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Bandai, the Japanese toy firm behind the egg-shaped plastic toy, has said it plans to relaunch the Tamagotchi robot next month.
But the new Tamagotchi's habits will be more grown up than the original version; it will be able to go on dates, marry and have babies.
The original pocket sized Tamagotchi toys won hearts by beeping to demand regular attention from their owners.
But their demands for affection were more limited, focused largely on food and drink.
Tamagotchis that did not receive enough love died, shutting down their screens.
The new Tamagotchi Plus will be able to mingle, chat and date with other Tamagotchis using infrared portals, according to its makers, Bandai.
Tamagotchi was first launched in 1996 and had sold 40 million units within a couple of years.
Tamagotchi Plus will go on sale on 2 March priced at 1,980 yen ($19).
Bandai's other products include Power Rangers dolls and Hello Kitty games.
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Woo! I can't wait. hehe, still got my original one somewhere. Think it's back in its original packaging back home tho. Can't wait for the new one. Wonder if next month is a release in Japan, and if so, wonder when we'll finally get em!
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Bandai, the Japanese toy firm behind the egg-shaped plastic toy, has said it plans to relaunch the Tamagotchi robot next month.
But the new Tamagotchi's habits will be more grown up than the original version; it will be able to go on dates, marry and have babies.
The original pocket sized Tamagotchi toys won hearts by beeping to demand regular attention from their owners.
But their demands for affection were more limited, focused largely on food and drink.
Tamagotchis that did not receive enough love died, shutting down their screens.
The new Tamagotchi Plus will be able to mingle, chat and date with other Tamagotchis using infrared portals, according to its makers, Bandai.
Tamagotchi was first launched in 1996 and had sold 40 million units within a couple of years.
Tamagotchi Plus will go on sale on 2 March priced at 1,980 yen ($19).
Bandai's other products include Power Rangers dolls and Hello Kitty games.
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Woo! I can't wait. hehe, still got my original one somewhere. Think it's back in its original packaging back home tho. Can't wait for the new one. Wonder if next month is a release in Japan, and if so, wonder when we'll finally get em!
:D
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Market stuff often rules
Gotta luv the dodgy stuff you can buy on some market stalls tho!
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I had a star wars virtual pet, it was R2-D2.
The instructions were in Japanese though, damn market stall.
The instructions were in Japanese though, damn market stall.
I hated them. HATED them.
Loquacious Duck wrote:
> So I don't think I'll get another one
You know you will!
:P
> So I don't think I'll get another one
You know you will!
:P
Heh. After the first time round I couldn't be bothered with it, so annoying.. ALL THE TIME ¦^)
So I don't think I'll get another one
So I don't think I'll get another one
Ahh Tamagotchi. I still remember buying my one a few weeks before they became a massive craze, and letting it take over my life for ages.
I've had a good record down the years with predicting the next big toys/crazes; I remember buying Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles in Toys R Us many years ago, then a few weeks later people were literally fighting to get them, then there was Pokemon, I (like many other game fans) played through the original waaaay before they became the massive hit we know today. I was at the beginning of the burgeoning dvd market before they were widely known, a fledgling market that became truly massive.
So, my prediction for the next big craze in this country: Ultimate Muscle. Expect the cartoon series, toys, video games, collectable card games, the whole works...
I've had a good record down the years with predicting the next big toys/crazes; I remember buying Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles in Toys R Us many years ago, then a few weeks later people were literally fighting to get them, then there was Pokemon, I (like many other game fans) played through the original waaaay before they became the massive hit we know today. I was at the beginning of the burgeoning dvd market before they were widely known, a fledgling market that became truly massive.
So, my prediction for the next big craze in this country: Ultimate Muscle. Expect the cartoon series, toys, video games, collectable card games, the whole works...
Bloody tamagotchi's - I got sick of mine and stuffed it in the cupboard, only for it to continue beeping for what seemed like weeks!
I won't be getting the new one - but I'll still be annoyed by everyone elses! :S
I won't be getting the new one - but I'll still be annoyed by everyone elses! :S
TAM-O-GOTCHI!
lol, yer I can't wait now, hurry up and bring it out Bandai!
Anyways, I'm off to bed now, more remenising tomorrow!
:D
Anyways, I'm off to bed now, more remenising tomorrow!
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