Build-a-Bear Workshop's video game-inspired collection has expanded.
Joining the ranks of beloved Pokémon Pikachu and Eevee are Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower, the stuffed animal retailer's two newest pals. Both boys harken back to their '90s aesthetics, so fans of a chubbier Sonic and a tinier Tails will be happy with what's up for grabs.
There's an exclusive online bundle that includes Sonic and a few bonus items, while Tails is an additional, separate purchase. (Both are available in stores too.) Picking up the whole set is worth it, though — take a look at what our guys got up to and you'll see why.
Photos by Austin Pikulski/Vox Studios
The Sonic the Hedgehog Build-a-Bear comes with a few accessories: There's a sound clip embedded in his paw that plays music from Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and he has a golden ring that he can wear like a bracelet.
The Sonic the Hedgehog Build-a-Bear comes with a few accessories: There's a sound clip embedded in his paw that plays music from Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and he has a golden ring that he can wear like a bracelet.
There's also a pre-stuffed Tails doll for sale, because Sonic has trouble going out without at least one friend by his side these days.
There's also a pre-stuffed Tails doll for sale, because Sonic has trouble going out without at least one friend by his side these days.
When Sonic gets extra lonely, though, he can at least wear this T-shirt with his best pals on it. (Sadly, there's no Knuckles plush at Build-a-Bear yet.)
When Sonic gets extra lonely, though, he can at least wear this T-shirt with his best pals on it. (Sadly, there's no Knuckles plush at Build-a-Bear yet.)
Sonic and Tails talk about the good ol' Sega Genesis days as they chill out around an old TV.
Sonic and Tails talk about the good ol' Sega Genesis days as they chill out around an old TV.
Sonic goes au naturale again. Tails is chilling a globe wine bar. Why? Why not?
Sonic goes au naturale again. Tails is chilling a globe wine bar. Why? Why not?
Sonic is several inches taller than the tiny Tails. He's a lot cuddlier too — no offense to our favorite fox.
Sonic is several inches taller than the tiny Tails. He's a lot cuddlier too — no offense to our favorite fox.
Sonic, you're only 25 years old ... aren't you a little young for shuffleboard?
Sonic, you're only 25 years old ... aren't you a little young for shuffleboard?
Yeah, Nerf guns. That's more like it.
Yeah, Nerf guns. That's more like it.
Sonic and Tails take to the recording booth for a very special audio track. We're not sure what it is, but we'd bet good money on the pair covering "Escape from the City."
Sonic and Tails take to the recording booth for a very special audio track. We're not sure what it is, but we'd bet good money on the pair covering "Escape from the City."
Sonic's going solo now.
Sonic's going solo now.
Does this set look familiar?
Does this set look familiar?
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