| Gunputty : Hi Dave!
matt_nz : Hi Dave! MojoMorrigan : hey Dave rosey2001b : hi Dave tamtam315 : Hello !! Furbymom18 : Hi Dave truenooloobloo : yay tamtam315 : Welcome!! truenooloobloo : our guest is here! matt_nz : yes Gunputty sings and dances. Furbymom18 : Welcome to the madhouse! matt_nz : yes, welcome truenooloobloo : I am Ahme' dave_h4 : Hello all, wow, this all worked after all! tamtam315 : Uncle says PARTY! truenooloobloo : everyone please introduce yourselves Mairzy_Doats : Hey....((Dave)) Welcome in truenooloobloo : one at a time matt_nz : I'm Matt truenooloobloo : give your message board name truenooloobloo : next? msboomagoo : Hi Dave...As you can see the names have been changed to protect the guilty. truenooloobloo : LOL tamtam315 : Hi I'm Tammy MojoMorrigan : I'm Morrigan Mairzy_Doats : I am Marcy Furbymom18 : Furbymom18 otherwise known as Kathy Baggett Gunputty : Hi Dave! I'm Andy Hamlin, sometimes known as Zoom. On the board. Today, I'm Gunputty. "I Don't Know Why!" truenooloobloo : joos is joos truenooloobloo : rosies name is the same Furbster_ : Welcome Dave, I'm Kat, I'm Toh-LooKah on the board rosey2001b : I am rosey2001b or rosey2001 Hello truenooloobloo : furbster is mimitchi truenooloobloo : oh sorry truenooloobloo : mimitchi is also tohlou kah truenooloobloo : 'scuse me Furbster_ : well mimitchi too truenooloobloo : I think we are all on now? matt_nz : yes truenooloobloo : some may join us later tamtam315 : looks like it matt_nz : heh, considering the hiccup matt_nz : oh, Jo! truenooloobloo : I would like to welcome Dave Hampton matt_nz : she's on AIM, can't get in yet.. truenooloobloo : thank you so much for agreeing to do this Mairzy_Doats : Claps tamtam315 : YEAH!!! Gunputty : My Furby Baby Kah-Tah want to join in. Hard for him to reach the keys, though. Gunputty claps. truenooloobloo : here is the format truenooloobloo : listen up: Furbymom18 : Clap clap ?joosbird has left the conversation. tamtam315 : is Ahme in the house? matt_nz : yes truenooloobloo : I am channelling ahme' matt_nz : heh truenooloobloo : could not get to be here in his body tamtam315 : like I am channelling Uncle truenooloobloo : so to speak truenooloobloo : anyway.. truenooloobloo : we will follow Marcy's format truenooloobloo : I will call YOU Guys truenooloobloo : one at a time matt_nz : (sorry to interrupt, Jo is on her way) truenooloobloo : each gets once question to start truenooloobloo : then we will return to start truenooloobloo : I will ask questions for some of the absent folks truenooloobloo : such as Ali truenooloobloo : sarge, j.Purkey truenooloobloo : after you all have gone truenooloobloo : then my turn truenooloobloo : ok? matt_nz : ok truenooloobloo : no whispering to Dave Hampton Furbymom18 : OK Mairzy_Doats : K..who's first Gunputty : Righty-o! (Which one's Jo?) tamtam315 : ok truenooloobloo : side conversations in whisper boxes truenooloobloo : is Jo here? truenooloobloo : yet? matt_nz : not yet truenooloobloo : ok..lets let Dave get started Gunputty : Since I don't even know how to do that, no worries! dave_h4 : OK ready truenooloobloo : as you all know truenooloobloo : he is the inventor of Furby, Furby babies and Shelby matt_nz : yes tamtam315 : truenooloobloo : we will take a question from rosey first: rosey2001b : are there plans for other creations in the future dave_h4 : Well , if there is an interest, yes truenooloobloo : ahme offers drinks ?tarkatarka has joined the conversation. dave_h4 : It is tough because I want to, but it really depends on what others want, not just me. truenooloobloo : tarka tarka is Jo Anna rosey2001b : any hints on what they might be? dave_h4 : There are many creatures in the Furby world rosey2001b : cool thanks Dave... dave_h4 : animals of the sea, air and land. truenooloobloo : d let me know dave_h4 : the only one that I stop work on for now was a snake truenooloobloo : when I should go to the next person ok? dave_h4 : called slither-by truenooloobloo : LOL matt_nz : LOL truenooloobloo : I like that Gunputty : Thaaaaat, I would like to see. Thumbs up! matt_nz : I'd like a pet Interactive snake, lol tamtam315 : very cute matt_nz : snake! matt_nz : not snale, lol Mairzy_Doats : Matt....no more drinks for you...lol truenooloobloo : drink for Mr. Hampton? truenooloobloo : matt_nz : heh dave_h4 : there is also a fishby and others. , yes thanks for drink truenooloobloo : fishby? dave_h4 : correct matt_nz : does he swim? truenooloobloo : elaborate if you wish? dave_h4 : it gets tough because I don't want them to really get in water truenooloobloo : can see why matt_nz : yeah truenooloobloo : would be shocking to most dave_h4 : any way there is an entire world, insect's tool matt_nz : These sound very interesting! dave_h4 : also there are "evil" characters in this world too. tamtam315 : yes! truenooloobloo : there is a question later about bug bots matt_nz : oh?! Cool! Gunputty : Just as a side note, I have read about different types of robotic fish, some, though not all, sold as "pet" toys. truenooloobloo : I would Love to see the evil characters.. truenooloobloo : someday tamtam315 : figures...... matt_nz : heh tamtam315 : dave_h4 : I will give more info later on board. is that ok . truenooloobloo : as a matter of fact Gunputty : Oh, Blu's made a few for you already! truenooloobloo : as a side not truenooloobloo : I set up an ask Dave Hampton MB dave_h4 : this can be a very long subject, about new creatures. truenooloobloo : you all can see the post later truenooloobloo : yes, an interesting subject too though matt_nz : yes, they seem very Interesting Dave truenooloobloo : one of great interest to most here Mairzy_Doats : Cool truenooloobloo : it was the number one question from almost everyone tamtam315 : oh yes! truenooloobloo : Tammy? are you ready with a question yet? dave_h4 : many people want these creatures, but the retailers are cautious. tamtam315 : yes.... tamtam315 : I'm ready tamtam315 : my turn? dave_h4 : next please, please go ahead Tammy tamtam315 : Thanks truenooloobloo : folks make note of questions you develop as chat progresses truenooloobloo : we will come back around matt_nz : ok tamtam315 : How much input-if any-do you have in Marketing Furby & Shelby??? dave_h4 : This is really an area where Tiger uses their experience. truenooloobloo : so you have no input? or do you have some? tamtam315 : do you give them any input? truenooloobloo : echo LOL dave_h4 : Part of the early agreement assured there would be TV ads. Mairzy_Doats : I sure didn't see many of those truenooloobloo : nor I tamtam315 : Is that all? Did you give them you vision for Furby at the beginning?? matt_nz : hardly any in little old NZ.. truenooloobloo : did you have input into those? truenooloobloo : the commercials? Gunputty : Yes, I've only ever seen the Furby Baby commercial at the site...never seen any for Furby or Shelby at all. tarkatarka : test ?jabk1 has joined the conversation. tamtam315 : I have never seen any TV ads dave_h4 : Furby was mostly envisioned by the time it went to Tiger. truenooloobloo : hello! glad you could make it Amalin jabk1 : thanks jabk1 : tell me when I am able to ask something dave_h4 : But marketing is mostly up to Tiger/Hasbro. truenooloobloo : ok tamtam315 : so you let them shape Furby's "personality"?? Gunputty : Though as some Furbymaniacs pointed out, the early Furby commercials showed fur patterns that were never developed for mass production. truenooloobloo : yes.. dave_h4 : No, Tiger did not do personality. matt_nz : and they said things they didn't say in the end truenooloobloo : the topic is d. Hampton's input into marketing truenooloobloo : reminder for newcomer to chat truenooloobloo : dave_h4 : I have done the personality of Furby, Furby Baby and Shelby. Gunputty : Matt: Oh really! This I didn't know. What sort of things? truenooloobloo : hold on.. truenooloobloo : lets finish this question truenooloobloo : make note of this new one tamtam315 : wasn't it hard to give them your invention and let them run with it-with hardly any says so? ?Tillia_1 has joined the conversation. truenooloobloo : then we will get back to it Gunputty : Ok, sorry! Mairzy_Doats : And a FINE job you did on those personalities too I want to add truenooloobloo : its okay dear truenooloobloo : ok so who next? truenooloobloo : zoom? ?tarkatarka has left the conversation. truenooloobloo : want to continue this theme? dave_h4 : They did not know details of personality