Build-A-Bear Workshop Continues 25th Anniversary Celebration With New Vault Animal and Special Star Wars™ Collaboration

Celebrate 25 Years Of Furry Friend With This Exclusive Release From The Vault

Following the successful re-imaginings of classic furry friends including Chubby Cubby, Curly Bear, and Blossom Bunny, Build-A-Bear today announced the launch of Furever Hearts Bear. Inspired by the 2012 design, this bear makes the perfect addition to your collection! Available exclusively online, this limited-edition bear has unique pink heart nose, sparkly paw pads, and a commemorative silver 25th Celebration Collection emblem on its right paw pad.

New furry friends inspired by classic Build-A-Bear plush will be release from the Vault each month. Collect them all and use the handy Collector's Guide to keep track!

New Collectors Item Just In From The Star Wars Galaxy

Bring home the Empire's most fearsome force with the Limited-Edition Darth Vader™ - Inspired Bear! This legendary Sith Lord™ is represented in Build-A-Bear form and now available in a special silver edition. The 25th Celebration Darth Vader™ - inspired Bear is the perfect commemorative gift for STAR WARS™ fans and collectors of all ages! This special edition plush is available for a limited time in stores and online. And get ready for May the 4th with the action-packed STAR WARS™ collection! Give any fan or collector in your life the coolest gift in the galaxy.

As part of the ongoing celebration of the brands 25th year, Build-A-Bear will be releasing limited editions of fan-favorite characters all year long! Featuring updated designs, including special silver details, these furry friends are must-have additions to any Build-A-Bear fan's collection!

Celebrating 25 Years Of Memories

As Build-A-Bear celebrates 25 years of fun and laughter, Guests are invited to share their favorite and furriest memories – or make new ones! Guests can join the celebration and "Show Your Stuff" by uploading pictures to the gallery at buildabear.com or post to social media using #buildabear.

With over 200 million furry friends made since the company's inception, there are sure to be many memories to share, whether it's a photo of a very first Build-A-Bear furry friend, furry friends that commemorate special moments, or the making of an all-new furry friend. The anniversary is the perfect opportunity to remember past hugs & celebrate future hugs by creating an epic time capsule of memories and personal stories.