A Furby for the 21st century Hasbro, which sold more than 40 million Furbys within three years of the toy's launch in 1998, has updated it with "expressive" LED eyes which display emotions and react when he is tickled or fed. Each toy has been programmed to develop its own unique personality, which is shaped by how it is played with, and children can also download an app to virtually feed the toy and speak to it with a Furbish to English dictionary. Argos said it has set up a waiting list for parents to cope with the expected demand. Other top toys include superheroes Batman and Spiderman, following associated film releases, the Stardoll Fallen Angel and Cinderella, who is celebrating her diamond birthday. The updated Vtech Innotab 2 and LeapPad 2 are both expected to be top-sellers for younger children, with both devices aiming to capitalise on the popularity of tablet computers such as the iPad. Argos toys trading manager Andrea Abbis said: "The past few years have seen technology move into the toy arena meaning the two work in tandem. Now the key to a top toy is a physical one that can link to an online world giving them greater longevity so they can evolve and grow as children do.