Monday, June 9, 2008

Review & Giveaway: Build-A-Bear Workshop

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your participation.
The winner is Frugonomics 101!
Congratulations!

What child doesn't love Build-A-Bear Workshop? I know my girls can't walk past the store without insisting on going in. That's why I don't know how we got so lucky to be able to review the newly released Tropical Hello Kitty by Sanrio.

When it arrived in it's cute little cardboard home, Girlie Girl's first comment was, "Wow, she's so soft." And she was! It was all I could do not to keep squishing her! She had on a cute little demin skirt and tee that said "Hello Kitty Hawaii" on it. The outfit was completed with a pink flower on her left ear. I guess that means she's not available, huh?

Did you know that Build-A-Bear Workshop has a flickr album dedicated just to Hello Kitty? Stop by and check out all the new homes she has! Can you guess which is my photo?

To celebrate her arrival, Build-A-Bear has generously donated a $25 gift card to be used at their store. To enter:
  • Stop by their site before June 16th and take a look around.
  • Come back and mention which animal is your favorite. That's it!
  • A random winner will be selected and notified on June 17th.
  • The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each option is another extra entry.

  • Subscribe to my feed.
  • Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to Build-A-Bear Workshop.
  • Place An Island Review's button in your sidebar.
  • Please let me know if you’re doing/did the extra credit so I can make sure you’re entered properly.

This giveaway is open to everyone world wide! Good luck!

242 comments:

  1. The brown sugar puppy sure is cute! He would go well with Champ that was a baby gift for my son!
    I'm a subscriber and I didn't know you had a button, but I'm adding it now! ;)

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  2. Hi! What a cute idea and giveaway. I like the "15" Giant Panda!" I have always adored Pandas and I like the fact that they give to the WWF. Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  3. They love the Kuddly Koalas!

    My little girls would love this! I've got one who's birthday is coming up soon too.

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  4. I like Purrincess Kitty too but I WANT Tropical Kitty. Um, er, well, not for me..

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  5. Entry number two; I've subscribed and happy I have!

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  6. entry number three; I've buttoned you all up nice and tidy in my sidebar!

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  7. this is the last entry I can make so let's hope it's the lucky one. Can you tell how badly I want this?
    I have blogged about Hello Kitty, you and Build A Bear( and hopefully me..)

    http://fracturedtoy.blogspot.com/2008/06/tropical-hello-kitty-on-island.html

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  8. Ooo.... how can I not love 18 in. Bunny Big Ears?! That is just too cute!! Thank you for the chance!

    bunnybox9 at gmail . com

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  9. I'm a loyal reader via your feed on my Google reader :)

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  10. I have your adorable button on my sidebar HERE

    Thanks for the chances!

    bunnybox9 at gmail . com

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  11. Lil' Playful Polar Bear. These are the cutest thing ever. I always have trouble getting my kids out of these stores too.

    lorijolliffe@gmail.com

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  12. Kuddly Koala for me! My nephew would LOVE THIS!

    dbstout[at]juno[dot[com]

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  13. my daughter has been crazy about the kung fu panda movie. so i would go with the giant panda, and the karate outfit

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  14. blogged ya
    http://notimemom.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/contests-6-10-08/

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  15. i put your betton in my sidebar. i tried at least it keeps saying photobucket.

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  16. I would love to win. Koalas are the BEST

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  17. What a great giveaway!

    We are a build-a-bear family. We already have the magnifieant monkey, hearts puppy, and curly teddy.

    I would love to add Bunny Big Ear to our family. :) She is so cute.

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  18. I am partial to the Koala, since my son has one and he needs clothes! cdziuba@aol.com

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  19. Thank you so much for this wonderful giveaway. My daughter has been begging us to bring her to Build A Bear. I would have to say that my favorite, which I know my daughter would love is the Hello Kitty Tropical Kitty. I also think that she would love the 18" Pawfect Pink Leopard. She loves kittens and cats and would love these.
    Thanks again and please enter me.

