You could scour eBay for one of the best-selling toys of the ’90s, the Furby, or you can gear up for the smarter, brand-new 2023 edition hitting shelves. Hasbro announced in late June that they’re bringing back everyone’s favorite adorable, slightly creepy, furry talking toy. And since then, the Internet has been going crazy.
And the wait is over. You can shop the brand new Furby, 2023 version, on Amazon and online and in-store at Walmart. Plus, you can find mini Furby Furblets — the newest addition to the series — for pre-order on Amazon for just $10! More details below.
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Meet Furby Furblets, which are mini Furby friends that cost $9.99 each.
These were released in early Nov. 2023. each Furby Furblet features over 45 sounds, gamer music, and Furbish phrases. Over 2,000 shoppers purchased one of these this past month!
Note that the Furby Furblets are officially available on Dec. 1, but you can pre-order your purchase now. The soonest available arrival date is on December 4. While these aren’t on sale, they’re a fraction of the cost of the new Furby that released earlier this year, which retails for $69 each.
You can find the new Furby on sale now either at Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
Amazon
According to Hasbro, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $69.99. You can get them on sale now for $49, which is 30% off its original price. Remember, Prime members can save on shipping with any purchase.
Walmart
Walmart had unexpectedly released Furby online on July 14 — a day ahead of the official arrival. Order Furby online for shipping or in-store pickup.
As for shipping, it’s free regardless if you’re a Walmart+ member or everyday Walmart shopper, since Furby’s price ($69.99) meets the minimum free shipping requirement. And fortunately, these are also on sale for $49.
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And once the sale ends, remember that you can still save 5% if you use your Target RedCard. You could also earn points on your purchase if you’re part of Target’s loyalty program, Target Circle, which is free to join. Or, if you shop at Walmart, you can score free shipping on this purchase since Furby surpasses the minimum for free shipping.
Furby might be seeing discounts during Black Friday sales.
While the toy was available for preorder during Amazon Prime Week, we didn’t find any discounts. And we found the toy was secretly released a day early on Walmart, there weren’t any Walmart+ Week discounts either.
However, since we saw 30% discounts in mid-November, we think that the Furby and Furblets might see similar discounts or better during Black Friday week. We already know that the Target discount will end on Nov. 16, and we’ll keep an eye on sales at Amazon and Walmart.
The newer Furby features smarter talking capabilities.
When comparing the 2023 Furby design with the OG, the newer edition looks friendlier and furrier. The ears are bigger, the eyes lay more flat in the head instead of bulging out, and the colors are much brighter than the more natural palate of the ’90s.
In terms of tech capabilities, this edition of the Furby is much smarter. It understands five voice-activated commands for different play modes, including Dance Party, Copy Cat, Tell My Fortune, Let’s Chill, and Lightshow. It also knows over 600 phrases, jokes, and songs that kids (or nostalgic adults, no judgment) can gradually unlock. Plus, the little guy is reactive to touch, be it hugs, pats, shaking, or being fed its toy piece of pizza.
Plus, these new Furbies talk to one another. Seriously, if you put two Furbies next to each other, they’ll interact. If you decide to purchase two, or if you have a friend who owns one, you’ll double the entertainment value.
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