Furby Mechanical Teardown - Nightmare Fuel....

I knew there had to be some good mechanisms inside there! In this video I take apart everyone's nightmare fuel.....Furby. I think it's hugely important to stand on the shoulders of the engineers and designers that came before you, and that includes looking at their designs and adapting them to your projects. Not every breakthrough is an entirely new idea, in fact most are combinations of existing technology in a new industry. So check this video out and build up your mental toolbox!

[@Rytonic69]

Imagine if it started saying "I'm cold, give me back my skin!"

[@memerboi7053]

DEAR GOD

[@mr.p215]

I would commence a burning at the stake.

[@M00NZ_K1T]

Or fur

[@Purptater]

Or fu-k

[@colton5604]

I’m gonna modify one to change voice lines, thanks!

[@stephaniem8278]

Actually I feel like this help demystify Furby and make it less creepy. There are a lot of sophisticated and tightly packed mechanisms in that thing-I am impressed! Now if we can get a techy to show us how the motherboard works, we could redeem ourselves from childhood trauma with these things.

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Yeah, once you understand how something works, you aren't scared of it anymore! Ha! I am impressed with how much they packed in there too!

[@francesca5295]

I'd love for somebody to explain the code of it XD

[@CHGOfficialBTS]

I am watching this to know if there is no cursed electronics or government spy technology inside

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Oh there's something cursed in there! 🤣

[@ArcadeSchool]

I'm really impressed that they were able to pack all these different movements (eyes back and forth, blinking, talking, smile/frown, moving eyebrows, moving the ears, and moving the feet) with just a single motor. 7 or 8 different animated parts, which all have the illusion of being independent of one another, on one motor. Some really great engineering behind these. If you would have asked me prior to seeing this teardown how these worked, I definitely would have guessed that it used many different servos.

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Me too! And the newer ones just have screens for eyes..... Sad....

[@Aibodogs]

@@thoughtbombdesign The 2023 Furbies have physical eyes again but all they do is blink and I dont like how they look. I actually like the digital eyes on the 2012s to Connects, they're so expressive and fun to look at with many different animations. But I like the idea of physical ones moving around in different directions too, so it's sad all the 2023 Furby eyes do is blink.

[@ChristopherMcglauflin]

It's because most of the code was just written into the source code..

[@rapturousrabbits9546]

Hey man- I actually collect these! Thank you so much for your video! Had to repair a rare&a shattered one, so your tear down helped a ton!!!

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Oh good, I'm glad it helped!

[@rapturousrabbits9546]

Thought Bomb Design you got a lifetime subscriber! If you ever do more toy tear downs, I'll def spread them around !!

[@moonjumper6197]

Man how much demon are in your house?

[@minamckinney927]

Omg I need help repairing mine!!

[@uc8tv]

@@thoughtbombdesign The furby you took apart is a rare model. Usually sells for $400.

[@Mitchi_27]

I showed my furby this.....hes planning revenge....but a small problem is.....he is a partyrocker wich means he is very small. Also we live in the netherlands and idk how long those small plush feet will survive.

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Hahaha, I should add a warning before this video to warn people to never show it to their furbys! 😆

[@lapalolapalalalt5139]

@@thoughtbombdesign After 2 years, his furby killed HIm

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Hahaha, I guess so, because I'm still here! 😂

[@abbynievs2488]

OOF

[@Mitchi_27]

@@thoughtbombdesign my furby has spared you. But only since his mom died (battery’s exploded rip).

[@fuzzytech3846]

9:21 last thing you see and hear in bed when the nightmare killer gets you

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Hahaha, no kidding!

[@furbygirlyt]

9:22 the face I made while watching this video.

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Haha, yeah, no kidding!

[@Veilofsalem]

Currently hyper fixating on Furbies and mechanics right now, found my love for technology and mechanics becuase of this video. Thanks! :)

[@thoughtbombdesign]

That's amazing! That makes me so happy.... 😁

[@mumzy996]

I wish the battery terminal was taken apart. Still super helpful though! Id love to have those parts right about now.

[@TuberTwoU]

Exactly, my only problem. I can’t get the screw to come out. The battery lid won’t close and the screw is stripped and just spins.

[@amadejsmelngailisaviations]

Am impressed by how they could put all the sensors to the body.And thank u for showing the mehnism

[@bohunkerdonk5200]

To anyone wondering, it’s the 2005 redesign version, which is also widely known in the furby community for being one of the most awful and terrifying models ever.