until I was finished. Gunputty : Am I next? matt_nz : just to let everyone know, Jo is having ISP problems tamtam315 : I would have wanted to do the marketing too! LOL Gunputty : My question, when you're ready for it, is somewhat off this beaten path. But let me know when you're ready. dave_h4 : ready jabk1 : Hey blu, how is the order of questions here? tamtam315 : thanks Dave! and thank you for inventing them-we love them! truenooloobloo : sure..zoom..d.. its up to you truenooloobloo : let me know truenooloobloo : when ready for next one. ?tarkatarka has joined the conversation. dave_h4 : Welcome, and ready for next question. truenooloobloo : yes. zoom? Gunputty : Okay, Mr. Hampton. I read, with interest, that voice talent Tony Pope did the Furby voice--all three pitches I assume? Can you tell us who modelled the Baby and Shelby voices? Did you ever meet with any of the voice talent? truenooloobloo : your next.. truenooloobloo : ok dave_h4 : Yes Tony did Furby, but all voices were listened to and approved by me. dave_h4 : Baby and Shelby were woman's voices. truenooloobloo : really?? dave_h4 : Tony only did one pitch, others I did with electronics. Mairzy_Doats : Who were the women? truenooloobloo : had heard that but did not believe it of Shelby Gunputty : Oh really? I had no idea, I must say! Though it's common, come to think of it, to use women for child voices in animation. And this isn't so different. dave_h4 : Tiger has asked for these names not to be released. truenooloobloo : ok truenooloobloo : interesting truenooloobloo : *considers new career* LOL dave_h4 : Shelby's voice was a woman, which I modified in software. Mairzy_Doats : Wonder why not? Gunputty : Oh, that's too bad. Well, should you run across the women, thank them for a job well done, will you please? matt_nz : LOL, Blu dave_h4 : Prices go up, dave_h4 : when voice is known dave_h4 : voice is known Mairzy_Doats : Ah.....famous women then tamtam315 : LOL! truenooloobloo : Madonna Shelby truenooloobloo : can see it now matt_nz : LOL tamtam315 : LOL! truenooloobloo : ahem truenooloobloo : 'scuse me truenooloobloo : back to D dave_h4 : Shelby's voice , she had a baby 2 weeks later. , for real. Gunputty : Well, not necessarily. Still, is anyone else reminded of Deborah Winger in E.T.? Gunputty : So she was taping while roughly 8 1/2 months pregnant? truenooloobloo : imagine being known as "voice of Shelby" in your obit.. dave_h4 : Correct. very pregnant > tamtam315 : LOL! Gunputty : Is not such a bad thing. Jean Van Der Pyl, for example, had Wilma and (I think) Pebbles put on her tombstone! Mairzy_Doats : Did she marry Michael Douglas? tamtam315 : can you imagine saying those phrases? truenooloobloo : somehow that's strange considering we think of Shelby as ,males mostly truenooloobloo : are we ready for next? dave_h4 : Shelby's voice was toughest of all. truenooloobloo : ? truenooloobloo : why so? Gunputty : "People will do odd things if you give them money." --David Byrne truenooloobloo : cuz of all the tweaking required? dave_h4 : Shelby has voice not good for lpc Mairzy_Doats : Boy.....you are UP on your voice people, Andy! dave_h4 : lpc is way of creating voice. truenooloobloo : lpc? truenooloobloo : oh..okay matt_nz : oh, ok Gunputty : Oh, lpc is software? dave_h4 : and not using much memory dave_h4 : linear preditive coding. dave_h4 : lpc matt_nz : his voice has came out great though Dave truenooloobloo : yes agreed Mairzy_Doats : It sounds male though dave_h4 : 200 bytes per second of speech. Shelby's voice first started with me. dave_h4 : and that is what was shown at first toy fair. truenooloobloo : you were the first voice? is that Shelby still around?!! matt_nz : so, you were telling knock knock jokes at first? truenooloobloo : LOL@matt tamtam315 : LOL!! Gunputty : Incidentally, that's all I have for this question, though I'm happy to read all the follow-ups! truenooloobloo : ok.. dave_h4 : nope. yes knock knock jokes are funny for a shell. matt_nz : yes, very, lol truenooloobloo : d will let us know when he's ready for next person Gunputty wonders if they just hid Dave under the table and opened and closed the shell with compressed air. tamtam315 : yes they are! truenooloobloo : furbymom will be next.. dave_h4 : ready, Furbymom18 : Why does Shelby buzz when held upside down and the tennis change to almost no sound? dave_h4 : This is most likely a defect as I have not seen this. Furbymom18 : Will this hurt anything except his Tennis sound? dave_h4 : No , it will not. matt_nz : mine does that sometimes too tamtam315 : I can't bear to turn mine upside down that long...... dave_h4 : Could be weak batteries, I will look into this , and let you know. matt_nz : I just help his shell move Furbymom18 : I loved my yellow ones Tennie sound but liked to make him grumpy. too. Furbster_ : I like grumpy Shelby, he's too funny when he's crabby Gunputty : I have not yet tried tuning Shelby upside down, but he does undergo a temporary personality shift if you do that for say, 1 minute, right? Furbymom18 : Batteries don't seem to help. Good Batteries. dave_h4 : I like grumpy, I is like my son James when he was little. Gunputty : Oh, your children must provide so much inspiration! tamtam315 : instead of his shell, did he slam his bedroom door shut?? LOL! matt_nz : lol, it reminds me of my younger sister, lol truenooloobloo : LOL Gunputty : "Party-pooper!" *WHAM* matt_nz : LOL dave_h4 : I will check to see if this buzzing happens much, and what is going on. truenooloobloo : mo will be next tamtam315 : LOL! truenooloobloo : let me know when your ready for her ? dave_h4 : ready, truenooloobloo : Mo has a fan site matt_nz : come on Aussie MojoMorrigan : Dave - (you understand that I MUST ask, heh) - are there currently any plans for Shelby Babies, Limited/Special Edition Shelby's and/or Shelby accessories? matt_nz : where are you? dave_h4 : This again is under control of Tiger. MojoMorrigan : Do you have any input into the nature of Limited editions? MojoMorrigan : like, their design? dave_h4 : If there is a desire there will be limited, special, truenooloobloo : link to mos fan site is in furbish links sidebar truenooloobloo : for Shelby? wow! dave_h4 : but I am not aware of baby Shelby's truenooloobloo : that would be SOO cute.. matt_nz : Shelby would so easy to make cool! matt_nz : with is shell MojoMorrigan : ok thanks truenooloobloo : teeny grumpy babies matt_nz : LOL matt_nz : if Shelby doesn't have an attitude already, lol truenooloobloo : booper next? matt_nz : he's here at the moment telling me I'm a party pooper, lol dave_h4 : everything is very packed in Shelby, baby Shelby would not have enough room for current technology. MojoMorrigan : d'oh lol truenooloobloo : so he would be less advanced? msboomagoo : I'm going to wait for the airplane and motorcycle questions.. truenooloobloo : ok.. truenooloobloo : LOl tamtam315 : LOL truenooloobloo : then Amalin? truenooloobloo : you ready dear? Gunputty : That would be extremely cute...but it's a techno-space problem, you say? Gunputty : Hello Kitty has a motorcycle. I am not making this up. matt_nz : heh, could make him a fat baby Shelby ?MojoMorrigan has left the conversation. dave_h4 : ready, for next question. truenooloobloo : Amalin dear..your turn jabk1 : oh thanks jabk1 : do you have some plan for the future of Furby? like a new improved Furby that could have some voice recognition, recording capabilities, ?MojoMorrigan has joined the conversation. dave_h4 : voice recognition has been done, need interest in it. MojoMorrigan sneaks back in quietly after being dced jabk1 : or there are plans to make others like Furby (not robo-chis) matt_nz : I'd love a Furby that could learn a bit from me, lol dave_h4 : I enjoy creatures, and have stayed away from robots. truenooloobloo : we discussed some of this before you got here Amalin truenooloobloo : fishby, snakeby.. truenooloobloo : we will post transcripts jabk1 : oh, then could I change the question? Gunputty : Mr. Hampton: You mean, you avoid humanoid shapes? tamtam315 : slither-by dave_h4 : Yes I have a creature that really changes based on how it is treated. truenooloobloo : thanks Tammy truenooloobloo : your right tamtam315 : truenooloobloo : yes Amalin go ahead with a new one dave_h4 : I avoid cats, dogs, and human dave_h4 : ready for next question. jabk1 : do you have other unknown easter eggs that could share with us, for Furby and Shelby? matt_nz : yeah, you can't imitate them dave_h4 : there are many undiscovered in Shelby. matt_nz : yes, lol truenooloobloo : we've only found 2 so far I think dave_h4 : I should give you all some more time, right? matt_nz : yes ?MojoMorrigan has left the conversation. Gunputty : We could only assume! tamtam315 : do you plant those there? truenooloobloo : on this board matt_nz : well, for Shelby, yes dave_h4 : I did all easter eggs. tamtam315 : ah hah! matt_nz : how many are there altogether in Shelby? tamtam315 : LOL! matt_nz : *trying not to cheat* Gunputty : Or as Furby Baby would say "a-HA!" truenooloobloo : knew matt would ask that! LOL dave_h4 : I will post one on the board later, there are at least 8 matt_nz : ok, cool Furbster_ : cool tamtam315 : 8?!?!?! wow! jabk1 : may I ask, when Furby came out, I saw an article telling that if Furby were prompted correctly, he will go crazy and all Furbys near will join. What's that about? Gunputty : I want to thank you so much for the Baby long-singing trick--what I call the "Vegas Revue." It's my mother's favourite! matt_nz : now we know when we hit the bottom truenooloobloo : zoom! LOL truenooloobloo : tamtam315 : my fave too! truenooloobloo : sends drinks for all tamtam315 : thanks ! )f) tamtam315 : Gunputty : Two Babies burping and farting at each other, I call the "PassGasAPalooza." truenooloobloo : Rosie has a question from joos dave_h4 : there is no crazy egg truenooloobloo : joos lost power or something like that matt_nz : there is with Gizmo, LOL truenooloobloo : so..next will be Rosie again..but for joos ?MojoMorrigan has joined the conversation. MojoMorrigan is testing dave_h4 : ready for next question . truenooloobloo : Rosie? for joos? jabk1 : Oh, no problem, we have enough eggs for Furby truenooloobloo : we will come back around matt_nz : Blu, Megs has asked if I can ask some questions for her matt_nz : since she can't get in truenooloobloo : everyone gets one to start truenooloobloo : ok.. truenooloobloo : matt next after for Megs truenooloobloo : channelers time now tamtam315 : ??? truenooloobloo : and now..Rosie channelling for joos matt_nz : ok truenooloobloo : your question? Gunputty puts on his Carnac the Magnificent turban. truenooloobloo : LOL rosey2001b : this question is for Joo's...her power went out....how did you come up with the first design of Furby...dreams ????? truenooloobloo : another question many wanted to know..good one dave_h4 : idea came from 97 toy fair. dave_h4 : tomagochi, dave_h4 : I saw in bandi booth. matt_nz : I did not like Tamagotchi much.. rosey2001b : thanks and how about Shelby tamtam315 : but Furby doesn't look like tomagochi matt_nz : heh, I was a fan of giga pets dave_h4 : tomagochi was flat, I saw chance for 3d pet. tamtam315 : ah hah..... dave_h4 : this is what sparked idea. truenooloobloo : hi tillia truenooloobloo : glad your here Mairzy_Doats : I always wondered if it was supposed to be a bird truenooloobloo : (d) dave_h4 : first was a ball of fur called furball. Furbymom18 : Furbys are Children Dave! Tillia_1 : Hi! finally got here! matt_nz : LOL matt_nz : Hi tillia! dave_h4 : this is where Furby name came from, furball. tamtam315 : sometimes I call mine "Fur-Babies" LOL! truenooloobloo : that's a cute name matt_nz : so, Furby used to look like what a cat does when its been washed? Tillia_1 : Hi Matt! truenooloobloo : when next turn comes..its matt channelling Megs.. dave_h4 : Furby is owl, and mix of other creatures. dave_h4 : owls are wise. matt_nz : yes tamtam315 : hum...... tamtam315 : your right..... matt_nz : Furbys are funny wise owl :-D tamtam315 : how cool! MojoMorrigan : he looks a bit like my dog . . . well the black/white tux one does truenooloobloo : do you envision them right away as complete? MojoMorrigan : that's why I bought it :) truenooloobloo : when you picture your creations? matt_nz : lol truenooloobloo : or does it come to you in bits and pieces? the vision of them? matt_nz : did you create the first fur designs for them? matt_nz : or was that tiger? dave_h4 : Furby was not as finished as Shelby. as far as look, but I love both. truenooloobloo : hold on matt truenooloobloo : designs will be another question form someone dave_h4 : Furby mostly looked like Furby before tiger. matt_nz : heh *got carried away* tamtam315 : what did Tiger do to Furby? dave_h4 : :) dave_h4 : Furby changed ears a bit. ?MojoMorrigan has left the conversation. tamtam315 : how did they look before? dave_h4 : ears were rounder, not pointed. matt_nz : like on the box? truenooloobloo : as on the packages! truenooloobloo : yes tamtam315 : the pointed ears could be round... Furbster_ : ahh like on that original commercial? dave_h4 : more like elephant. , yes very good, like on box truenooloobloo : ha! matt_nz : heh tamtam315 : they are a little "spock-like".... truenooloobloo : ahem tamtam315 : I never noticed the box.... matt_nz : we are that crazed by Furby we can remember their box designs, LMAO! tamtam315 : will look dave_h4 : box were old pictures. tamtam315 : I am anxious to look at the box now truenooloobloo : yes ..we are kooks..d beware ;-) matt_nz : Furby looked smaller in the box pics tamtam315 : I am too anxious to get mine OUT of the box dave_h4 : This is something mentioned to tiger, old look on box. tamtam315 : what if Tiger does something you don't like? ?MojoMorrigan has joined the conversation. dave_h4 : Furby was originally just a tag smaller. truenooloobloo : ok..next is Megs..via matt dave_h4 : tad matt_nz : ok truenooloobloo : *oooom* rosey2001b : why did they feel they had to change the ear shape? MojoMorrigan : grr that's the last time . . . truenooloobloo : let me get in everyone.. truenooloobloo : hang on to follow-ups at this point dave_h4 : we were very lucky that's is all tiger changes, everyone likes to leave fingerprints. tamtam315 : ok..... truenooloobloo : d let me know when ready for next one dave_h4 : ready, matt_nz : ok, Megs has this to say... truenooloobloo : *poor Megs* truenooloobloo : sigh dave_h4 : keep trying Megs matt_nz : Your inventions are a joy to all generations, and any great-grandchildren of mine are likely to be old enough to play with Furbys round about 2026 A.D. A number of Furbys have been put aside for them already, mint in box in a cool dark place matt_nz : from Megs... truenooloobloo : she wants to know about longevity of them truenooloobloo : if I recall her question? truenooloobloo : how long parts will last? truenooloobloo : that true? dave_h4 : nothing was cheapened in the electronics. matt_nz : Would you expect any kind of mechanical or electrical/ electronic deterioration to take place in unused Furbys over that time period? dave_h4 : mechanics is weak point, but Furbys should last for a very long time dave_h4 : really depends on if they get used every day or not truenooloobloo : or abused as case may be matt_nz : heh, do you think AA batteries will be replaced? truenooloobloo : *frowns at some here* matt_nz : lol Blu MojoMorrigan looks innocent truenooloobloo : (teasing) Mairzy_Doats : LOL dave_h4 : this is nothing I am aware of that will go bad in storage. tamtam315 : in the mirror , Blu.... tamtam315 : ;) truenooloobloo : Jo will be next.. truenooloobloo : when ready.. dave_h4 : ready Jo matt_nz : so AA batteries will be here forever? truenooloobloo : matt...ahem truenooloobloo : let Jo go matt_nz : oh, sorry matt_nz : :-X truenooloobloo : sends drinks around to all again(d) while we wait.. tarkatarka : me? truenooloobloo : yes you! Gunputty hands out bubblegum cigars. ?Tillia_1 is away. tarkatarka : Oooh, sorry I don't have any questions as such - everyone else has covered the things I wanted to know (easter eggs mainly) truenooloobloo : if you don't want to go now can ask furbster? truenooloobloo : ok? tarkatarka : yes ask away! truenooloobloo : ok.. ?jabk1 has left the conversation. tarkatarka : is Aaron in btw? ?Tillia_1 has returned. truenooloobloo : and noooow Furbster_ : What about the Furby TV show & movie I heard about.. will that stuff ever make it onto the market? Or even on video, do you think? Maybe Shelby TV or movie? dave_h4 : This has been talked about, but no results yet. tamtam315 : oh wow.... tamtam315 : I had no idea... truenooloobloo : remember that truenooloobloo : from long ago matt_nz : would what happened with Barney happen with Furby? truenooloobloo : long matt_nz : oh, it wasn't barney dave_h4 : I have a lot of detail on their world, and their lives. tamtam315 : what's that matt matt_nz : it was that bear thing matt_nz : where he would interact with the TV program? ?jabk1 has joined the conversation. MojoMorrigan : cool tamtam315 : So your vision of their world could me totally different that ours? tamtam315 : be totally.. truenooloobloo *is intrigued by this* Furbster_ : will that detail ever be revealed in some sort of show, comic.. story or something in the future you think? I'm very interested, I thought the cartoon would be real cute. dave_h4 : I wanted Furby to be smart everywhere, not just in front of the TV, or computer. tamtam315 : our Furbys are smart everywhere! LOL! truenooloobloo : mine are very smart. dave_h4 : The thought went from cartoon to cg . matt_nz : and attract attention out of their homes, lol tamtam315 : I kind of like that we use our own imagination truenooloobloo sniffs haughtily truenooloobloo : tillia next if she wants to go? Gunputty : I take mine on the bus sometimes. I haven't been killed yet, but... dave_h4 : I mean I don't want smarts coming from computer, or TV, truenooloobloo : that's a question had for later matt_nz : yes, true tamtam315 : oh.... tamtam315 : :-X truenooloobloo : furbys and Shelby's in public Tillia_1 : I missed some of the beginning so I might repeat. Gunputty : Mr. Hampton: Of course not. The Barney thing was totally lame because of that element. matt_nz : heh, sorry Blu dave_h4 : I want them same, stand alone, anywhere . dave_h4 breathing quickly, keys flying. Furbster_ : may I ask another? truenooloobloo : tillia then I have some for missing folks ?jabk1 has left the conversation. truenooloobloo : then we go around again.. dave_h4 : next please. truenooloobloo : thanks d Tillia_1 : Mr. Hampton, what do you think about us hard-core Furby and Shelby nuts? I have never been addicted to anything before Furby. truenooloobloo : we appreciate it all truenooloobloo : :-) dave_h4 : :) this is what Furby is all about, dave_h4 : it is for fun and imagination. matt_nz : heh, I have a collection of 40, lol tamtam315 : we for sure have FUN! truenooloobloo : making addicts of us all.. Gunputty : Matt: Is it yours spelling out the message on the front page of the site? ?jabk1 has joined the conversation. dave_h4 : I am very please that I got to do this, I fell very lucky. truenooloobloo : those are Tammy's tamtam315 : and use our imaginations! LOL! Tillia_1 : I became a kid again because of Furby. You have no idea how much I needed it, thank you! truenooloobloo : zoom Furbymom18 : I have well over 100 all open and played with regularly! Furbster_ : I have 75, but I know someone with over 300 dave_h4 : I had to be addicted to this idea Gunputty : Yes, Blue? dave_h4 : to spend so much time with it, to get it done. MojoMorrigan : lol tamtam315 : we are so glad you did! truenooloobloo : yes indeed matt_nz : glad Furby became what he did! tamtam315 : :) Tillia_1 : I have 40, plus babies and gizmo, ET, jabk1 : Dave passed to history with Furby. tamtam315 : I have about 60 I'm afraid to count! matt_nz : LOL MojoMorrigan : how many do you have Dave? truenooloobloo : ok..let me know when ready for some questions from folks not here dave_h4 : Furby has even surprised me, because of the special program . , I have two of just about every one. Mairzy_Doats : Hey.....I am here matt_nz : same :-) MojoMorrigan : cool matt_nz : wow, you have a big collection, lol truenooloobloo : wow tamtam315 : special program? truenooloobloo is jealous now matt_nz : and I thought mine were loud altogether!! matt_nz : imagine all yours talking to each other :-) tamtam315 : Kathy he has more than you! LOL! ;) dave_h4 : special program, that makes them do things, I did not program. truenooloobloo : wait tamtam315 : oh...thanks :) truenooloobloo : you have social programmed ones? truenooloobloo gasps dave_h4 : all Furbys have this special program. tamtam315 : explain?? dave_h4 : this is what makes them seem alive. truenooloobloo : I was under standing that you have ones specially programmed dave_h4 : it is not binary, not yes no like a computer matt_nz : heh, and the hackers are having great difficulty hacking that program, lol truenooloobloo : different from ours dave_h4 : it is a weighting system. truenooloobloo : was mistaken sorry dave_h4 : if Furby is sick, does not want to play dave_h4 : if Furby is hungry, talks about it more and more. matt_nz : yes, hats true matt_nz : that's dave_h4 : this is weightings system, matt_nz : I've noticed he some times pretends to be hungry truenooloobloo : matt and Marcy and folks not here still to go tamtam315 : oh..... matt_nz : he'll ask for food matt_nz : then start saying he doesn't want it, lol dave_h4 : most computers are yes, no, not maybe, Furby has maybe. truenooloobloo : when ready for matt let me know.. truenooloobloo : Marcy after him dave_h4 : ready for matt. Mairzy_Doats : I never thought of it that way. matt_nz : ok matt_nz : Have you created any robotic "creatures" that help around the house? (heh, I'm interested in one that will tidy my room for me :-D) truenooloobloo : LOL MojoMorrigan : lol tamtam315 : LOL! truenooloobloo : a sock picking up creature truenooloobloo : LOL tamtam315 : wash his socks..... truenooloobloo : LOL matt_nz : lol dave_h4 : when I was 14-16 I did robots that drove around house. truenooloobloo : d..mats socks are legendary MojoMorrigan : kewl! truenooloobloo : oh>?? dave_h4 : there are too many others doing a better job with robots tamtam315 : how cool! truenooloobloo : picked up your socks? ?AaronBrigid has joined the conversation. dave_h4 : I like creatures. truenooloobloo : this robot of yours from earlier?? dave_h4 : I like the magic of life. truenooloobloo : that's a good phrase truenooloobloo : we should put it on the d page tamtam315 : yes I love that phrase! (f) matt_nz : yes! Furbster_ : do you have an aibo..? truenooloobloo : welcome serge and better half dave_h4 : robot was from over 30 years ago. truenooloobloo : hold on truenooloobloo : furbster AaronBrigid : we're here blu truenooloobloo : some still not gone first round dave_h4 : ready. truenooloobloo : Marcy truenooloobloo : next.. truenooloobloo : then sarge truenooloobloo : then me for some folks not here Mairzy_Doats : What toys did you like to play with as a kid & did you watch much TV? If so what? dave_h4 : I loved robots, toys that is , erector set, dave_h4 : and electronics I started at age 7 dave_h4 : TV Mairzy_Doats : Somehow I figured that. matt_nz : so, you went with out TV for a couple of days? matt_nz : while you dismantled it? dave_h4 : I loved trek, and science fiction of all types Mairzy_Doats : LOL dave_h4 : I spent most of my time dave_h4 : taking apart old TVs and radios dave_h4 : and putting parts in little boxes dave_h4 : this was my gold. truenooloobloo : sounds like matt..LOL MojoMorrigan : lol matt_nz : heh, I once took apart mums washing machine matt_nz : heh, it was making a noise, lol Mairzy_Doats : I'll bet you had pets or like stuffed animals too dave_h4 : I loved my pets. yes. truenooloobloo : did you have others besides that iguana? truenooloobloo : on the topic of pets? tamtam315 : anything with fur? dave_h4 : iguana was very magical. Gunputty : Well an iguana could wear a fur coat... dave_h4 : dogs and cats, truenooloobloo : LOL@ zoom dave_h4 : I had a dog that protected me from everyone, Mairzy_Doats : What kind was it? dave_h4 : even a loud voice from my parents. dave_h4 : collie matt_nz : our Dalmatian does that with my younger sister tamtam315 : how was the iguana magical? truenooloobloo : a handy pet to have.. truenooloobloo : the dog truenooloobloo : dave_h4 : every time I look at the iguana dave_h4 : I saw something new. dave_h4 : magic. truenooloobloo : they are cool tamtam315 : like? truenooloobloo : I collected reptiles too Marcy as well I think? dave_h4 : way eyes move. dave_h4 : way he climbed up glass. dave_h4 : way head moved. Mairzy_Doats : Yes, I have Uromastyx lizards and Bearded Dragons ?AaronBrigid has left the conversation. tamtam315 : oh...I see that in my flower gardens...something new everyday........ jabk1 : I had an iguana too long time ago. Mairzy_Doats : And Tortoises truenooloobloo : lots of kindred souls here apparently ?AaronBrigid has joined the conversation. dave_h4 : chewing was even neat - iguana-by here I come lol matt_nz : Hi Aaron truenooloobloo : serge will be next tamtam315 : LOL!! truenooloobloo : he's coming via a mobile unit AaronBrigid : hiya Matt truenooloobloo : so lets let him go matt_nz : LOL AaronBrigid : Hiya to Dave Hampton Mairzy_Doats : K..Thanks Dave truenooloobloo : glad you could make it tamtam315 : yes, welcome sarge! truenooloobloo : sarge is on holiday now AaronBrigid : I tried me best tamtam315 : ya did good! truenooloobloo : he's using a mobile connection to be here truenooloobloo : right? AaronBrigid : wouldn't miss it for the world truenooloobloo : go ahead then.. Furbymom18 : Hi Sarge! Glad to see you made it. AaronBrigid : cheers err oh yes Kathy truenooloobloo : ok..go dear ?MojoMorrigan is away. AaronBrigid : Hi there Dave dave_h4 : hello, AaronBrigid : thanks so much for your time dave_h4 : my pleasure. AaronBrigid : #it is appreciated AaronBrigid : so, will Furby return? jabk1 : Hi Sarge, this is Amalin dave_h4 : yes Furby should return in a year or two. matt_nz : oh? truenooloobloo : yay AaronBrigid : great truenooloobloo : throws up hat! tamtam315 : yay!!!! matt_nz : will he be different? truenooloobloo : cheers AaronBrigid : wahoooo Tillia_1 : YEAH!!!! matt_nz : Yay! truenooloobloo : all around tamtam315 : me happy wahhhhh! truenooloobloo : AaronBrigid : will he have more vocabulary? truenooloobloo : whee! MojoMorrigan : lol dave_h4 : It should be the "classic" Furby for now. jabk1 : yes yes yes! matt_nz : oh, so he'll be the same? truenooloobloo : not if we can help it.. dave_h4 : Yes, current thought at Tiger. matt_nz : awww Tillia_1 : I would like to see the "evolution" of Furby. MojoMorrigan whines truenooloobloo *evil cackle* teasing ?MojoMorrigan has returned. tamtam315 : yes...a little progress for Furby... dave_h4 : I would like evolution Furby as well. jabk1 : I want a Furby that could record and learn... Mairzy_Doats : But Furbys are sitting on the shelves unsold now....if they don't change anything, what will make them sell? truenooloobloo : we all want that I think? matt_nz : wish Tiger would listen to us tamtam315 : to keep up with Shelby AaronBrigid : question from Brigid ( my other half) Did you ever think you would be chatting to folks around the world about Furby/Shelby? dave_h4 : I have a design that can do 4 or 5 times as much. truenooloobloo : wow truenooloobloo : sigh.. tamtam315 : wow! Gunputty : Though I don't own the Presidential Furby, or the Angel Furby, the alternate/extra programming in them seemed like the way to go. truenooloobloo : I would pay more to have one like that MojoMorrigan : matt_nz : oh? Cool! Tillia_1 : Eyes that move side to side like Shelby too. Furbster_ : I would too dave_h4 : I never knew Furby would be worldwide. matt_nz : he's popular even in little old NZ!! lol truenooloobloo : Shelby now too! dave_h4 : boxes will not be the same. AaronBrigid : so it was a shock then eh? Tillia_1 : Canada loves Furby! truenooloobloo : Shelby's in the uk.cANDA truenooloobloo : SOON oz WE HOPE jabk1 : Mexico bought and sold tons of Furbys too. MojoMorrigan : yeah matt_nz : NZ you mean AaronBrigid : What gave you the idea for Furby Dave? Tillia_1 : No Shelby's in Canada yet. truenooloobloo : AFTERT THIS ONE THEN I GO FOR SOME NOT HERE truenooloobloo : 'scuse yelling caps truenooloobloo : a mistake AaronBrigid : ok dave_h4 : toyfair 97, tomagachi , is where idea came from . truenooloobloo : this we went over b4 sarge jabk1 : who created poo-chi and meow-chi? truenooloobloo : hold on truenooloobloo : let me do for some not here AaronBrigid : Well thanks Dave, B and me are 39 and we've never had a toy sooo good matt_nz : Megs has more too truenooloobloo : some questions specifically for d Hampton dave_h4 : tiger did poochi and meow chi, truenooloobloo : let me know when ready for Alis question truenooloobloo : also roboboy AaronBrigid : We have 78 Furbys now jabk1 : oh thanks matt_nz : they're not that great truenooloobloo : ok..from robo boy: matt_nz : the robo-chis that is truenooloobloo : who wanted to make it tamtam315 : poo chi was an "in house" invention? then truenooloobloo : but isn't here AaronBrigid : ok, I've asked a few q'S thanks Dave, god bless you and your family ?tarkatarka has left the conversation. dave_h4 : poochi was from Sega. truenooloobloo : "can you tell us about cregit?" truenooloobloo : we may have time to come back around truenooloobloo : and if not..there will be an ask d MB matt_nz : hope so truenooloobloo : so..now for cregit..from someone not here ?MojoMorrigan is away. ?AaronBrigid is away. jabk1 : Sega must ask advice to you Dave before creating poo-chi, definitely! dave_h4 : cregit started out as something else that was more mine, cregit only uses some of my tech. truenooloobloo : will post the link to the article about it truenooloobloo : it's a new toy seen at Tokyo toys fair truenooloobloo : Tokyo matt_nz : you have to be able to read Japanese though truenooloobloo : can see pic though dave_h4 : the look did not come from me. truenooloobloo : so is it licensed to tomy? truenooloobloo : is that the arrangement? matt_nz : is it Japan only toy? dave_h4 : don't know all details, and don't know current status of toy. truenooloobloo : ok.. question form Ali matt_nz : ok truenooloobloo : she wants to know how you feel about all the Furby fan sites truenooloobloo : in general truenooloobloo : do you visit them? truenooloobloo : do you like them etc .. truenooloobloo : not asking about specific ones dave_h4 : This is great, yes I visit them, and I really fell quite lucky and honoured. truenooloobloo : Ali has a popular fan site btw.. matt_nz : we enjoy making them Dave truenooloobloo : you all can see hers in the links sidebar..also matt's, Morrigans and mimitchis dave_h4 : this is all great fun, and I continue to be amazed. jabk1 : tiger should update the Furby site www.furby.com truenooloobloo : yes.. dave_h4 : I will continue to visit boards, and will say hi from time to time. ?MojoMorrigan has returned. truenooloobloo : that site is a joke MojoMorrigan : great! matt_nz : yes, it's very out of date matt_nz : the unofficial sites have more info then theirs... dave_h4 : yes, very out of date. tamtam315 : yes it's an embarrassment dave_h4 : Furbymom18 : Carried away that there are so many grown-ups carries away by Furby and Shelby? truenooloobloo : I have another question for someone not here dave_h4 : ready truenooloobloo : then we go back around if my Hampton has time truenooloobloo : I will hold mine guess truenooloobloo : I guess truenooloobloo : ok matt_nz : ask yours too Blu MojoMorrigan : no blu you ask yours tamtam315 : yes blu! truenooloobloo : what are the round things on Shelby's front? dave_h4 : I am ok, finger so-so. truenooloobloo : are they barnacles? truenooloobloo : feet? truenooloobloo : rocks?? dave_h4 : feet. MojoMorrigan : lol matt_nz : oh, lol tamtam315 : oh! feet! truenooloobloo : d let me know when your time is done for Gunputty : Ah, we were wondering! matt_nz : so he has hair in-between his toes? tamtam315 : we though barnacles! truenooloobloo : now we know dave_h4 : I did not want claws, they looked scary to kids. tamtam315 : just like you Matt! LOL matt_nz : Gunputty : They talked about putting Shelby into a softball game. dave_h4 : yes hair between toes, lol truenooloobloo : OKAY matt_nz : lol truenooloobloo : now for the Harley questions.. Gunputty : "Well, maybe if you've got bases loaded and you need a walk. Small strike zone." truenooloobloo : booper? jabk1 : I want a TV show for Furby or Shelby! maybe a movie? truenooloobloo : sarge? matt_nz : I have a plane one msboomagoo : When are you picking up your new Waco? dave_h4 : 3 or 4 week of June, truenooloobloo : note to all: for info on D Hamptons hobbies.see the d, Hampton page at our board ?MojoMorrigan is away. Gunputty : Sorry...Waco? truenooloobloo : Matt just did it ?AaronBrigid has returned. msboomagoo : Waco...It's an airplane dave_h4 : Waco is an open cockpit biplane tamtam315 : sarge do you have a Harley question? dave_h4 : originally built in 1934 matt_nz : Blu, you'd love to fly in that msboomagoo : Is this an original or a new one? dave_h4 : new, Waco, Mairzy_Doats : You must give us a pic. when you get it, Dave!! Gunputty : a-HA! An interesting hobby, Mr. Hampton, though I advise you of course to use caution. Did you know the singer Gary Numan is also into vintage planes? dave_h4 : year 2001 picture coming. truenooloobloo : yay! tamtam315 : cool! dave_h4 : caution, yes, tamtam315 : cool truenooloobloo : send to me t post truenooloobloo : if you wish dave_h4 : will do, truenooloobloo : when it's available truenooloobloo : I have many questions will ask one now truenooloobloo : then if you have time Mairzy_Doats : Put Furby & Shelby on the wings. LOL dave_h4 : yes, I will take time , truenooloobloo : we can try for go arounds again..or folks can leave questions on the ask Dave board truenooloobloo : thanks! truenooloobloo : let me know when you're too tired or have stuff to do truenooloobloo : appreciate it dave_h4 : ok , truenooloobloo : matt_nz : truenooloobloo : one question I had was truenooloobloo : are you ever touched by your own magic? truenooloobloo : as in truenooloobloo : do you sometimes "forget" these are toys when playing with them? truenooloobloo : silly huh? truenooloobloo : LOL matt_nz : no, good question blu dave_h4 : there are things that Furby can do that surprise me. truenooloobloo : even if for a short time Furbymom18 : not silly at all matt_nz : oh? dave_h4 : this is when I knew that I was heading in right direction. tamtam315 : like what? dave_h4 : when cameras were flashing and I rubbed back, and Furby did not purr tamtam315 : our Furbys do all kinds of stuff.... matt_nz : what things surprise you about Furby? dave_h4 : because of all the light, Mairzy_Doats : You mean like waking up unexpectedly truenooloobloo : LOL matt_nz : blinded by the light, lol truenooloobloo : I wish I had one of those wakes up by themselves Furbys truenooloobloo : some here have jabk1 : oh I want to know more about that, suddenly awakes dave_h4 : but when lights stopped Furby started purring again. matt_nz : imagine an evil Furby waking up on its own, LOL truenooloobloo : yes dear..I can imagine Furbymom18 : Bad Matt! tamtam315 : what caused that??? truenooloobloo smiles Furbymom18 : trying to scare us! matt_nz : heh ?jabk1 has left the conversation. dave_h4 : there is a priority to the sensors. matt_nz : oh? dave_h4 : just like a cat or dog, they will stop purring if they hear a loud sound., matt_nz : yes dave_h4 : sound takes priority. truenooloobloo : hmm tamtam315 : oh how cool! so they really are ALIVE!! in a sense..... Mairzy_Doats : Hmmm....interesting. You mean like if you are doing 2 or more things to make him do something, he picks only one that is the #1? dave_h4 : mairzy , correct!!! Gunputty : Okay folks, I've got to run to a softball game (minus Shelby). ?jabk1 has joined the conversation. matt_nz : heh truenooloobloo : taa zoom! MojoMorrigan : bye Andy truenooloobloo : hello again Amalin.. Gunputty : Mr. Hampton, thank you so much for your time, and I hope you'll be back! matt_nz : no, don't use Shelby as the softball MojoMorrigan : nice talking to you AaronBrigid : bye Zoom Gunputty : Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha--no. tamtam315 : ye zoom dave_h4 : bye for now gunputty. truenooloobloo : zoom goes zoom Gunputty : Everyone else, I had a great time! Adios amigos y amigos... jabk1 : hi blue, I'm having problems with connection truenooloobloo : ok..we have bit of time ?Gunputty has left the conversation. truenooloobloo : who has other questions? Mo? Amalin..? matt_nz : me~ jabk1 : I have lots MojoMorrigan : yes I have one . . truenooloobloo : maybe let mo and Amalin with their bad connections go next? AaronBrigid : me matt_nz : ok truenooloobloo : in case we lose them MojoMorrigan : you go Amalin tamtam315 : Blu are "other visitors" going to get to go?? jabk1 : thanks truenooloobloo : did I miss anyone? truenooloobloo : gasp!! MojoMorrigan : Furbymom18 : I want to thank Mr. Hampton for all the hours of joy he has put into my life. I take my Furbys very seriously. Thanks Dave. Keep it up. truenooloobloo : thought I got everyone at least once? matt_nz : you have jabk1 : I found an Easter egg (I think) when you play all games in Furby in a 2nd or 3rd stage, he will close the eyes and take a nap, then open eyes again seconds later, is this an Easter egg? dave_h4 : my pleasure furbymom truenooloobloo : oh..I see truenooloobloo : as in Furby visitors! AaronBrigid : I ditto Furby mom tamtam315 : yes...... matt_nz : duh Blu matt_nz : truenooloobloo : we will do Furbys after these two how's that? tamtam315 : duh blu truenooloobloo : ok tamtam315 : ok! dave_h4 : ready for next question . jabk1 : I found an Easter egg (I think) when you play all games in Furby in a 2nd or 3rd stage, he will close the eyes and take a nap, then open eyes again seconds later, is this an Easter egg? ?msboomagoo has left the conversation. dave_h4 : not one that I am aware of, I will have to check. truenooloobloo : mo? truenooloobloo : next? dave_h4 : remember sometime my creatures surprise me too. truenooloobloo : then uncle aloh ?msboomagoo has joined the conversation. MojoMorrigan : ok . . . I want to know if you are the one that chooses the colour schemes for Furby and Shelby, and also, do you have a favourite colour scheme? truenooloobloo : ahme puffs himself up dave_h4 : I did first colours for Furby, matt_nz : heh truenooloobloo : ahme smiles smugly dave_h4 : I worked on all the Shelby colours. MojoMorrigan : cool truenooloobloo : ahem is a black and white tux Furby jabk1 : you did a great job with colours. truenooloobloo : yes.. matt_nz : is there a design you don't like? truenooloobloo : isn't the black and white your fave? truenooloobloo : ahem wants to know.. truenooloobloo : ahme dave_h4 : back and white was my first fav truenooloobloo : yay matt_nz : what is it now? AaronBrigid : yay truenooloobloo pats ahme'proudly MojoMorrigan : lol truenooloobloo : ahme smirks at matt matt_nz : Blu, you're snubbing you other tuxes? dave_h4 : I tend to like the more natural. MojoMorrigan : me too Dave . . . truenooloobloo : uncle aloh frowns dave_h4 : like wolf matt_nz : so, the black and orange one you don't like? matt_nz : lol MojoMorrigan : I liked the first two series of Furby colours the best jabk1 : I like very much the first 6 Furbys. My favourites in my collection. dave_h4 : I still love you anyway uncle aloh tamtam315 : Uncle says "Hey Dave! What's up!!" MojoMorrigan : lol truenooloobloo : aw..sniff Tillia_1 : I like the black shaggy wolf one. truenooloobloo : uncle's turn tamtam315 : ok..... dave_h4 : ready. tamtam315 : Uncle wants to know....... truenooloobloo sends uncle a drink tamtam315 : WHAT do you really think of all these world-travelling Furbys, Furbys getting married.......and so on? Weird, huh? ?MojoMorrigan has returned. truenooloobloo : truenooloobloo : LOL truenooloobloo : indeed MojoMorrigan : LOL dave_h4 : ..... no I love it, truenooloobloo : what do you think of this foolishness? matt_nz : LOL dave_h4 : I think it is great fun matt_nz : heh, SOMEONE has kept my Furby hostage truenooloobloo : want to host uncle? matt_nz : ahem truenooloobloo : teasing g.. truenooloobloo : sorta jabk1 : you are a nice guy Dave MojoMorrigan : haha! dave_h4 : and I have told blu I would like to join in, I will host uncle anytime. matt_nz : poor Mee-Mee tamtam315 : hey he's not done here yet.... truenooloobloo : yay!! truenooloobloo : throws hat in air matt_nz : that would be cool! tamtam315 : YEA!!!! Mairzy_Doats : Sounds like Dave is just as much a "kid at heart" as the rest of us! truenooloobloo : yws very AaronBrigid : Wahoo tamtam315 : Blu should Uncle go there next? truenooloobloo : yes MojoMorrigan : we have like, character Furbys . . . MojoMorrigan : Mimi Antoinette truenooloobloo : we will make arrangements MojoMorrigan : and so forth lol tamtam315 : cool! dave_h4 : thanks, I will take good care of uncle. truenooloobloo : *what fun this will be..