THE COLLECTOR’S NOTEBOOK · VALUE GUIDE
How much are
Furbys worth?
A familiar face. A surprising price tag.
Let’s work out what yours is really worth.
You’ve found a Furby, and the prices online are all over the place. I’d put the biggest number aside for a moment. The useful question is simpler: what did someone pay for a Furby like yours, in the same condition?
Yes, Furbys can have resale value. The amount depends on the exact model, its working condition, packaging and recent comparable sales. A used toy, a sealed collectible and a repair project belong in different price comparisons. Start with the examples below, then narrow the search to your own Furby.
01 / START WITH THE EVIDENCE
Furby value chart: real examples, useful context
A price is much more useful when you can see what went with it. These public results show why a single “Furby value” number can be misleading. Each concerns a particular toy or lot, in a particular market.
| Toy or lot | Displayed result | Date & source | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original 1998 Tiger Electronics Furby | £20 GBP | 14 March 2025 Keys, lot 308 | The results list does not establish working condition. Check the full lot details before comparing. |
| Boxed Y2K Millennium Furby | £40 GBP | 9 May 2025 Keys, lot 202a | “Boxed” does not establish that a toy is factory sealed or tested. |
| Used 1999 Elephant Furby | £14.99 GBP | 27 September 2026 eBay sold listing | Title says “Working READ.” The displayed amount includes Buyer Protection; delivery is separate. |
| Three vintage Furbies for parts or repair | US $88for the whole lot | 24 February 2026 eBay sold listing | A bundle of repair projects, not a price for one working Furby. |
These are individual published results, not a market average or a current offer. Auction premiums, taxes, delivery and seller fees can change the final amount paid or received. UK and US results are kept in their original currencies. A public sold-page price may also differ from an accepted Best Offer.
What I’d take from this chart is the need to look closer. Even the word “boxed” leaves important questions unanswered. For a current estimate, collect several recent matches in the country and currency where you intend to sell.
02 / GET TO KNOW YOUR FURBY
How much is an original 1998 Furby worth?
The year gets you into the right part of the market; it doesn’t finish the valuation. An original Furby’s value still depends on its particular colour or edition, wear, demonstrated functions and what comes with it. The £20 auction example above is one result, not a price to put on every original.
I’d start with three photographs: the whole toy, its underside label and everything included with it. Those pictures make it easier to distinguish a standard adult Furby from a Furby Baby, a later redesign or a non-electronic collectible. Our original 1998 Furby guide and Furby generations guide can help you choose the right comparison group.
Record the label exactly, including the model number. Then compare the design, tags and box together. Don’t price a toy from a copyright year, an eye colour or a seller’s “rare” description alone.
What if yours is from 1999?
Keep adult Furbies, Furby Babies and named editions separate. A small change in the search wording can produce a very different set of results. If you cannot confidently identify the edition, describe the visible colour and markings while you investigate; an uncertain name should not become a price premium.
Furby Babies: keep the little extras together
A smaller body deserves a more specific search. If yours is a Furby Baby, compare it with the same Baby model and colour, then list the packaging and paperwork you actually have. A birth certificate, instruction sheet or original tag belongs in the photographs when it came with that release. An adult Furby’s box does not make a Baby complete.
I’d give each toy its own short record: model, colour, eye colour, underside markings, working status and included pieces. That little record is especially useful when a collection contains several similar toys.
2005 Emoto-Tronic: compare the details that age
Use a separate search for an Emoto-Tronic Furby. Comparing it with the smaller original design tells you little about the buyer you need to reach. Look closely at the beak, fur, feet, battery compartment and any missing parts, then record which functions you can demonstrate.
I’d be cautious about paying a working-toy price for a listing that only says “powers on.” Sound, movement and responses are separate observations. If a fault is present, compare other examples with that fault rather than subtracting an arbitrary percentage from a perfect one.
2012 Furby, Boom and Connect need their own comparisons
Keep these product families separate too. Match the exact model name, colour, accessories and working status. For toys originally sold with app-related features, check what the seller can actually demonstrate today; an old box description is not proof that every connected feature remains available.
New retail prices answer a different question. If you’re deciding whether to buy a current toy instead, use our Furby price guide. Here, the focus is what an existing toy might bring on resale.
Edition, colour, tags and packaging.
Physical condition and individual functions.
Model, accessories and features shown working.
03 / THE DETAILS THAT CHANGE THE PRICE
Condition: write down what you can show
“Excellent for its age” sounds reassuring, but it leaves the buyer guessing. A clear condition record gives you a better basis for both pricing and the eventual listing.
Six things to check before you set a price
Keep the notes with your photographs.
- Fur and smellLook for stains, matting, fading, missing fur or noticeable odours.
- Face and moving partsRecord cracks, scratches, missing eyelashes and visible wear.
- Battery compartmentPhotograph the cover, contacts and any corrosion or damage.
- Working functionsUse the correct instructions; note sound, movement and responses separately.
- Box and paperworkMatch them to the toy. Record tears, crushed corners, inserts and tags.
- Repairs and alterationsDescribe known repairs, replaced parts, repainting or custom work.
