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The Return Of Tamagotchi

Posted by simoniker on from the electric-boogaloo dept.

rm007 writes "The BBC is reporting that Bandai is going to re-release its (in-)famous Tamagotchi toy next month. The new Tamagotchi's habits will be more grown up than the original version; it will be able to mingle, chat and date with other Tamagotchis using infrared portals, and even marry and have babies. The original Tamagotchi was first launched in 1996 and had sold 40 million units within a couple of years. The new version, called Tamagotchi Plus will go on sale on 2 March priced at 1,980 yen ($19)."

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  1. Ugh... by ArmenTanzarian · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Fads never die, they just become unprofitable. Keep on dumping money down this product line, I'll go watch Power Rangers Super Crazy Ultra Monkey Donkey Clown Force Turbo.

  2. But you can make money on them... by DaRat · · Score: 2, Insightful

    ... if you wait long enough and they come back.

    When my brother and I were kids/teens, we bought Transformer, Macross, and general Japanese anime toys. We kept most in good condition including the boxes.

    Several years ago, I sold off most of them, including the ones that my brother didn't want, for a total of $2400 or so. Average per toy was about $150, and a couple went for $500 or so.

  3. Re:Brilliant marketing! by nocomment · · Score: 2, Insightful

    i can't wait to hear my tamagotchi talking about it's "baby's momma"

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