Christmas Gift For Kids | Furby 2012 Review

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Furby first debuted in 1998, this was the hottest toy of the holiday season and everyone had to have one. Including me! I had collected so many furbies, and then the Shelbies came out. Shelbies were the little clam like characters that interacted with Furby. There was something about Furby and their different personalities that made me fall in love.

Now, this holiday season, the Furby is back and better than ever! Many people have gawked at the new price tag of $59.99, so I decided to review this little guy and see what makes him new and improved.

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So right out of the box, Furby is cute and creepy at the same time. Furby now has electronic eyes that animate with the interaction of your child. But the creepiness doesn’t last long, once batteries are added to your new friend he will come to life and show you those fun bouncy eyes!

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This time around, Furby is made to interact with the Furby App that is available for free download at the Apple App Store. In the Furby App you can now feed Furby from the pantry or from the deli, use the translator to understand the Furbish language, and more.

Here is a quick video of how the app works and an introduction to Furby 2012:

This new Furby will interact with your child in many ways that the old Furby did.

You can pet his head, rub his belly, turn him upside down, stick your finger in his mouth to feed him, speak to him, and more.

There are some added functionalities to this new Furby. Such as pulling his tail, tickling his tummy, and even turning on some dance tunes will make him move and groove.

One big difference that I noticed was how Furby was built. He is no longer a stiff body! Furby has joints that will allow him to move in a more realistic manner. Also, Furby’s fur is so so soft! I remember the fur on the first Furby and how it would quickly mat up, this is a huge improvement on the overall appearance of Furby 2012.

Here’s a quick video of my Furby dancing to music from our iPad, he’s so cute!:

So Furby doesn’t speak Furbish forever, he/she slowly learns how to speak English over time. Your Furby’s personality will come out and you will find that he has a mind of his own!

Your Furby may have a bad attitude, some responses that you receive may surprise you!

I have been playing with our Furby for a little while and we are quickly learning that he may be a SHE, with a valley girl personality.

Take a look for yourself!

So after playing with Furby and learning all of the new improvements, I can see why the price is more than it was in 1998. Furby is so much more interactive, more animated, and is full of personality. While the suggested retail price is $59.99, I’ve seen Furby on sale around many places so shop early and you can grab a deal on this fun toy.

I’m already in love with our Furby and can quickly see us growing our collection.

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190 thoughts on “Christmas Gift For Kids | Furby 2012 Review

  • November 22, 2012 at 10:21 pm
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    This would be my first!

  • November 22, 2012 at 7:00 pm
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    My son has a furby I will give this to someone I know who really wants one for Christmas

  • November 22, 2012 at 4:33 pm
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    I have owned furbies 

  • November 22, 2012 at 4:22 pm
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    This will be a first for us!

  • November 22, 2012 at 2:57 pm
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    These are much cuter than they used to be back when they became popular quite a few years ago. and more colorful.
    classy_mommie@yahoo.com
     @classy_mommie:disqus

  • November 22, 2012 at 2:10 pm
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    I would love to get a Furby for my daughter!

  • November 22, 2012 at 11:31 am
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    I have never had a furby but they look adorable and would make a great gift :)

  • November 22, 2012 at 10:04 am
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    I owned one about 35 yrs ago!!

  • November 22, 2012 at 2:02 am
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    I got one of the original Furbys’ for chirstmas when they first came out!

  • November 21, 2012 at 11:29 pm
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    My daughters all had Furbies when they were younger, now I would like for my granddaughter to have one, she already talks like one. LOL

  • November 21, 2012 at 10:53 pm
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    First Experience

  • November 21, 2012 at 10:23 pm
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    I owned the original Furby, now my little girl can have one.

  • November 21, 2012 at 10:03 pm
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    My daughter has asked for one of these. thanks for the giveaway!
    crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

  • November 21, 2012 at 9:23 pm
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    our daughter has this on her wish list!

    brich22 at earthlink dot net

  • November 21, 2012 at 8:23 pm
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    My daughter would love this!

