Build-A-Bear is calling on all ages 18+ this Valentine's Day as the heat is dialed up in the Bear Cave with the release of the new After Dark Collection. These Valentine gifts are designed to delight a partner with a playfully romantic gesture. This new assortment of furry friends, as well as themed outfits and accessories, is now available online and serves as a fun twist on the traditional Valentine's fare, sure to bring devilish grins to faces well beyond February 14.

Valentine's Day is a perfect time to consider Build-A-Bear for a surprising, unique statement to make recipient blush over a plush. Start Valentine's Day shopping early and further customise a gift for " someone special" by including own personalised voice message with the Record Your Voice sound chip when building one-of-a-kind furry friend. Explore After Dark, including these popular items and many more, but warning: there are bears behave adorably!

Smiley Monkey Soft Toy Collar and Cuff Links Gift Set: Make Valentine go bananas this Valentine's Day with this hilarious gift set. It features Smiley Monkey ready for some monkey business in its satin heart boxers and collar and cuff links set. Devilishly Cute Teddy Bear "You Turn Me On" Gift Set: When it comes to the perfect Valentine's Day gift, the devil is in the details with this collection of furry friends featuring red hot or hot pink fur, horns and plush spiked tail.

Let them know one lucky devil to get a Valentine's Day gift this cute. Barkleigh?? Plush Valentine's Day Gift Set: You can always snuggle up to a smiley friend with Barkleigh by side as this perfect pup is ready for a Valentine's Day self-care moment wearing her leopard hearts sleep set, lovebug headband and cozy red slippers.

First launched in 2019, Build-A-Bear After Dark continues to gain popularity with its offerings of hilariously unique gifts to celebrate life's special moments for adults. The increased popularity of Build-A-Bear among adults is part of the "kidulting" trend in which adults lean into childhood memories and search for collectibles that appeal to the playful nature of this older consumer through rekindling their youth with nostalgic gifts. Build-A-Bear offers many ways for new furry friends to be delivered!

Do all shopping at home and have it shipped anywhere. Or, if you're in a hurry to get new furry friend, select Click & Collect to pick up at local Build-A-Bear Workshop. To shop the After Dark Collection, visit the After Dark Collection.