eSpecially My Barney
© 2000 Hasbro Interactive/Infogrames
This 12-inch talking and singing plush toy can be recharged with new content from a website via a phone-jack that plugs into your computer. When children squeeze Barney, he'll say their name. There are no robotics. Barney can also remember your child's birthday, favorite color and so on. He could be a lot more responsive, and is not nearly as impressive as Microsoft's Actimates Barney.
$50, Smart Toy
Teaches: music, early learning, social skills