Microsoft Actimates Interactive Arthur and DW advertisement
Recorded October 27, 1998 on HGTV in Cleveland, OH
#Microsoft #Actimates #InteractiveToy #Arthur #DW #SmartToy #Children #Learning
Recorded October 27, 1998 on HGTV in Cleveland, OH
#Microsoft #Actimates #InteractiveToy #Arthur #DW #SmartToy #Children #Learning
October 27, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Microsoft Actimates Interactive Arthur and DW advertisement
Recorded October 27, 1998 on HGTV in Cleveland, OH
#Microsoft #Actimates #InteractiveToy #Arthur #DW #SmartToy #Children #Learning
Recorded October 27, 1998 on HGTV in Cleveland, OH
#Microsoft #Actimates #InteractiveToy #Arthur #DW #SmartToy #Children #Learning
It's all fun and games until you realize #Erma is under the same roof as #Barney.
Then it's literally "Barney's Fun and Games." XD
-S.
@4brandonjs4.bsky.social
@yesthatbobwest.bsky.social
Then it's literally "Barney's Fun and Games." XD
-S.
@4brandonjs4.bsky.social
@yesthatbobwest.bsky.social
October 21, 2026 at 7:04 PM
It's all fun and games until you realize #Erma is under the same roof as #Barney.
Then it's literally "Barney's Fun and Games." XD
-S.
@4brandonjs4.bsky.social
@yesthatbobwest.bsky.social
Then it's literally "Barney's Fun and Games." XD
-S.
@4brandonjs4.bsky.social
@yesthatbobwest.bsky.social
From America, 1997: Software and Video Games from Electronics Boutique
(+Netscape Navigator Personal Edition; Netscape Communicator Internet Access Edition; and Final Fantasy VII)
(+Netscape Navigator Personal Edition; Netscape Communicator Internet Access Edition; and Final Fantasy VII)
October 2, 2026 at 11:12 AM
From America, 1997: Software and Video Games from Electronics Boutique
(+Netscape Navigator Personal Edition; Netscape Communicator Internet Access Edition; and Final Fantasy VII)
(+Netscape Navigator Personal Edition; Netscape Communicator Internet Access Edition; and Final Fantasy VII)
Microsoft Actimates Interactive Buddy box art for my AU. Spoilers from Buddy (2026) ahead in the rest of the thread!
August 29, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Microsoft Actimates Interactive Buddy box art for my AU. Spoilers from Buddy (2026) ahead in the rest of the thread!
This concept was loosely inspired by the Barney Actimates creepypastas, but with a more supernatural twist.
August 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
This concept was loosely inspired by the Barney Actimates creepypastas, but with a more supernatural twist.
The Actimates Buddy doll was released in 1997, and was noted by parents and child development experts to have an uncanny ability to talk to children, almost like they were actually having a conversation.
Of course, Buddy actually uses these to communicate with children and pick potential targets for
Of course, Buddy actually uses these to communicate with children and pick potential targets for
August 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The Actimates Buddy doll was released in 1997, and was noted by parents and child development experts to have an uncanny ability to talk to children, almost like they were actually having a conversation.
Of course, Buddy actually uses these to communicate with children and pick potential targets for
Of course, Buddy actually uses these to communicate with children and pick potential targets for
かつてMicrosoftが発売したしゃべる紫色の怪獣おもちゃ「バーニー」とは？
https://gigazine.net/news/20230710-microsoft-interactive-barney-toy/
https://gigazine.net/news/20230710-microsoft-interactive-barney-toy/
かつてMicrosoftが発売したしゃべる紫色の怪獣おもちゃ「バーニー」とは？
PCのOSでは圧倒的なシェアを持つMicrosoftですが、ハードウェア事業は必ずしも順風満帆ではなく、MicrosoftブランドのマウスやキーボードはSurfaceブランドへ統合される形で生産が終了することが決まっているほか、過去にはAndroidやiOSデバイスに席巻される形で姿を消した携帯端末などもあります。さらに、さかのぼること1990年代にはテレビやPCと連携して最大1万4000語の言葉をしゃべることができるぬいぐるみ「ActiMates Barney」がMicrosoftから発売されていたことを、ニュースサイトのNeowinが報告しました。
gigazine.net
July 10, 2023 at 11:05 AM
かつてMicrosoftが発売したしゃべる紫色の怪獣おもちゃ「バーニー」とは？
https://gigazine.net/news/20230710-microsoft-interactive-barney-toy/
https://gigazine.net/news/20230710-microsoft-interactive-barney-toy/
Age verification? I got this for Christmas when I was 7 youtu.be/syka425dCYo?...
