Furby

Furby, the popular electronic toy introduced in the late 1990s, experienced its revival in 2012. The new 2012 Furby model was a significant step in the series’ development, combining classic features with cutting-edge technology.

Release

Furby 2012 was released on September 16, 2012 in the United States. This model received numerous positive reviews and was recognized as one of the best in the series. This success came seven years after the last Emoto-Tronic Furby model, released in 2005.

Technical Features

Furby 2012 featured multiple personalities and LCD eyes capable of displaying various animations. Additionally, a special companion app was developed, and Furby’s tail responded to touch. Furby 2012 was powered by 4 AA batteries.

Personalities

One of the key features of Furby 2012 was the presence of six different personalities. Personalities could be changed.

Generations and Colors

Furby 2012 was available in several generations and colors. Each generation included unique color variants such as Yeti (White), Voodoo (Purple), Phoenix (Red), and many others.

First Color Generation

The first generation consisted of 10 colors. In October 2012, an additional 4 colors were released. In Japan, the names referred to fruits and other foods.

Name	Color	Japanese Name
Twilight	Dark blue	ブルーベリーブルー (Blueberry Blue)
Plum Fairy	Dark purple	フレッシュグレープ (Fresh Grape)
Aqua Green	Aqua	キウィグリーン (Kiwi Green)
Pink Puff	Pink	キャンディピンク (Candy Pink)
Soda	Blue	ソーダブルー (Soda Blue)
Yellow	Yellow	ビタミンイエロー (Vitamin Yellow)
Black	Black	ビターブラック (Bitter Black)
Phoenix	Red	アップルレッド (Apple Red)
Voodoo	Purple	プラムマーブル (Plum Marble)
Yeti	White	マシュマロホワイト (Marshmallow White)

Second Generation

The second generation also consisted of 10 colors. It officially launched in December 2012. These variants featured hair tufts on their heads.

Name	Fur Color	Faceplate Color
Pink Flare	Pink	Yellow
Bermuda	Aqua	Pink
Lightning Zap	Yellow	Aqua
Black Cherry	Red	Black
Cotton Candy	Pink	Aqua
Lagoona	Aqua	Purple
Orangutan	Orange	Blue
Punky Pink	Black	Pink
Rain Cloud	Grey	Aqua
Starry Night	Dark blue	Yellow

Merchandise and Accessories

Various accessories were released for Furby 2012, including glasses (Furby Frames), seats (Furby Comfort Seat), carrying bags (Furby Carry Bags), and plush toys (Furby Famosa Plushies).

App and Games

The official Furby 2012 app allowed feeding and playing with Furby using a tablet or phone. Games were also developed, such as Furby Match Game, Furby Dance Game, and Furby Maze Game.

Language Availability

Furby 2012 was available in numerous languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, Greek, Russian, Czech, Norwegian, Danish, Ukrainian, and Portuguese (Brazil). This expanded Furby’s accessibility in the international market, allowing more children to enjoy the toy in their native language.

Technical Information and Communication

Furby 2012 and the Boom series used ultrasound to communicate with other Furbys and corresponding apps. Data transmission used the ComAir protocol, developed by GeneralPlus, the manufacturer of the processors used in these models.

Furby 2012 was the first in the series with LCD eyes and an app. Along with the Boom series, it was the only model capable of changing multiple personalities. This innovation added depth and variety to the toy, making each experience unique.

The 2012 Furby was a significant update to the legendary toy, bringing modern technology and new interaction possibilities. This model not only preserved the classic Furby image but expanded its boundaries, giving a new generation of users the opportunity to explore diverse personalities and features, making each play session unique and memorable.