How to Take Fur Off a Furby

A Furby is a robotic toy released by Hasbro in the late 1990s. Fubies are programmed to speak a fictional language. When people play with it, the Furby slowly begins to speak English. Many people who are interested in robotics "hack" the circuitry inside a Furby in order to change the toy's functions. Before doing that, however, the Furby's fur must be removed.

Things You'll Need

• Furby
• Utility knife

Instructions

1. Remove the batteries.

2. Cut the stitches on the backside of the Furby, below the tail.

3. Locate the plastic-cable tie beneath the threads. Cut this tie and pull it out. If you're thinking of reattaching the fur, carefully undo the tie so it can be reused.

4. Look at the Furby's ears. Pull up the fabric covering them to reveal a thin plastic stick. Continue pulling the fabric up while turning it inside-out until you find the stitches that connect the fabric to the plastic stick. Cut those stitches and pull off the fabric.

5. Pull the fur up from the bottom of the Furby, turning it inside-out as you go. Pull it until the fur is attached only at the face, where it is glued.

6. Tug gently on the fur and pull it away the glued section. Cut away the glue with a utility knife if necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• When the fur is removed, all that's left is the facial plate on top of the fur, which will be attached with a few stitches. If you want to reattach the fur later, the facial plate may be popped off of the Furby. If that isn't a concern, it may be easier to simply cut the stitches connecting the fur and the facial plate.

• Be careful not to damage the plastic sticks inside the Furby's ears; doing so may damage the internal device.

• Altering a Furby will void your warranty.

• Replacing the fur after it's been removed will require some sewing skill. Don't remove the fur unless you're confident you can replace it.

References

• Furby Autopsy
• Furby Bending Tutorial
• Giving May-May a Voice