Microsoft Actimates DW from Arthur
YouTube video by Laurie Andrews
youtu.be
August 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Age verification? I got this for Christmas when I was 7 youtu.be/syka425dCYo?...
The Ebay listing photos are even creepier.
May 23, 2026 at 5:33 AM
The Ebay listing photos are even creepier.
Lots of empathy. In the 90s I worked for a high street computer retailer. The branches had a Barney Actimates plush toy, we had to have it on all day.
youtu.be/1sL3ahXIdcY
youtu.be/1sL3ahXIdcY
Microsoft Actimates interactiv Barney
YouTube video by Anzsy's toy videos
youtu.be
July 17, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Lots of empathy. In the 90s I worked for a high street computer retailer. The branches had a Barney Actimates plush toy, we had to have it on all day.
youtu.be/1sL3ahXIdcY
youtu.be/1sL3ahXIdcY
Bonus if there’s an ActiMates style Patches Plush to go along with the game that suddenly appears on your desk halfway through
April 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Bonus if there’s an ActiMates style Patches Plush to go along with the game that suddenly appears on your desk halfway through
I mean, if OpenAI *wants* a battle of the handpuppets, I will remind them that Microsoft made an ActiMates Barney codenamed Gepetto that could sing and shout at the TV and there is a Barney movie on the way
ActiMates
ActiMates Barney (formally Microsoft ActiMates Interactive Barney) was an interactive plush toy released in September 1997 by Microsoft. Codenamed "Gepetto" for the motion technology inside the dolls,...
barney.fandom.com
October 18, 2024 at 9:48 PM
I mean, if OpenAI *wants* a battle of the handpuppets, I will remind them that Microsoft made an ActiMates Barney codenamed Gepetto that could sing and shout at the TV and there is a Barney movie on the way
Friday, I watched a VHS of the most busted Microsoft product with @lizzyy.bsky.social
Interactive toys that lined up with selected tapes and PBS shows. Best part, whoever uploaded it?Dubbed in the toy's audio
I cannot get Barney saying "I just can't wait........to read a book!" Out of my head
Interactive toys that lined up with selected tapes and PBS shows. Best part, whoever uploaded it?Dubbed in the toy's audio
I cannot get Barney saying "I just can't wait........to read a book!" Out of my head
Microsoft ActiMates Showcase: 1999 Introductory Video*
* - The ActiMates Teletubbies audio for this tape is incomplete, as we currently don't have ActiMates Tinky Winky or Dipsy. If you have this tape or any Tele...
youtu.be
November 13, 2023 at 12:10 PM
Friday, I watched a VHS of the most busted Microsoft product with @lizzyy.bsky.social
Interactive toys that lined up with selected tapes and PBS shows. Best part, whoever uploaded it?Dubbed in the toy's audio
I cannot get Barney saying "I just can't wait........to read a book!" Out of my head
Interactive toys that lined up with selected tapes and PBS shows. Best part, whoever uploaded it?Dubbed in the toy's audio
I cannot get Barney saying "I just can't wait........to read a book!" Out of my head
From America, 1997: PC Accessories and Toys from Electronics Boutique (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social)
(+Microsoft Home Essentials 97 Upgrade; Microsoft Windows 95 Upgrade; Microsoft Bookshelf '98; Microsoft Magic School Bus Rainforest; Interact Internet World Talk Phone, and more)
(+Microsoft Home Essentials 97 Upgrade; Microsoft Windows 95 Upgrade; Microsoft Bookshelf '98; Microsoft Magic School Bus Rainforest; Interact Internet World Talk Phone, and more)
March 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
From America, 1997: PC Accessories and Toys from Electronics Boutique (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social)
(+Microsoft Home Essentials 97 Upgrade; Microsoft Windows 95 Upgrade; Microsoft Bookshelf '98; Microsoft Magic School Bus Rainforest; Interact Internet World Talk Phone, and more)
(+Microsoft Home Essentials 97 Upgrade; Microsoft Windows 95 Upgrade; Microsoft Bookshelf '98; Microsoft Magic School Bus Rainforest; Interact Internet World Talk Phone, and more)
Does anyone know of anywhere that repairs 30 year old @microsoft.com actimates stuffed toys in the Manchester/ Bury areas?
