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Build-A-Bear Releases RuPaul Collectible Bear, Must be 18+ Up to Purchase

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If you are a fan of RuPaul a bear based on his likeness could be sashaying its way into your collection soon.


The drag diva and Emmy award-winning television personality has teamed with Build-A-Bear Workshop to release a bear based on drag looks and lyrics from his 2009 song, "Cover Girl."


The medium brown bear sports a blonde wig and a shimmery gold dress. A pair of gold heels are also available for purchase separately.

The RuPaul bear is a part of the brands Bearcave collection, which houses more adult centric collaborations from the brands such as Black Panther, Star Wars, and Ted Lasso.


If you’re looking to purchase the bear in stores - don't get your hopes up.


So far the bear is only available to purchase online on the Build-A-Bear Workshop’s Bearcave section which recommends users be 18+ to enter the website.


In March ahead of the bear's official release RuPaul took to Instagram to celebrate with an unboxing video of the bear.

The bear comes fresh off the heels of recent attacks on the drag community from conservatives and Republican politicians.


For more information on the RuPaul Bear you can visit The Bear Cave.

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