Animal Crossing x build a bear!

[Shinjukuwu]

On the one hand I'm disappointed as I didn't expect there to be only two plushes and I don't think the plushes look that cute. On the other hand, my bank account thanks me

 

[princess.looking.for.frog]

I was originally thinking of driving up to the city to go buy some plushies with my irl animal crossing friend. Though only Tom Nook and Isabelle, I dont know if it will be worth it. Although she really likes Isabelle so maybe I will go buy. I guess we will see!

 

[Blueskyy]

I'm glad I didn't get hyped about this like I did with the Sanrio cards. I had a feeling it would just be Tom and Isabelle. There really isn't anything special enough about those things to make me pay that price for them. I like the little Animalese noise box in some of them, but not worth it for me.

 

[pinkfawn]

Hey I'm sure lots of people have mentioned similar in this thread, but I used to work at Build a Bear and was employed when Pokemon released in the stores-- they only started with Pikachu! It was a test to see how well they sold, and if people were interested in them. I have no doubt in my mind that if Isabelle and Tom Nook sell well they'll add more to the collection. They often will open surveys for specific collections to see what people are interested in, it was very relevant when My Little Pony was in BAB and they made plenty of those plush.

I'm honestly surprised they started with 2 to begin with! I really thought it was just going to be Isabelle.

 

[Emmsey]

Says another character joins the collection in Summer. Fingers crossed for an actual villager. For those who did get them would love to see in person pics when they arrive!

 

[sleepydreepy]

I sort of expected them to do Tom Nook and Isabelle as the main stuffed animals, but I'm really disappointed with how Isabelle looks. I honestly don't think she is cute at all, and I think they could have done way better. I actually think Tom Nook is super cute, but I really don't like his character personally so I won't be buying it lol.

 

[bam94-]

I sort of expected them to do Tom Nook and Isabelle as the main stuffed animals, but I'm really disappointed with how Isabelle looks. I honestly don't think she is cute at all, and I think they could have done way better. I actually think Tom Nook is super cute, but I really don't like his character personally so I won't be buying it lol.

I thought the same thing. Isabelle just doesn't look right to me, something is off but I can't put my finger on what it is.

 

[Moritz]

I thought the same thing. Isabelle just doesn't look right to me, something is off but I can't put my finger on what it is.

Her ears don't curve to make the bag shape. They look like 2 cushions stuck to her head.
Also, her face is very slightly compressed. It needs to be wider across her head.
Then her overall body is wider. No body shaming but she's gained like 30% of her body weight.
Then her arms and legs are slightly too long.
And her feet should be smaller but I guess for visibility purposes, they gave her huge shoes.
Edit: she's also the wrong shade of yellow.

 

[bam94-]

My Tom Nook arrived today! As a first impression, I just love him lol. He looks great. One thing I will say is that his face is wider in person than in the photos online. But he's super cute, feels great and stuffed really well. The animalese is so cute - it comes with 2 animalese phrases and 3 'emote' sounds. Here's pics for those interested.

Spoiler: Tom Nook pics

 

[Che5hire Cat]

Although I was at first not happy over the fact that yet again Isabelle and Tom Nook got picked over anyone else, I must say that after seeing more pictures of them, they do look fine. Personally, I find Nook the best from the overall design.

Says another character joins the collection in Summer. Fingers crossed for an actual villager. For those who did get them would love to see in person pics when they arrive!

Good to know that they will release more plushies and not just stick with these two. This Build a Bear collaboration has potential if Nintendo use it right, like with how much they can do in terms of dropping some quality good plushies over the time. I guess the newcomer will be another NPC, although I would love to see a villager getting a spot to shine for once (personally hope for Stitches).

 

[Rika092]

Okay they’re cute but.... $50?? That’s way too expensive. And why do you have to buy the music/phrases? I don’t want my Tom Nook making noise

Wow build a bear is that expensive? Or they just charge heck of a premium for collabs? Ain’t no way i’m dropping $50 for a plushie that I know is only worth $20 max....

luckily looks like it’s just Tom Nook and Isabelle, not any of the villagers (if they decide to release marshal I might be tempted, but looks like my walletcan sigh relief now)

 

[meggiewes]

I have no idea why stores just cannot take nice pictures of their products! I watched an unboxing of these two and they look so much better in person.

 

[KrazyKarp]

I'm fine with the designs it's just... $50??? Nah I'm good, they'd be nice to have but not worth $50 a pop.

 

[clownpapa]

Wow build a bear is that expensive? Or they just charge heck of a premium for collabs? Ain’t no way i’m dropping $50 for a plushie that I know is only worth $20 max....

luckily looks like it’s just Tom Nook and Isabelle, not any of the villagers (if they decide to release marshal I might be tempted, but looks like my walletcan sigh relief now)

All their online stuff is like that, since they come only in packs with clothing and voice boxes. In store when you buy them individually to stuff, they are much cheaper. Most expensive one I've seen in store was like $30 something. So they'll prob be like that

 

[VanitasFan26]

This is making the Sanrio Amiibo Cards look better.

 

[clownpapa]

Random question for you Buildabear connoisseurs-- I'm trying to make birthday plans with my aunt and one of our ideas was going to BAB for the Animal Crossing collection. I know they said the collection is hitting stores in "summer" but does anybody know from previous experience when that might be? I'm just wondering if anyone can remember a previous collection/plush that had a summer release and what month it came out to see if maybe this could come out around the same time. Bday is in late May so I've been crossing my fingers it will be out by then lol

 

[Rika092]

My Tom Nook arrived today! As a first impression, I just love him lol. He looks great. One thing I will say is that his face is wider in person than in the photos online. But he's super cute, feels great and stuffed really well. The animalese is so cute - it comes with 2 animalese phrases and 3 'emote' sounds. Here's pics for those interested.

Spoiler: Tom Nook pics

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I. MUST.RESIST.THE.URGE....because I already have wayy too many plushies that I don't need lol
He looks really well-built (or stuffed, should I say?) from these pictures. Also, I think it's a cute posture they chose for Tom Nook and the design looks pretty spot on. I actually like him better than the Isabelle plushie.

 

[0ni]

Ok seeing @bam94- 's pics of their Tom Nook plush is making me less disappointed with the characters they released - He does look really good.

I mean, I knew that they weren't going to go for obscure villagers right of the bat (or ever), but what we got seemed so obvious. They could have thrown in a Dodo with the initial release given they are new to the franchise and part of your island right from the start. Maybe they will come in time, I would seriously be tempted to get Wilbur and Orville if they were released.

Also - Apollo when?

 

[BalloonFight]

This has been an impressively disappointing unveiling from something that was hyped up for a bit. So much potential was possible, and they release only two initially, and one more months later. It's pretty unbelievable they didn't release ANY popular villagers with their launch.

 

[Tiffany]

I just watched an unboxing video for these and I feel like they are ripping people off. There are 2 isabelles and 2 tom nooks. 1 of each has reaction sounds and animalese and the others play the acnh theme song. There is no reason they couldn't program 1 with all the sounds. And they are $50 each. Like i said rip off.