@trulymechrissy: I’ve seen people say TikTok is ruining the Build-A-Bear and doll collecting community by making it trendy. I actually think sharing the joy of dolls and plushies is what helps more adults find a hobby they love. Do you think social media has helped or hurt the collecting community? #BuildABear #BuildABearCollector #DollCollecting #innerchild #PlushieCollector
It’s the scalping and reselling that is ruining it for everyone :(
2026-07-30 23:22:16
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CreamySpaghetti :
I agree. I’m a 45 year old man, build a bear is my happy place. Used to take my nephews all the time. As someone who’s struggled with depression my entire adult life, my build a bears give me some dopamine in an otherwise mundane and dull life. I’m super excited to order my new spooky friends next week.
2026-07-31 02:07:06
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Kari Schweisthal :
Just purchased this Cabbage Patch Doll from 1985. She waited 41 years to be hugged, so I opened the box and gave her a hug & kiss !🥰❤️
2026-07-31 12:47:47
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Sunflower :
I don’t think they are complaining about TikTokers who actually like the plush and dolls. But the ones who just hop on the bandwagon when it’s get popular like the animal cookie giraffe and bat last year.
2026-07-30 22:44:24
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Kate :
I can't speak for everyone, but when I say "tiktok is ruining plushie collecting," I'm not talking about the people who have been collecting this whole time. I'm talking about the content creators who only post content of whatever Build-a-Bear is going viral. like "look at Build-a-Bear's new viral [whatever plushie everyone is talking about], you know I had to get it 🤪 Run, don't walk, before they sell out!" and it just feels disingenuous, like they're in it for the trend. I love seeing genuine plushie enthusiast content, I just can't stand "influencers" farming fomo for internet clout and bragging about having whatever viral plushie sold out.
2026-07-31 03:15:10
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Huny🍯 :
sylveon at korean bbq!!!
2026-07-31 00:50:20
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๑Bilba Baggins❁༊ :
here's my jellycat on our hike this morning 🥰
2026-08-01 15:50:19
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Samantha Rose 🌹 :
I love seeing other adults collect plushies. I also just bought my 1st ever AG doll at 30 ❤️
2026-07-31 05:55:00
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Silaria :
Plushies are my happy place! They are so comforting to me! I would never give them up!
2026-07-31 05:31:20
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pitbullmom :
Because of tiktok I took my 86 years old grandma to build a bear to get her 2nd ever stuffed animal in her whole life.
😭 Thank you
2026-08-28 04:40:58
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driftingfurby :
Yes, I totally agree! We need to normalize having emotional support plushies as adults 🔥😍
2026-07-31 08:55:08
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samara 🧸🎀 :
My bat that I just bought today!
2026-08-08 01:25:27
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spuggy 🐛 :
trend or not, i HAD to have this child and i haven't put her down since. this is her literally at work with me 😂
2026-08-12 21:16:16
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tabethasellsstuff :
Yep resellers are what’s ruining things for sure. I wanted those BAB frosted cookie plushies but missed out unfortunately
2026-07-31 01:54:50
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brh :
buildabear needs the new community and the trends so they can stay alive :( especially with mall culture dying so is the BaB experience
2026-07-31 20:58:29
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disabled._.dinosaur :
It makes me so sad the idea that people should stop enjoying things that are completely harmless just because they got older. I also find it interesting how as a society it’s been decided what things are childish and what aren’t and how often the more stereotypically male interests aren’t seen as “childish” or “cringe” or “immature” in the same way stereotypically female interests are.
2026-07-30 23:06:45
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Meggie💫 :
I’ve never had an issue with the creators. It’s the scalping and resellers that are the main issue. I take my buddy muffin out with me all the time! Here he is with me at Disney!
2026-07-31 21:32:59
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molly 💌 :
i just turned 18 yesterday and i am so excited to buy all the toys i want. i love toys i love collecting them and i don't think that'll ever change
2026-07-31 02:35:15
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🤍🧸 Lenzlou 🦄🪽 :
Scalpers and resellers are the only thing that ruin hobbies 🥺 we should normalize collecting fun things you enjoy
2026-07-30 23:32:52
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LIzzy :
I definitely agree with you!! and what you said about coping with stress, literally build a bear helps me cope with trichotillomania in a healthy way.
2026-07-30 23:15:03
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tarafrederickson :
I love my plushies
2026-08-24 17:32:35
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Lyndsey Loanlee :
It’s never been a “trend” for me I’ve had stuffed animals since I was a little girl this was never a phase…when I was 4month postpartum my ex left me and my stuffies were all I had:( I had no job and I sold my collections they provided for me I’ll never not love stuffed animals they are my family and the amount of help they provided me when I needed them is unmatched to a person… some people don’t get it and that’s okay they will never understand
2026-08-25 15:49:03
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Poppy ♡ :
I’ve been collecting for over a decade it was never a trend to me tbh lmao let people have fun, I say!
2026-09-01 18:25:02
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Kimberlee 💜 :
I wasn’t planning on getting the spider even though I really wanted it because I wanted to leave it for people who needed a new stuffy but my little sister went ballistic for it. Mind you this child is 16 and she really wanted to do it together so we’ve ordered them.
2026-08-11 12:40:12
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