Furby Colorwave Reference
Every era, variant, colorway, and unreleased prototype from 1998 to 2026 — plus Furblets, Furblings, and the special editions. Built for restorers, collectors, and anyone who just wants to know what that weird orange Furby is called.
Generations at a Glance
About "generation" numbers: Furby generations aren't officially numbered by Hasbro — "Gen 1/3/4/5" and "Gen 9 & 10" are informal collector shorthand that varies between sources. We list the year as the reliable anchor and include the common generation label where one is widely used. If a year has no label here, no single agreed number exists.
- 1998 / 1999 — Furby (Gen 1), Furby Babies, Santa Furby, Anniversary, Kidtime/Playskool
- 2001 — Furby Babies 2 (Emoto-tronic Babies), Shelby Furby Friend
- 2005 — Emoto-tronic Furby / Furby Baby (Gen 3)
- 2012 — Furby (Gen 4, reboot)
- Boom / 2014 — Furby Boom, Furby Party Rockers, Furblings
- 2016 — Furby Connect
- 2023 — Furby 2023 (Gen 5), Furblets, special colorways
- 2025 — DJ Furby
1998 Furby Reference
Source: Furby Wikipedia / Fandom. Used for reference only.
1999 Furby Babies — Regular
Source: Furby Babies — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
Note: 1999 Furby Babies are smaller than 1998 Furbys and have a fuzzy top “hair” tuft. If you’re unsure, check the size and the tuft before buying.
1999 Furby Babies — Special Editions
Source: Furby Babies — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
1998 Furby Buddies
Source: Furby Buddies — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
Beanbag Plushes
Talking Plushes
Furby Friends
Source: Furby Friends — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
Furby Friends are companion plush toys related to the Furby brand, featuring similar fuzzy textures and character designs. They include both beanbag-style plushes and talking interactive plushes.
1998 Special Editions
Fresh New Look Furbys
Fresh New Look Furbys are Furbies that were rereleased with slight differences.
Early Unproduced Prototypes
Unreleased Furby prototypes from the early development phase. These designs never made it to production but show the creative exploration behind the final products.
More prototype images: Category:Furby_Prototypes — Furby Fandom
2001 Shelby Furby Friend
The 2001 Shelby Furby Friend is a Furby Babies variant with a unique shell shape and personality set. It was sold exclusively at Walmart and is one of the harder-to-find Furby Babies models. The Shelby has a distinct head shape, no antenna, and a limited sound library compared to the standard 1999 Furby Babies. Collectors value it for its rarity and unique design.
Source: Shelby — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
2005 Emoto-tronic Furby
Source: Emoto-Tronic Furbys (2005) — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
The 2005 Furby line, also marketed as Emoto-tronic Furbys, introduced improved sensors and a wider personality range. This generation includes the Furby Baby form factor with a shorter, rounder shell and a beak piece that can be replaced or re-sculpted. Many restorers encounter these as "sick Furbys" needing battery contact cleaning and ear sensor alignment.
2005 Funky Furby
Source: Funky Furby — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
Funky Furbys were a 2005 spin-off with bold patterns and a music/sound-focused personality. They share the Emoto-tronic shell family but use a different sound board and costume overlay. Restoration note: the shell base is similar to the 2005 Emoto-tronic Furby, but the costume pieces are glued/overmolded — removing them without damage requires gentle heat and patience.
2005 Emoto-tronic Furby Babies
Source: Emoto-Tronic Furby Babies — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
The 2005 Furby Babies are smaller, rounder variants of the Emoto-tronic line. They share the same sensor/sound architecture as the full-size 2005 Furbys but with a shorter shell and a fixed/removable beak piece. Common restoration issues are the same as the full-size models: battery corrosion, ear sensor drift, and beak wear.
2012 Furby
Source: Furby (2012) — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
The 2012 Furby rebooted the classic line with LCD eyes, capacitive touch sensors, and a personality system driven by physical interaction. Restoration note: these are sensitive to moisture and battery leaks; the internal silicone coat can be damaged by isopropyl alcohol, so use white vinegar and minimal moisture.
