Build-A-Bear unveils RuPaul collectible: ‘I feel like a proud parent’
nypost.com“RuPaul’s Drag Race” fans can sashay to Build-A-Bear for a plush version of “The Queen of Drag” herself.The 62-year-old legend announced her collaboration with the retailer Wednesday in an Instagram video that showed her unboxing the “gorgeous” pre-stuffed brown bear dressed in a gold one-shoulder sequined gown. “I feel like a proud parent,” RuPaul exclaimed at the sight of her collectible.The bear rocks gold eye shadow, winged eyeliner and red lipstick.
Complete with a voluminous blonde wig, it sells for $56 — and matching bear-sized strappy heels can be purchased for an additional $8.Clicking on the product on the Build-A-Bear website directs users to The Bear Cave — a section of the site “filled with unexpected collabs and unique plush gifts, intended for shoppers 18 and older.”Bears inspired by “Friends,” “Star Wars” and “The Matrix” are also sold in The Bear Cave. “Cover BEAR!
Put the fur in your walk. Head to paw, let your whole body talk,” reads the RuPaul Bear product description, full of “Drag Race” puns.“She done already done had herses — and now you can have yourses with your very own RuPaul Bear!
Two iconic pop culture institutions join forces for this one-of-a-kind collector’s item made in tribute to the world’s most famous drag queen.”The passage concludes: “Category is teddy bear realness with RuPaul Bear’s signature wig and gold sequin dress included.
