History Toys / Furby

* FauxFurby: The TropeMaker. Furby proved so popular that it inspired multiple parodies in works of fiction.

* {{Crossover}}: near the end of the original run, dolls based on the likeness of both [[Film/{{Gramlins}} Gizmo]] and [[Film/ETTheExtraTerrrestrial E.T.]] were made to serve as friends of Furby, complete with the ability to interact with one. A [[Franchise/StarWars Yoda]] doll using the same technology was also made, but its place in the line is highly debated due to its lack of compatibility to the others.

* {{Expy}}: Of [[Film/{{Gremlins}} Gizmo]]. In fact, their resemblence to Gizmo actually caused Creator/WarnerBros to file a lawsuit against Hasbro claming the toy's design was too similar. This led to Hasbro redesigning the Furby's look. An officially licensed Gizmo Furby was released near the tail end of the original toy's run, however.

Furby is a robotic pet toy that was released by Hasbro and TIGER Electronics in the holiday season of 1998. It was widely popular for its time and sold millions of units.

* {{Ridiculously Cute Critter}}s: Furbies are adorable cat-hamster-bird hybrids. Though some people view them as {{Small Annoying Creature}}s.

The Furby was intended to be a follow-up to Tiger's previous digital pet toy, VideoGame/GigaPets.

There was a UsefulNotes/{{PC}} game dedicated to them in 1999 known as ''VideoGame/BigFunInFurbyland''.

* {{Animesque}} : The 2012 and Furby Boom ones have anime eyes, complete with ^_^ -_- and other stock anime expressions.

* {{Expy}}: Of [[Film/{{Gremlins}} Gizmo.]] In fact, their resemblence to Gizmo actually caused Creator/WarnerBros to file a lawsuit against Hasbro claming the toy's design was too similar. This led to Hasbro redesigning the Furby's look. An officially licensed Gizmo Furby was released near the tail end of the original toy's run, however.

* NonstandardCharacterDesign: The "Shelby" variation, which was pretty much Furby with a clam shell.

* {{Ridiculously Cute Critter}}s: Furbies are adorable cat-hamster-bird hybrids. Though some people view them as {{Small Annoying Creature}}s

* UrbanLegends: Back at the height of its popularity, an e-mail began circulating claiming that Furby could record messages and that spies were using them to gather information. In reality, Furby has no such technology and cannot record anything. The rumor spread due to Furby's programmed "learning" of Furbish to English (It only has a set number of phrases it can speak). You're still not allowed to take them onto US military bases, though.

** A recent one is that they talk with no batteries after reaching a certain age. Apparently, they store power somehow... [[labelnote:explanation]]Electronics often have capacitors to collect and hold energy for time-delayed functions or to serve other purposes. It is entirely possible that some production runs of Furbies had over-engineered capacitors that could hold so much power there would be enough for even small amounts of activity after you remove the batteries.[[/labelnote]]

* WingdingEyes: All Furbies since the 2012 versions are capable of this, thanks to LCD technology in the 2012 and Boom versions, and LEDs in the Connect version.

* MixAndMatchCritters: Kind of look like a combination of hamsters, cats and owls, with the round furry bodies of hamsters, catlike ears and the large round ears and small beaks of owls.

* MixAndMatchCritters: Kind of look like a combination of hamsters and owls.

%%* {{Ridiculously Cute Critter}}s

Furby was revamped in 2005 as the Emoto-Tronic Furby. They were much bigger than the original ones. It looked more organic and implemented more interactivity, such as playing games and telling jokes. It and both its variations, Babies and Funky Furby, were ultimately discontinued in 2007. [[http://official-furby.wikia.com/wiki/Furby_2012 Another revamp was made in Fall 2012.]]

* {{Animesque}} : The 2012 ones have anime eyes, complete with ^_^ -_- and other stock anime expressions.

** A recent one is that they talk with no batteries after reaching a certain age. Apparently, they store power somehow... [[labelnote:explanation]]Electronics often have capacitors to collect and hold energy for time-delayed functions or to serve other purposes. It is entirely possible that some production runs of Furbies had over-engineered capacitors that could hold so much power there would be enough for even small amounts of activity after you remove the batteries.[[/labelnote]]

** A recent one is that they talk with no batteries after reaching a certain age. Apparently, they store power somehow...

* {{Ridiculously Cute Critter}}s

** There was also a legend that claimed Furby could be taught to "swear". As mentioned above, Furby can only "learn" what's already programmed into it.

* {{Expy}}: Of [[{{Gremlins}} Gizmo.]] In fact, their resemblence to Gizmo actually caused WarnerBros to file a lawsuit against Hasbro claming the toy's design was too similar. This led to Hasbro redesigning the Furby's look. An officially licensed Gizmo Furby was released near the tail end of the original toy's run, however.

Furby was revamped in 2005 as the Emoto-Tronic Furby. They were much bigger than the original ones. It looked more organic and implemented more interactivity, such as playing games and telling jokes. It and both its variations, Babies and Funky Furby, were ultimately discontinued in 2007. [[http://www.limelife.com/blog-entry/Furby-20-Coming-Holiday-2012-New-Apps-Updated-Features/139786.html Another revamp was made in Fall 2012.]]

[[caption-width-right:225:Me love you![[hottip:*:Me ALWAYS love you...]]]]

* DelinquentHair: One of two styles Furby's "hair" could come in was a mowhawk. The other was a tuft on the top of the head and a short rabbit-like tail. Subverted in that Furby isn't known for being a trouble-maker (maybe).