- Tamagotchi toys to return as Tamagotchi Friends Animin, the augmented reality pet that’s like Tamagotchi
What is Tamagotchi?#
- Handheld egg-shaped keychain toy Made by Bandai First released in 1996 in Japan
How is the new Tamagotchi different?#
- It is called Mini Tamagotchi 60-per cent smaller Same egg-shaped design with tiny LCD screen
How does the new Tamagotchi work?#
- It has three buttons (A, B, C) Push the buttons to care for and clean up after pet Don’t ignore your pet or it will die
Why is it coming back?#
- Bandai wants to recapture the success it once had It’s playing up the nostalgia for 90s kids Because everyone wants to be a kid again
How much is the new Tamagotchi?#
- Will cost $14.99 in the US Converts to about £11 But it might cost £9.99 if it comes to UK
When can you buy the new Tamagotchi?#
- It had a limited release in Japan in April North American consumers can get it this autumn Launching in US from 5 November
Can you get it in different colours?#
- Six different shell designs Colours include blue, white, orange, and more patterns Each one includes six characters
