Build-A-Bear Workshop 2016 News: Eevee Stuffed Toy to be Released in US, UK and Canada on Thursday; Fans Rejoice on Twitter
Eevee Gets Build-A-Bear Workshop Treatment As New Stuffed Toy
Stuffed toy retailer Build-a-Bear Workshop definitely wants you to catch them all as Eevee Pokemon gets plush version.
Another Reason to Love Eevee
Capitalizing on the hype brought by the hit mobile game Pokemon Go, Build-a-Bear Workshop has been stocking stuffed toys inspired by the Pokemon franchise in their shelves. The latest featured pocket monster is the well-loved evolution Pokemon, Eevee. This Pokemon is highly regarded for being able to evolve into one of eight possible Eeveelutions, the process of evolving an Eevee.
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The plush will come in at 14 inches, and will be launched on Thursday, September 1 in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada regions. There will be two variants available for the interested customers.
The first version is the regular one that is available in retail stores. Paying the regular price would get consumers the plush and a Build-a-Bear Workshop exclusive Pokemon Trading Card. This is the "build yourself" version wherein customers can pay more to choose from a variety of costumes to dress up and design their very own Eevee plush. There is a $12.50 option for the PokeBall pajamas.
The second version would be available online. There's not much leeway in terms of customizations though as buyers are limited to two outfits—including a hooded cape which will not be available for purchase in the physical stores. This online version also comes with an audio chip, which when placed inside the stuffed Eevee, will make sounds from a set of five programmed noises. The price also includes a PokeBall Sleeper and similarly, an exclusive Build-a-Bear Workshop Pokemon Trading Card.
The physical store version would cost $28 while the online store version would push back buyers $62. The orders for the online Eevee plush toys can now be placed on Build-a-Bear Workshop's own website.
Pikachu Love
Build-a-Bear Workshop earlier released another Pokemon-inspired stuffed toy, the fan favorite and the iconic Pikachu. There were also several customization options available for it, including a PokeBall hoodie, a Charizard costume, and an audio chip that lets it cry its famous tagline, 'pika pika!' sound. The Pikachu plush is however sold-out at the moment, but Build-a-Bear Workshop promises to produce more stocks in the future.
Twitter Reacts
Expectedly, Pokemon fans on Twitter expressed their delight with the news, as the beloved Eevee once again steals the limelight in one of the most adorable ways possible:
I have never thought about going to a Build a Bear workshop, but now I'll be at one by the end of the week. https://t.co/cRLCVE369R
— Andrew Blanchard (@AndyTheBlanch) August 29, 2016
Okay, so Build-a-bear have an Eevee coming out this week and now I know where I'm going to be on Thursday pic.twitter.com/YnsNwP806j
— Tom Burns (@TomRPI) August 29, 2016
YES YES YES. I CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE MY OWN EEVEE PLUSH AT BUILD-A-BEAR. https://t.co/rkPb1kEHKp — ジラーチ (@starwindbliss) August 28, 2016
