Build-A-Bear Workshop sells customizable stuffed animals, plush clothing and accessories, licensed character plush and gifts, online and in its Workshops.
Shipping is the cost to plan around. On orders up to $100, even Economy delivery runs $10.00, while picking your order up at a Workshop costs nothing.
Beyond its classic teddy bears, Build-A-Bear carries a long list of licensed plush, including Pokémon, Sanrio's Hello Kitty and friends, Disney, Bluey, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, Peanuts and teams from the NFL, NBA and MLB. Its own lines include Mini Beans, Promise Pets, Mashimals, Honey Girls and Cuddly Couture, and animals come in mini, standard and giant sizes.
Each friend can be personalized with embroidery, a recorded voice message, a heartbeat, sounds or scents, then dressed in costumes, sleepwear or profession outfits. The company also sells matching pajama sets for kids and adults, hosts parties at its Workshops, offers corporate gifting, and runs Bonus Club, a loyalty program in which members collect points toward rewards.
When shoppers look for Build-A-Bear coupons
Build-A-Bear coupon searches peak in November, about 1.6× a typical month, and dip lowest in April.
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How long does Build-A-Bear shipping take?
On orders up to $100, Economy costs $10.00, Standard $17.00, Express $28.00 and Next Day $35.00.
What is Build-A-Bear's return policy?
You have 90 days, and the original proof of purchase gets you a refund; without it, exchange or credit is at the store's discretion.
More about shopping at Build-A-Bear
What it sells
Customizable stuffed animals, plush clothing and accessories, licensed character plush and gifts, sold online and in Workshops.
Pickup and same-day
Buy online, pick up in store is free; same-day Uber delivery costs $12.00 within 20 miles of a Workshop, ordered by 12 p.m.
Refund amount
The refund may be the purchase, current list or prorated price, and shipping fees aren't refunded.
Bonus Club
Build-A-Bear's loyalty program lets members earn points, redeem them for rewards and get members-only access.
E-gift cards
Build-A-Bear e-gift cards arrive by email within 2 hours with no shipping charge.
International
Most countries get Parcel Post/Air Mail in 6-21 business days; duties are extra except for Canada, handled by Global-e.
Military and territories
APO/FPO orders ship FedEx Economy, and FedEx Standard doesn't reach Puerto Rico, US territories or PO boxes.
Build-A-Bear's current deals sit mostly on the delivery side, so pick how you'll get your order firSt. Buy Online, Pick Up in Store is free, and a time-limited banner also offers a discount on pickup orders.
Then look at the gift card deal: a $10 gift card for $5 when you spend $25 or more.
If you have a coupon code, add it before paying and check that the total changed.
Keep your receipt afterwards.
Under the 90-day return rule, the original proof of purchase is what turns a return into a refund rather than store credit.
If your Build-A-Bear code doesn't work
New customers only: "Score up to 15% off the First Order" is for a first order.
End date: "30% Off Select Purchases" ends Nov 19, 2026.
Bonus Club members earn points and redeem them for rewards, so join before a bigger Workshop visit.
The $10 gift card for $5 offer, on spends of $25 or more, hands back value for a later trip.
E-gift cards arrive by email within 2 hours and carry no shipping charge, which suits a birthday you nearly forgot.
If you live within 20 miles of a Workshop, same-day Uber delivery at $12.00 costs less than Standard shipping at $17.00.
Build-A-Bear questions, answered
How much is Build-A-Bear shipping?
On orders up to $100, Economy costs $10.00, Standard $17.00, Express $28.00 and Next Day $35.00. Buy online, pick up in store is free.
Does Build-A-Bear offer same-day delivery?
Same-day Uber delivery costs $12.00 and needs a Workshop within 20 miles. Orders have to be placed by 12 p.m. local time.
Does Build-A-Bear ship internationally?
Most countries are served by Parcel Post/Air Mail in 6-21 business days, though some are excluded. Duties are extra everywhere except Canada, where Global-e handles orders.
What is Build-A-Bear Bonus Club?
Bonus Club is Build-A-Bear's loyalty program. Members earn points, redeem them for rewards and get members-only access.