The 1999 U.S. McFurby collection turned Furby into small plastic Happy Meal toys with simple movements and sounds. Two toys can share a color design while doing different things.
The collection combines eight action series with ten designs in each series: 8 × 10 = 80. To identify a particular toy, record both its series and design number.
These are different from the 12 soft animal-patterned Furby clip-ons released in spring 2000.
See the 2000 plush Furby clip-on guide
Plastic McFurby versus electronic Furby
The McFurbys imitate the face, ears, feet and fuzzy crest of the original 1998 electronic Furby, but they are small plastic premiums. They do not learn language or behave like a full-size electronic toy. Instead, each series has one simple physical or sound action.
The complete collection structure
- Series 1: designs #1–#10
- Series 2: designs #1–#10
- Series 3: designs #1–#10
- Series 4: designs #1–#10
- Series 5: designs #1–#10
- Series 6: designs #1–#10
- Series 7: designs #1–#10
- Series 8: designs #1–#10
A design number identifies only part of the toy. Include the series as well, so the description distinguishes look-alike figures with different mechanisms.
Actions confirmed from surviving examples
The following actions are described in collector references and surviving-toy records. They provide starting points for comparison rather than a complete mechanism checklist:
- Series 1: pressing the tail activates blinking eyes and a purring sound.
- Series 2: pressing the toy forward moves its ears and feet.
- Series 4: pressing the body down moves multiple facial and body parts, including the feet, eyes and ears; some descriptions also note beak movement.
- Series 5: flipping the toy upside down produces an “eek” sound.
If an action is not listed here, record the markings and what the toy does without guessing a series. An original checklist or matching packaged example can help resolve it.
How to identify an individual McFurby
1. Confirm the material
The 1999 U.S. toy is predominantly molded plastic with a fuzzy tuft. A small soft fabric body with an attachment loop belongs to the separate 2000 plush set.
2. Find molded markings
Inspect the base, back and moving parts for copyright, licensing, manufacturing, series or number markings. Photograph them under side lighting so shallow molded text is readable.
3. Test the action gently
Do not force a mechanism that has stiffened with age. Note which trigger moves or sounds: tail, forward press, downward press, tilt or another control. A broken toy may still be identifiable from its mold.
4. Record the color design
Photograph body, face, crest, ears and feet under neutral light. Sellers use inconsistent color names, so a photo-to-photo comparison is safer than “purple Furby” alone.
5. Keep the series and design together
Record “Series X / Design Y,” followed by the visible colors and observed action. If a number is unreadable, leave it open and save a clear photograph of the markings.
Condition and completeness
Check the mechanism, sound, eyes, beak, ears, feet, fuzzy crest, paint and molded markings. Plastic can yellow, scratch or crack; hair can be cut or flattened; internal sound parts may stop working. Record cosmetic and mechanical condition separately.
For a complete collection, check each series-and-design combination. A group of eighty toys may still contain duplicates and missing combinations.
Are 1999 McFurbys valuable?
There is no single price. Compare recent sold listings for the same series, design and working condition. Large unsorted lots, broken singles and verified complete 80-piece collections are different markets. Asking prices are not completed sales.
Frequently asked questions
Were there really 80 different McFurbys?
Yes. Collector sources describe eight action series of ten designs each.
Are these the 12 animal Furbys?
No. The 12 Elephant, Tiger, Frog and other plush designs belong to the separate 2000 plush clip-on promotion.
Did McFurbys talk like full-size Furbys?
No. Some series make a simple sound, but they are not programmable electronic pets.
Why do two toys look alike but act differently?
The promotion reused the ten design and color identities across multiple action series. Their series coordinate distinguishes them.