Even putting the Ewoks aside, fanmade Star Wars and other sci-fi themed teddy bears are nothing new, as a quick search on Flickr (and CJ’s own Lissy) will tell you.
But now we have something from the official realm to make it easier to please kids and collectors: Star Wars costumes from Build-a-bear Workshop. Currently they only have Clone Wars-inspired Anakin, Jedi (totally Obi-Wan,) and Rex, plus a Darth Vader and a themed pajama set. Will we see more movie-inspired styles? I suspect the Christmas sales rates will tell us… Dressed bears cost $40-$35, and the costumes alone go for $15-12. The Vader outfit is currently one of their top 20 products! (via)
oh man. I want a jedi bear.
I want the Vader bear.
Finally! My godsons gave me a Build-a-Bear years ago and cobbled together a Jedi outfit with a karate gi and a robe. Cute, but not quite there.
BTW do an internet search for BaB coupons before shopping. For example there is a “$5 off of a $25+ order” coupon out there that can be printed out & used in store.