    Denise Donaldson

  • November 21, 2012 at 7:12 pm
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    I never had a Furbie and wondered what it was all about. In one word CUTE!

  • November 21, 2012 at 9:08 am
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    I would love to win this since I cant afford one and my daughter is asking for one for xmas!

  • November 21, 2012 at 8:45 am
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    I remember years ago I was Black Friday shopping and there was a HUGE line wrapped around a store.  I asked a lady what they were waiting for and she said “Furby”….now that I have kids I understand….. :)

  • November 21, 2012 at 8:12 am
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    My adult daughter used to have a Furby.  I would love to get one for my granddaughter

  • November 21, 2012 at 2:17 am
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    I have never owned a furby.

  • November 20, 2012 at 10:21 pm
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    My daughter owned an original Furby and LOVED it…I would love to win the new one for her!

  • November 20, 2012 at 10:18 pm
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    I owned a Furby a long time ago as a kid, and think it would be awesome to get one for my daughter.

  • November 20, 2012 at 9:15 pm
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    This would our first Furby my daughter wants one bad. Praying I win it

  • November 20, 2012 at 8:17 pm
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    I owned a few furbies before.  They even talked to eachother!

  • November 20, 2012 at 6:59 pm
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    I’ve never owned one but this year my kids are begging!

  • November 20, 2012 at 6:34 pm
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    First experience

  • November 20, 2012 at 12:19 pm
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    I’ve never owned one!

  • November 20, 2012 at 11:45 am
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    Very cool. Thanks for reviewing the new one. I had one of the originals, but this really does seem like it’s been improved! How fun, I’d love to get this for my niece. 

  • November 20, 2012 at 11:14 am
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     I have never owned a Furby before, but I am sure my son would love one! 
    He saw one in a toy catalog and has been asking ever since!

  • November 20, 2012 at 8:54 am
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    I’ve never owned one before.  I think my kids would love it

    caryn9802 at yahoo dot com

  • November 20, 2012 at 8:35 am
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    I had a Furby years ago. I would love to give one to my daughter.

  • November 20, 2012 at 12:30 am
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    I had the Gizmo one years and years ago. 

  • November 20, 2012 at 12:11 am
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    My 2 and 4 year olds adopted my old Furby and it died for good this last year…they are totally excited about the new Furby’s

  • November 19, 2012 at 11:55 pm
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    I owned one when I was little, would love to give this to my son.

  • November 19, 2012 at 10:02 pm
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    We’ve never owned a Furby before, this would be a first.

  • November 19, 2012 at 7:44 pm
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    Yes i have had one before but my kids have not.

  • November 19, 2012 at 5:24 pm
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    I have never owned a furby.

  • November 19, 2012 at 4:19 pm
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    this would be our first fuby for the family

  • November 19, 2012 at 12:40 pm
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    My daughter would scream to open this on Christmas.

  • November 19, 2012 at 11:28 am
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    No I never owned a furby this would be the first

  • November 19, 2012 at 9:46 am
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    I remember the furby from a few years back, but never owned one! My daughter would love this!

  • November 19, 2012 at 3:27 am
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    Yes, I had a Furby a long time ago. These new ones look way better though!

  • November 18, 2012 at 8:43 pm
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    I owned a furby when I was kid haha 

  • November 18, 2012 at 7:34 pm
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    I had a furby when I was younger. that’s cool they have a new and improved one!

  • November 18, 2012 at 1:59 pm
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    furby’s totally creep me out so i have never owned one. i think it’s time to face my fear,lol. i know my son would love him.

  • November 18, 2012 at 11:25 am
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    nev er owned one but had friends that did while growing up

  • November 18, 2012 at 10:09 am
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    I have not had one before.

  • November 18, 2012 at 8:13 am
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    No I have not owned one before, but my daughter would love one.

  • November 18, 2012 at 6:29 am
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    I owned one of the originals – can’t find him though

  • November 18, 2012 at 2:35 am
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    I have never owned before, i have always wanted one and now my daughter wants one but i cant afford to buy her one.

