Fans of the reality competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race” can now "sashay away" in extra style.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. collaborated with RuPaul, the host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” to create RuPaul Bear.
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“Two iconic pop culture institutions join forces for this one-of-a-kind collector’s item made in tribute to the world’s most famous drag queen,” the website says.
The stuffed animal wears a curly blonde wig and comes in a gold sequin dress with the RuPaul logo on one of its gold paw pads. The bear's eye makeup also follows the gold theme.
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The bear is sold exclusively online and is part of the “Bear Cave” section of Build-A-Bear’s website, which is intended for adult customers. The cave is where shoppers can find “unexpected collabs and unique plush gifts,” according to the website.
RuPaul Bear goes for $56, while the bear gift set is $64. Matching gold strap heels can be purchased separately for an additional $8.
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In an Instagram video, RuPaul unboxed the new signature bear from Build-A-Bear’s iconic home-shaped cardboard packaging.
“I feel like a proud parent,” RuPaul said in the clip.
