Transformers, Ninja Turtles, and Barney are among classic properties that toymakers are bringing back. Whether or not Furby will ignite the same mania it did back in 1998 remains to be seen.

(Credit: Matthew Fearn - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images) During a time of major digital disruption, the 1998 Furby, known as the "Classic Furby," was the first generation of Furby released.

They’re the perfect demographic to target as parents with young kids who would remember Furby and want to introduce it to their kids,” said Silver.Also, Silver said the reemergence of classic ...