Make A Buddy • Buddy Builds
They don't just get a buddy. They make one.
Bring a hands-on plush-building experience to your school, camp, church or community event. We handle the details; every participant leaves with a buddy they helped bring to life.
The experience
Four little moments. One big memory.
A Buddy Build is easy to understand and a lot of fun to experience.
Choose a buddy
Pick from a curated selection of lovable animal friends.
Bring it to life
Help fill a buddy with soft, fluffy stuffing.
Add a little heart
Place a heart or star inside and make a wish.
Make it yours
Give your new friend a name and its own birth certificate.
Choose your format
A Buddy Build that fits your group.
Whether we come to you or you host the experience with kits, we make it simple to give every participant a keepsake.
We bring the Build to you.
For eligible locations and dates, our team brings the stuffing machine, buddy choices, materials and guidance. We set up, run the experience and clean up afterward.
Great for: school-wide celebrations, family nights, camps, churches and community events.
DIY Buddy Build Kits
Hosting outside our travel area? Create the same hands-on moment with take-home or group-hosted kits: buddy skin, pre-portioned stuffing, heart insert, birth certificate and simple instructions.
Great for: classrooms, remote groups, events without on-site staffing, and take-home celebrations.
Simple group pricing
Pick your buddy. Same price for every group.
Straightforward, per-participant pricing for staffed, on-site school and group events. No volume tiers or group-size discounts to calculate.
8-inch Buddy Build
A smaller friend, made by hand and made to keep.
16-inch Buddy Build
A bigger buddy to stuff, name and take home.
Prices shown are per buddy for qualifying staffed group events, with a 20-buddy minimum. On-site availability and any travel or special-event expenses will be confirmed before booking. Nationwide DIY kit pricing is quoted separately.
Plan your event
See what a Buddy Build could cost.
Try a school-sponsored experience—or see how optional event tickets could help your group fundraise.
Estimate uses the flat $10 or $18 per-buddy group pricing. Availability, travel and any additional event costs are confirmed before booking.
More magic, less planning
We help with the details, too.
From selecting buddies to communicating with families, we help you organize an experience without starting from scratch.
Good to know
Questions before you build?
What's included in an on-site group build?
For qualifying events, we provide staff, the filling machine, stuffing, heart or star inserts, birth certificates, themed coloring sheets and a choice of up to six buddy styles.
Do you travel to every school?
Staffed events depend on location, event size and date availability. Tell us where you're located and we'll confirm options. Groups outside our travel range can request nationwide DIY kits.
Can we raise money with Buddy Builds?
Yes. Your school or group can choose a ticket price, offer a sponsored build or cover participation directly. Ask us about the format that fits your goals.
Do you help with parent letters?
Yes. We can help prepare parent letters, selection instructions and event information. Buddy choices can be collected with online or paper forms.
Let's make it happen
Ready to bring Buddy Builds to your group?
Tell us your location, preferred date, participant count and whether you'd like an on-site event or nationwide kits. We'll help you choose the best way to bring the experience to life.
*On-site dates and travel are confirmed during consultation. Group prices shown are subject to final confirmation.
