r/buildabear is a subreddit with 82k 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!, inquiry, my new bab, discussion, and collection.
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!
: "Killian got a new outfit!"
22 posts
#2
Inquiry
: "I’m new to this but surely the Halloween bears are not sold out until Halloween in late October"
21 posts
#3
My New BAB
: "Finally caught me a BIGFOOT!"
20 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Saw this on tiktok! What are y'all voting for?"
12 posts
#5
Collection
: "Finally sorted part of my collection out!"
6 posts
#6
RANT
: "Be Kind.."
4 posts
#7
Miscellaneous
: "£40 in my local charity shop"
3 posts
#8
New Release
: "New Sanrio Drop Has Place Holders/Notify Me Listings On The UK Site"
2 posts
#9
Created By ME!
: "Saw the latest official instagram post immediately got to work"
2 posts
#10
Leak / Internal Information
: "WHERE IS THE PURPLE KITSUNE"
1 post
Member Growth in r/buildabear
Yearly
+16k members(24.6%)
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Last updated: August 25, 2026