Nintendo and Build-a-Bear Workshop are two very different companies. For the last few years, though, a partnership between the two has brought iconic Nintendo characters to the shelves of the do-it-yourself stuffed animal shop. While many are still available to this day, some have become rare items and can only be bought via third-party sellers.
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Nintendo’s charactersstand out amongst othersfor their colorful, recognizable designs, perfect for a line of stuffed toys – plus, many of these Build-a-Bears are customizable just like non-Nintendo bears, and thePokemontoys each come with their own trading card.
13Bowser - Super Mario Series
King of the Koopas Bowser was included with the 2017 Super Mario lineup of Build-a-Bears. He was introduced alongside Mario, Peach, and Luigi bears as well as two different Yoshis in the second Nintendo collection brought to the shop.
you’re able to’t get Bowser through Build-a-Bear Workshop currently, and most third-party sites have a few listed for over $100.
12Eevee and Its Evolutions - Pokemon Series
Eevee wasthe secondPokemontoyadded to Build-a-Bear Workshop’s Nintendo lineup, right after Pikachu. If you don’t like Eevee’s original form, though, Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon stuffed toys were also made.
However, only Eevee is currently available at Build-a-Bear Workshop. Toys of the other three evolutions can only be found through third-party sellers.
11Mew - Pokemon Series
Mew is theoriginallegendary Pokemon, introduced way back at the very start of the franchise. The Build-a-Bear version of Mew can be customized with a hoodie and a little mystic gown, as well as other accessories that can be bought in the shop.
It also says its name like in the anime when you press its hand. Mew is currently available at Build-a-Bear Workshop in an online-only deal.
10Pikachu/Pichu - Pokemon Series
Pikachu was the first Nintendo character to ever be brought over to Build-a-Bear Workshop back in 2015, and a few years later Pichu also made their debut at the shop. They are the most popularPokemonBuild-a-Bears, but Pichu is rarer than Pikachu.
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Pikachu is available officially through Build-a-Bear Workshop, but the limited-run Pichu can only be found elsewhere on the internet.
9Mario/Luigi/Peach Bears - Super Mario Series
The Mario, Luigi, and Peach bears all came to Build-a-Bear Workshop in 2017 in the second wave of Nintendo characters brought to the shop. They are the only Nintendo Build-a-Bears that areactuallybears, sort of like a take on the characters rather thana direct copyof their designs.
All three were once available in a bundle deal, but now can only be found via third-party sales mostly as individual toys.
8Psyduck - Pokemon Series
Psyduck is, of course, the foolhardy psychic Pokemon from the first generation series. The Build-a-Bear version of this Pokemon was introduced in 2019 with Snubbull and comes with a wee rain jacket.
Psyduck is unfortunately not available officially through Build-a-Bear Workshop, but only goes for around $30 on various third-party sites.
7Green/Blue Yoshi - Super Mario Series
The Green and Blue Yoshis came to Build-a-Bear Workshop in the second wave of Nintendo characters alongside Bowser, Mario, Luigi, and Peach. They are just about the same in every way except color, the only downside being that there aren’tmorecolors!
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Unfortunately, only the Green Yoshi is available officially through Build-a-Bear Workshop, while the Blue Yoshi saw a more limited run.
Toad is simultaneously one of theweirdest and most lovablecharacters in all of Nintendo, and the perfect Mario character to take on a plush form. Toad snuck in alongside other major Mario characters in the second wave of Nintendo characters back in 2017.
The Toad Build-a-Bear went out of circulation a few years ago and now sells for a lofty price, over $70 on most third-party sites.
5Tom Nook - Animal Crossing
Tom Nook is the ever maligned owner of the various capitalistic enterprisesin the Animal Crossing series, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t loved by everyone who plays the game. It’s hard to hate a cute raccoon, even if does take all of your money.
Tom Nook came to Build-a-Bear Workshop recently alongside Isabelle, but the two characters were so popular that they were out of stock mere moments after becoming available online.
4Isabelle - Animal Crossing
Isabelle was introduced to Build-a-Bear Workshop alongside Tom Nook in 2021 in a collection focusing on Animal Crossing New Horizons. She won’t announce the day’s news, but she is still sure to brighten up any gaming space.
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While both Isabelle and Tom Nook sold out practically instantly, Build-a-Bear Workshop has confirmed that more are on the way alongside a new Animal Crossing character.
