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    Build-A-Bear Workshop

    3.2 (33 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Graesyn Z.

    I was one of the kids who came to build a bear once in my life and was extremely shy and the whole process was very overwhelming. So naturally as an adult now I had the desire to come back and relive that experience. I would highly reccomend any adult come back and do the same thing. Making a bear was one of the highlights of my year. I picked the Animal Crossing KK Slider and dressed him up as my husband. At first I was a little bummed out at the lack of options. I was hoping to find the alien bear or the axolotl but they were out of stock. I understand that as a kids store the selection would probably be more appealing to kids but for me I didn't want a paw patrol dog or a rainbow sparkle bear. And I'd also like to see more animals. There was only one dog and one cat that weren't from a cartoon. As far as the clothing went I did find some things I really liked and I didn't find them to be crazy expensive surprisingly. I really liked the roller skates and the glasses options. Super cute. The building process was very cheesy but super fun. You can pick a voice box, scent, heartbeat, and a heart. I got birthday cake scent and a silver heart. Opted out of the heartbeat and the sound. You get to pick the firmness of the bear as well and I got medium. The birth certificate was super cute and fun to make. My bear with glasses, pants, and boots came to around $60 with tax which to me was completely worth it. It's a somewhat custom item and I came with a friend and the whole experience was just so much fun and I'd do it again any day. Pro-tip: if you want more simple or neutral clothing options for your bear, go to JC Penny clearance baby clothes section and get 3 month size. That's what I got for my bears shirt!

    Lolia S.

    Bears look very strange with wigs on, but I still like the concept of customizing your doll to give it a personality of its own. Build A Bear makes buying a plush doll a fun, creative, hands on experience. You start out by picking the unstuffed doll, then getting it stuffed with a heart tossed in, give it a name, choose an outfit, taking it to the cleaning station, etc. The doll variety changes often and they had Rudolph, Clarice and Bumble for Christmas. Right now they have Keroppi and My Melody, owls, dogs, bears, and more. The prices aren't that bad, $15 for a hot pink Hello Kitty bed seems reasonable and the dolls start at $10. Accessories start at $2. You can get wigs, sunglasses, guitars, cell phones, strollers, chairs, shoes, outfits (fancy and casual day and evening wear, pajamas), rattles and more. Everyone could use a few more plush friends.

    Greggo H.

    Not sure why this place has a 3 star rating but my daughters love this place. The bears actually aren't that expensive and run under $30 each. If you get one outfit and a few accessories it runs approx $50 which is a small price to pay for the experience the kids have and get to bring how a really nice custom bear which they designed themselves. That's priceless. Great concept. And my girls are excited about going there again to get their Valentine's Day bears!!!

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    If you've ever thought about getting into Warhammer but felt nervous walking into a hobby shop --…read moreTHIS is the place to start. For years I wanted to dive into tabletop Warhammer, but I didn't have friends who played and I'm naturally a little shy in situations like that. It honestly took me a long time to finally walk through the door at the Thousand Oaks Games Workshop... and I'm so glad I did. The owner, Jordan, is truly one of the kindest and most welcoming people you'll meet. He clearly loves the hobby and genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a great experience, whether you're brand new or a longtime player. The store itself is fantastic. They have dedicated demo stations where you can: * learn how to play the game * learn how to paint your first miniatures That alone makes getting started way less intimidating. The selection is excellent too, including a full range of Citadel paints. And if there's ever something they don't have in stock, there's an in-store ordering station where you can get exactly what you need directly from Games Workshop. They also have two large terrain tables set up for hobby meetups and games, and there's clearly a strong community forming around the shop. Honestly, this place is special. If you're on the fence about starting Warhammer like I was, just stop in and say hello. Jordan and the team will have you hooked in no time. Highly recommend!

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