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Hahaha, cool, thanks for the info!

[@ThatSunflowerQueer]

its widely known to me as being the most adorable ever tbh

[@manFromPeterborough]

the 2012 and booms aren't as good as the classic furbys, the 2006 are the most sought after

[@ThatSunflowerQueer]

@@manFromPeterborough i mean I guess objectively the 2012 and booms arent as good but im sure some people like them more. its all preferenfe I think. value wise though the 98s and 99s are much rarer

[@manFromPeterborough]

@@ThatSunflowerQueer because too many ppl destroyed them for YT vids, abused by kids, thrown away by parents

[@sw6188]

Those triangular head screws don't need to be Dremeled. You just need a flat blade screwdriver with a small tip that will fit into the long edge of the triangle. They'll spin right out, easy as.

[@droppoint495]

I feel like the most interesting part would have been examining the circuit board components

[@nickgonezapolis]

The most interesting part to me is that furbies use an intricate transmission that allows every moving part to be controlled by one single motor

[@furbygirlyt]

All furbies are cute but not when there skinned

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Not cute AT ALL!!! 😂

[@96x26]

like almost any kind of animal :D

[@MalProPlays12]

@@thoughtbombdesign they are well not the old ones

[@johnnyguitars609]

Man furbies are my worst nightmare💀

[@WahooMarioIsBack]

2005 is basically jar jar binks in a cone with a beak

[@joesmoe71]

The Furbinator He'll be back...

[@thetwotaildog3719]

I find them less scary taking apart Then again spore creatures aren’t that different

[@ThomasFarquhar2]

I've had 2 2012 ones and my sister has had a (I think) 2012 and a connect The digital eye furbys are the creepiest things when they die and they don't just stare they stare with gigantic pitch black eyes staring into your soul as they do whatever creepy thing is standard with a dying furby

[@Jamato-sUn]

The way they drive both legs and mouth is brilliant

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I know right!? All with one motor...

[@spacebird8758]

I had this exact type of furby when I was younger, though it was all white (technically my older sister's but she never used it). I never had any creepy stories about it. but this is still pretty cool and the engineering behind it is very complicated and very cool.

[@bradenbigham2769]

I just think "so expensive, one mistake and bye a few hundred dollars"

[@elliot_rat]

the 2005 furbies look miserable because of whatever eldritch knowledge they contain

[@Jacqueline_Oat]

You have a gem there pal, thats a rare one in general let alone with an intact beak

[@littlewarp]

Aw shit

[@DisBuilder]

When you take off the fur it literally looks like an old grandma!

[@gamerajkjag1543]

Kind of mama tattletail

[@ceilingfan6969]

I would honestly use this stuff to make a mini animatronic or a puppet 0.0

[@grezx5076]

I love technology! I really enjoyed this video

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Thanks! It is so cool that people sat down and put in the effort to create something like this huh!?!

[@BierBart12]

@@thoughtbombdesign It's honestly incredible, comparing it to other toys of the time at the same price.

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I know right? That's a lot of r&d on clockwork mechanisms for a toy!

[@NIPPYTHEVOICE]

@@BierBart12 How much was the actual price?

[@keropi193]

Great video :) its been super helpful while repairing my furbiesss. Also: That furb is worth $150-$200 in working condition now :')

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Haha, oh well. It was for the greater good. 👍

[@keropi193]

@@thoughtbombdesign His sacrifice was not in vain haha

[@Glitch-Artist]

That gear assembly was really interesting

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I know right!?

[@whitegirlcharlie]

I found something I wanted for Christmas on your shop man.. *Frog Hoodie.*

[@gavinleonard4848]

f r o g

[@savymanda]

So funny! And creepy!

[@Dragon_Gaming_DG]

My furby boom watched this. He is mad. But he won't come after you. So don't worry :)

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Awe thanks for understanding boom! 😉

[@TheWeirdeth]

I don't mind videos like these but come on man. you destroyed a perfectly good furby, 2005 furbys are extremely hard to find in such good conditions :(

[@ezikio2700]

Does anyone know how to repair a 2005 furby with possible motor issues? It seems like the motor is overworking as it keeps talking and moving its eyes, mouth and ears nonstop.

