How to Buy Barney Dolls

Find out which Barney and Friends character is the child's favorite. Barney? Baby Bop? BJ? Ask the child. He will be more than happy to tell you all about his favorite Barney character.

Find out which Barney dolls the child on your gift list already has and which he still wants. Does he want a stuffed Barney doll that can be taken to bed? How about a Barney doll that says, "I love you"? Or a Baby Bop plush toy and book set?

Avoid Barney look-alikes. There are generic purple dinosaurs aplenty, but they're not Barney and your child knows the difference.

Consider the age of the child when choosing a Barney doll. A small child may enjoy a plush toy over a larger, talking doll that's too big to hug. There are age guides on all Barney products.

Search the Internet for Barney-related merchandise. Online toy stores and auction sites are great places to locate information on Barney dolls.

Expect to pay $5 and up for Barney dolls and merchandise. A plush toy and book set starts at $6, and the larger stuffed animals start at $20.

Check on the estimated delivery time before you order your Barney dolls and merchandise online or through a catalog.

Purchase your Barney merchandise from a local toy store. You may not get the selection you'd get on the Internet or through a catalog, but you'll be able to receive your Barney dolls immediately.