Pay Your Age for ANY Furry Friend at Build-A-Bear Workshop (July 12th Only)

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Treat all your kiddos to a Build-A-Bear buddy on the cheap!

On July 12th only, head into Build-A-Bear Workshop where Bonus Club members (free to join) can enjoy a Pay Your Age Promotion where you can pick out any Furry Friend for the price of your kiddos age (minimum $1)!

This is a HOT HOT promotion if you have little ones! For example, if you take your 5-year-old on this day, you’ll pay only $5. How cool is that?!

There is a limit of one per guest, and as long as you are a Bonus Club member, each person in your party can score a Furry Friend at the promotional pricing!

Even sweeter, since the store will be so busy that day, U.S. and Canada guests can pay their age for an unstuffed furry friend and come back to have the full Build-A-Bear Workshop experience at a later date. However, the Pokémon plush may not be purchased unstuffed.

Note that this cannot be combined with any other offers. Outfits and accessories are sold separately.

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  1. Misty

    What do I need to join?

    • Kristy

      Just go to the build a bear website and sign up for their member program. No cost, no credit card, no ssn or anything crazy.

  2. Angie

    Does this exclude pregnant women?

    • kimberly beiersdoerfer

      Someone posted on a fb group that if you are pregnant, you pay $1. she posted a screen shot of a response from build a bear corporate.

      • AZ

        That’s not true. Read the BAB FAQ….screenshots don’t mean anything. This event isn’t for pregnant women…it’s for adults w/ kids that will be present, or adults willing to pay their own age (max $29) for a bear.

    • Jennifer

      Lol, unfortunately ;). It says they have to be at least one year and older.

      • Rae

        This means you could just get one bear for yourself, and not two bears. Yes adults can get a bear. 🙂 Check the website under events they have q&a.

      • Deborah Griffin

        No, it says minimum price is $1. So a 3 month old will get a bear for $1. Not for $.25

    • R

      Yes, it excludes pregnant women. They specifically address this in their FAQs. A lot of misinformation about this from even the stores.

    • Ashley

      From the BAB FAQ page:

      Can expecting mothers participate in this offer?

      Guests under 1 year can pay $1/£1, however this Thursday’s Pay Your Age day deal offer is designed for children who can enjoy the fun of Build-A-Bear Workshop. With that in mind, we look forward to celeBEARating your child’s birthday any time during their birthday month with our new Count Your Candles program where the age they are turning is how much their new Birthday Treat bear will cost! More information on this program is coming soon!

  3. Jessica

    Do you think I could make one for my unborn child for $1?

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      You can always call in to your location to be certain! UPDATE: It appears their details list that you cannot, however some readers have called in to their location that have said they would honor the promotion for them.

      • 50ShadesofLipstick

        This is incorrect. Pregnant women cannot redeem this promo for their unborn baby but can redeem it for themselves by paying their age, with the maximum $ amount being $29. Check the BAB FAQ for more info.

        • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

          Thanks so much for the clarification! It seems it might vary as to how it is honored as some readers have called in to their location, and have been told they will honor the promotion for them.

          • 50ShadesofLipstick

            I wouldn’t be so sure about that, as on their FB page itself many pregnant women have asked this question and BAB has stated several times that this event is for children in attendance. I would go by the official word they’ve put out on their page, and not individuals claiming that their store will allow it (b/c even if that’s true, not every store will allow it and anyone can claim to be pregnant but not showing yet to get a bear for $1- which would result in a loss for BAB). No way to ensure that it would be honored purely by word-of-mouth and it would suck for people to show up expecting something other than what they is allowed (plus the rest of us that have to wait in line).

  4. lou ann

    what do you get to choose from

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      It appears you can choose from ANY of their Furry Friends.

  5. BunnyNW

    I am not paying $42 for a build a bear 😆

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      LOL! 😉

    • Christi

      The fine print says you pay no more than $29, even if you’re 42.

      • Rae

        lol

  6. Brianne

    Does this promotion include Canada?

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      It sure does! This includes – the US, UK, and Canada! 😀

  7. Mike

    Is this promo in Canada as well?

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Yes! It does include Canada!

  8. Trishia Nicole Kwiatkowski

    I have a three year old is there anyway I can make it for him if I bring his birth certificate. That way I can surprise him with it?

    • Brittany

      No. But how fun would it be if you surprise him by letting him make one!

  9. Lynn Cortez Ramirez

    Is this in all the store all over the us

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      It should be, however you can always call ahead to your store to be sure they will be participating!