Furby Party Rockers
Source: Furby Party Rockers — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
Furby Party Rockers were introduced alongside Furby Boom and are smaller, song-based interactive plushes with motion-reactive sound. They share the Boom-era sensor concept but use a simpler shell without the full Furby personality matrix. Useful for collectors trying to distinguish Boom-era variants from later Party Rocker colors.
Furby Boom
Source: Furby Boom — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
Furby Boom (2014) introduced AR-style interaction via a companion app and color LED belly displays. Restoration note: these boards are app-paired and use a sealed battery compartment; avoid forcing the battery door and keep contacts clean with minimal moisture.
Furby Boom Crystal Series
Source: Furby Boom Crystal Series — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
The Crystal Series is a transparent/special-color subset of Furby Boom with the same app-linked behavior. Collectors look for clear-shell variants and limited crystal colorways; shell differences are cosmetic only — internals are identical to standard Boom.
Furblings
Source: Furby Furblings — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
Furblings are tiny companion creatures introduced in the Furby Boom era. They are smaller than Party Rockers, with simplified interaction and collectible colorways. For restorers, Furblings are useful as donor parts for shell swaps because their chassis shares screws and clip points with Boom-era shells.
2016 Furby Connect
Source: Furby Connect — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
Furby Connect (2016) added a rechargeable battery, a physical on/off switch, and an improved sensor hat with touch points across the head. Restoration note: the rechargeable pack often fails after years of standby; replacement packs are available third-party. Keep moisture away from the sensor hat ribbon.
2023 Furby
Source: Hey Furby (2023) — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
The 2023 Furby reboot returned to the classic Furby form factor with a redesigned shell, improved sensors, and a new personality system. This generation includes Furblets as companion creatures and special colorways. Restoration note: the 2023 shell uses snap-fit construction; prying without a proper opening tool can crack the rear housing.
2023 Furby Furblets
Source: Furby Furblets — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
Furblets are the tiny companion creatures introduced with the 2023 Furby line. They come in multiple collaboration and special-edition colorways, including collab variants and seasonal editions. Collectors value them for their smaller shell size and unique personalities.
2025 DJ Furby
Source: DJ Furby — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
The 2025 DJ Furby is a music-themed interactive variant with a longer, stylized shell and custom sound sets. It is designed around live streaming and DJ-style interaction, with different accessory hardware from the standard 2023 shell. Restoration note: board and sensor routing differ from standard 2023 Furbys; treat any repair as a separate research path until more teardown data is published.
2025 DJ Furblets
Source: DJ Furby Furblets — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
DJ Furblets are the tiny companion creatures paired with the 2025 DJ Furby line. They share the music-themed design language of the larger DJ Furby but in a compact, collectible form. For restorers and collectors, these are distinct from the 2023 Furblets and should not be mixed with earlier Furblings due to different shell clip points.
2026 Furby Vibes
Source: Furby Vibes — Furby Fandom. Used for reference only.
Furby Vibes is the newest Furby line (2026). No reference chart is available yet — this section will be updated when a chart or catalog image is released. Check back later for colorways, variants, and restoration notes.
Unreleased Prototypes — Gen 9 & 10
Furby Generation 9 and 10 Furbies never made it to market, but unreleased prototypes were made. Besides the Lion Furby (Gen. 10), all other Furbies from Gen. 9–10 only had 1 prototype ever made. There are also several unreleased special editions and demonstration units.
Generation 9
- Parrot — blue/yellow/red feathers
- Gold Fish — orange and red
- Ocean — blue/white, dolphin-like
- Eagle — brown/white feathers
- Raspberry Swirl — pink/white
- Tabby Cat — grey/white striped
Generation 10
- Blue Jay — blue/white feathers
- Ocean Ripples — teal/dark blue
- Snowy Owl — white/grey, large eyes
- Coyote — brown/tan, pointy ears
- Red Snapper — red/white/blue clownfish pattern
- Lion — brown/orange, the only Gen 10 prototype known to exist in multiple units