r/buildabear 1d ago

Mod Post Community Update: Harry Potter Content

409 Upvotes

The poll has now closed, and thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and share your thoughts.

The Reddit results were:

  • Ban Harry Potter/JKR content: 672 votes
  • Ban JKR mentions but allow Harry Potter: 658 votes

The Discord results were:

  • Ban Harry Potter/JKR content: 340 votes
  • Ban JKR mentions but allow Harry Potter: 106 votes

With the majority voting to ban both, we will be updating our subreddit and Discord rules accordingly.

FAQs:

Why are we doing this?

JKR has a history of transphobic, racist and ableist views as well as financially supporting anti-trans (transphobic) groups in the UK that are actively campaigning and pushing policies to try remove support, recognition and medical assistance for trans people, even reaching the UK supreme court. Many of our community are parts of these groups and do not appreciate seeing these posts, and we want everybody to feel safe here!

Can I post content removing HP logos from BABs

Yes! BTW: Applying steam, acetone or isopropyl alcohol can help with this process but be careful and follow a guide !

Will I be banned/have my post removed if a HP BAB/merch is in the background accidentally?

No.

Please direct any concerns to our Modmail as moderating individual threads is too hard for the mod team to keep up with as many of us work multiple jobs and balance family life.


r/buildabear 9d ago

New Release New bear available - 14th July 2026 (Moodicorn - Online exclusive bundle)

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843 Upvotes

r/buildabear 12h ago

Rare Find My best thrift find!!

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347 Upvotes

i was out thrifting yesterday, and was about to give up but decided to hit one last store...and was VERY shocked to find the 2008 Year of the Rat/Mouse!!!!!
i've been looking for this precious thing for a long time but could never justify paying reseller prices🥹
i'm thinking up cheese related names for him and would love suggestions!


r/buildabear 1h ago

My New BAB The Gentle Collection 🩷

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So happy to get my hands on BOTH of the gentlest and cuddliest BABs! I just got Gracie 🐻 (Gentle Grey Bear) last week and she got to meet her sister Ginny 🐰 (Gentle Cuddles Bunny). Their fur is crazy soft and imo the most luxurious plush I've ever held. I trimmed both their fur to bring out their cute features (see pics for before and after).


r/buildabear 2h ago

Just For Fun! Breakfast with Fruity Pebbles!

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28 Upvotes

Good morning from me and Fruity Pebbles!! We’re sitting together, eating my favorite cereal!! (It’s what he’s named after😆)


r/buildabear 22h ago

My New BAB insane goodwill pull 😭

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860 Upvotes

was not expecting to find sky puppy moth at gw today!!! 😭 ive been so bummed ever since i missed out on buying one when they were first released with no restock in sight... so happy!!! 🩷🩷🩷


r/buildabear 4h ago

Just For Fun! BAB marriage?

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27 Upvotes

They have been dating for about a year now. Should they get a bride's dress and get married? 🤣


r/buildabear 56m ago

Just For Fun! Bowser is wishing yall a good morning and an excellent day

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Hope yall enjoy your day


r/buildabear 16m ago

My New BAB Omg I finally have one of my holy grails Boo Kitty!

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Seriously trying to think up a name, Baxter maybe? He came in a lovely old dress


r/buildabear 3h ago

Just For Fun! My most favorites right now

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21 Upvotes

r/buildabear 17h ago

Just For Fun! Exploring

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263 Upvotes

He feels very 'kids on bikes' 80s movie in this outfit and I thought it was cute


r/buildabear 48m ago

My New BAB Imma flex real quick

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This is my moodicorn! She has an emo axolotl sibling named Yo-yo!

....my mail is currently at my parents house, but WHEN I GET THEMMMMMM ALLLLL


r/buildabear 5h ago

Just For Fun! Things I found in my new secondhand bunny

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25 Upvotes

Two I Love You hearts and a voice box with a label inside that says "lullaby"! How special! Unfortunately the speaker no longer works.


r/buildabear 14h ago

My New BAB My New Babies! Meet Oracle!

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105 Upvotes

Got Oracle when the Sky Puppy restocked yesterday here in Australia. I love her so much. She's the mama of my still unnamed little one and if I ever get a Mothman they'll be spouses!

