r/buildabear is a subreddit with 78k members. The community frequently discusses looking for, new, bear, hard time, and worst, and they frequently recommend/review sewing patterns, and the most common flair used is just for fun!, my new bab, discussion, modified / custom bab , and created by me!.
Welcome to the internet's largest Build-A-Bear Community, Reddit's very own r/buildabear! This subreddit is dedicated to the discussion of anything and everything Build-A-Bear related! Whether you are a newbie or you have a collection of over 300 bears, we welcome all Build-A-Bear fans! *This is an unofficial subreddit and is 100% fan-owned and operated. It is in no way affiliated with the Build-A-Bear Corporation.*
Popular Topics in r/buildabear
#1
Looking For
33 posts
#2
New
30 posts
#3
Bear
29 posts
#4
Hard Time
27 posts
#5
Worst
27 posts
#6
Hate
23 posts
#7
Plush
23 posts
#8
Thanksgiving
21 posts
#9
Tired
18 posts
#10
Happy
18 posts
Products Discussed in r/buildabear
Sewing Patterns
2 reviews
#1
LPC
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Etsy
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/buildabear
#1
Just For Fun!
: "My very first bab turns 20 today 🥹❤️"
65 posts
#2
My New BAB
: "Mocha Appreciation Post"
57 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Strawberry Cow Mini Beans?"
17 posts
#4
Modified / Custom BAB
: "My girlfriend is getting top surgery so Mothman did too!"
16 posts
#5
Created By ME!
: "A little update to my doodle post from the other day!"
10 posts
#6
Inquiry
: "Anyone know how this will work?"
9 posts
#7
Collection
: "INSANE thrift haul!!"
8 posts
#8
RANT
: "This really upset me"
7 posts
#9
Rare Find
: "Went to goodwill on a whim today and found this cutie"
5 posts
#10
New Release
: "New bear available - 9th June 2026 (Anglerfish)"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/buildabear
Yearly
+16k members(26.0%)
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Last updated: July 1, 2026