Furby was released in 1998.

The statement "Furby was released in 1998" is true because the Furby toy was indeed first released to the market in that year. Developed by Tiger Electronics, Furby is an interactive robotic toy resembling a small pet. It gained immense popularity upon its release, with its ability to learn and communicate in its own language, have expressive facial features, and respond to touch and sound. The toy became a craze in the late 1990s and early 2000s, making its release year of 1998 significant in the history of this iconic toy.