Build-A-Bear Workshop and Pokémon have teamed up once again to expand their plush collection. This time, two fan favorites are stepping into the spotlight: the adorable Wooloo and a massive jumbo-sized Gengar. Both plushes bring unique accessories and features that make them standout collectibles for trainers and plush enthusiasts alike.
The reveal took place during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, making it one of the highlights of the event.
Wooloo Build-A-Bear Plush
Wooloo, the beloved sheep Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Shield, is getting the Build-A-Bear treatment.
- Release Date: Available online starting August 26, 2025
- Price: $60 USD
- Size: 11 inches tall
- Bundle Includes:
- Wooloo plush
- A floral headband
- Decorative bows for its woolly tails
- A 5-in-1 sound chip with Wooloo’s voice clips
Fans can also enable notifications on the Build-A-Bear store page to be alerted as soon as Wooloo goes live, helping them secure one before it sells out.
Jumbo Gengar Build-A-Bear Plush
On the other end of the spectrum is the show-stealer: Jumbo Gengar. Already one of the most popular Ghost-type Pokémon, Gengar now arrives in an oversized form designed to capture attention.
- Release Date: Expected September 2025 (exact date still TBA)
- Price: Listed at $149 USD
- Size: 24 inches tall — roughly twice the height of the original Gengar Build-A-Bear released in 2021
- Bundle Includes:
- Jumbo Gengar plush
- A purple Poké Ball coat
- Note: Unlike the smaller version, the jumbo plush does not include a sound chip
Because of its size, certain shipping methods will not be available, and others may cost more. Interest has already spiked, with the official store listing recording more than 4,000 views in just 24 hours of the announcement.
Quick Comparison: Wooloo vs. Jumbo Gengar
| Details | Wooloo | Jumbo Gengar |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 11 inches | 24 inches |
| Price | $60 | $149 |
| What’s Included | Plush, floral headband, bows, 5-in-1 sound chip (voice clips) | Plush, purple Poké Ball coat (no sound chip) |
| Availability | Online from August 26, 2025 | Online in September 2025 |
Build-A-Bear’s Pokémon line has consistently drawn attention for its quality craftsmanship and exclusive bundles. While Gengar has had a plush before, the jumbo version reflects the character’s enduring popularity across games, anime, and merchandise. Wooloo, on the other hand, introduces a newer favorite into the lineup, appealing to fans who first fell in love with it in Generation 8.
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At present, the only other jumbo Pokémon Build-A-Bear is Charizard, which stands at a similar height. Gengar now joins this very limited “jumbo tier,” suggesting that more giant plushes may arrive in the future.
Although Jumbo Gengar is not life-size—a true-to-scale version would stand nearly five feet tall—it is comparable in size to Pokémon Center’s popular life-size Eeveelution plushes like Flareon and Vaporeon. Those plushes sold out quickly at $399.99, making Gengar’s $149 price tag feel like a relative bargain.
