The Process - Page 1

At the Build-A-Bear Workshop you are invited to build your own #1 pal. The first step is to choose from the variety of furry critters on display.
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Pictured here are floppy cow, floppy turtle, Bearemy's Kennel Pal and the Centennial Bear III. The Centennial Bear III is number three in their series of five collectibears celebrating the history of teddy bears. Collectibears are available for a limited time. They will be unveiling their next collectibear on November 23rd. They range in price from $10 - 25.
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After you've selected your pal you can choose from over dozen pre-recorded sounds including animal sounds, giggles, songs like Happy Birthday or Teddy Bears Picnic or sayings like I Love You. These are $3. If you wish to record a personalized message the cost is $8. You can place the sound box in the paw, foot or tummy. Its your choice as you Build-A-Bear.
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Next stop, the "Stuff Me" station. At this station your #1 pal will get stuffed with love including a upc code that allows your #1 pal to find his / her way home if you get separated. In fact we spoke with an individual who had their build-a-bear lost and found thanks to the UPC code.
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Guests pump a hand or foot mechanism as the bear maker directs the stuffing into your pal's legs, arms and tummy. After you've filled it up a bit you get to give it the hug test. You can leave your bear soft and mushy or add more stuffing for a more firm pal. Then you pick up a red satiny heart to place inside your bear. Various bear makers have different ceremonies surrounding the heart addition. Ours asked us to twirl the heart in the air to gather up all the joy, then rub it on our heads for the intelligence and hold it close to our hearts for love before making a wish, kissing it on both sides and places it inside our pal.
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The stuffing is made up of hugs & kisses, love, friendship and kindness.
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