Build A Bear Workshop

Build A Bear Workshop was named the retail innovator of the year for 2001 and one of the "Hottest Retailers" in 2004. Clark also launched Friends 2B Made©, a store designed for kids (especially girls) in 2004. She was inducted into the Junior Achievement National Business Hall of Fame in 2006.

There are nearly 300 Build A Bear Workshop stores worldwide, including company owned stores in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada plus franchised stores in Europe, Asia and Australia.

The list goes on but I think we get the big picture. Build A Bear Workshops are tops when it comes to a creative way to build the very best friend you may ever have. After all, the definition of a best friend is someone who does not hold your shortcomings against you, listens to your problems without giving advice unless it is asked for, and is there to comfort you when you are feeling sad, sick or hurt.

You Can Create Your Own Build A Bear!

You can go to:http://www.buildabear.com/to find the Build A Bear Workshop near you. Prices for stuffed animals start at $10 and go up. Clothing and accessories are purchased separately. You can choose from many themes to dress your Teddy Bear. The website has a slumber party page where you can find pajamas and slippers in several styles. There are also accessories available, such as, sleeping bags that come with a carrying case. A rock and roll theme includes t-shirts, blue jeans, billed hats, sun glasses, guitars, walkmans, cell-phones and more. The Harley Davidson theme includes faux leather jackets and chaps, boots, bandannas and even a motorcycle so your best friend can ride with the pack. All of your favorites from the Wizard of Oz are ready to come to life, including Toto and his basket. These are but a few of the themes to be found athttp://www.buildabear.com/.

Each Teddy Bear and stuffed animal has a heart and virtual wishes inside, personalized birth certificate, Lifetime Paw Pass, Find A Bear tag inside and comes in a Cub Condo carrying case. Different sounds can be added to the inside of each stuffed animal purchased, depending on what you want.

You can also build a teddy bear or stuffed animal for any special occasion. You may even want to build a gift for that special loved one or a thank you to that Fourth of July barbecue. When you think of Teddy Bears, think about building your own at one of the Build A Bear Workshops near you. After all, it isn't every day you can create your own best friend right down to the shoes.