Company introduces collection of plush friends based on the global
pop culture icon
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 15, 2013--
Build-A-Bear
Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of
customizable stuffed animals, announced today a new relationship with
Nickelodeon to bring the hit animated series, SpongeBob
SquarePants, to Build-A-Bear Workshop. Beginning May 17, the
company will offer make-your-own SpongeBob
and Patrick ($23 each) at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores throughout North
America and online at buildabear.com®.
SpongeBob’s Bikini Bottom friends Sandy Cheeks and Gary the Snail will
also be available as pre-stuffed minis for $10 each.
“For the first time ever, Build-A-Bear Workshop Guests can finally take
home the underwater fun of SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends,” said
Maxine Clark, Build-A-Bear Workshop founder and chief executive bear.
“We are excited to be working with Nickelodeon to bring this iconic
series and its loveable characters to life at Build-A-Bear Workshop.”
“We are thrilled to bring the amusement and excitement of SpongeBob
SquarePants and his friends to Build-A-Bear Workshop stores across the
country,” said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President Global Toys and
Electronics for Nickelodeon Consumer Products. “The plush and
accessories available will give fans of all ages a whole new way to
experience the world of Bikini Bottom.”
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide will be celebrating the arrival
of SpongeBob
with a series of special events from May 17 through May 19. Guests will
be encouraged to dress up in their favorite SpongeBob-themed apparel.
Additionally, Guests who purchase a SpongeBob or Patrick plush will
receive a free paper pineapple hat while making one of these new furry
friends.
Guests can dress their SpongeBob and Patrick plush in a variety of
clothing and accessories including:
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SpongeBob’s Pirate Costume ($13.50)
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Patrick’s Pirate Costume ($12.50)
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Pineapple House ($12)
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SpongeBob SquarePants Song Sound Chip ($7)
Additionally, any furry friend can dress up in the following outfits to
join the Bikini Bottom fun:
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SpongeBob PJ Pants ($7)
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SpongeBob T-shirt ($7)
About SpongeBob SquarePants
Since its launch in July 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has emerged
as a pop culture phenomenon. The series currently ranks as the
number-one animated series with kids 2-11; and over the past several
years, it has averaged more than 100 million total viewers every quarter
across all Nickelodeon networks. SpongeBob SquarePants is
executive produced by creator Stephen Hillenburg, who previously worked
as a writer, director and creative director on Nickelodeon’s animated
series Rocko’s Modern Life. Paul Tibbitt served as a director and
writer on SpongeBob SquarePants for its first three seasons and
is currently executive producer.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand
for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first
in everything it does. The company includes television programming and
production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer
products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon’s
U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has
been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years.
For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com.
Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks
of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
About Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the only global company that offers an
interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment
experience. There are more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores
worldwide, including company-owned stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico,
Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and franchise stores in Europe,
Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, Mexico and South America.
Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is the leader in
interactive retail. Brands include make-your-own Major League Baseball®
mascot in-stadium locations, and Build-A-Dino® stores.
Build-A-Bear Workshop extends its in-store interactive experience online
with its award winning virtual world website at bearville.com™.
The company was named to the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®
list for the fifth year in a row in 2013. Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:
BBW) posted total revenue of $380.9 million in fiscal 2012. For more
information, call 888.560.BEAR (2327) or visit the company's
award-winning website at buildabear.com®.
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