The stuffed animals have sparked backlash from conservatives who believe drag is connected to child "grooming," though the bears are made for adults and only available online in the store's "Bear Cave" for customers 18 and older. According to Build-A-Bear, adults and teens make up about 40% of their customer base.

Building Memories, One Bear at a Time Maxine envisioned an interactive retail destination where kids could make personalized “furry friends.” She ultimately created something that is now called “experiential retail” which has fundamentally helped to change the way we think about shopping.

The chief considers herself excluded from that rule, I guess. The age limit of the bears was if they were being sold or not. You will not get a bear nor will you carry one but there is no age limit.

Originally conceived as a place for children to create their own special teddy bear with a step-by-step process including our now iconic Heart Ceremony, Build-A-Bear is now a multi-generational, multi-dimensional global brand appealing to diverse consumer demographics.

The St. Louis-based toy retailer has temporarily closed all of its stores as it battles the deteriorating economic conditions caused by the coronavirus. St.

It's true that our furry friends appeal to kids of all ages. But please note that our stuffed animals are appropriate for kids ages 2 and up.

Our furry friends all have a base cost and the total cost to Build-A-Bear depends on the clothing and accessories you choose or don't choose to add to your stuffed animal.

How Build-A-Bear Pay Your Age works. On your child's birthday month, bring them to Build-A-Bear to make a Birthday Treat Bear for the same price as their age. For example if your child is turning 4 that month, the Birthday Treat Bear will cost $4.

There are a few age limits. On the other hand, you know those people who claim to be 29 even when they're 30, or 35 or 40? Well, Build-a-Bear sympathizes. No matter how old you are, you won't pay more than $29 for your furry friend. Oh, and one more non-age-related limit - only one stuffed animal per person.

Our Core Values Push beyond what seems possible. Attain maximum results. Be intellectually curious. Own your development.

It's true that our furry friends appeal to kids of all ages. But please note that our stuffed animals are appropriate for kids ages 2 and up. Our clothing and accessories are appropriate for children ages 3 and up. You may check our product packaging as a guide for product safety and age-play appropriateness.

There's no age limit to participate in the Build-A-Bear Pay Your Age offer. But the special Birthday Treat Bear retails for $14, so if you're over 14, you won't really save any money. Plus, do you really want to drag your teen into Build-A-Bear? We all know how that will go.

In late 2017, Disney announced plans to overhaul many of the outdated retail spaces in Downtown Disney. Though Build-A-Bear was a somewhat popular shop in the area, Disney decided to reinvent the space as a new megastore, combined with the shops next door.

Many adults went to Build-A-Bear as children and still have a strong affinity for the brand today. In fact, a meaningful and growing portion of Build-A-Bear's furry friends are purchased by and for adults.

How Much Does a Build-A-Bear Cost? The base cost of many Build-A-Bear furry friends starts at $14 while our most expensive base stuffed animal is $40. The prices customers see in our online store matches what you will find at a brick-in-mortar location.

It's true that our furry friends appeal to kids of all ages. But please note that our stuffed animals are appropriate for kids ages 2 and up.