2025

"Ahoy, Mateys!" picture book
"Everyone is Super" early reader book
Giant Coloring Book
Super-Dee-Duper Sticker Book
Hey Barney! Book
"Barney: 5-Minute Stories" cover

Barney beach towel released by Franco Mfg.
Barney "I Love You" throw blanket, released by Franco.
Barney "Sending You Love" throw blanket, released by Franco
Baby Bop "Somebody Loves You" throw blanket, released by Franco.
BJ "Friends Forever" throw blanket, released by Franco.

Barney light-up shoe by ACI.
Barney rubber clog, released by ACI.
Barney kids backpack from Accessory Innovations

A Barney Hug Life Metal t-shirt, sold at Hot Topic. The black t-shirt reads "Hug Life" in a purple metal band-esque font above a picture of Barney in a circle

Barney from Barney's World Meet & Greet 2025

Fisher-Price Sing-Along Barney plush
Fisher-Price Sing-Along Barney in box
Dance Moves & Music Barney, from Fisher-Price
Dance Moves & Music Barney in box
Back of box

The following is an overview of Barney-related news and events that will occur and have occurred in the year 2025.

Audio[]

January 24: "Gotta Find My Glow" was released as a single.^[1]
January 31: The I Love Me Too soundtrack is released on music streaming services.
February 14: Barney's World, Vol. 2 is released on music streaming services.
April 4: Barney's World, Vol. 3 is released on music streaming services.

Digital[]

January 31: I Love Me Too, a Barney's World Valentine's Day special, premieres on YouTube.^[1]

Events[]

January: Barney appears at the Australian Open Ballpark for live shows and meet and greets. The shows took place on January 16 and January 23.^[2]
January 21-23: Barney appears at the 2025 Toy Fair at the Olympia London in West Kensington, London, England.
January 28-February 1: Barney appears at the 2025 Nuremberg Toy Fair (Spielwarenmesse) in Nuremberg, Germany.
February 24: It's revealed that Sheryl Leach, creator of Barney, is working on a Barney documentary highlighting Barney's early years.^[3]
March 2: Mattel and Nelvana host "Barney's Purple Party" in Toronto, Canada, giving social media influencers and their children an exclusive sneak peek of the Barney's World toy collection from Fisher-Price coming to Walmart stores. The event also featured face paintings, snacks, family portraits and a meet and greet with Barney.
March 3: Barney hosted a meet and greet at Walmart in the Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
May 17: Barney appears for a meet and greet at Walmart in Tepeyac, Mexico City, Mexico to promote his new line of toys.
June 11: To celebrate the International Day of Play, Barney paid a visit to Children's National Hospital in Washington DC.^[4]
June 12: Barney (Barney's World) makes an appearance at Mattel's "Camp Mattel" event, held in honor of the International Day of Play.^[5]

Games[]

May 21: Uken Games announces Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked for iOS and Android devices. Barney, BJ, and Baby Bop appear as toys in the game.^[6]

Merchandise[]

January 1: Sensory Barney and Heart Glow Barney plush toys are released by Fisher-Price on Walmart's website.
January 9: Mattel releases an exclusive line of Barney apparel and accessories through Mattel Creations, as part of their Valentine's Day collection.^[7]
January 17: Funko reveals Funko Pop figures of Barney and Baby Bop.
January 22: Barney and Baby Bop Funko Pop figures are available for preorder.^[8]
January 23: As part of a campaign in response to the LA wildfires, Mattel Creations launches a line of "Mattel Loves LA" t-shirts, including a "Barney Loves LA" shirt. A portion of the proceeds from the shirt line will be donated to the American Red Cross.^[9]
January 29: Mattel announces at the Nuremberg Toy Fair that the Barney's World toy line from Fisher-Price will hit European markets in Fall 2025.^[10]
January: A line of Barney outdoor toys is released by Sunny Days Entertainment, ranging from bubble toys to chalk sets.
February 3: Franco releases a Barney beach towel ^[11]
February: ACI Footwear International releases a line of Barney's World toddler shoes, including light up shoes and clogs, exclusively at Walmart.
February 28: The toy line based on Barney's World from Fisher-Price debuts at the 2025 American International Toy Fair.
March 1-4: Mattel shows off their Barney's World toy line at the New York Toy Fair.^[12]
March 12: The Barney's World toy line from Fisher-Price becomes available in Walmart locations in Canada.
March 17: RoseArt releases a line of Barney's World Fun Dough sets at Walmart. The sets include an On-The-Go Backpack and the Friendship Bakery.
April 11: eKids, under their KIDdesigns brand, releases two Barney electronic toys in US Walmart locations: a Barney "Sing-Along Boombox" and a "Sing Along Microphone."
April 13: Hot Topic releases a Barney "Hug Life" Metal t-shirt.^[13]
May 6: Little Spoon teams up with Mattel to launch a limited-edition line of Barney's World-themed smoothies.^[14]
May 11: Fisher-Price's Sing Along Barney plush is released in Canada through Amazon.
May 15:
- Sing Along Barney is released on Amazon in the UK.
- The Fisher-Price Barney's World toy line is released in Australia, headlined by Dance Moves & Music Barney.
June 1: Franco Mfg. releases a line of Barney throw blankets on Amazon.
June 3: Accessory International releases a Barney's World kids backpack.
June 11: Funko releases a line of Mattel 80th Anniversary Mystery Minis. Barney is one of the figures in the line, with a rarity of 1/24.

Publishing[]

May 6: Ahoy, Mateys! was published by Mattel Press. ^[15]
June 3: Everyone Is Super! was published by Mattel Press. ^[16]
July 1: The Barney: Giant Coloring Book will be published by Mattel Press.^[17]
August 30: Phidal Publishing will release two Barney's World books:
- Barney Bath Time Book
- My First Puzzle Book
September 2: Two new Barney's World books will be published by Mattel Press:
- Hey Barney!^[18]
- Super-Dee-Duper Sticker Book^[19]
October 7: Mission: Playtime!, a storybook celebrating Mattel's 80th Anniversary, will be published by Mattel Press. Barney will be featured along with several other Mattel characters.^[20]
October 15: Phidal Publishing will release a Barney My Busy Books set.
October 21: Barney: 5-Minute Stories will be released by Mattel Press^[21]