present when Mummy was away. ** Idea of the shop ** You can buy cuddly toys in every shop imaginable these days so what makes Build a Bear different? Honestly nothing unless you want to personalise the ...
...is that you go in and choose your toy without it's stuffing to start with, which can then be stuffed just the way you want it, whether that be soft or hard. You can add sounds, personalised messages, clothes, accessories to make the bear you want. I think this is a nice touch if you are looking for something specific for someone. Otherwise to just go in and buy a standard bear without any extras is a fun experience, but you don't get anything you ...

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...When you enter the Build-A-Bear workshop, you find yourself looking at rows of teddy bears and their clothes. You can buy one of these: Bear Dogs Kitties Hello Kitty Bunnies Often limited offer brands e.g. Holly And Hal Moose Once you have chosen your bear, you go over to a big stuffing machine which has lots of stuffing in it. They often ask you to kiss the bears' "heart" and make a wish. You then dry it off and comb it they way you want ...
...never had anything delivered by Build-A-Bear but there are a lot of stores worldwide. Value For Money The average toy costs about £10-£12 and clothes about £2-£5. Branded products cost a lot more. If you don't have any teddies, it will be worth it, also, this is personalised. Overall You feel like that you're working in a bear factory, if you're the kid. You can also buy the toys as presents. The value for money is OK. If you would like to find ...

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The Reason i am writing this review is because this shop (Build a bear) Has taken over all stores from the Bear Factory and i felt i should point this out in case anyone was wondering where the Bear factory had gone or not gone if you know what i mean. Build a bear is similar to The bear factory which sold Bears that you could buy in the shop, stuff and dress. Bear a bear shops now have a wider selection of bears/Animals to buy these include Teddy's, ...
...giraffe (These are all the ones i remember seeing on my visit last week). Build a bear is always bringing out new ones so keep an eye out. You can also get some limited editions. Our collection includes limited edition pudsey bear, Giraffe, Dog and Teddy. I am waiting to see if they will get a piggy one, going to make an e-mail request on this. You can get the Bears already made up or you can get the outside of the bear and with the help of assistants ...

CRAFTYDONNA 25.09.2006 (26.09.2006) · Read full review
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A build a bear recently opened in my local shopping centre I already have 3 bears from the bear factory and I enjoy dressing them up once in a while. When I first went into the bear factory I found the uniforms to be horrible and I dont work there so god knows how the workers go on its a blue butten up shirt with some wierd material and brown trousers yes they stand out but only because you have been laughing about them the whole way arounf the ...
...is that you buy a unstuffed bear (The bears range from prices of £8 to £18) and you can stuff it put a sound in it (optional and annoying) put a heart in it, stitch it up and buy items for it. Personally I think dressing them is the best bit Build a Bear defernatly has a bigger range of chlothing for the bears and chlothing ranges from a skirt at about £4 to a costume for christmas or haloween at about £15. You can also now get furniture for the ...

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this is a kind and frendley place to be the bears have grate cowoltey it is fun to be there it is for all ages reley "it was the best ex peruns of my life " i hurde some chiled say . i think this shop is good for birth days and days out and partys whith fun games that they all love. loveabul carters like the build a bear shop maskouts the bear and the rabit . all of there saying are queat edvanturuss and exsulant i wude give it a 100 out of 10 thats ...
...to all of the pepole that have kids and to all kids it was exslent and grat i wude go agen and a gen as it was the best it has so meny simleing custermas and staff all the love that has gone in to it has ben a lot i wud love to go agen and agen so to sume it all up the bears are the best coultey and the staff and all of the cloths and all that is in there is up to top cwoltey i wude giv it a 10 out of 10 100% grate qultey and it was a great experans ...

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