Each year, the Hall of Fame recognizes toys that have inspired creative play across generations ...

The Furby, launched in 1998, became a global sensation, selling over 40 million units in its first three years and sparking a collector craze. The toy faced national security concerns in 1999, with ...

In the 1970s, "Star Wars" transformed the toy marketplace. It has never been the same. Fun fact: Since 2012, "Star Wars" has held the Guinness World Record for most successful film merchandising in ...

Alert: Furbys have invaded "Endless Dread!" It's been 25 years since they launched and like every other 90's trend, they're back... and they're having a bit of a moment. In this episode, producers ...

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In 1999, the US National Security Agency (NSA) became aware of an impending security threat, one involving potential espionage, and perhaps on an international scale. Officials had caught wind of a ...

The animatronic toy got a makeover. It’s getting mixed reviews. By Maggie Lange The original Furby, released in 1998, had the head of an owl, the beak of a chicken, the feet of a cat, the ears of a ...

Following a raft of nostalgia-inducing comebacks, the Furbys make their full return on July 15. The retro toy craze has finally become a Furb-nomenon. Yes, no pun has been left unturned in the launch ...

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