Tamagotchis are “In” Again
Ten year ago, I had a Tamagotchi. It was fun for about five minutes then it was forgotten. But Tamagotchis are back again and this time, Japanese toymaker Bandai thinks they’ll be a long-lasting fad (isn’t that an oxymoron?).
The latest versions in Japan ,launched in 2004 and priced at about $25, come with communications capabilities so tamagotchis can meet each other and play games through an infrared sensor.
The pets can grow into adults that hold down jobs and even get married to someone else’s tamagotchi. Once the couple has babies — always twins so each owner gets a baby — the parents disappear to Planet Tamagotchi, which the children can visit via a personal computer.
It’s gotta be tough marketing these little electronic toys this time around. Kids all have PSP’s, cell phones, laptops, MP3’s, and other digital devices. I can’t imagine a cheaply made little plastic toy squawking for attention could be that much fun.
Have your kids been clamoring for a Tamagotchi?
Reuters, April 20, 2006
Technorati Tags: tamagotchi, toys, children, kids, bandai
Related Stories
POSTED IN: Children's Toys, Video Games for Kids
2 opinions for Tamagotchis are “In” Again
Deb L
Apr 20, 2006 at 5:31 pm
I had one. Boooooring. And talk about NEEDY. The virtual ones on the ‘net weren’t much more fun. I can’t imagine this “new” take on the fad will last any longer than it did the last time. Can anyone say “Furby”?
Lei
Apr 21, 2006 at 8:01 am
Deb L: Like we don’t have enough needy creatures in our life, right? LOL And, I can say “Furby,” but I don’t want to! *shudder*
Have an opinion? Leave a comment: