Press Release
Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces New Licensed Partnership With Nintendo And Unveils Make-Your-Own Super Mario Furry Friends And Accessories
Starting today, one of the most beloved
Full-sized, Make-Your-Own Friends
- Meet
Mario Bear : With his sewn-on overalls, iconic mustache and a Super Mario logo on his paw pad, 16-inchMario Bear is ready to jump into his next adventure. A SuperMario Bros . Theme Song sound chip is also available. - Beware of Bowser: The troublemaking King of the Koopas is ferociously fun when downsized to furry friend form. With his awesome back shell and a cool Super Mario graphic on the paw pad, 15-inch Bowser is an epic addition to your collection, especially when you add his 5-in-1 Sounds.
- It's Mario's closest buddy! Kind-hearted and easygoing, Yoshi is always ready for adventure! Now you can add Mario's comrade to your collection.
Pre-Stuffed Plush and Accessories
Complete your Super Mario team with costumes, wrist accessories and sound chips for your own real-life Mushroom Kingdom!
- Toad: This cute and helpful Toad always has positive words of encouragement for Mario. This pre-stuffed furry friend features Toad's signature red and white polka dots, blue vest and white pants. Protect the Mushroom Kingdom and add Toad to your collection!
- Super Mario Wrist Accessory Set (3 pack): Power up your furry friend's accessories by adding this awesome three-piece set to your collection! This plush wrist accessory set comes with a Yoshi egg, a
Super Star and a Super Mushroom. Red Super Mario Hoodie : Jump into fun with this adorable red hoodie! With a fun Mario and Yoshi graphic on the front, this warm hoodie for your furry friend will delight Super Mario fans of all ages.- Luigi Costume: Okie dokie! Dress your furry friend just like Luigi, with his signature green hat and blue overalls.
- Princess Peach Costume: Our princess might be in another castle, but your furry friend will be positively peachy in your arms when dressed in this two-piece
Princess Peach costume! - Super
Mario Bros . Theme Song: Power up your all-star team and head to the castle by adding the SuperMario Bros . Theme Song to your furry friend! This iconic theme will play anytime you give your furry friend a hug! - Bowser 5-in-1 Sounds: Bwahahaha! Your Bowser furry friend will be the ultimate boss when you add his signature 5-in-1 sounds!
"Super Mario is a classic game franchise many of our Guests know and love, and we've had a lot of fun bringing these characters into furry friend form," said
The complete Build-A-Bear Workshop Nintendo collection is available online now at buildabear.com and buildabear.co.uk.
"Bringing beloved characters like Mario, Yoshi and Bowser to Build-A-Bear aligns our shared goal of engaging kids and families in fun and new ways," said
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SOURCE
Maria Lemakis, marial@buildabear.com, 314-423-8000x5367