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  20. tropical hello kitty...my granddaughter loves hello kitty items. great prize

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  21. Mine is the brown bear. Thanks for the chance :)

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  22. I think i like the tabby kitty the best

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  23. I love Tropical Hello Kitty, but Surfin Cute Tabby Kitty is a close second!

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  24. who can pass up koalas? so cute.

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  25. My favorite is the Tan Swirl Bunny, but we already have that one! My favorites that we don't have are the White Tiger and the Adorable Elephant, but I'm about 90% sure that if I win this gift certificate, it'll go for the Happy Chick for my stuffed animal-loving 7-year-old who has been hoping for one!

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  26. I love the "Magnificent Monkey". Since today is my little monkey's 4th birthday I am thinking of her.

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  27. I had no idea they had so many to choose from! I'm in love with the little triceratops, but the turtle is darling too. Oh, and then there are the dogs. My son loves dogs.... wow, tough choice!!!
    Thanks for the giveaway! This is a fun one!

    themommyspot(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. The groundhog is so cute. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    carissaad at aol dot com

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  29. Oh my gosh..so many choices. I love the orange kitty or the little purple teddy bear. My youngest son loves the Cheetah (he collects stuffed Cheetahs) and my oldest loves the turtle! How could you choose just one?

    I'm already a subscriber and have your button on my blog!

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  30. it would have to be the long ear bunnie she was our first, the croc is another one of the favs in this house. we got him down in myrtle beach. thanks for the chance to win

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  31. The 16" World Wildlife Fund Cheetah is absolutely adorable.

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  32. I already subscribe to your feed.

    I posted links in my blog at http://randomthoughtsandsuggestions.blogspot.com/2008/06/build-bear-and-island-review.html

    Thanks!

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  33. My daughter would LOVE the triceratops! I'd have to save this and give it to her for her birthday next month! Please enter me!
    num1twinkie at yahoo dot com

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  34. I like this one!
    Lil' Buttercream Cub

    I subscribed by email as well!!
    j4jac1win at gmail com

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  35. wow this sounds so coo i love to win this so i can make a hellow ketty for my little one i just know she would love this thanks

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  36. The Trekkin Turtle is adorable!
    autumnbride7@yahoo.com

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  37. Hi! I like the regular teddy bear. Teddy bears are the best and so huggable. I would love to surprise one of my friends with this gift card.

    majqa1966@yahoo.com

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  38. I love Hello Kitty - and Kuddly Koala too!

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  39. My daughter finally agree on something. The 16" World Wildlife Fund Cheetah is just the cutest one around. What a cute little face.

    momofggandt@yahoo.com

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  40. They love the Kuddly Koalas. Thanks for the contest

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  41. I love the Tinker Bell Bunny Big Ears. :)


    lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

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  42. I blogged your contest here:

    http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/06/tuesday-edition-of-contests-galore_10.html

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  43. Hello Kitty is great, but I still love bears! Thanks.

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  44. Panda bears have to be among the cutest animals i'v seen.Especially the baby pandas.

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  45. If I can't say the Hello Kitty- I'll say the good ol fashioned Teddy Bear!

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  46. Hula Tropical Hello Kitty and Kuddly Koala are my favs!

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  47. there all so darn cute but my fave is the happy chick

    chickeedee_2002(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. I would love the hello kitty plush if I won.
    jceko77@yahoo.com

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  49. I had no idea Build-A-Bear had so many animals to choose from! If I had to choose a favorite I'd say the groundhog.

    creepleaguer(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  50. Bunny Big Ears looks really cute

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  51. I've got to go with Hello Kitty Hawaii. Too cute- I could do my own LOL cat pictures with this one.

    Dana

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  52. My 3 year old son really loves the Scruffy Puppy. He really loves the brown ears and spots on his paws.

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  53. My daughter would love the Hello Kitty if I had to choose another it would be the tabby.

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  54. Love build a bear Love them

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  55. i love the panda! they've grown since i have last been to the store!

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  56. I love the Trekkin Turtle. THis is too cute. I would probably kidnap this from the children.