[@lcthegreat642]

Lol I screen shoted the furbanator and made it my wallpaper, it’s a masterpiece thank you

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Hahaha, that's great, I'm glad you liked it.

[@Visualwit5692]

9:19 Furby stares into your soul

[@catherinebrighton9944]

loved this video!! i’m actually needing help, i’ve found a spring which has came out of my 2005 furby. her mouth is always open ( assume something has broken ) and her tickle sensor does not work. do you recall seeing a spring of some sort? couldn’t seem to see in the video:) i collect these so any help i’d be grateful of!!

[@thoughtbombdesign]

No, sorry...

[@catherinebrighton9944]

@@thoughtbombdesign no worries!! thank you anyway🥰

[@BierBart12]

With how different some generations of furby are, you best look to a subreddit for help

[@TribitFanOpex]

Fun fact: the wires on the sides of the 2005 furbies were used to detect touch!

[@thoughtbombdesign]

That's what I figured, mine must have been broken... Thx!

[@TribitFanOpex]

@@thoughtbombdesign hey, you're welcome! I also entirely guessed that. Have you replaced the wires on the side? If so, I'm guessing it was kind of a difficult job to get them around the tabs!

[@thoughtbombdesign]

No, the project was a one way trip to disassembly.... ;)

[@wendykang6459]

THIS IS JUST MONSTROSITY

[@z0mbieetron]

kinda sad with the amount of times you were mean to that baby but appreciate the take apart 😂

[@thoughtbombdesign]

It was in the name of science!!! 🤣

[@mythomaschannelisback2440]

Hey I'm not mad i like furby skeleton

[@thoughtbombdesign]

It is pretty cool. I love seeing the functional guts of products

[@alekseyprokopev7409]

Now it's gonna come to you at night and see what's inside of you. Also how was it able to make the sounds after you cut the speaker wire?

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Hahahaha, I hope not! It must not have been the speaker wires....... Or else...... 👻

[@wolfunplugged]

the beak is in an amzing good condition...this part seems to be broken in all devices, the rubber deteroirates. and the expression with the corner of the mouth, smiling or not, really not bad. bummer that they did not develop that direction more...

[@FurbyFanBEE-BOO]

It's impossible to take apart 2005 Furby without cutting fur?

[@fredstreet1812]

no just lever it off

[@reedtheredtv7110]

And its 2006

[@furbyclubs6939]

laki10j Mistery 2006 Furby baby?

[@Cornflakes3007]

That is sadly not possible.

[@gamerajkjag1543]

​@@reedtheredtv7110nope

[@RyoMe29]

9:20 it’s a endo furby

[@leonardoskocic8266]

Furby has gay flag 12:39

[@RyoMe29]

@@leonardoskocic8266lol but i made this comment 3 years ago

[@Fixin2Ride-Official-]

great video! Guess they don't get demon possessed after all? ;) So what did the long red and black wires go to on the opposed end from where they were glued? I didn't see you mention that in the video? What was point of them leaving the wires long and wrapping them up in the case? Programing or maybe power while being quality checked? Just seems odd to leave those there like that instead of just clipping them off short if not needed or fully desoldering them from the board...

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I wouldn't be so sure there are no demons involved! 😁. I never did figure out thise wires. My only thought was that maybe it was an antenna that let multiple furby's interact? Was that a thing? 🤔

[@manFromPeterborough]

@@thoughtbombdesign Or they maybe induction sensors to detect human hands to make Furby interact

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I thought that too but I couldn't get it to do anything by touching them. Maybe mine was just broken though....

[@maxburns4732]

Iirc the wires are to allow 2 furbies to interact with each other. They’re RF wires and function as antennas basically

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I was thinking that too. Is that a guess or is that what they actually are?

[@phillyphlip1925]

Be cool to see some mods and or new replacement parts with 3d printing fairly accessible now and some sort of AI added with things like Raspberry Pis not being too expensive.

[@Sunsoons]

7:10 It realised that it has been taken apart

[@dino3400]

this guys underated asf he should have like 100k subs lol

[@anthonyryan5130]

Why am I watching this? Not sure , but it’s good 😂

[@ravikattakwal4960]

LOVE IT MAN. Please keep making teardown videos. Really insightful.

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Thanks! I will do!

[@freizeit.gaming.modellbahn6764]

sadly you NOT even took a second to show us the electronics.. i would love to see, what ICs and Chips were on it, or what kind of microcontroller they used. bit of reengineering..

