Return of Furby's?

Furby was first released in 1998 and was extremely popular with kids at the time. Like many toys of the 90s though, they went out of popularity. Hasbro is determined to bring them back, so they've received a makeover! They now have LED eyes, new colors (white, black, orange, teal, purple, yellow) and there is an app (for iphone/ipad) to translate Furbish to English. They dance and talk, too! 

The general purpose of a Furby is to teach kids responsibility. The Furby is full of emotion and needs attention, much like a pet. Does your kid want a hamster? Try getting them a Furby to see if they're ready for a real pet.

Furby is being released to stores today, September 16. The price is set to be $54. 

Check out this video to get a glimpse of the updated Furby:

What are your thoughts on the new Furby? Would you buy one?