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 Build
A Bear
As
a child, the things that make us happy are so simple. Whether
it's a parent's attention or a mere stuffed animal, it sets our lives
at peace and ensures us that everything is okay. I remember
when I was a child and how important toys were to me. I have
to admit, I loved stuffed animals. You could tote them around
anywhere, and no matter how filthy they got, you were still sleeping
with them tonight. These days, stuffed animals have reached a
new level of cool. You can actually build a bear, or rabbit
or monkey for that matter, yourself. This is too
ideal.
One day while strolling through the local mall with my family, I
noticed a place called Build A Bear. At first I pondered the
concept, then snatched up my little one to head in and check it
out. My first thought was probably like many, why didn't they
have this when I was a kid? This is a great idea.
Talk about being personal. You don't only pick out the animal
of your choice, but you get to build it. This offers a
certain personality to your stuffed toy. It's like no one
else has ever held or touched it but you. You basically
select and empty animal fur, then you get to help stuff it with cotton,
and a cool little heart to make it seem more real. Build a
bear is certainly a clever concept.
The process of building your own stuffed animal doesn't end with
stitching it up. There are a variety of outfits to choose
from for your special new friend. You can decide if it's
going to be a girl or a boy. From dresses to overalls to
shoes, you can choose. Another cool feature is the voice box
you can put inside it. This way your build a bear friend can
speak to you. Since this place started, a number of new
animals have become available so my impression is that they are doing
well. I've even seen other stores attempt to copy the build a
bear idea, but that goes with the territory.
While Build A Bear is certainly a cool store, which I would have
appreciated as a child, I'm afraid I shot myself in the foot when
hauling my daughter inside. She now has a whole list of
animals she wants to make. The bad thing is I'm sure they
will only continue to come up with new and appealing ideas, which means
the list isn't even complete yet.
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