How to Collect Furbies

Even though Furbies have been on the market for only a short time, some of the "first generation" and Limited Edition Furbies have become highly collectible items. Start a collection of these interactive, furry creatures for yourself or someone else.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet Access
• Autumn Furbies
• Furbies
• Furby Babies
• Furby Buddies
• Furby Doll Clothes
• Holiday Furbies
• Special Edition Furbies
• Special Edition Graduation Furbies
• Retired Furbies

1. Search the Internet for sites devoted specifically to Furbies and to collectibles in general.

2. Locate information on the availability, pricing and current market for Furbies through online auctions and both local and online toy stores.

3. Decide whether you want to collect Furbies for your own enjoyment or to sell later on.

4. Know that your Furby will have a higher value, if you choose to sell it in the future, if it has never been removed from the box.

5. Keep up-to-date on Furby releases and Furby-related events and activities through Internet sites such as the Furby Webring and that owned by Tiger Electronics, the manufacturer of Furby.

6. Use these sites' bulletin boards and e-mail lists to keep in touch with a whole community of fellow Furby fans.

7. Try to expand your collection beyond Furbies that are currently in production. Buy any "first generation," retired, and special-edition Furbies at local and online toy stores when you see them! After they're all gone, that's it!

8. Be wary of those charging exorbitant prices for the Furbies they claim are "rare." Even special-edition Furbies such as Halloween Furby and Millennium Furby are produced in large quantities - 75,000 to 90,000.

9. Know that Furbies are so new to the collectibles market that no one can predict the future possible value of these unique little creatures.

10. Include your whole family in your collecting endeavors. Make the selection of your Furbies dolls and collectibles an activity in which the entire family can participate.

11. Let your family participate in finding unique ways to display your Furby collection as well.

Tips & Warnings

• Know that there is no guarantee that your Furby will ever increase dramatically in value. Collect the Furbies that you want and love the most, and no matter what their future monetary value, you will always have a Furby collection that will remain dear to your heart.
• Exercise caution when you purchase retired Furby dolls from individual sellers. Ask for a clear picture of the Furby to get a better idea of its condition, and use the Internet to check the value and asking price of similar Furbies.
• Know that Furbies do not yet come with accessories such as clothes or hats. If you want to dress your Furby, measure and check to see whether there are lines of doll clothing that will fit. Internet sites and doll clothing pattern books can show you how to measure for and make your own doll clothes.