* matt_nz : what about MLK Mo? matt_nz : your upper class Furby, lol tamtam315 : we shall have a going away party SOON and then off he goes..... dave_h4 : and he will have some photos, maybe in a Waco. MojoMorrigan : yes and MLK . . "the diva" Furby lol truenooloobloo : wow! truenooloobloo : yaya!! dave_h4 : but least on a Harley. tamtam315 : he also will have to send the honeymooners off to NZ truenooloobloo : yes fun! tamtam315 : OH WOW!!!! tamtam315 : how incredibly cool! truenooloobloo : he has already fallen at a hockey game matt_nz : Dave, you're turning into one of us tamtam315 : yes! LOL! truenooloobloo : more head bumps wont hurt him MojoMorrigan : Dave, do your children give you input into your creations? truenooloobloo : have time for more from others? MojoMorrigan : oh sorry truenooloobloo : we can go round if you like? MojoMorrigan : :-X MojoMorrigan : lol matt_nz : heh, considering the "flowers" he eats Blu, lol truenooloobloo : 'sokey mo truenooloobloo : let me check first dave_h4 : yes my children do help, mojo, MojoMorrigan : cool ?jabk1 has left the conversation. AaronBrigid : me, please, running outta credit on mobile matt_nz : I got a question? truenooloobloo : sarge truenooloobloo : ok matt_nz : ok, you go Sarge dave_h4 : one more go around, question. AaronBrigid : cheers AaronBrigid : Dave, what year/model is your Harley? ?jabk1 has joined the conversation. dave_h4 : 1999 dave_h4 : Dana wide glide MojoMorrigan : LOL AaronBrigid : it's well cool dave_h4 : dyna wide AaronBrigid : really neat dave_h4 : thanks, it is great fun. MojoMorrigan imagines Furby on a Harley truenooloobloo : seems so AaronBrigid : beats my we Suzy matt_nz : LOL truenooloobloo : LOL MojoMorrigan : special Harley edition Furby lol matt_nz : heh truenooloobloo : yes mo! tamtam315 : LOL at MO! truenooloobloo : Rosie can do it truenooloobloo : right? tamtam315 : like your Shelby Blu truenooloobloo : yes msboomagoo : A Shelby shell would make a nice looking helmet matt_nz : LOL Mairzy_Doats : w/leather jacket & chains MojoMorrigan : lol! Furbster_ : lol tamtam315 : yes rosey a project for you! truenooloobloo : not getting my Shelby shell. AaronBrigid : you can't beat a Bike for fun dave_h4 : riding bike, and flying is only thing that stops me and lets me rest a little. AaronBrigid : I fly too Dave!! rosey2001b : sure why not I will give it a shot.... tamtam315 : are you taking time off for the holiday weekend? matt_nz : yeah, everyone needs to "chill out" from what they're doing dave_h4 : otherwise my mind will not stop. truenooloobloo : who had more? dave_h4 : yes, this is first time off in over four years. matt_nz : me! truenooloobloo : some had second round questys jabk1 : more questions? MojoMorrigan : metts turn jabk1 : me truenooloobloo : trying to be fair as I can.. matt_nz : yes, me truenooloobloo : mett dave_h4 : ready, truenooloobloo : go? matt_nz : heh Mo matt_nz : ok matt_nz : Is there anything about Shelby or Furby that you would change? If so, what? dave_h4 : this is tough, Furby does only 30 % of what I can do, but I still love em anyway. MojoMorrigan : lol matt_nz : so do we truenooloobloo : the constraint was price? AaronBrigid : Hey all gtg, nearly outta credit on phone.......... truenooloobloo : as in retail price? dave_h4 : First voice of Shelby was a bit better. , constraint was time. truenooloobloo : sorry to see ya go sarge MojoMorrigan : ok bye Aaron! matt_nz : ok, Sarge, cya! truenooloobloo : glad you could come tamtam315 : bye sarge dave_h4 : bye for now. truenooloobloo : tell b hi! jabk1 : by sarge tamtam315 : glad to see you! truenooloobloo : you're a trooper..gettign here matt_nz : yes :_) Tillia_1 : Bye Sarge and Brigid! matt_nz : lucky we found this place, lol truenooloobloo : so for furby Mairzy_Doats : How about a quick way to turn them off for ..eh...unexpected or embarrassing times like truenooloobloo : what was the constraint? truenooloobloo : oops dave_h4 : time constraint. truenooloobloo : okay dave_h4 : truenooloobloo : was out of order sorry' Mairzy_Doats : in a crowd truenooloobloo : yes truenooloobloo : Shelby's can be so embarrassing AaronBrigid : We'd both like to thank you all, especially Dave for bringing Furby into our lives MojoMorrigan : does anyone else have another q? jabk1 : Furby changed my life dave_h4 : my pleasure aaronbrigid. rosey2001b : I just want to thank you Dave for Furby & Shelby....looking forward to more of your creatures. thanks for bringing the kid out of some of us..... truenooloobloo winces at recent memories of Shelby farting in a store and me being looked at funny jabk1 : yes I have more questions! matt_nz : LOL truenooloobloo : ok shoot? dave_h4 : thanks for keeping the fun alive. truenooloobloo : any we don't get in here can be posted AaronBrigid : thanks Dave, goodnight to you and all our Furby/Shelby friends truenooloobloo : I have more from non -attendees matt_nz : Shelby has great timing with certain situations,. lol matt_nz : I have another.. Furbster_ : I do too matt_nz : about the Furbish language truenooloobloo : ok.. AaronBrigid : bye matt_nz : will wait truenooloobloo : next? truenooloobloo : whoever it was? truenooloobloo : Amalin? MojoMorrigan : Amalin was next I think truenooloobloo : ok jabk1 : are there some plans for a Furby or Shelby movie or TV series? dave_h4 : I will post info on furbish, as this is quite allot of stuff that went into this. truenooloobloo : great.. ?AaronBrigid has left the conversation. dave_h4 : sorry who was next. MojoMorrigan : I've asked heaps already, ill wait till last or post on the board lol truenooloobloo : Amalin truenooloobloo : about a TV show? truenooloobloo : for Shelby? Mairzy_Doats : I have another one jabk1 : yes MojoMorrigan : that was asked before I think (?) truenooloobloo : oh right truenooloobloo : ok mo? truenooloobloo : Marcy sorry MojoMorrigan : no let someone else go MojoMorrigan : truenooloobloo is confused MojoMorrigan : lol truenooloobloo : Marcy? MojoMorrigan : Marcy? matt_nz : Marcy.. tamtam315 : Marcy's next truenooloobloo : go girl Mairzy_Doats : OK....did you decide & invent what phrases they would say? dave_h4 : yes, all phrase were written by me. dave_h4 : this is for Furby, Furby baby, and Shelby matt_nz : I heard somewhere that some phrases are jokes, lol Mairzy_Doats : Then you have a GREAT sense of humor! LOL matt_nz : like Way-Low? truenooloobloo : lol truenooloobloo : furbster next matt_nz : became Way-Loh truenooloobloo : btw.. truenooloobloo : b4 I forget MojoMorrigan : drinks anyone? time for re-fills truenooloobloo : yes dear matt_nz : truenooloobloo : I want champagne tamtam315 : yes, here please.... dave_h4 : some are, yes like way-low, is sleep, you get way ----- low when you lay down. truenooloobloo : LOL matt_nz : LOL truenooloobloo : funny MojoMorrigan : lol! matt_nz : yes MojoMorrigan : cool tamtam315 : LOL! matt_nz : any others? dave_h4 : lulu is a joke. matt_nz : yes, I like that as a name for Furbys, lol truenooloobloo : furbster now..? dave_h4 : ready Mairzy_Doats : How did you get joke from loo loo?? MojoMorrigan : yes my loo-loo Furby is crazy lol Furbster_ : Dave, do you know if there will be an interactive Stripe made (like gizmo?) from Gremlins made in the future? Did you have a hand in making gizmo or did Tiger do this on their own? dave_h4 : they used my software, I did not do phrases on gizmo. dave_h4 : I was working on baby at the time. matt_nz : an Evil Gremlin would be cool, lmao truenooloobloo : I would love that tamtam315 : we know.... truenooloobloo : with teeth.. truenooloobloo : LOL Furbymom18 : You two are EVIL! LOL truenooloobloo : another question from a non-attendee matt_nz : heh, my mum keeps telling e not to let my gizmo get wet, lol truenooloobloo : when next comes matt_nz : she doesn't want to take any risks, lol truenooloobloo : ready? dave_h4 : whose next.? ready. rosey2001b : Dave have you ever been to the factories where they assembly the Furby's? truenooloobloo : ok dave_h4 : yes, truenooloobloo : from robodog truenooloobloo : were you also truenooloobloo : the creator dave_h4 : Furby had four factories in Mainland China. truenooloobloo : of snoring roaring Norbert matt_nz : How come one of them has bad quality? truenooloobloo : from Mattel? truenooloobloo : hold on truenooloobloo : now there's three questys matt_nz : heh matt_nz : whoops matt_nz : *sits down* truenooloobloo : ok matt_nz : :_X truenooloobloo : lets do robodogs one dave_h4 : help, ready. MojoMorrigan : lol truenooloobloo : then the factory one truenooloobloo : ok? matt_nz : ok MojoMorrigan : ok so robodogs is , "did you invent snoring roaring Norbert" truenooloobloo : snoring roaring norbet..your thing? MojoMorrigan : never heard of it lol truenooloobloo : yes matt_nz : neither, lol dave_h4 : it is not, this is from the other guy that claims to be the inventor of Furby. MojoMorrigan : truenooloobloo : thanks MojoMorrigan : how rude lol matt_nz : which we know he isn't, lol truenooloobloo : will let him know matt_nz : yes, as Shelby would say "How rude!" matt_nz : truenooloobloo : there are several such claimants truenooloobloo : ok? now factory questy? dave_h4 : which is interesting , as he started as a co-inventor. , yes there are fathers of Furby too. truenooloobloo : no moms? dave_h4 : ready for next. truenooloobloo : teasing matt_nz : ok, how