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  57. 16" World Wildlife Fund Cheetah

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  58. i just got the tropical hello kitty surf "bear", and yes, i am a "grown up"! so by far that is my favorite. it would be fun to get one of the other hello kitty bears to go with the one i got. i love hello kitty!

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  59. I love the "15" Giant Panda!" My little girl's name is Amanda and her nickname is Panda. Thanks for the fun giveaway!

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  60. My daughter Isabel is going to be three and I think it is time she gets her first Build a Bear. Much luck to all.

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  61. It's hard to choose, but I don't think I've ever seen a dinosaur as cute as that triceratops! Of course, if I win, my sons will choose something else entirely ...

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  62. I think the Curly Teddy in Hannah Montana Outfit is the one I like. I have 3 girls and they are all in love with Hannah Montana, so I know this is one that will go good in my house.

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  63. I just got laid off from work. I need a bear to hug

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  64. the Trekkin' Turtle is so cute!

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  65. I like the Nikki's Bear Purple Teddy and I have put him in my favorites folder!

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  66. The White Tiger is pretty fantastic.

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  67. Especially love the Birthday Bear. My grand-daughter went to a Build A Bear, just loved it and went back again.

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  68. I ADORE Tropical Hello Kitty!

    froggypartyof2@aol.com

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  69. The traditional Teddy is my favorite.

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  70. There are so many cute choices. I really like the 18 in. Tabby Kitty as it reminds me of my cat Frisco.

    sweepmom@comcast.net

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  71. The White Tiger limited edition is really cute! We love Build A Bear Workshop, we are always stopping by the store when we get the chance! Great giveaway!

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  72. We are subscribed to your feed/newsletter for an extra entry!

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  73. We also blogged about the contest here:

    http://kristiniac.blogspot.com/2008/06/happy-hump-day-finds-on-web.html

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  74. I love the 17" scruffy puppy! He is too adorable!

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  75. The Panda is my favorite! Thanks for the contest.

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  76. Ordinarily I like to stick to the bears and then just pretty 'em up, but I think the Trekkin' Turtle is totally cute. Thanks for the giveaway! ~ Erica, gumbi1313 at msn dot com

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  77. my daughter would love the border collie! Oh, and I am a subscriber! Thanks! :)

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  78. My daughter loves any and all dogs so all of the dogs are my favorite
    Jaleigh78@aol.com

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  79. My favorite is the Triceratops. Also I love the Elephant!

    edq143 at yahoo dot com

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  80. This is so cute! And I subscribe to your feed!

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  81. I collect Koala Bears, so that was sure easy! How cute he is!!!

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  82. I love the 17" Scruffy Puppy, I'm a sucker for puppies!

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  83. I love the light tan teddy bear with the velvet soft skin. In my house we call him velvet bear. Soo cute!

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  84. Aww, they are all cute but I love the border collie!

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  85. Such cute animals but my fave would have to be the 17" Floppy Moose.

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  86. This is hard. I think ... Get Well Made Fur You WWF Cheetah is my favorite (although I do love the Floppy Moose too).

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  87. We love Build-A-Bear around here and the girls have several. These things wear well!!! While it is almost time to get Ian his first, which we probably will for his bday or Christmas, my fave is the Tropical Hello Kitty- I mean, Hello it's the Kitty- and she would go great with my HK pink sunglasses. ;)
    Great contest, thanks. I snagged the link for my sidebar. :)

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  88. i think the happy chick is just so cute. please include me.

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  89. I like the little golden retriever. My daughter loves dogs!

    I think my daughter is at the perfect age for Build-A-Bear. At just under 2, I think she would have so much fun "creating" her very own furry friend. Thanks for the opportunity.

    P.S. I announced this contest on my Tuesday Tours column yesterday: http://metropolitanmama.net/2008/06/tuesday-tours-whats-happening-on-the-web-29/.

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  90. I love the dogs, the Border Collie is my favorite. I think he'd make a great friend for my son. I've been dying to do this at the mall, but haven't yet. Looks like fun, I think my son would get a kick out of it!

