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A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double (www.bbc.com)
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[–] Hideakikarate@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

My daughter saw one at our local everything store and insisted that she buy it. I was more partial to the Digimon keychains growing up.

[–] thedirtyknapkin@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

you think they'll resurrect scanners? i loved those stupid things. it was the same appeal of gacha games without being so greedy.

[–] TriflingToad@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

I wish they'd partner with a smartwatch brand like Fitbit or apple since they're tying to do wrist straps so hard.
Also I bought a $60 one a few months ago, it died :(

[–] laranis@lemmy.zip -2 points 7 months ago

Did anyone check them for explosives?

JFC what a timeline that I could even have that thought.