Working, untested and faulty mean different things
A working claim should describe what was tested. Untested means you don’t know. Faulty means you know something is wrong. Keeping these descriptions separate makes your sold-price research more useful and your listing easier to trust.
Make a useful working-condition record
For an already opened toy, I’d keep the test simple and write down each response. A short video is more useful to a buyer than a vague promise that it “seems fine.”
- Look before switching on. Inspect the battery cover and contacts. If you find leakage, corrosion or damaged wiring, stop and record it rather than forcing a test.
- Follow the instructions for that model. Use the specified batteries and polarity. Reset methods and controls differ, so avoid applying another generation’s instructions.
- Record separate observations. Note the sounds, eye and ear movement, beak movement and responses you can demonstrate, where those features apply.
- Describe the limits. State which functions you did not test. If a motor hums, a part sticks or the toy fails to respond, describe that symptom without guessing the repair.
For a 2012 model, Hasbro’s Furby 2012 instructions and FAQs cover battery installation, refresh controls and care. Keep the inspection gentle; heating the toy or forcing a mechanism can turn a condition check into damage.
How much is an unopened Furby worth?
Compare it with the same edition in similarly sealed packaging. Check the seals, window, box edges and any visible damage. An unopened electronic toy has not demonstrated that it works, and an opened toy placed back in its box is a different proposition.
I wouldn’t open a genuinely sealed collectible just to make it fit a tested-working comparison. First research sealed examples and decide which sort of buyer you want to reach. There is no dependable rule that every box doubles or triples a Furby’s value.
Read the packaging description carefully
- Loose
- The toy is sold without its original retail box. Check which accessories remain.
- Boxed
- A box is included. Ask whether it matches the toy and whether inserts, tags and papers are present.
- NIB / sealed
- NIB usually means “new in box.” Ask the seller whether the package has ever been opened; the abbreviation alone is not evidence of an intact factory seal.
04 / WHEN “RARE” NEEDS A CLOSER LOOK
Special editions: verify the name before the premium
Names such as Kid Cuisine, Hi-C, Angel, Wizard and Millennium can lead you to very different listings. Match the complete design and original accessories, then look for sales of that exact edition. Don’t combine a customised toy, a promotional collectible and a standard toy because all three share a colour.
For a Millennium model, our Millennium Furby guide offers additional edition context. Keep the dated £40 boxed example in this article in perspective: one result cannot establish every Millennium Furby’s value, just as a spectacular asking price cannot.
“Rare” is the beginning of a question.
The evidence should answer it.
If you suspect a prototype or an unusual promotional item, pause before pricing. Gather provenance, clear label photographs and supporting paperwork, and seek a specialist opinion. I’d rather spend another day identifying an unusual toy than build a listing around a name I couldn’t defend.
A custom Furby needs a different comparison
Dyed fur, replacement eye chips and other creative alterations should be described as custom work. Compare the maker, finish, materials and working condition with other customs. An unusual colour does not establish a factory prototype, and a manufacturer’s stamp cannot authenticate every part that is now attached to the toy.
I’d keep any maker information or repair history with the listing. It gives a buyer something concrete to assess and helps separate the appeal of the artwork from claims about factory rarity.
05 / TURN RESEARCH INTO A USEFUL NUMBER
How to work out your Furby’s value from sold prices
The most useful comparison is a recent sale of the same edition in similar condition. eBay’s pricing guidance explains how to look up completed listings. Check that a result actually sold: an ended listing without a sale does not show what a buyer paid.
Make the search specific
Use the product family, edition or colour, then refine by condition and location. Open each result to check the photographs and description.
Collect a small set of close matches
Start with three to five recent sales. Record the date, currency, item price, postage, condition and included accessories. Remove bundles, empty boxes and different models.
Investigate the outliers
A very high or low result may have a different explanation: missing parts, an unusual edition, extra items or a misleading title. Exclude it only for a clear reason.
Check offers and the wider date range
eBay Product Research can show actual accepted Best Offer prices and up to three years of sales data. A longer search can help with uncommon toys, but older sales need to remain visibly dated.
Choose a range you can explain
Use the middle of a well-matched group as a starting point, then account for real differences in your toy. If close matches are scarce, keep the estimate broad and continue researching.
Find the middle of three sales
Enter three comparable item prices in one currency, with shipping excluded. This tool summarises your research; it does not fetch prices or appraise your Furby.
The median is helpful because one unusually high result won’t pull it upward as strongly as it would pull an average. But three poorly matched toys still make a poor comparison. Look at the objects before trusting the arithmetic.
06 / FROM PRICE TO PAYOUT
Selling your Furby: make the listing easy to trust
Once you have a sensible range, decide how much time you want to spend selling. Individual listings allow you to describe each toy properly. A bundle may be convenient for a collection, but its sale price does not tell you what each Furby would have fetched alone.
Show the toy the buyer will receive
Use your own photographs of the front, back, underside, battery compartment, accessories and faults. A short demonstration can support specific working claims. eBay’s photo guidance calls for clear angles and visible imperfections, and does not allow stock photos for used items.