[@309electronics5]

The thing that makes it less creepy is that atleast its cpu and code is based on 6502 instructions

[@Janom66]

What was the purpose of the winding wire on the left and right sides? Nobody can give an answer. Are these antennas? Is this a capacitive sensor? It was believed that Furby could listen to a room and transmit sound over a distance.

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I'm not 100% sure but I think they are a touch sensor. Maybe capacitive

[@rebeccatorres8488]

I have a Champagne Spanish speaking Furby. I saw the wires leading from the reset button to the battery posts needed to be resoldered and I was able to do that, but then something weird happened. It speaks fine, but won't move. I have no idea if another wire that's for movement has detached somewhere. Can you help me with this issue? Thank you

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I had a good time taking him apart but I am no futby expert, sorry... Good luck!

[@SoheiJayce]

I saw a video of these getting hydro pressed and oil came out of it.

[@PonikoRoblox]

Send the link

[@adamthompson626]

its a mechanical marvel for a toy

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Right? I just love how much thought and effort went into this kids toy.

[@dudthegamr1117]

9:22 shocked furby

[@xylfox]

Great! But i allways screwed trilob-screws of toys with a normal flathead-screwdriver

[@robinisstinky1581]

Watching at 3am squad where you at

[@Mintsoda_15]

13:20 I think Little live pets's ‘clever keet’'s leg/wing and beak/neck and ‘little live pets surprise chick’'s beak and leg have similar as this mechanism. This also has one motor rotating in different directions to move different parts.

[@purpleyoshihd6947]

At 9:19, that Furby’s face reminds me of Crow from MST3K.

[@yyhhttcccyyhhttccc6694]

9:19 imagine seeing this scittering across the floor at midnight

[@Ieatcrumbs]

This is a impressive mechanical feat all in all

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I agree! ;)

[@GrimmJas]

This is really interesting. But the thing is, 2005s especially are really expensive. That one looked in really good condition so you must've payed a whole bunch for it.

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Actually my neighbor was throwing it out and took it out of his trash pile ;)

[@GrimmJas]

@@thoughtbombdesign Oh. Honestly I'm 14 and I love furbies they're just goofy little things. I wish I was a 20000's kid or else I would've had one of the 2005s but they're expensive as hell! I do have 2 90's one tho, I actually only have 5 but if I had the ones I lost then I would have 7.

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Haha, they are crazy little guys. Good luck on your hunt!

[@GrimmJas]

@@thoughtbombdesign Thx!

[@valedan1075]

This is amazing!!!

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Thanks! It was a ton of fun ;)

[@themastergambiarraofc7925]

i like dc motors and gears

[@Caffeinated_animator]

“Ok, first, we’re gonna take the skin off”

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Not something you get to say every day! 😂

[@TeamPipelineus]

Good stuff!

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Thanks!

[@agutierrez1845]

Furbys are the scariest thing ever

[@thoughtbombdesign]

True fact!

[@deezpresso]

yeah uh i mighta had one of those a long time ago and the mouth flesh was just gone so it was even more creepy-

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Ahhhhh! That would be freaky....

[@magnusarchives]

This is helpful, I was planning to buy a furby soon just to take apart and make a long furby with. Hopefully a long furby that works lol

[@TheMightyManhog1010]

Did you put them back together after you posted the video?

[@thoughtbombdesign]

No... I have them sitting on a bookshelf in a barely assembled state just staring at me. ;)

[@TheMightyManhog1010]

@@thoughtbombdesign oh god, i will sure miss it then

[@TheMightyManhog1010]

It was very cute while it lastesd

[@WahooMarioIsBack]

@@thoughtbombdesignyou are gonna get disassembled too by angry furby fans

[@TheMightyManhog1010]

@@thoughtbombdesigndo you still have the silicone mouth? I need it for my furby so can you plz sell it to me?

[@saraschmidt5612]

Ah yes, the Furby's true essence: A potato.

[@awesomecat3345]

This is scary wtf

[@thoughtbombdesign]

No kidding! Hahaha, would have been a weird product to design! ;)

[@awesomecat3345]

@@thoughtbombdesign ikr i have a request to do i want you to cut open a parrot minidrone jumping night if you can find one

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I just looked them up, that is a pretty cool little bot! I will see what I can find. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@awesomecat3345]

@@thoughtbombdesign and one thing please dont cut the wires please

[@csavarino]

@@awesomecat3345 hahaha we'll see.... ;)

[@jinx18e]

the worst part of taking ferby apart was how tight the screw were

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Yeah, they were really in there!

