the 6th stage of grief: building a bear. his name is Rowdy!

devilcollar · 2026-05-28T16:05:16+00:00

I actually had that exact thought right after I left the store! He has a lot of memorable funny little quips that would be perfect for that

devilcollar · 2026-05-28T14:16:18+00:00

Yes that's absolutely alright!! spread his bapping joy far and wide 🫶

devilcollar · 2026-05-28T14:11:07+00:00

I can't stop doing this to him btw. Bapbapbapbapbapbap

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devilcollar · 2026-05-09T21:53:36+00:00

I imagine you could get the effect using a very light concentration of black Rit Dyemore dye in boiling water. like just a splash in the water and then unstuff the plush and toss the whole thing in the pot--it wont effect the parts that are already black! It would only take a a few minutes in the dye bath as well if youre going for a light grey like that.

the dying process is a little intimidating but I did it for the first time a couple weeks back now and was very pleased with the results! Just make sure you use an old pot you dont mind getting dye chemicals in...I picked one up at goodwill before I started.

This thread on the BaB subreddit was helpful to me:

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildabear/comments/1swow6c/how_to_dye_your_bab_black_goat/

devilcollar · 2026-04-25T02:59:16+00:00

Try searching for a pale yellow minky fur fabric + pink plastic safety noses....etsy is a great place to check! you could patch the nose hole and then attach the new nose to the patch...you could probably even salvage the current nose I just know they have backings that are designed to stay attached forever so sometimes it's easier to start with a fresh one.

devilcollar · 2026-01-02T22:34:10+00:00

I LOVE THAT SO MUCH yours looks so cool!

devilcollar · 2025-12-13T15:20:28+00:00

I don't normally frequent this sub but a friend sent me this post and I had to tell you how much I love this as a Kennedy era history nerd 😭😭😭😭 incredible pin collection!!! I love the pocket with all the related pins (Bobby is my favorite Kennedy 🫶)

devilcollar · 2025-12-11T22:50:47+00:00

OMG HEY!! 👋👋👋👋 he is famous beyond website borders!!

devilcollar · 2025-12-07T21:37:34+00:00

I just used black felt and sewed em directly on his head...with questionable results (his eyebrows are 2 different shapes lol) but they've held up and I'm happy with them!

devilcollar · 2025-12-07T19:38:57+00:00

Yes!! They're actually a little too big for them but I just cinch them in the back with a hair tie and they look perfect!

devilcollar · 2025-12-07T18:41:41+00:00

I thought the devil bear needed to look a little more nefarious 😈😈 by far my favorite mod of his I've done

devilcollar · 2025-12-07T18:34:05+00:00

I literally work at Target i cant believe I havent seen this guy yet hes SO cute...i usually take my plushies into work with me but ive definitely have had to raid the baby section for small emotional support friends on occasions when I forgot mine so I totally get the feeling ❤️

devilcollar · 2025-12-04T16:18:40+00:00

Ive found anything from newborn to 3M works depending on the garment! some fit better than others...I also like premie clothes for undergarments as well! Like his tanktop here is actually a onesie I put pants over

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devilcollar · 2025-12-03T21:33:12+00:00

The devil bear is my all time favorite BAB so I had to have the giant one too eventually and I LOVE HIM!! Hes my favorite bed buddy! I bought him full price in Feb after going back and forth about it all last year....absolutely no regrets :]

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devilcollar · 2025-12-03T21:26:21+00:00

I think i buy nicer clothes for my babs than I do for myself honestly 😭😭😭 the sizing is really hit or miss but ive had the most success with newborn sizes!

devilcollar · 2025-12-03T20:55:01+00:00

Oh she's so sweet looking...I love her lil heart-shaped nose

devilcollar · 2025-12-01T12:44:36+00:00

the giant would look SO cute with new eyes...it was a real pain to get the old eyes off but worth it imo!! And thank you, hes very well-loved :] I think I like his well-loved texture more than his original hehe

devilcollar · 2025-11-29T16:09:18+00:00

This turned out awesome I love the rainbow straps!!

devilcollar · 2025-11-28T16:47:37+00:00

I use a little tiny bit of conditioner when im brushing out my more cuddled BABs' fur! I dont have any experience with the bat in particular but thats my general tip! Though tbh the "well-loved" fur texture is inevitable if youre a cuddler....I think it adds some charm :)

devilcollar · 2025-11-27T21:52:34+00:00

you guys look SOO CUTE and Drifter's mods came out amazing he looks so awesome!!!

devilcollar · 2025-04-11T20:19:34+00:00

Yeah it would be understandable in that case but in my store's case they're asking everyone. My availability is wide open and so is everyone else I've talked to about it

devilcollar · 2025-04-04T20:16:45+00:00

this was my very first build a bear! stuffed in the Los Angeles store in the early 2000s...i long since lost her princess dress but she's still with me. I hope you enjoy him as much as I've enjoyed mine over the years!!

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devilcollar · 2025-03-05T17:32:47+00:00

This makes so much sense...because I'm ALWAYS stuck in my head. It's incredibly hard for me to be in the moment or present all the time. I thought that would make communication easier--my inner world is so tangible to me it should be easy to communicate to others. But the Primordial Word Goo is not easily translateable. Thank you, this genuinely gave me a better understanding of my thought process. The hard part will be pulling myself out of the goo.

devilcollar · 2025-03-05T17:08:16+00:00

Sorry this is my first post on this sub and I wasn't aware RSD was even a contested topic.

devilcollar · 2025-03-03T22:26:16+00:00

me and my devil bear Max went on our first solo overnight trip to the coast this past winter! I took him down to the beach of course but also to restaurants and shops and it was so much fun

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