  • November 18, 2012 at 1:35 am
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    I have not owned a Furby before but since my daughter saw one at a store she hasn’t stopped talking about it :)

  • November 17, 2012 at 10:30 pm
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    This would be a first.

  • November 17, 2012 at 9:44 pm
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    i had a furby when i was a kid but this will be my sons first experience
     

  • November 17, 2012 at 8:02 pm
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    I’ve never owned one.

  • November 17, 2012 at 5:27 pm
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    i have not owned a furby!   they seem pretty unique though!

  • November 17, 2012 at 5:17 pm
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    This would be my first experience

  • November 17, 2012 at 4:23 pm
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    I have four of the old type! I would love, Love LOVE to have one of the new ones!! I hope I win!!

  • November 17, 2012 at 1:45 pm
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    I have never owned one-this would be great!

    jennifer marie

    lilnursejen at yahoo dot com

  • November 17, 2012 at 11:15 am
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    i had a furby when i was a kid
    brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

  • November 17, 2012 at 10:55 am
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    I owned an original furby and it was tiger striped and kind of evil,my roomate had a grey one and it was cool. One xmas my dad gave all of us furbies and baby furbies and we laid them in a circle in front of the tree and they partied together, it was awesome and hilarious.

  • November 17, 2012 at 9:02 am
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    I used to have one and now I wish I would have kept it because my daughter wants one and they are pricey. 

  • November 17, 2012 at 8:29 am
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    i have

  • November 17, 2012 at 8:06 am
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    I haven’t owned one so this will be my 1st

  • November 17, 2012 at 3:45 am
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    We had one of the original furbys. Wish I still had it.

  • November 17, 2012 at 1:59 am
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    Oh man.. I had my furby back when they were all the rage the first time around. Lieutcrunch27 (at) gmail (dot) com

  • November 17, 2012 at 12:54 am
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    Been wanting one for years, at least if i can give to a relative ill enjoy it

  • November 16, 2012 at 10:49 pm
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    I had one a LONG time ago! Sometimes they were freaky!

  • November 16, 2012 at 9:44 pm
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    Nope never had a Furby but I’m sure we could have fun with it : }

  • November 16, 2012 at 8:17 pm
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    I had a Furby & I really loved it! It was adorable & very entertaining.

  • November 16, 2012 at 7:27 pm
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    We owned a Furby a long, long time ago, my teenage daughter was pretty young at the time. 

  • November 16, 2012 at 5:16 pm
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    This would be my first one

  • November 16, 2012 at 11:58 am
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    No, I have never had one…but always wanted one :( 

    pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
    thank you 

  • November 16, 2012 at 5:53 am
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    I have never owned a fury.

  • November 16, 2012 at 3:06 am
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    I have owned a furby before when I was young but that was more than a decade ago. :)

  • November 16, 2012 at 2:26 am
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    No I never had one.

  • November 16, 2012 at 12:43 am
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    No. This will be my first time.

  • November 15, 2012 at 10:35 pm
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    i had one as a kid when i was 12. actually still have it. its green! lol… ocasionally i take it out and annoy my hubby with it! lol

  • November 15, 2012 at 10:24 pm
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    I’ve never owned one, I was a bit too old when they came out, but I remember them well :)

  • November 15, 2012 at 6:58 pm
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    So many nice toys for kids today, to be young again…

    I never had a Furby growing up (does that make me old)?

  • November 15, 2012 at 6:58 pm
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    Nice mix of cute and creepy, but I’m not a kid anymore…great toys these days…

  • November 15, 2012 at 6:58 pm
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    My daughter had one when she was about 11. This would be for my granddaughter.

  • November 15, 2012 at 6:51 pm
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    Growing up I got one of the original furbies for Chrismtas one year!