The toy communicates with the video in the video player via a modem.
But the boys may have given him drinks so probably why he doesn't talk now.
Thanks
The toy communicates with the video in the video player via a modem.
But the boys may have given him drinks so probably why he doesn't talk now.
Thanks
January 15, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Does anyone know of anywhere that repairs 30 year old @microsoft.com actimates stuffed toys in the Manchester/ Bury areas?
The toy communicates with the video in the video player via a modem.
But the boys may have given him drinks so probably why he doesn't talk now.
Thanks
The toy communicates with the video in the video player via a modem.
But the boys may have given him drinks so probably why he doesn't talk now.
Thanks
in the 90s my mom worked the makeup counter at burdines (iykyk) and they casually gave this to her to bring home for me
Barney Microsoft Actimates Store Display | eBay
This is a model that plugs into the wall to power on. It does not require any batteries.
ebay.io
July 16, 2026 at 2:49 AM
in the 90s my mom worked the makeup counter at burdines (iykyk) and they casually gave this to her to bring home for me
They made a Barney doll too.
May 23, 2026 at 5:54 AM
They made a Barney doll too.
Actimates Arthur Plush
1998 FAO Schwarz Catalog
1998 FAO Schwarz Catalog
April 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Actimates Arthur Plush
1998 FAO Schwarz Catalog
1998 FAO Schwarz Catalog
Microsoft ActiMates Introductory Video - 1999 VHS : 146s
February 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Microsoft ActiMates Introductory Video - 1999 VHS : 146s
Microsoft ActiMates Introductory Video - 1999 VHS : 1444s
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Microsoft ActiMates Introductory Video - 1999 VHS : 1444s
Sure, #Erma is known to "cure your depression" in a manner of speaking, but she needs someone to help deal with hers.
Good thing this Hellwyrm exists. XD
-S.
#Barney
@4brandonjs4.bsky.social
@yesthatbobwest.bsky.social
Good thing this Hellwyrm exists. XD
-S.
#Barney
@4brandonjs4.bsky.social
@yesthatbobwest.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Sure, #Erma is known to "cure your depression" in a manner of speaking, but she needs someone to help deal with hers.
Good thing this Hellwyrm exists. XD
-S.
#Barney
@4brandonjs4.bsky.social
@yesthatbobwest.bsky.social
Good thing this Hellwyrm exists. XD
-S.
#Barney
@4brandonjs4.bsky.social
@yesthatbobwest.bsky.social
And the titles in that parody kept getting stranger.
There were others like "Barney Just Sits There," "Barney Teaches You Microsoft Windows" (Which could be a good companion to the Actimates Barney IMO.) and "Barney's No-Money-Down Real Estate System." XD
There were others like "Barney Just Sits There," "Barney Teaches You Microsoft Windows" (Which could be a good companion to the Actimates Barney IMO.) and "Barney's No-Money-Down Real Estate System." XD
January 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
And the titles in that parody kept getting stranger.
There were others like "Barney Just Sits There," "Barney Teaches You Microsoft Windows" (Which could be a good companion to the Actimates Barney IMO.) and "Barney's No-Money-Down Real Estate System." XD
There were others like "Barney Just Sits There," "Barney Teaches You Microsoft Windows" (Which could be a good companion to the Actimates Barney IMO.) and "Barney's No-Money-Down Real Estate System." XD
Microsoft Actimates Interactive Arthur and DW advertisement
Recorded October 27, 1998 on HGTV in Cleveland, OH
Tags: Microsoft, Actimates, Interactive Toy, Arthur, DW, Smart Toy, Children, Learning
Recorded October 27, 1998 on HGTV in Cleveland, OH
Tags: Microsoft, Actimates, Interactive Toy, Arthur, DW, Smart Toy, Children, Learning
October 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Microsoft Actimates Interactive Arthur and DW advertisement
Recorded October 27, 1998 on HGTV in Cleveland, OH
Tags: Microsoft, Actimates, Interactive Toy, Arthur, DW, Smart Toy, Children, Learning
Recorded October 27, 1998 on HGTV in Cleveland, OH
Tags: Microsoft, Actimates, Interactive Toy, Arthur, DW, Smart Toy, Children, Learning