  10. Suzanne

    Do I need to create a rewards account for each of my children?

    • Breanna

      No. You make one for yourself and then they can each build a bear as long as they’re with you.

      • Jennifer Garrett

        I have an account but have 4 children. Can I make one for each at their age price?

        • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

          Yes!

          • Ciarria Carnes

            No…you cant. It says one furry friend per accompanied adult. So one bear per adult. She would need 3 more adults for the other 3 kids😒

            • Latasha

              I read it again and as long as the adult is a member anybody with them can get a bear. It is kind of confusing.

  11. Kathey

    Our Mall doesn’t have a Build-A-Bear store but they have a kiosk in the center of the mall. Would this promotion work at that location as well?

  12. Emily

    Do you make the child the member or the adult?

    • Breanna

      The adult

  13. Dixie May

    Im not paying $98 to build a bear……

    • Guy

      Use common sense people.. clearly their products wouldn’t be $98 normally so why should it be for one day? 😂

    • kbaer

      The amount cap is 29.00 so if you are 30 years old or older your cost would be $29.00, there is a cap to the total.

  14. Brittany Waltz

    Does your kids have to be present at the time? wanted it to be a suprise.

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Yes. Here are the details on that – “You may pay the age of any and all children who are with you in the store. This offer is valid for one furry friend per Guest who is present in the store on July 12, and who is accompanying a Bonus Club member or adult over the age of 18 who signs up to become a Bonus Club member”.

  15. Guy

    Use common sense people.. clearly their products wouldn’t be $98 normally so why should it be for one day? 😂

  16. Maggie

    They closed our build a bear a couple years ago. Dont have one anywhere close to me

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Bummer! Sorry to hear that, Maggie! I don’t have a store near me either 🙁

  17. Dixie May

    👹

  18. Dixie May

    Are they going to ask me for ID I say im 19 ?

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      No, you can just use your phone number you used to sign up for the rewards account. Hope that helps!

  19. Jward

    Is the promo on all sizes, or is it for a smaller version? Can the child actually build it with the stuffing, heart and all?? Clothes are extra I assume?

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Here is what I find listed in the details – “Exact product assortment varies slightly by store location; however, this offer is valid on any Make-Your-Own furry friend that is in stock in the Workshop on July 12” Hope that helps!

  20. Marie

    I love build a bear can I make one even though I’m 21

    • kbear

      Yes this a promotion for all ages. If you are over the age of 29 your cost is $29.00 dollars. So yours would be 21 dollars for a bear.

  21. Karen

    If you have a goodwill nearby, check the stuffed animal bins. My daughter has gotten a few fully dress BAB’s for $2-3 each.

  22. Jason

    My daughter is turning 7 on thursday. What a added bonus for her birthday!

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      How exciting! Happy Birthday to your daughter! 😉

  23. Katie Nelson

    I tried to call my local build a bear and I can’t get thru I want to make sure they are participating before I go all the way there
    Is the one in the up mall in Mishawaka participating?

  24. Amber

    So if you have 3 kids it works for all of them or just one

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      It will work for all three. Just be sure you are signed up as a rewards member!

      • Tyffanie

        Amber,
        What if one child is with multiple adults who are all rewards members do they all pay the same price if they’re paying separate for the same child or…?

        • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

          The offer is valid for one per guest. Hope that helps!

  25. Grace

    Is there an age limit?

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Hi Grace! You would pay a maximum amount of $29. “Guests will pay no more than $29 USD / $29 CAD (plus tax) for any furry friend in stock in the store. A Guest who is 40 years old, for example, will only pay $29 for a furry friend valued at $35.” Hope that helps!

  26. Samara

    So for one stuffed animal I’ll have to pay $22? I’m 22 and that seems a little ridiculous. Why couldn’t I buy 2 animals for $22?

    • Julie

      There are a few sales online, and maybe in the store too, for select “bears” 2 for $25, 2 for $35, or 2 for $40.

  27. Deb Kramer

    I will have my 1 year old granddaughter with me that day, but would I be able to make one for another grandchild as well?

    • Alexis

      No, the child would need to be present in the store with you. sorry! and good luck!

  28. Denita

    Ladies this is a big question!! Someone told me you have to sign up for it on the website and you have to be 18 years or older?? This makes me mad if its true! Not all moms are 18+

    • Stephanie

      I think it has less to do with being a parent and more to do with being a legal adult. The rules just say that it has to be an adult 18+.

