Tamagotchi Returns with New Tamagotchi Friends

TamagotchiFriendsThis month sees the release of a new generation of Tamagotchi toys from Bandai America. Like the original Tamagotchi, Tamagotchi Friends egg characters hatch, at which point the owner raises it from birth to adult. This includes feeding it when it is hungry, providing medicine when it is sick, and bathing it. Owners can also play games to earn Gotchi Points, which can be used to buy meals, snacks, and jewelry.
By bumping them into each other, Tamagotchi Friends characters can send text messages and gifts, and even go on play dates. More bumps lead to more points and rewards that the owner will earn.
Tamagotchi Friends Digital Friend devices are available in six different designs. Bandai is also releasing figures and play sets—including multi-character packs and a two-level café—exclusively at Toys “R” Us and toysrus.com.

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Phil Guie

Phil Guie

Phil Guie is an associate editor at Adventure Publishing Group. He writes and edits articles for The Toy Book and The Licensing Book. Phil also serves as lead editor for The Toy Book Blog and The Toy Report newsletter, and manages social media for The Toy Book. But of course, Phil’s pride and joy are his weekly reviews for The Toy Insider, in which he writes about video games, movies, and other cool things. His hobbies include comics, baking, fidgeting, and traveling to off-the-beaten places and making new friends.

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