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  91. very cute-It was hard to pick, my favorite would be the Magnificent Monkey

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  92. I'm guessing my niece would either want the turtle or the hello kitty!
    thanks :)

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  93. My favorite animal is the white tiger!! It's adorable, and since I have 3 boys and no girls, this would work!
    tangie
    chefdaddy79@yahoo.com

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  94. Surfin Cute Tabby Kitty is my favorite, thanks

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  95. Kai would love the monkey we could get it a little sweater and it could look smart. So cute!

    delandkristin at hotmail.com

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  96. Floppy Moose is my favorite but honestly there are many cute ones.

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  97. I love Koala Bears.

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  98. I am very tempted by the Hello Kitty, as I am a big collector! But if I have to pick another one, I really like the 16 in. Trekkin' Turtle

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  99. My granddaughter would love the surfin cute tabby kitty. Thanks

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  100. I would love to take my grandbaby and let him pick out his favorite bear or character. He is very "connected" to his stuffed things, and he would always cherish a build-a -bear!

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  101. My favorite is the Pink Bunny w/ the rainbow detail in its feet & ears. I want it so bad!

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  102. It’s A Girl Pink Cuddles Teddy

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  103. We all agree we love the dogs! Great Contest!!

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  104. The Kuddly Koala is sweet!! But they are all cute!!!

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  105. My daughter loves the Trekkin Turtle. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

    mistchlo@hughes.net

    I am a subscriber.

    Your button is in my sidebar.

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  106. The 16" Pawsome Panda is my favorite!

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  107. I love the Asthma Friendly 15 inch Velvet Puppy.

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  108. we love the panda bear!
    thanks!
    moore.g at insideconnect.net

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  109. The WWF Cheetah is very cool. I love that they donate money to a great cause. And my daughter loves any type of "cat".

    Tricia Andrews

    hockeygalnc at hotmail dot com

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  110. SO hard to choose. I love the elephant and the floppy moose but we have a Boxer so he'd be cool too...

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  111. Too cute, I love them all. I love the White Tiger and my favorite is18 in. Bunny Big Ears
    Count me in to win

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  112. I love the Koala

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  113. The Panda is so cute and my kid would love this one

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  114. 15" USA Spirit Teddy, Best Friends Triceratops, 17" Scruffy Puppy.
    Are the ones I like, Would like to win this for my grandson as a baby shower gift. Thank you for the chance to win this great prize.

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  115. My daughter loves Tabby cat. We are doing this activity this summer during a rainy day so I hope we win. Thank you for the chance!
    Brenda

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  116. I love the Triceratops! He's so cute and chubby.

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  117. I love the pretty poodle Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  118. I have your button in my side bar!

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  119. I can't decide between the huskie and the black lab.

    I am subscribed to your feeds, both An Island Review and An Island Life.

    Your button is in my sidebar.

    I've blogged about this wonderful contest.

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  120. the kuddly koala is cute

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  121. the kuddly koala is cute

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  122. would love the hello kitty plush

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  123. I like the Adorable Elephant and the Floppy Moose.

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  124. My son and I just saw Kung Fu Panda- so we love all things Panda Bears right now!

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  125. The new Hello Kitty one is great! Thanks!!

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  126. I love the triceratops! He's so cute and my kids love dinosaurs!

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  127. I love the velvet puppy! It's adorable.

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  128. What a wonderful giveaway. My daughter's favorite B-A-B is the cat princess. But she would love to have the tropical hello kitty too. In fact she isn't that picky when it comes to B-A-B!

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  129. I love the Tropical Hello Kitty.

    Stephanie_adkns@yahoo.com

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  130. Would my daughter totally flip out for this Tropical Hello Kitty! SHe has been begging me to go to Build a Bear, but you know how it is....with gas prices and one income.....guess which is more important.

    Hope I win it for her!

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  131. Kuddly Koala!

    jaydonco1 (at) aol (dot) com

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  132. Princess Kitty would be a dream come true for my little girl.

