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 ...

Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? Twenty-five years ago, consumers were lining up for Furby—the furry, talkative doll that brought in big bucks for Hasbro as the must-have toy of the 1998 ...

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 ...

The furry, interactive toy that was the Furby, like many trends, sold millions before slowly disappearing from shelves in 2007. After a digital revamp it returned in 2012 only to halt production once ...

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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 ...

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When Stephanie Sanders-Jacob woke up last Thursday, it felt a bit like Christmas: Hasbro had announced a new Furby for the first time in almost seven years. “I have to admit, I cried,” said ...