{Holiday Gift Guide} Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop offers gifts that give back, classic friends and holiday traditions, personalized gifts with sound, stocking stuffers and more – there’s something for everyone on the list and for every budget.  There are more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores globally to shop form or you can visit Buildabear.com.

Gifts that Give Back:

There are special animals at Build-A-Bear you can make that donate to charity and promote awareness of the importance of giving back to your community, particularly during the holidays.  For instance, when you purchase the new Turner Owl™, Build-A-Bear Workshop donates 50 cents to First Book to provide new books to children from low-income families and 50 cents to the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation to support other literacy and education programs.  This makes a great gift for teachers or any other cause-focused folks on the gift list.  He is just one example, there are  also furry friends that benefit domestic pet programs, children’s health and wellness and more.

Classic Friends:

Families can enjoy a classic oliday with the entire Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Collection. A make-your-own Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with light up nose is sure to brighten the holidays. Clarice^®, the beary special friend of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, has a light up heart and the two “talk” to one another when you press their ears in sequence.  Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster^® completes the trio. All of these classic characters also are available ready-made in “Gifts to Go” packaging.  All available while supplies last.

Other cool, classic holiday gifts that are sure to bring smiles include:  Casually clad Frosty the Snowman™, Santa Bearemy^®, dressed head to paw in a Santa style outfit, Fairisle Style Snow Hugs Teddy and Beary Merry Teddy 2010 (available beginning Nov. 29).

In addition, Build-A-Bear Workshop is excited to announce that after its success in 2009, “Holly & Hal Moose™: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure,” will air for its second holiday season on ABC Family as part of its Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas programming  Make-your-own Holly Moose™ and Hal Moose™ with light-up antlers also will be available beginning Nov. 19, while quantities last.

Personalized Gifts:

Add a personalized Build-A-Sound message and give it to someone special.

Star Wars fans and collector can start an out-of-this-world friendship with the Star Wars Bear with navy fur and Star Wars logo on its paw. Or, personalize out-of-this-world gifts with bear-sized Star Wars character costumes and accessories including Darth Vader, Jedi Knight, and the original trilogy: C-3P0, Princess Leia, and Han Solo.

Music lovers can check out the Build-A-Bear Speaker Starz Bear that serves as a speaker for MP3 players. The speaker is in the bear’s left paw.  Available in pink or black beginning Dec. 10, the pink version features stars and musical notes and the black version has guitar picks on the fur and sports a Mohawk (MP3 player not included).

Sanrio collectors can make their own Furshionable in Fuchsia Hello Kitty^® in fuchsia polka dot dress and black bow kitten heels will wow all Hello Kitty fans.  Beary stylish!  Cool & Casual Peace & Friendship Bear is another fashionable option.

For Soldiers: Camo Bear with camouflage fur and a Build-A-Sound^® 10-second personal message – a touching gift for servicemen and women and their families.  Green camouflage jacket, matching pants, black hat, black boots, dog tag and American flag each sold separately.

For babies: Happy Hugs Teddy with Baby’s First Christmas Bib & Diaper Set – a sweet gift to celebrate the newest arrival.

For those with allergies: Snuggle up with the loveable stuffed Velvet Pup with ultra-soft brown fur and a furry nose.  This stuffed animal meets asthma friendly^® standards according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

For sports fans: Dress a furry friend in the uniform of a favorite sports team.  From football to basketball, hockey to baseball, there are official licensed sports uniforms, tees, caps and bandanas available from professional and university teams around the country.

Stocking Stuffers
Options abound for stocking stuffer ideas from Build-A-Bear Workshop:

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Mini Collectifriends^®, including Misfit Doll™, Charlie-In-the-Box™ and Misfit Spotted Elephant™ ($8.50 each or three for $15) are perfect for popping in stockings.  Plus, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Tiny Clips, featuring Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Clarice and Bumble, are fun to use as ornaments or gift toppers (available as a gift with the purchase of a full-sized Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Clarice or Bumble from Nov. 1 – 11, or for $5 at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores).

VISIT: Check out the Build-A-Bear website for a store near you or to shop online!

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