A useful listing title follows a simple order: model, edition or colour, working status, then packaging. In the description, separate what you observed from what remains untested. Avoid promises such as “just needs batteries” unless you have actually established that.
Before buying, ask for the missing view
If a listing only shows the face, I’d ask for the underside, battery compartment, box edges and any damaged areas before comparing its price. Ask exactly which functions were tested and which accessories are included. A photograph of open eyes cannot establish that every response works.
Clean for a clear photograph, with care
Photograph the condition first, then follow the care instructions for the exact model. Hasbro’s 2012 Furby cleaning advice recommends gentle brushing and a slightly damp cloth for marks. It specifically advises against detergents, stain removers, machine washing and immersion.
I’d leave fragile paint, cracking beaks and stubborn marks alone until I knew the appropriate treatment. Use plain lighting and show the same wear in the close-ups that you describe in the listing. Clear photographs help a buyer judge condition; filters and heavy retouching make that harder.
The sale price isn’t the amount you keep.
Illustrative example in USD. Replace every figure with your own costs; the $8 fee is an example, not a quoted marketplace rate.
- Item price received
- $60
- Shipping charged to buyer
- + $8
- Postage paid
- − $8
- Platform fees
- − $8
- Packing materials
- − $2
- Amount left
- $50
That $50 is before the toy’s purchase cost, repairs and any applicable taxes. Check the current selling fees for your country, account and listing. Some fees use more than the item price as their calculation base.
Where should you sell?
If you’re buying as well as selling, compare the delivered total and the description of the actual toy. For current retail options, you can browse current Furby toys on Amazon; keep those retail listings separate from vintage valuation research.
Pack the condition you promised to deliver
Use a strong outer shipping box and protect the toy’s ears, face and any original packaging from pressure. I’d put a collectible retail box inside a separate parcel box, with cushioning around it, rather than attach a shipping label directly to it.
FedEx’s packing guidance recommends allowing two to three inches of cushioning on all six sides. Choose suitable packing materials, keep the contents from moving around, and check your carrier’s rules for batteries and valuable items before dispatch.
ONE LAST THOUGHT
Some value won’t fit on a price tag.
A childhood Furby can mean more to you than it would sell for. That is a perfectly good reason to keep it. I’d use the research to make the decision calmly, rather than letting a dramatic listing create pressure to sell.
If you keep yours, follow its model-specific storage instructions, protect it from damp and direct sunlight, and retain the packaging and provenance. Keep your condition notes with the toy, so you can revisit the decision later without starting again. Our Furby collector’s guide can help you plan the wider collection.
Future prices can rise or fall. Collecting a toy you enjoy is a firmer reason to own it than a promise of future profit.
THE QUESTIONS THAT COME UP NEXT
Furby worth FAQs
How much are Furbies worth today?
There is no single price for all Furbies. Identify the exact model, record its working and cosmetic condition, and compare recent sold examples with similar packaging in your market. The dated results in this guide are individual examples, not a universal price range.
How much is a 1998 Furby worth?
The year alone is not enough to value it. Match the edition or colour, working status, wear and included box or tags to recent sales. One original 1998 Furby in the published Keys results sold for £20 GBP on 14 March 2025; that result is not an estimate for every 1998 Furby.
Are Furbys worth anything without a box?
An unboxed Furby can have resale value. Compare it with other loose examples of the same model and condition. Do not apply a fixed discount to a boxed price; look for sales that match what you actually have.
How much is an unopened Furby worth?
Research the exact edition in comparable sealed packaging. Inspect the seals and box condition, and keep sealed examples separate from opened or tested-working toys. Unopened packaging does not demonstrate that the electronics work.
Does a Furby have to work to be worth anything?
No. A faulty toy may appeal to someone looking for parts, repair or display. Describe the fault accurately and compare similar non-working examples. The US $88 example in this guide is a published sold-page amount for three repair toys together, not the value of one toy.
Is a Furby value chart enough to price my toy?
A chart is a starting point. Check its date, currency, condition assumptions and sources. Recent sales of the exact model are more useful than an undated range that mixes working, faulty, boxed and sealed toys.
How can I tell if my Furby is rare?
Check the full design, model information, tags, packaging and any provenance against reliable edition references. A colour, date stamp or the word rare in a listing is not enough. Seek a specialist opinion for a suspected prototype or unusual promotional item.
Where can I find the actual accepted Best Offer price?
eBay Product Research includes actual accepted Best Offer prices and up to three years of sales history. A public sold listing may not show that accepted amount, so do not assume its displayed asking price is the final transaction price.
Will my Furby increase in value?
Future resale prices are uncertain. Demand, condition, available stock and selling costs can change. Keep a Furby because you enjoy it, and use current comparable sales when you are ready to sell.
What does NIB mean in a Furby listing?
NIB usually means new in box. Ask whether the package has been opened, whether its seals are intact, and whether the box and contents match the toy. A boxed or supposedly unopened electronic toy has not necessarily been tested.
Is a customised Furby worth more than an original?
A custom toy may appeal to buyers for its maker, finish, materials or artistic design. Compare it with similar custom work and disclose alterations. An unusual colour or replacement eye chips do not establish a rare factory edition.