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  133. Can't wait to get the USA spirit teddy for my daughter for the fourth! We have lots of favorites but the groundhod is darling!

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  134. The Cheetah is my favorite.

    annemarie562000(at)yahoo(.)com

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  135. 14" Hearts Fur You Puppy caught my eye right away!!!

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  136. I thought I'd ask my son what his favorites would be and the decision was the cheetah, the panda and the monkey!

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  137. I love the tan swirl bunny - My daughter has two and my son has one build a bear. I love this store.

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  138. ground hog is my favorite..gift to me on groundhog day wearing his army fatigues wearing his dogtags...exactly like my 'grampie'.

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  139. The dogs seem to be a favorite here

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  140. I haven't been in one of the stores in over a year. My daughter aged out of it, but now my son is 4, and I know he'd love to go. He's been playing with my daughter's handmedowns.

    I don't know which he'd like best, but the dinosaur sure is cute!

    I also subscribed to your feed for a bonus entry.

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  141. Tropical Kitty's cuz, the original Hello Kitty!

    beighbibayer {at}aol{dot}com

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  142. My son would love the dog, he loves dogs. We have a dog named scout and he things every dog has that name now.

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  143. My son would love the "Magnificent Monkey".


    dlfrx@sbcglobal.net

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  144. Hello Kitty for sure, my daughter is eyeing her up.

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  145. Hello Kitty is too cute, but we'd go with the Giant Panda in support of the World Wildlife Fund.
    belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  146. I am subscribed via email to your feed:)
    belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  147. And your button is on my bloggy sidebar:)
    belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  148. I love the floppy moose! They've really added some darling new cuties to their collection.
    doot65[at]comcast[dot]net

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  149. I ADORE THE Sunshine Fun Tan Swirl Bunny..ITS SOOOOOOOOO ADORABLE :)

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  150. I love the Curly Teddy in Dallas Stars® Uniform since I am a hockey fanatic! The Hello Kitty is also one of my favorites!
    Thanks so much!

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  151. I also subscribe to the RSS Feed

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  152. Koala

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  153. I love the world wildlife cheetah.
    Thank you for the giveaway. my girls would enjoy it.

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  154. right now my fav is the hello kitty because I have two girls and one keeps a hello kitty on her bed, and the other bed needs a hello kitty...they fight over it.

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  155. I love the new Tropical Hello Kitty. My daughter, now 25, and I spent many a happy day in the Hello Kitty store. I'd love to be able to make a "talking" one for
    her daughter who is 3.

    rockteacherjan@hotmail.com

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  156. Bunny Big ears for us ! russellkids6@gmail.com

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  157. My son has the frog and daughter the kitty. I'm loving the new Tropical Hello Kitty though and would love to go back. Also, I know my kids would love to be able to play with their pets online. That's new since we got ours.

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  158. The bunny with the big ears is our favorite. We're also partial to the monkey ;)

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  159. I love the Koala
    ksbald2@yahoo.com

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  160. Do I have to pick just one? Okay - the Marvelous Monkey!

    believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

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  161. Hopeful Wishes Teddy is so cute

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  162. I like the monkey

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  163. I'd love to do the groundhog!

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  164. I blogged your contest on prize-A-Tron!
    http://www.prizeatron.com

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  165. My girls and I love everything Build a Bear! A favorite for me is the traditional but ever loved 16 inch Curly Teddy. I loved this bear the first time I saw it, and still love it each time I lay eyes on it. Everything a teddy bear should be, I think! Thanks for the chance to win such a terrific and fun prize!

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  166. My mom takes all her grandkids to make a build a bear. My favorite is the one we made her. A bunny in bunny slippers and satin pj's her name is hot bunny.

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  167. My daughter wants a Tan Swirl Bunny. She is so cute.

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  168. They are all cute, but I think I like the 16" groundhog the best.

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  169. I heart the 18" Pawfect Pink Leopard ! THANK YOU 4 THE GREAT CONTEST!!

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  170. The 16" World Wildlife Fund Cheetah is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  171. I love the koala!

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