Furby Babies (Tiger Electronics) TV Commercial - 1999

Описание: Furby Babies (1999)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: May 1999 - Furby Babies
Europe: May 1999 - Furby Babies
Australia: May 1999 - Furby Babies
Japan: Not released (original Furby was released as ファービー・ベイビー in 2000)

Manufacturer: Tiger Electronics (Hasbro)
Publisher: Tiger Electronics
Developer: Dave Hampton & Caleb Chung
Type: Smaller Animatronic Interactive Pet
Media: Plush robotic toy
Controller: Touch sensors, motion, light, sound

Gameplay and Plot:
Furby Babies, launched in May 1999, are the “newborn” version of the original Furby – 2/3 the size (about 6 inches tall), with bigger ears, higher-pitched voices, and baby-like behaviors. They speak a simplified Furbish (“wah-tee” = sing, “dah-ay-loh” = sunrise), learn more English faster, and have new animations (rocking, bouncing, sleeping with eyelids). Touch sensors on head, tummy, back; light sensor for day/night mode; infrared port for talking to other Furbys/Babies. 6 original colors: white, pink, yellow, blue, black/white, gray. No narrative—just adorable baby Furby chaos.

Key Features:
Modes: Awake, play, sleep, feeding (pretend)
Mechanics: Voice recognition (limited), light/motion sensors, IR communication
Characters: 6 baby colors (no names – collector nicknames: Snowball, Coral, Sunshine, etc.)
Missions: Teach English, make them dance/sing
Unique: Smaller “baby” version with higher voice and new animations
Controls: Pet, tickle, talk, cover eyes

Game Length:
Main Story: N/A (interactive toy)
Completionist: Endless (teach full English, group play)

Sales Numbers:
Over 4 million units sold in first year; second-biggest Furby wave after original 1998.

Technical Specifications:
Media: Plush + plastic internals
Resolution: N/A
Save System: Internal memory (retains learned English)
Audio: Higher-pitched Furbish/English voice chip
System: 4x AAA batteries

Back of the Box Description:
They’re back… and cuter than ever! Smaller Furby Babies with big ears and baby voices – they learn to speak English even faster!

Additional Details:
Mechanics: Eyelids close for sleep, rocking motion
Multiplayer: Group Furby talk (IR)
Difficulty: Ages 6+
Development: Tiger Electronics
Localization: English, French, German, Spanish
Age Rating: 6+

Technical Notes:
Load Times: Instant wake-up
Issues: Battery drain, voice chip glitches
Features: Sleep mode (eyelids close)
Requirements: 4x AAA batteries

Historical Context:
Released May 1999 as the first major Furby sequel; holiday 1999 phenomenon. Smaller size and baby voice made them even more popular with younger kids. Discontinued ~2001; now vintage collectibles—working 1999 Babies $100–$250 on eBay (2025).

Did You Know?
Higher-pitched voice than original Furby.
Eyelids actually close for sleep mode.
6 original colors (white most common).
Learns English faster than 1998 Furby.
2012 reboot had new Baby versions.