We love this place!!! Not just because of cutesy stuffed animals line up the whole store, it's because they are also made here in Arizona!
If you could get at least 8 children to do a group tour, you get a nice size teddy bear for $8 along with the tour of the factory. Each child get to pick their favorite teddy bear from the bins. One by one they get to help stuff their own teddy bear (like Build a Bear, but better). You watch a couple of seemstress sew the back together. Then, the kiddies get to wash (airluff) and brush the bears. Finally, they can personalize each one with a bow and clothing (if you wish).
The clothes range from $1 up to $20. My son picked a hooded pullover ($10), my niece decided on a sunflower denim dress ($10) and my nephew loved the caped blue and red Super Bear ($12). Stuffed animals from $8 up to $275. I wanted one, but I can wait for next time.
The tour included a little history of Teddy and how he got his name. Tour guides were very good with the kids when it comes to neverending questions! Employees in the factory at work was such a great opportunity for the children to see how stuffed animals were put together.
They can also make a custom order! Not many factories left in AZ, so keep this place up and running for our children and children at heart's enjoyment!