Summary
Build-a-Bear andPokemonhave unveiled their newest collaboration, adding Cubone to the line-up of specialPokemonplushies. The two companies have been having a beneficial partnership for years now, introducing many favorites from thePokemonseries into the line-up of huggable, customizable, and talking plush toys.
When it comes toPokemon, there are plenty of choices for plush toys. Whether fans of the series want to lounge on agiant Snorlax plushor purchase something smaller and more practical, there are official plushies and numerous fan-made ones available of just about every Pokemon. Build-a-BearPokemonplushes, however, are popular not only for their quality, but for the accessories included with the Pokemon that let fans dress them up.
Now Cubone is joining the line ofPokemonBuild-a-Bears.Fans of Cubonecan pick up an exclusive Cubone Plush bundle that includes Cubone itself, including its skull helmet and bone club, as well as a poncho, hat, blanket set, and a sound chip that allows Cubone to talk. Cubone can wear the included accessories, which feature a pair of Poke Ball designs, or it can be displayed without them, as one would expect the Pokemon to look in the wild of the games.The bundlewill set fans back $70.50, which is about on-par with averagePokemonBuild-a-Bear releases.
The Pokemon Build-a-Bear Collection Continues to Expand
Cubone is an iconic Gen 1 Pokemon, and numerous creatures from the originalPokemon Red and Bluegame have gotten the Build-a-Bear treatment. However, the collaboration has released Pokemon from numerous generations, includingPokemon Scarlet and Violet, the series' latest mainline release. In 2024 alone,Build-a-Bear plushies of Charizard, Bidoof, Munchlax, and Fuecoco have been introduced. With that said, there’s no telling whatPokemonBuild-a-Bear will come next. The companies sometimes drop teasers in advance, butPokemonfans generally just have to wait and see if their favorites join the line-up.
Fans of Cubone and Build-a-Bear toys should consider picking up the Pokemon soon, as manyBuild-a-Bear collaborations withPokemonsell out. Whether a Pokemon completely sells out will differ from creature to creature, but Cubone’s lasting popularity regularly spawns fanart, redesigns, and other forms of tributes to the classic Ground-type. The rapidly approaching holiday shopping season will also play a role, as buyers will not only be picking up Cubone as a gift, but resellers are likely to scoop up some of the available stock, as well.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