  • November 15, 2012 at 3:56 pm
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    I had one of the original Furbys as a kid

  • November 15, 2012 at 2:56 pm
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    never  had one  i think they are a bit  creepy but my daughter and  son think they are  cool

  • November 15, 2012 at 10:50 am
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    I never got a furby when I was younger and I wanted one sooo badly!! I tried to buy one for my son a few weeks ago but my husband thinks its too big of a present for my son, that he’s too young for it and he’s 5! I think he’d love it! If I don’t win I’m going back to buy it lol

  • November 15, 2012 at 7:25 am
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    Awesome! I did have one growing up. I bought mine secondhand and it  couldn’t dance like all others:( Also it was afraid of thunder and of the dark haha;)

  • November 15, 2012 at 4:55 am
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    I had the original when I was younger. Now my daughter wants one of these!

  • November 15, 2012 at 12:39 am
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    I have! They were so cool when I was young, I loved mine… not sure what happened to him though.

  • November 14, 2012 at 10:44 pm
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    I’ve never had a furby before, but my son would like one for Christmas!

  • November 14, 2012 at 10:30 pm
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    This would be the first one for me!

  • November 14, 2012 at 10:08 pm
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    this would be my first!

  • November 14, 2012 at 10:00 pm
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    All four of my kids had the original Furby’s and it got a little crazy when they started talking to each other, now I’d like to get the new ones for my three grandkids.

  • November 14, 2012 at 9:49 pm
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    I had a couple growing up! I always wanted a new one every Christmas! I think I had 3 at one time!

  • November 14, 2012 at 8:10 pm
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    Daughter does not have one, so it wld b her first. I know she would luv it! Thanks for the opportunity!

  • November 14, 2012 at 7:44 pm
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    Have never owned one! Would be fun to see if my son is freaked out or likes it! (he’s 2!)

  • November 14, 2012 at 5:50 pm
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    I owned one a long time ago

  • November 14, 2012 at 11:44 am
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    I had a Furby when I was younger! When the first came out!

  • November 14, 2012 at 11:37 am
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    this would be our first Furby

  • November 14, 2012 at 9:50 am
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    Never owned a Furby.

  • November 14, 2012 at 6:40 am
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    This would be my daughter’s first Furby.

  • November 14, 2012 at 6:36 am
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    This will be a first for me!

  • November 13, 2012 at 11:27 pm
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    I owned a Furby when I was younger.  I’m excited to see them back.  Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  • November 13, 2012 at 10:38 pm
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    Yes, I still have my furby. I actually gave it to my niece, and she plays with it. She was feeding it just the other day lol. I think I got it when I was a freshman in high school. I think that’s the year they came out.

  • November 13, 2012 at 9:17 pm
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    Yes, I had the original one and the baby one. If I won, this would be for my daughter because I know she would love it

  • November 13, 2012 at 8:37 pm
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    I used to own a furby

  • November 13, 2012 at 7:31 pm
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    I have never owned one but my daughter use to have a collection of them. She loved them. 

  • November 13, 2012 at 6:59 pm
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    we had 2 furbies

  • November 13, 2012 at 6:48 pm
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    I’ve never owned one so this would be the first.

  • November 13, 2012 at 6:42 pm
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    I have had one before.

  • November 13, 2012 at 5:58 pm
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    I still have my furby, though i’d really love to a one of the new ones.

  • November 13, 2012 at 5:43 pm
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    we’ve had one before and my daughter really wants the new one

  • November 13, 2012 at 2:54 pm
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    We’ve never had a Furby. My daughter would love it! Thanks for the giveaway!

  • November 13, 2012 at 12:31 pm
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    I owned one when I was a little girl. They are definitally not like when I had one!

  • November 13, 2012 at 12:04 pm
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     Yes, I have had a Furby before.
    Thanks for the chance!

  • November 13, 2012 at 10:18 am
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    My daughter had a hand me down from my sons a few years ago, but the now 14 yr old son took the eyes out of it, etc…lol..so needless to say, she wasn’t a big fan of the hand me down… ;)

  • November 13, 2012 at 9:57 am
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    This would be my first!

  • November 13, 2012 at 2:40 am
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    My husband found an old used furby when they first came out and we had so much fun with him.

