Construct-A-Bear unveils RuPaul collectible: ‘I really feel like a proud father or mother’
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” followers can sashay to Build-A-Bear for an opulent model of “The Queen of Drag” herself.
The 62-year-old legend introduced her collaboration with the retailer Wednesday in an Instagram video that confirmed her unboxing the “beautiful” pre-stuffed brown bear wearing a gold one-shoulder sequined robe.
“I really feel like a proud father or mother,” RuPaul exclaimed on the sight of her collectible.
The bear rocks gold eye shadow, winged eyeliner and crimson lipstick. Full with a voluminous blonde wig, it sells for $56 — and matching bear-sized strappy heels will be bought for an extra $8.
Clicking on the product on the Construct-A-Bear web site directs customers to The Bear Cave — a piece of the location “crammed with sudden collabs and distinctive plush presents, meant for customers 18 and older.”
Bears impressed by “Associates,” “Star Wars” and “The Matrix” are additionally offered in The Bear Cave.
“Cowl BEAR! Put the fur in your stroll. Head to paw, let your entire physique speak,” reads the RuPaul Bear product description, stuffed with “Drag Race” puns.
“She achieved already achieved had herses — and now you may have yourses together with your very personal RuPaul Bear! Two iconic popular culture establishments be part of forces for this one-of-a-kind collector’s merchandise made in tribute to the world’s most well-known drag queen.”
The passage concludes: “Class is teddy bear realness with RuPaul Bear’s signature wig and gold sequin costume included. Whereas this isn’t RuPaul’s Greatest Pal Race, RuPaul Bear continues to be positive to change into your new greatest squirrel buddy and TV watching associate.”
The RuPaul Bear can’t be bought unstuffed, nor can a scent or sound be positioned inside the toy, per the web site. Nevertheless, it could arrive with a Construct-A-Bear delivery certificates.
The Put up has contacted reps for RuPaul and Construct-A-Bear for remark.
Social media was bear-y shook over the collab.
“WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE RUPAUL BUILD A BEAR LMAAOOOOO,” one particular person wondered very aloud.
“OMG a Rupaul Construct-a-Bear… the best way they gave the bear an hourglass form, a beat and heels. I’m dying,” another declared.
“Construct her??? I don’t even know her??!!!” a fan commented on the Instagram publish, referencing one more RuPaul-ism.
“I wish to see her on the decide panel subsequent episode,” one other chimed in.
Others seen the “spooky” timing of the partnership within the wake of Tennessee’s new regulation proscribing “grownup cabaret performances” in public or within the presence of youngsters.
“At a time wherein drag is being criminalized within the US, Construct-A-Bear has launched a RuPaul bear and I feel that’s simply FANTASTIC,” one fan tweeted.
“The Republicans will outlaw this throughout the subsequent 24 hours whereas extra children die,” one other acknowledged, referencing Monday’s Nashville elementary college taking pictures.
“Everybody clap for construct a bear for making a drag queen right into a toy for youngsters whereas persons are screaming drag is dangerous to children,” one other supporter wrote on Instagram.