The Bear Factory Announces Limited Edition Stuff A Spookley Program for Fall 2026
The Bear Factory, the Conscious Plush Company and a leading supplier of interactive plush experiences, is excited to announce its new Stuff A Spookley program, featuring beloved Halloween and holiday icon Spookley the Square Pumpkin as a limited edition Fall 2026 release.
Available beginning late August through early September 2026, the Stuff A Spookley program will be offered to wholesale customers throughout North America and the United Kingdom, giving families, schools, zoos, aquariums, museums, resorts, pumpkin patches, and family attractions an engaging seasonal experience centered around one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature.
Created by author Joe Troiano 25 years ago, Spookley the Square Pumpkin is much more than a Halloween character. Born square in a world of round pumpkins, Spookley learns that our differences are not weaknesses but strengths. Through kindness, courage, empathy, and acceptance, his story encourages children to celebrate individuality, stand up to bullying, and recognize that everyone has unique gifts to share. These timeless lessons have made Spookley a favorite among educators and families, supporting important conversations about inclusion, confidence, and compassion.
“At The Bear Factory, we believe every plush should tell a story and create a meaningful memory,” said Jimmy Banish, Chief Operating Officer of The Bear Factory. “Spookley represents everything we look for in a partnership. He teaches children that being different is something to celebrate, and those lessons become even more impactful when children can build and take home a character they connect with. The Stuff A Spookley program is a wonderful example of how storytelling and hands on experiences can come together to create memories that families will cherish long after the fall season ends. We are especially excited to make this program available to our customers across both North America and the United Kingdom this fall.”
The limited edition Stuff A Spookley program is designed to help attractions create unique seasonal offerings that encourage repeat visitation while delivering positive educational messages that resonate with families.
“We’re delighted to partner with The Bear Factory and bring Spookley to life in an entirely new way,” said Aaron Burakoff, Head of Partnerships for the Spookley franchise. “For more than two decades, Spookley’s story has inspired children to embrace what makes them unique and to treat others with kindness and respect. We love how the Stuff A Spookley experience will enable Spookley fans of all ages to build their own unique Spookley plush toys and create memories that will last well beyond the fall season.”
To support customers in planning their fall events, The Bear Factory is now accepting backorders for the Stuff A Spookley program. Because this is a limited edition seasonal release, only a limited production run is being manufactured for Fall 2026. Inventory will be available while supplies last, and customers are encouraged to reserve their quantities early to ensure availability.
To place a backorder or learn more about the Stuff A Spookley program, please contact Mike and The Bear Factory sales team at [email protected].
The Bear Factory’s interactive plush programs have become a favorite attraction across North America and the United Kingdom in zoos, aquariums, family entertainment centers, resorts, schools, hospitals, museums, and seasonal attractions by combining interactive entertainment with high quality plush products and meaningful educational experiences.
The limited edition Stuff A Spookley collection will begin shipping in late August and early September 2026 to customers throughout North America and the United Kingdom, while supplies last.
For additional information, visit www.thebearfactory.com or contact [email protected].
About The Bear Factory
Founded in 2001, The Bear Factory is the Conscious Plush Company and a global supplier of interactive Stuff A Plush experiences. Through its operations in North America and the United Kingdom, the family owned company partners with zoos, aquariums, museums, resorts, family entertainment centers, schools, hospitals, and attractions to create memorable guest experiences through high quality plush products while inspiring environmental stewardship, animal conservation, and meaningful family connections.
About Spookley the Square Pumpkin
Spookley lives on Holiday Hill Farm, a world of storytelling magic where “Every Day is a Holiday” and where Spookley and his friends celebrate what makes every day – and every one – special throughout the entire year. Spookley was born one Halloween night years ago, when Joe Troiano’s young son asked for a non-scary bedtime story about pumpkins. Spookley is the “Official Spokes-Pumpkin” for PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and National Bullying Prevention Month (October). www.spookley.com