ST. LOUIS, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Build-A-Bear® launched enchanting additions to its Harry
Potter-inspired collection. Guests can show off their House
pride with new clothing and accessories, join the quest to collect
House relics, or fly away with Hedwig and Buckbeak!
"We are thrilled to be bringing more magical fun to Build-A-Bear
Workshop," said Jennifer Kretchmar,
Chief Digital & Merchandising Officer. "Wizarding World fans
are sure to be captivated by these new additions to our Harry
Potter collection. From magical creatures, to new ways to
display your house pride, this enchanting assortment has something
for everyone, whether you're looking for the perfect gift for the
Harry Potter fan in your life or adding a new furry friend to your
own collection!"
Visit your local Workshop or experience the magic of making
furry friends in the palm of your hand! The online Bear Builder
tool is a great way to make unique, customized gifts perfect for
the Harry Potter fan in your life by bringing the fun of
Build-A-Bear to you – it even includes a virtual Heart
Ceremony!
SHOW OFF YOUR HOUSE PRIDE
Dress your bear in its
Hogwarts house with themed hoodies featuring the house colors and
crests of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff. The
hood even has openings for your furry friend's ears! Complete the
look with a matching house beanie!
Fans won't want to miss the plush Sword of Gryffindor perfect
for your courageous Gryffindor House Bear.
The plush toy locket is inspired by the one owned by Salazar
Slytherin himself. Witches and wizards of Slytherin house will
appreciate the decorative runes and snake-like S on the locket.
"Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure!" Your furry
friend will be reminded of these wise words every time they sport
this magical Ravenclaw diadem. This plush toy crown is inspired by
the iconic diadem of Ravenclaw house.
If you know your Hogwarts history, you know that this Hufflepuff
Cup is a must-have item for any fan of Hufflepuff house! This plush
golden cup features a badger on the front and has an elastic band
so it can attach to your bear's paw.
MAGICAL CREATURES FLY INTO BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP
Harry Potter's loyal owl Hedwig is ready to fly into your
collection! This feathery friend has snowy white fur, spotted
wings, large yellow eyes and the Harry Potter logo on her left
talon. Just as Hagrid gifted Harry Potter
Hedwig on his birthday, this loyal toy owl makes a magical
gift for any witch or wizard in your life!
Now you can take to the skies with your very own Buckbeak! A
magical beast that's half eagle and half horse, this beloved
Hippogriff has grey fur, soft plush claws and a fuzzy tail.
Available exclusively online at www.buildabear.com, it's the
perfect companion for Care of Magical Creatures class or any
magical adventure ahead!
WELCOME TO HOGWARTS
Your Hogwarts acceptance letter
is here! Receiving a letter by owl post is an ambition for any
budding young witch or wizard. This replica letter has an elastic
band so it can attach to any furry friend's paw. It features the
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry crest and is signed by
Professor McGonagall, Professor at Hogwarts and Head of Gryffindor
House. You can write a name at the top of the letter to make a
perfectly personalized gift for any Wizarding World fan!
CELEBRATE SEPTEMBEAR WITH BUILD-A-BEAR
Win free furry
friends for a year by entering the Build-A-Bear Workshop SeptemBEAR
Sweepstakes! In honor of National Teddy Bear Day, celebrated
annually on September 9, Build-A-Bear
Workshop announced the month-long sweepstakes where fans can enter
to win furry friends for a year. Forty Guests will win this
great prize, with ten winners drawn each week. Guests ages 18 and
older in the United States and
Canada can enter at
www.buildabear.com/sweepstakes and Guests in the United Kingdom can visit
www.buildabear.co.uk/prizedraw to enter.
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For more information about Build-A-Bear, visit buildabear.com,
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Instagram.
About Build-A-Bear®
Build-A-Bear is a global brand
kids love and parents trust that seeks to add a little more heart
to life. Build-A-Bear Workshop has over 500 stores worldwide where
Guests can create customizable furry friends, including
corporately-managed stores in the United
States, Canada,
China, Denmark, Ireland, Puerto
Rico, and the United
Kingdom, third party retail locations and franchise stores
in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico, the Middle
East and South America.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) posted total revenue of
$338.5 million in fiscal 2019. For
more information, visit the Investor Relations section of
buildabear.com.
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros.
Consumer Products, part of Warner Bros. Global Brands and
Experiences, extends the Studio's powerful portfolio of
entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around
the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees
globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor,
and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC,
Wizarding World, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera, HBO, Cartoon Network
and Adult Swim. The division's successful global themed
entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World
Abu Dhabi. With innovative global
licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives,
promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the
leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the
world.
About Wizarding World
In the years since Harry Potter
was whisked from King's Cross Station onto Platform nine and three
quarters, his incredible adventures have left a unique and lasting
mark on popular culture. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films
based on the original stories by J.K. Rowling have brought the
magical stories to life and today, the Wizarding World is
recognised as one of the world's best-loved brands.
Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes two
epic Fantastic Beasts films, (the third releasing in 2022),
Harry Potter & The Cursed Child–the multi-award-winning
stage-play, state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey
Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment
(including four theme park lands) and insightful exhibitions.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding
World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York –a brand new
flagship store, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London –The Making of
Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9
3⁄4 retail shops.
The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter
fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage. For the worldwide fan
community, and for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to
explore and discover the magic for themselves.
WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters,
names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Publishing Rights © JKR. (s21)
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