The giant purple dinosaur is back. Barney, the talking, singing and dancing tyrannosaurus who starred in his own PBS TV show for nearly two decades, is being revived by Mattel. The company made the ...

Barney is back, and while Mattel has not yet officially confirmed it, we’re guessing he still loves you. Toy giant Mattel announced Monday that Barney, the friendly (and, let’s be honest, ...

Pssst. Hey, parents. Over here. Let me whisper in your ear so your 4-year-old doesn’t hear. If your little one wants a Barney plush dinosaur doll for Christmas, BUY IT NOW. And for you parents who ...

Many of us born before 9/11 and after the Chernobyl disaster can easily recall watching a dinosaur named Barney sing and dance for our childish amusement. We learned many things from this big purple ...

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DAVE BRIGGS: Guess who's back? Barney, your favorite purple dinosaur will return in an animated series launching next year. In addition to new content, Mattel is turning out a new line of Barney toys, ...