[@jinx18e]

@@thoughtbombdesign I have been researching how to reprogram furbys and rewiring to add another motherboard, processor and new power source. it's going well, my research into this demon of a toy is about 70% done. your video is helpful in putting his face back together

[@thoughtbombdesign]

@@jinx18e oh good! Glad it helped. It sure is a creepy little guy. I am sure the original designers had a lot of fun with it. What do you want to make it do? Give it Alexa/Google home powers? 🤔

[@jinx18e]

​@@thoughtbombdesign i'm planning to make him offline so he couldn't be hacked. the reason for the extra motherboard and processor are so he can still be like the original but we can play more games he can sing more songs and tell more jokes even maybe interact with the dogs a little. basically i'm trying to make furby grow up a little and be more interactive. the motherboard i'm attaching has a camera so there's more possibilities

[@thoughtbombdesign]

@@jinx18e cool! Have fun!

[@Lobboi]

When I saw this video I had an instant flashback to Teddy's operation lol

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Yeah, it I find a teddy ruxpin I'll definitely do another teardown 👍

[@madpickles]

hey! im currently trying to repair one of these. how did you get that shell off of it? i cant get the screws of the shell off for the life of me! did you put something on them or did yours just have loose screws?

[@luckydodson3490]

its somehow less creepy with the eyelids at 9:18

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Really? I feel the opposite but everyone's nightmare fuel is a personal thing ;)

[@Pokedude12-29]

To be clear, you DIDN'T find a murdered and vengeful spirit in there?

[@thoughtbombdesign]

You are as shocked as me!

[@Bee8467]

These ones are worth like a 120 dollars now… this video pains me (might be helpful if when i get one it’s non-working and i need to fix it)

[@T_Faded]

Do you know what furby this is?? I want one so I can turn it into nightmare fuel

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I don't but I think somewhere in the comments someone mentions a year. Happy hunting!

[@T_Faded]

@@thoughtbombdesign 2005

[@T_Faded]

@@thoughtbombdesign I just found one of FM I might get it

[@csavarino]

@@T_Faded nice. That was quick!

[@skarkfromikeareal8011]

Looks at Furby are u sure u want to watch this lolly pop

[@eletronica1857]

furbyies looks like a mogwai... gizmo befor becomming a gremlin

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Yes, I totally agree!

[@David-qn7wl]

These are the actual demon in life

[@thesilliesaresilliertoday]

My gizmo and my furby like the one in the video is broken sadly

[@azul9262]

3:42 this is my nightmare?

[@DopeThug]

I hate the feet Ugh Love the teardown though :)

[@thoughtbombdesign]

I know, the feet and the eyes get me...

[@ItMe12s]

Hmm must be monday

[@juliejean4608]

Ru or did u sell any of these parts?

[@manFromPeterborough]

the latex beak and battery cover are most sought after

[@chodad1381]

I really don't like the image of this thing's furbussy being the way to add batteries

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Agreed, quite disturbing!

[@inkyboatartz4698]

I am going to do this too..my mom will kill me but i wanna see how it works

[@lcthegreat642]

Hey! I was wondering if you would be willing to sell me the parts from this furby, id be happy to pay a lot

[@stoikusu5084]

Honestly it just looks goofier without the fur

[@NIKBIGMAK485]

It can't physically walk and move it's mouth at the same time....so mine was indeed possessed...I bet it's the black wire that connects to hells frequency

[@jorgegato9986]

motor ???

[@efrenlabiang8181]

Is furby ok ??🤔

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Haha, no... Furby is in a better place now.... 🤣

[@thefenlanddefencesystem5080]

It's just like skinning a rabbit.

[@EpicFurbynerd76YO]

cool it's a 2005 emototronic one

[@spingleboygle]

Donate that endoskeleton

[@thoughtbombdesign]

Haha, to who?

[@cozmolikeytrainz]

@Throught Bomb Design To Fazbear Entertainment ofc!

[@victorymansions]

Furbys watching this be like 😦😧🤢🤮😖

[@robbiegaming006]

and it activates at 3am