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Pony Talk => Off Topic => Toy Box & Games Cupboard => Topic started by: poniesthatsparkle on October 13, 2018, 04:29:56 PM

Title: Need Help with Furby Repair
Post by: poniesthatsparkle on October 13, 2018, 04:29:56 PM
I stumbled upon a 1998 Furby mint in box at Half-Price Books today for just $8! As soon as I got home, I opened it up and put batteries in. And... nothing. I followed the instructions it came with and pressed down on the tongue while holding down the reset button. Still nothing. I also gave it a few shakes and pats with no luck.

After some googling, I decided to try going through the top of the beak and spinning the gears that way, but then I noticed something. The corkscrew gear (I believe that's what it's called) is loose and moving around inside!

I know I'll have to open the poor thing up now, but I'm unsure of what to do beyond that. Will I need to replace this gear that is loose or can it simply be put back into place? I'll try to post some pictures once I've got it all disassembled.
Title: Re: Need Help with Furby Repair
Post by: mlp4me on November 28, 2018, 07:22:36 PM
I've never taken one apart, but have you tried googling first generation Furby repair? There are quite a few how-to videos on youtube. I wish you luck with your repair!
Title: Re: Need Help with Furby Repair
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on November 28, 2018, 08:34:31 PM
Hmm, I've skinned a few Furbys to start up their motors, but I don't know anything on fixing gears. I'd try asking Furbytech on Tumblr (https://furbytech.tumblr.com/)!
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