And I managed to get a Howl-o-ween werewolf at pretty much retail! I've wanted one, and the moons-a-glow, for so long so I'm super excited. He's softer than I like so doesn't stand up when proped against things, so he gets to lay down for his photoshoot. I'll probably get him restuffed when I'm able. Still trying to think up a good name for him.


r/buildabear 14h ago

My New BAB My new Pochacco’s outfit came in! 🥰

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110 Upvotes

So cozy hehe


r/buildabear 13h ago

Collection My Build-A-Bear collection as of July 2026!

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81 Upvotes

It’s official: I have 25 full-sized BABs and two minis! About half of these were second-hand finds, and I may have a second-hand pink tie-dye frog on the way right now… 😅 It’s a bit of an obsession, but it makes my heart happy! 💕 (Also not all of these live on my bed, I have the plushie hammocks in the corner where several of them stay full-time)


r/buildabear 12h ago

My New BAB Blueberry Cow Baby!

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52 Upvotes

I was so bummed that I missed out on the strawberry highland cow so I had to have this cutie! Got him stuffed today, the string to sew him up broke so they had to do it by hand. He’s amazing, I love him! I named him Pancake.

The fur is different than I was expecting and he’s shedding a tiny bit, what kind of brush do you use to brush them out? He’s still super soft and cuddly.

Can’t wait for the next fun cow design to come out, this boy is a perfect addition to my cake pop cow ☺️


r/buildabear 7h ago

Just For Fun! A little accessory for my new bunn

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17 Upvotes

r/buildabear 9h ago

My New BAB Adopted the pink glasses kitty today 🎀

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21 Upvotes

She's been calling my name the last few times I've been by the store. Finally decided it was time to have her!!!


r/buildabear 21h ago

My New BAB Thrifted Unicorn Transformation!

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172 Upvotes

found this beautiful unicorn thrifting and he was covered in these strange yellow, oily and stinky mystery stains 🤢. I’m a bit of a laundry wizard so luckily they came out and now he’s sparkly new! Any name suggestions? I want something masculine lol


r/buildabear 18h ago

Discussion Please explain to me…

83 Upvotes

…why all the Frosted Animal cookie Minibeans, the clown collar, and the giraffe ALL sold out within 10 days of release but the camel is still available over 4 months later? Because while I thought both the camel and the giraffe were equally cute and I wanted both of them (I was able to get the camel), clearly I’m in the minority or something. Was it because more people collectors minibeans now than full-sized plushes? Was it because the giraffe was pink? Are giraffes just that much more popular than camels?


r/buildabear 10h ago

Just For Fun! Build quality of BEAR 2

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20 Upvotes

Has a very complex pouch inside meant to hold the weight of the heart- interesting construction I’ve never seen in BAB before. Definitely much more specialized sewing involved.

I will say, without the heart he isn’t very huggable, since I didn’t stuff him very much as I wanted him squishy.


r/buildabear 17h ago

Just For Fun! Halloween Slushie Plushie

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62 Upvotes

I'm SUUUUPER hopping that we get some Halloween themed slushie plushies. I would love a pumpkin spice bear latte and a fruit bat apple cider. PLEASE BEAR GODS PLEASEEEEE lol


r/buildabear 12h ago

Leak / Internal Information sanrio halloween 2026 when!?!?! (leaks mentioned)

26 Upvotes

i just saw the sanrio halloween leaks for this year and i am YEARNING for them. i was literally just thinking about how badly i wanted lloromannic babs TODAY thinking about how unrealistic that sounded but i was proven wrong!!!

however im sad bc ive been planning on going to the mall of america sanrio babw for a few weeks now on the first sun-mon of august, but idk if i want to build a sanrio bab there and then have to buy another one like less than a month later :( ik theres no confirmed release dates obviously but does anyone know maybe a timeframe they could be releasing?? if its possible for me to wait like another week to go instead so i can build a cherry bab there it would be much better for me and my wallet <3!<


r/buildabear 19h ago

My New BAB Found at goodwill!

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81 Upvotes

She’s really cute and clean I’ve never seen her before. I honestly didn’t know BAB even made horses!