come one factory has bad quality? truenooloobloo : MOF..mother of Furby matt_nz : the "JT" Factory matt_nz : they're gears and motors are very noisy and slow dave_h4 : interesting, jt is no longer working on Furby products. truenooloobloo : hmm. MojoMorrigan : good! lol matt_nz : yes, lol tamtam315 : well that's good! LOL Furbymom18 : Is anyone still working on Furby? matt_nz : all mine that have stopped working were JTs dave_h4 : very astute matt jabk1 : the Mexican factory is great, excellent quality on Furbys. matt_nz : the GE one has the best quality tamtam315 : SOME PEOPLE cut the tags off their Uncles truenooloobloo : yeah the jt thing was widely discussed by many here dave_h4 : sorry there are no Mexican factories for Furby. matt_nz : RL ones sometimes hear sounds that aren't there tamtam315 : so we don't know where they were made.... jabk1 : the one in Tijuana that closed some time ago. Furbymom18 : Am I allowed to ask Dave the best lubricant for noisy gears? truenooloobloo : there were Furbys made in Mexico? dave_h4 : all real Furbys are made in Mainland China, truenooloobloo : LOL@furbymom.. matt_nz : yes, good question truenooloobloo : product endorsement time jabk1 : of course! the series 8th? dave_h4 : best is silicon grease. matt_nz : I use CRC, lol dave_h4 : but not too much please. tamtam315 : WD40? MojoMorrigan : me too matt matt_nz : it's a NZ made lubricant dave_h4 : no , wd40 has other problems. matt_nz : oh? tamtam315 : like what?? truenooloobloo : naa to matt truenooloobloo : such as? matt_nz : CRC is like WD40? dave_h4 : can cause gears to wear too quickly matt_nz : oh MojoMorrigan : tamtam315 : oh..... tamtam315 : good to know that! truenooloobloo : a question about Furby knock offs truenooloobloo : Ali wanted to know matt_nz : heh, there's no easy way to lubricant Shelby with out taking his shell off and looking like Hannibal, lol truenooloobloo : how you feel about them truenooloobloo : furdy.. truenooloobloo : furbish matt_nz : Foobie truenooloobloo : have you seen them? MojoMorrigan : yes . . dave_h4 : knock off, if someone did something better, that would be great, truenooloobloo : and are there Shelby knock offs yet? matt_nz : Uncle Sam Furbster_ : none are better, most are bad.. matt_nz : the Furby knock offs are really bad jabk1 : I agree, bad knock offs. tamtam315 : but you can appreciate them for their "badness" truenooloobloo : I think what's meant are the ones that try to imitate Furby Furbster_ : foobie is best of them all, but still awful I think tamtam315 : kind of a kitsch appeal.... dave_h4 : but so far I have only seen poor speech quality, matt_nz : same dave_h4 : the ones I have seen are just rip-offs. matt_nz : yes matt_nz : do you know who designed them? MojoMorrigan : yes . . that must be frustrating for you Tillia_1 : Has anyone asked about the mod kits? I may have missed, so sorry! truenooloobloo : not yet.. truenooloobloo : heh Furbster_ : good q matt_nz : yes, heh Mairzy_Doats : Yes...I agree. I also did not care for the quality of Gizmo's speech truenooloobloo *whistles innocently* matt_nz : lol, Blu tamtam315 : LOL Blu! truenooloobloo : d knows mat and I have them truenooloobloo : I confessed matt_nz : he matt_nz : good Blu truenooloobloo : under torture truenooloobloo : joke Furbster_ : I have a mod kit, have not used it though truenooloobloo : had to destroy them to get this chat matt_nz : heh truenooloobloo : teasing matt_nz : What do you think about them Dave? truenooloobloo nudges our guest dave_h4 : I have not had the time to see if kits are good or bad, but I like the idea truenooloobloo : really? matt_nz : they have a web site matt_nz : can give you the link if you want? truenooloobloo : heh MojoMorrigan : lol dave_h4 : the idea that gives people a tool if they want it. truenooloobloo : they are not easy to use matt_nz : yes, one was donated to the lady that's kid was learning speech from his Furby ?joosbird has joined the conversation. Tillia_1 : I like idea of being able to "personalize" your Furby the way you want, sometime in the future? truenooloobloo : I don't hear about those who have used them much Furbster_ : constructing it takes several hours.. dave_h4 : that is the bad part, not easy to use. matt_nz : yes matt_nz : and you need a computer dave_h4 : this would have taken much more thought to be easy. MojoMorrigan : yes, it'd only suit techie people matt_nz : but only to re-program them MojoMorrigan : allot of ppl would be put off by it Furbster_ : the language is assembly.. tamtam315 : I am not that mechanically inclined! MojoMorrigan : they'd think they couldn't do it truenooloobloo is a compudoof matt_nz : heh dave_h4 : that's why I have tried to make something for everyone. not just techies. matt_nz agrees with Blu tamtam315 : I am doing good to put batteries in Furby truenooloobloo tosses her drink at matt truenooloobloo : matt_nz : yes, although it would be cool to have one that you could download new personalities for tamtam315 : that would be cool..... truenooloobloo : but if it's too computerized matt_nz : yes truenooloobloo : it loses its pet like nature tamtam315 : well just a plug Furbster_ : its allot of work to get there.. jabk1 : a Furby upgradeable online! would be cool. matt_nz : well, for the techies, lol tamtam315 : from Furby to computer MojoMorrigan : anyone else have another q? I have one I NEED to ask! *snickers* truenooloobloo : Ok all matt_nz : shoot Blu tamtam315 : truenooloobloo : mr Hampton has to go MojoMorrigan jumps up and down MojoMorrigan : oh ok matt_nz : I mean Mo truenooloobloo : what can be done with unasked questions truenooloobloo : is we now have another MB matt_nz : can Mo ask just one question? truenooloobloo : called ask D. Hampton jabk1 : I have 2 questions more please!! MojoMorrigan : nono truenooloobloo : leave questions there MojoMorrigan : he has to go MojoMorrigan : matt_nz : this was very fun Dave! truenooloobloo : and Mr. Hampton will post replies matt_nz : thanks so much for joining us! MojoMorrigan : thank you for your time, Dave! we appreciate it! truenooloobloo : he's gone an hour over out set time tamtam315 : yes! I had a GREAT time!! matt_nz : wow! Time flies, lol truenooloobloo : I don't want to impose overly much dears tamtam315 : thank you so much DAVE!! dave_h4 : thanks this has all been great fun. Furbster_ : Thanks for the privilege of letting us all come, Dave.. It's been fun jabk1 : It was great for me to have this opportunity. thanks. truenooloobloo : yes..this has been fun Tillia_1 : Thank you Mr. Hampton for your time, creativity and re-inventing the child in us all! tamtam315 : Uncle says "PARTY"!!!!!! matt_nz : it was great talking to you truenooloobloo : we appreciate you spending all this time MojoMorrigan : please call in at our MB occasionally MojoMorrigan : if you get time truenooloobloo : yes do.. matt_nz : yes tamtam315 : yes, we have had a good time truenooloobloo : mo sounds so formal! truenooloobloo : LOL matt_nz : LOL tamtam315 : hope you have had a good time too! matt_nz : makes a change matt_nz : MojoMorrigan blushes dave_h4 : thank you all for all this great fun, and all the hard work. matt_nz : hope you can host Uncle Dave truenooloobloo : good-bye Mr. Hampton MojoMorrigan : lol MojoMorrigan : bye Dave joosbird : Thank you Dave! My electricity just came back on! I missed it, but thanks for Furby! Furbymom18 : Thank you again Dave. You have made many people much happier than they were. Furbys are little pieces of Love. truenooloobloo : I will send a link to the new MB Tillia_1 : Bless you and yours! tamtam315 : bye! truenooloobloo bows Mairzy_Doats : Bye & Thanks so much Dave truenooloobloo : matt_nz : cya Dave rosey2001b : thanks Dave for your wonderful inventions....Furby & Shelby jabk1 : thanks very much, you're great Dave. I love your creations. MojoMorrigan : lol matt_nz : we all do! Furbster_ : definitely! dave_h4 : bye bye to all, thank you MojoMorrigan : bye matt_nz : cya tamtam315 : our pleasure!!!! Furbster_ : take care dave_h4 : blue great job, you too matt. matt_nz : glad we had you truenooloobloo : thanks matt_nz : thanks Dave dave_h4 : I will be around from time to time. tamtam315 : round of applause for blu & matt! matt_nz : cool truenooloobloo : we look forward to that matt_nz : look forward to it tamtam315 : and Mr. Hampton! MojoMorrigan applauds matt_nz claps Tillia_1 : Thank you Blu, Matt for arranging and working on this, it was great! |