  • November 13, 2012 at 1:42 am
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    I had one when I was little and I loved it!  I think my daughter will love it too!

  • November 13, 2012 at 1:28 am
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    I never had one!

  • November 13, 2012 at 12:57 am
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    I owned an original, but I don’t remember what happened to it.

  • November 12, 2012 at 11:43 pm
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    I owned the original furby but this would be a first for my daughter 

  • November 12, 2012 at 9:25 pm
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    I’ve never owned a Furby :(

  • November 12, 2012 at 9:08 pm
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    I did have one.

  • November 12, 2012 at 8:50 pm
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    My kids had one before

  • November 12, 2012 at 8:42 pm
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    I had a furby once upon a time but remember nothing

  • November 12, 2012 at 6:31 pm
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    I’ve never had a furby. I think this would make a good Christmas gift.

  • November 12, 2012 at 5:49 pm
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    Yes I had a fur by loved it

  • November 12, 2012 at 4:55 pm
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    I have never owned one… my kids and i would love to try it

  • November 12, 2012 at 3:47 pm
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    Yes i owned 3 when they first came out like 12+ years ago but they never shut up so i left them at my dads now I still have 2 of them and gave them to the kids love them.

  • November 12, 2012 at 3:40 pm
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    Yes.  I actually have two of the originals here.  They “sleep” pretty much all the time.

  • November 12, 2012 at 3:27 pm
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    My sister had a furby, and I thought it was kind of crazy. :) My daughter saw a commercial for these, and now she can’t stop talking about it. 

  • November 12, 2012 at 3:15 pm
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    My nephew had one when he was little, but that was so long ago (lol) I feel like it would still be my first experience with one ha.

  • November 12, 2012 at 3:00 pm
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    This looks so cool.. This would be my first experience

  • November 12, 2012 at 2:46 pm
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    I have owned one before and had a lot of fun playing with it.

  • November 12, 2012 at 2:04 pm
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    We have two at home.

  • November 12, 2012 at 12:49 pm
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    This will be my first!

  • November 12, 2012 at 12:43 pm
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    We’ve never had a Furby before but my daughter wants one for Christmas.

  • November 12, 2012 at 12:41 pm
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    This would be our first experience.

  • November 12, 2012 at 11:50 am
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    No, I have never owned a Furby myself! My daughter wants one!

  • November 12, 2012 at 11:28 am
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    I had one when I was a kid LOL, now I would love to get one for my little girl

  • November 12, 2012 at 11:25 am
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    I owned one of the original Furby’s, but not the new ones! :)

  • November 12, 2012 at 11:24 am
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    My oldest daughter had a a pink Furby  years ago.

  • November 12, 2012 at 11:11 am
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    I would love to win this for my grandkids…I really never had one myself

  • November 12, 2012 at 11:11 am
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    My first! I always wanted one when they first came out, but I was a broke college student. Lol

  • November 12, 2012 at 11:09 am
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    I have not owned a furby before and my little girls have been BEGGING for one this Christmas!

  • November 12, 2012 at 10:44 am
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    My mom got me a Furby years ago when I was in college. It was pretty cool
    kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

  • November 12, 2012 at 10:07 am
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    Will be my first Furby experience!

  • November 12, 2012 at 9:57 am
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    This would be my first Furby experience.

  • November 12, 2012 at 9:22 am
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    I still have my original furby packed away somewhere

  • November 12, 2012 at 9:06 am
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    I had the first generation Furby, still do. Hes on ashelft and stares at all who enter now my 5 year old son wants a new Furby.

  • November 12, 2012 at 8:25 am
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    I voted for your blog.

    Thanks for offering this giveaway.   My daughter is asking for a Furby for Christmas.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com 

  • November 12, 2012 at 7:01 am
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    Voted today! 
    k.g.rogers72 at gmail dot com 

  • November 12, 2012 at 6:14 am
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    I voted – Would love to win a Furby! I remember these from the 90s

  • November 12, 2012 at 5:14 am
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    I voted today! Love your blog, thanks for the giveaway!

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