    • Julie

      Like there aren’t 13 year olds on facebook that say they are 18. They don’t check IDs.

      • R

        It’s not personal. You may be a mom, but you’re still legally considered a minor in the US, U.K., and Canada where the promo is taking place. No, they probably won’t check you for ID, but it’s about their legal liability should you decide to sue them for some reason (such as privacy concerns) since you would be lying about your age to get an account – after all, you should expect to get A LOT of marketing emails once you sign up for the bonus club. All that said, I’m sure you will be fine if you don’t make a big deal of it in the store.

  29. Kenny Crawford

    Did you have to be a rewards member to get the $1 price?

  30. Jessica

    Does this exclude England???

  31. chad lyda

    I want to pick one for myself i’m only 25 years old

  32. Laura

    OMG! Seriously people…. click on the link and read the details… the same answer SHOULD NOT have to be typed repeatedly. SMH.

    • Rockstar

      Seriously. I’m not sure I want to go now since so many people are so damn confused…it’s going to be chaos 😂

  33. Julie Harmon

    Hi! Is there an exception for triplets? i would love to get them each one. They are 4 months and I don’t mind paying more than the $1! I would like to put their preemie clothes on them that they came home in 😊

    • Julie Harmon

      Never mind… I misread 🤦🏻‍♀️ Haha

    • Pharmchick

      Thats what I did with my sons first build a bear! I dressed it in the newborn onesie he came home in.

  34. Aileen

    What if we have more than one child?

  35. A

    All day July 12 or only during certain hours?

  36. K

    My sons going to be one in August, only a Few weeks away, could he pass?

    • Rockstar

      ?? If your child is under 1, they will pay $1, as that is the minimum.

  37. Joshua

    Wonder if the Pokemon will be included. Get there early for those ones.

  38. KetaKoya87

    Omg! That’s such a cute notion! I love it!!! 💞💞

  39. Olivia

    Is this till closing? Cause my husband doesn’t get off till 330pm.

  40. Katrina

    I just called our store. It’s only for the bear and the outfit or anything thing else. Call before you go.

  41. Angel Henderson

    Does the kids have to be your own? I am an older sibling over the age of 18 years old.

  42. Pat

    hi, i have 2 grandchildren i’m watching this week…and they live in separate households and i do have a membership, they both can participate???

  43. Bianca

    Is this in australia aswell?

  44. Lisa

    My baby turns 6 months that exact day, would there be any chance for him to obtain the bear 🐻 for the $1? Since he Min. Is a dollar?

  45. Arielle

    So, I can go in and pay $20? Since I am still a child and have always wanted to go to Build-A-Bear 😂

    • Zoe Jay

      Oh my god same 😂😂😂

  46. Zoe Jay

    Me and my friend are 16 and we were planning on going can we go even tho we’re 16? And how much would we have to pay if we would be able to go?

    • Rockstar

      You have to be part of the bonus club, and to join the bonus club, you have to be 18. Can you get a parent or older sibling to go with you?

  47. Cheryl

    I live in Longwood fl, where is the closest build-a-bear store to me?

  48. Janet McCormick

    Does your child have to be with you? My daughter is with her father until tomorrow evening and I want make her one.

    • Rockstar

      Yes, guests have to be present.

  49. Tyffanie

    So if I have 4 other adults who all have accounts and they are with my daughter do they still only pay the dollar since she’s only 8 months or are they paying their own ages ? She will be with us all but idk if they would be able to pay only a dollar if it’s for her and they’re paying separate from each other ?

    • Rockstar

      Good grief, talk about scamming the system… They’re only allowing one per guest, so your daughter will only get one and your family members, if they want one themselves, will pay their own ages up to a max of $29.

      • AZ

        People like this absolutely ruin it for others, with their greed. This is why we can’t have nice things. One $1 bear isn’t enough for your child, she needs 5.

        • R

          Right? And there’s people whining about the backlash they’re receiving for asking 😂 The promo is only for current stock, so yes, you’re kind of an jerk if you’d deprive other kids in line behind you all by getting your precious child multiple animals instead of letting others share in the same experience.

  50. Rockstar

    Can expecting mothers participate in this offer?
    Guests under 1 year can pay $1/£1, however this Thursday’s Pay Your Age day deal offer is designed for children who can enjoy the fun of Build-A-Bear Workshop. With that in mind, we look forward to celeBEARating your child’s birthday any time during their birthday month with our new Count Your Candles program where the age they are turning is how much their new Birthday Treat bear will cost! More information on this program is coming soon!

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