New Furby Boom

The new Furby Boom poops rubber duckies - what else will he do?

A whole new generation of Furby critters is about to hatch, so dust off your Furbish dictionary and get ready to party with your Furby Boom creature. Your Furby has a mind of its own and the way you treat your Furby will shape its personality -- so the more fun you have with it, the better. It speaks more English the more you play with it. Tickle your Furby, talk to it and feed it with your finger. Play some tunes, pull some tails and party on with your Furby Boom creature. You can also download a free app to have a Furby Boom adventure and translate Furbish. Take care of your Furby, get virtual eggs and hatch and raise the Furblings. The Furby app is optional and works with iPad, iPod touch and iPhone with iOS 5.0 or later.

The appeal of Furby critters lies in their blend of interactivity, unpredictability, and the semblance of artificial life. Launched in the late 1990s, Furbies were one of the first consumer toys to successfully integrate basic robotics and AI in a way that simulated lifelike behavior. They could blink, move their ears, speak in both "Furbish" and gradually learned English (or other languages depending on the region), and respond to environmental stimuli like light and touch. Their ability to "evolve" in their language capabilities and interactions provided users with a sense of nurturing, as if they were helping the Furby grow. Moreover, the mystery behind each Furby's unique personality and the surprise reactions they could give added to their charm. Additionally, the design was endearing, with big eyes and a fuzzy exterior, drawing inspiration from real-life creatures and fantasy critters. The combination of these factors made Furbies not just toys, but companions with their own quirks and characteristics, captivating both children and adults alike.