Home /
Shop
Promotions
Check out the current deals from this store
Why we LOVE this product!
Axolotls have become a kid favorite, and this gingerbread version is a playful holiday twist. It's soft, cuddly and just unusual enough to stand out from the usual teddy bear.
It's a comfort and pretend-play toy rather than a STEM one, but it's an easy springboard to learning about real axolotls, the remarkable amphibians that can regrow limbs.
Two things to weigh: outfits are extra, and coupons don't apply. For an axolotl-loving kid, it's a fun stocking topper.
Description
SKU:
034239
The Build-A-Bear Gingerbread Axolotl is a 14-inch holiday plush axolotl with soft brown gingerbread fur, colorful gills, an icing smile and peppermint cheeks.
What's inside
- 1 Gingerbread Axolotl plush, about 14 inches
- Outfits and accessories are sold separately
What kids get out of it
- Imaginative play: dressing up and caring for a plush friend sparks role play
- Fine motor skills: putting on and taking off small outfits takes careful finger work
- Comfort and emotional security: a special soft friend helps with bedtime, travel and big feelings
- Self-expression: choosing outfits and accessories
- A link to real animals: axolotls are real amphibians, which makes a fun starting point for a chat or a library book about them
Good to know before you buy
- Age: Build-A-Bear doesn't list an age on the page; we've used 3 and up for plush with small outfit pieces.
- How it arrives: Build-A-Bear lets you choose stuffed and ready to play, or unstuffed to stuff in a workshop; you can also add a Cub Condo carrying case.
- Coupons: Build-A-Bear says coupons can't be applied to this product.
- Value: $34 at the time of writing.
Who it's for
Axolotl fans, kids who love holiday plush, and anyone looking for a quirky Christmas gift.
CuriosityInspired may earn a commission on this purchase
Learn more!
About
Build-A-Bear
Build-A-Bear Workshop began in 1997, when founder Maxine Clark imagined a shopping experience where children could bring their own furry friends to life. The first workshop opened in St. Louis, Missouri, inviting guests to participate in creating their own stuffed animals by choosing a character, watching it be stuffed, adding a heart, and giving it a name. This hands-on experience became the heart of the brand.
Today, Build-A-Bear offers much more than its signature teddy bears. Its collection includes plush animals, outfits, accessories, gift sets, and characters inspired by popular movies, television shows, video games, and other beloved franchises. Whether children choose a classic cuddly companion or a favorite fictional character, they can personalize their furry friend and make it their own.
Build-A-Bear's mission is to “add a little more heart to life,” celebrating the connections and memories that special gifts can create. With opportunities for personalization, imaginative storytelling, and collecting, its products encourage children to express their personalities and create companions that feel uniquely theirs.
