Barney Dolls Through The Years

Image	As seen in 	Year 	Notes
 	Barney & the Backyard Gang (first three films) 	1988-1989 	This is the first Barney doll used in the series, with a much more dinosaur-like appearance. This plush has green soles on the bottom of the feet. The mouth, like later iterations of the doll was positioned open but you were unable to see the inside due to camera positioning. His spot pattern on his back matches the costume from around the same time. He is eyelids were digitally replaced in post, the true eyelid color was the same purple material as the doll itself. This doll was owned by Michael and Amy. The doll was built by Art Director, Jamie Ruth Conner over a span of two days out of quilting fabric; the pattern was two simple dinosaur shapes pinned together.
 	
Barney & the Backyard Gang (last three films) 	1990-1991 	
The later BYG Barney doll is more of a plush toy than the previous one. In addition to the increased width, the doll has no toes and lacks the thumb the costume has; it is purple, and has a white strip for a mouth. Unlike the first doll, this one has only five spots on his back.
Three versions of this doll appear in different episodes. The 1st one is a darker shade of purple and appears in the intro of the BYG films and Campfire Sing-Along. With a thick white smile and smaller eyes, this doll is the biggest out of the three versions.
The 2nd version appears in Barney Goes to School, is smaller, has a thinner smile, and a hexagonal head shape; the doll matches his costume counterpart.
The 3rd version, which was used in Rock with Barney and given to Fan Club members, is similar to the 2nd edition except it lacks the white strip representing Barney's smile; this doll does not have visible nostrils.
These dolls were owned by Tina and Luci.
 	Alphabet Soup 	1991-1992 	The Barney doll for the first season is more accurate to the costumed Barney. While it still lacks yellow toes, the pupils were made larger. Notably, the doll lacks eyelids. This is the first doll owned by the school. 
The Season 1 doll was built by Jess Nelson and Ray Henry.
 	"Hop to It!" 	1992 	
This is alternate version of the Season 1 doll, as used in two episodes only. The only notable difference are the smaller, redesigned eyes. 
This doll is currently in the possession of Jess Nelson.
 	Barney's 1-2-3-4 Seasons 	1993-1996 	
The doll is closer to the suit version of Barney. This version incorporates Barney's yellow toes and more accurate eyes. The snout is more upturned, and the arms are poseable. 
Starting in Season 3, the doll had a lighter magenta or purple color.
 	First Day of School 	1997 	This doll was used in four episodes of Season 4. The head and body are chubbier than its predecessor, and the toes are flattened. This was the first show doll to be made out of patterned reticulated foam rather than carved polyfoam. This pattern would be repeated for two additional dolls between Seasons 4-6.
 	It's Tradition 	1997-1999 	This doll was used in a few episodes between Seasons 4 and 5. The snout is more downturned, the eyes are more inset, and the feet are larger and closer together.
 	Barney's Beach Party 	1998-2002, 2012	This doll is slightly chubbier, has a rounder head, and eyes that are closer together. This doll was the most frequently used doll between Seasons 5-6.
 	Barney & Friends Non-Bob West episodes only (except for All Aboard!)	2002-present 	This doll's eyes are closer together. With thinner arms and a lighter purple color, the doll is similar to the costume used at the time. 
A prototype version of this doll has an almost circular head.
==See Also==
*Barney Through the Years
*Baby Bop Through the Years
*BJ Through the Years
Category:Character Evolutions