Build-A-Bear Releases Adorable New Wooper Plush

Pokemon and Build-a-Bear are teaming up once again, this time adding the Water/Ground-type Wooper to the collection. The continuing collaboration between Build-a-Bear and Pokemon seems to show no signs of slowing down or ending, and regularly adds new Pokemon to the roster.

Thus far, Build-a-Bear has released over 40 Pokemon collaborations, with the series of plush creatures reaching its 10th anniversary later this year. While a number of the Pokemon released into the series have been from the earlier generations, with quite a few being Eeveelution Build-a-Bears, the line has gone as far as Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for inspiration. Now, the series is turning its attention back to Gen 2, with a Pokemon that originally premiered in Pokemon Gold and Silver.

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Fans of Wooper, the Water/Ground-type Water Fish Pokemon, can now pick up the Gen 2 pocket monster from Build-a-Bear. While there are many Pokemon plushes in existence, Build-a-Bear Pokemon toys are set apart by their selection of wearable accessories and sound chip option. The same can be said for Wooper, which can be displayed plain, but can also wear included swimming goggles and a pink tube-shaped pool floatie with a Pokeball pattern on it. Wooper also comes with a 5-in-1 sound chip, allowing it to perform some of its cries. The bundle is available now for $62.50, which comes with all the aforementioned pieces.

Wooper Build-a-Bear Availability

Interested fans should be aware that only the Wooper bundle can be purchased online, and not individual parts of the bundle. Build-a-Bear limits the sale of Wooper to 5 per person, in an effort to help prevent supplies instantly selling out and being scalped. The bundle can be shipped, but buyers may also be able to arrange to pick it up at their local Build-a-Bear store. Fans interested in this option should check the website for availability. Interested fans should keep in mind that some Pokemon Build-a-Bears have been discontinued in the past, so Wooper may not be available forever.

Wooper’s basic evolutionary line hasn’t seen any massive changes over the years, but it hasn’t been totally neglected in recent times. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet introduced Paldean Wooper, which maintains the Pokemon’s overall design, but changes up the gills on the side of the head, the marks on its body, and shifts its overall color scheme from blue to brown. Unfortunately, Paldean Wooper isn’t available from Build-a-Bear, but the designs are so similar that fans may still be happy with the original Wooper design.

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