Where there isPokemonthere is also Pokemon-related merchandise, with the games going on to spawn anime, movies, and an ever growing empire of Pokemon-themed collaborations. Included among the brand tie-ups there is also the world of Build-A-Bear, a popular line of teddies, and the latest Pokemon addition to Build-A-Bear has apparently been shown.
The do-it-yourself teddy bear line has already released Pikachu versions, as well as Sylveon and Grookey, among others. On the BuildABear subreddit, a poster shared an image from the Build-A-Bear site apparently showing that Growlithe will be the next Pokemon to get the teddy treatment from the brand (viaNintendo Life).
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Growlithe would follow in the bipedal footsteps of Teddiursa which released last November, while the Build-A-Bear fire dog appears to be scheduled for release sometime this month. However, there is no official confirmation yet from Build-A-Bear.
Build-A-Bear has featured quite a number of Pokemon teddies, including the likes of Leafeon, Jolteon, Vaporeon, Dragonite, Umbreon, Mew, Gengar, Flareon, as well as various versions of Pikachu, among others. The teddies often include accessories to go along with the main attraction while prices are around the £50/$50 USD mark, although it can dip below that depending on discounts and sales, which are fairly regular, but can be more if the model is particularly sought after, such as the 25th Celebration Pikachu Bundle.
Talk among Build-A-Bear collectors is that the Growlithe may release sometime next week, but this is speculation and no exact date is confirmed yet. But the Growlithe appears to be a popular contender for the series, while the fire type is among the most recognisable of Pokemon, with its dramatic colour and stripes, and since it was included from the beginning as a Gen 1 ‘mon.
Those interested in getting their hands on this version of Growlithe can check for updates on the official Build-A-Bear site and social media. Pricing information has not yet been released.
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