Build a bear after dark

Build-A-Bear Workshop has provoked disgust, and maybe lust, with an "After Dark" collection of adults-only stuffed animals in stock for Valentine's Day. The online exclusive product line from the St. Louis, Mo.

A trip to the Build-A-Bear Workshop may be something exclusively associated with childhood for many, but a unique collection this year is aiming to change the mind of adults as Valentine's Day approaches. The "After Dark Collection" offers several adult-themed bears, outfits and accessories to gift your significant other in a cheeky way for this year's romantic holiday. In addition to the several different offerings, those interested can further customize their gift by including a voice message that would be included in a sound chip with their plush of choice. The collection is only available online as part of the brand's age-gated " Bear Cave " site, which caters to shoppers ages 18 and over. In addition to the gift sets offered, many accessories and outfits are sold separately, giving the chance to add a funny twist to an existing gift this holiday as well. The full collection available online can be seen here , though note that several items have sold out. Skip to content.

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Build-A-Bear, the teddy bear and other plush animal retailer, has released a line of adult-themed bears labeled its "After Dark" collection. The "After Dark" collection, which debuted just in time for Valentine's Day, requires visitors to its website to ensure they're 18 years old or older before they access the site. Why should they get to have all the fun? The Build-A-Bear stuffed animal gift collection has something for everyone — including stuffed animals for adults who are just kids at heart," a promo on the site reads. The bears don't appear to cross the line into overtly raunchy. Most of them are holding wine, dressed in nothing but boxers or wearing shirts that declare "I Want to Take You Out. When the cursor hovers over a bear on the website, the outfit disappears, revealing a regular teddy bear sans clothing. In addition to the Valentine's Day adult-themed bears, Build-A-Bear, which was launched in , offers plush animals from a variety of collaborations with brands like "Star Wars" and the Nintendo game "Animal Crossing.

Build a bear after dark

The company teased the new line on Facebook with a photo of a stuffed toy lion lounging on a bed next to two glasses of Champagne and a single rose. The lion, which has a heart-shaped head, sports silky, black-and-red pajamas and a coordinating robe. The Build-A-Bear adult collection has its own website, the Bear Cave , which requires users to confirm they are 18 or over before entering. Why should they get to have all the fun? In one funny detail, when you hover over the costumed stuffed animals featured on the Bear Cave site, the photo switches to an image of the toy without its costume. Another costume includes a cute bear sporting a heart costume and satin, heart-printed boxers. The adult collection, whose overall vibe is cute and silly rather than raunchy, also includes stuffed animals with costumes from franchises including "Star Wars," "Harry Potter," "Lord of the Rings" and the Marvel universe. She is also working on her first novel, a domestic drama set in rural Regency England. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

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This article tagged under: Valentine's Day. In addition to the gift sets offered, many accessories and outfits are sold separately, giving the chance to add a funny twist to an existing gift this holiday as well. Sign up for the weekly Chicago Catch-Up newsletter here. Build-A-Bear Workshop has provoked disgust, and maybe lust, with an "After Dark" collection of adults-only stuffed animals in stock for Valentine's Day. She ordered a pink stuffed devil-bear with a bow tie, cuffs and heart-covered boxers. We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. He can be a stripper on the side," Heard told the paper. The "After Dark" collection is age-restricted to customers 18 and older and is marketed toward "kidults," according to Build-A-Bear. Feeling out of the loop? In an interview with the Wall Street Journal , Waterman-Hale wondered aloud whether the adult toys "had been created just to upset people. Hammond 5 hours ago. The online exclusive product line from the St. The full collection available online can be seen here , though note that several items have sold out.

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But Kaleanne Hearn of Aiken, South Carolina, told the Journal that she couldn't wait to get her hands on one of the adults-only push toys after seeing the outrage on social media. Build-A-Bear Workshop's "Barkleigh" plush toy dressed in suggestive pajamas. We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Search for:. Hammond 5 hours ago. Back to Article. In addition to the gift sets offered, many accessories and outfits are sold separately, giving the chance to add a funny twist to an existing gift this holiday as well. Featured plush toys include a stuffed lion with a "Zaddy" shirt — slang for an attractive older man — and the "You Turn Me On" teddy bear gift set. But there's plenty of adults who saw targeted ads for a sexy teddy bear on social media and were just creeped out. The "After Dark Collection" offers several adult-themed bears, outfits and accessories to gift your significant other in a cheeky way for this year's romantic holiday.