![]() ![]() When that was proven to be too hard, he became a teddy bear who came to life. Another idea was for Barney to be a blanket. Originally, Barney was going to be a clown doll and in early scripts, he was a sea serpent named Cecelia (and or also written as Sea-celia). Creationīarney was first created in 1987 by Sheryl Leach, who was looking for a way to entertain her then two year old son, Patrick. The Barney character was originally voiced by Bob West from 1988 until 2000, but since his resignation has been voiced by many other voice actors.īarney generally appears with his dino pals, Baby Bop, BJ and or Riff among others.īarney the Dinosaur with creator Sheryl Leach. The character has been succeeded by many other costume performers during Joyner's time and after his resignation. Once Barney springs to life from imagination, any and everyone can see him and no one else needs to use their imagination to see or interact with him in his large form.Ĭreated by former teacher Sheryl Stamps Leach, Barney first appeared in the video titled The Backyard Show (1988), which was the first episode of the Barney & The Backyard Gang home video series.ĭavid Voss originally performed as the costume for Barney from 1988 to 1990, and was succeeded by David Joyner, who would later define the costume mannerisms of the character. Although Barney comes to life through a child's imagination, he isn't imaginary. ![]() His place of residence would later be expanded in the video Come on Over to Barney's House (2000). His birthplace is Dallas, Texas (as he was created there by the creators), however, he lives and resides in one's imagination. Dubbed as the "Elvis for Toddlers" in the early days, he is best known for his silly and optimistic attitude. In turn, Barney opens children's eyes to the joys of learning and discovery, to the wonders of make-believe, and to the beauty of unconditional love. A two hundred million year (two dinosaur years) old, six-foot (sometimes seven-foot) tall purple tyrannosaurus-rex with a green tummy and green spots on his back and his tail and yellow toes, he comes to life through a child's imagination, springing up from a doll to full size. This costume is very nimble.Remember, I love you! Barney is a purple dinosaur and the main protagonist of the television series Barney & Friends, and its home video predecessor Barney & The Backyard Gang. Barney's voice sounds similar to his Season 1 voice, but a little higher-pitched and sillier. Barney's snout is also slightly shorter, and his feet are rounder. The Antron Fleece used here is fuzzier (Possibly not shaved as much as the final suit.). 1992-1994: In season two of Barney & Friends, the costume went through several tummy tucks and even had Barney's green belly replaced due to the green fabric was yellowing at the arm pits.On earlier Season 1 episodes, The bottom of Barney's stomach comes to a triangular point at the bottom, matching up with the seams at the top of the hips and Barney's voice sounds similar to his dry Backyard Gang voice. 1991-1992: This costume would undergo repairs for Season 1, including having a blinking mechanism.Now, Barney is performed by David Joyner, who implemented the "bite bar" method, which is the costume performer biting down on a bar padded with a sponge attached to the inside of Barney's bottom jaw to nod his head, while giving access to both hands of the costume to move simultaneously. His feet are given a redesign and the top of his head is lifted even more. 1991: The pupils are smaller, Barney's stomach has no foam base near the bottom, and his tail gets a little shorter.Internally dubbed as B-1, this costume is now made out of Antron Fleece.
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