1996 JCPenney Christmas book ad of the original version
Talking Barney was a doll created by Greg Hyman and distributed by Playskool. It was released in 1993, and became one of the biggest-selling toys during the holiday season; the original retail price was $34.99.
At least four different versions of the plush were produced throughout Playskool's tenure manufacturing Barney toys.
Versions Released[]
Original version of the doll released in 1993
Version 1.5 Release Unknown Year (The Eyes are from original version while body is from a later version)
Version 2.0 released in 1995
Redesigned version released in 1996
A version of the doll exclusive to Blockbuster, released in 1998 to promote Barney's Great Adventure.