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Original Tamagotchi Revived — Inside a UFO-Transforming Robot
posted on by Ken Iikura-Gross
In November 1996, Bandai gave birth to the massively popular digital pet Tamagotchi. While not as popular now as it was back then, Tamagotchi still attracts a following. With its 30th anniversary fast approaching, the franchise has partnered with Bandai's Tamashii and Chogokin brands to bring a transformable Tamagotchi toy.
Tamashii Nations announced the transformable Chogokin Tamagotchi Robo toy on November 1 with a video featuring its gimmicks. Tucked inside the robot is a version of the very first Tamagotchi in gold chrome to mark Chogokin's 50th anniversary. Pre-orders for the toy set began on November 1, and it will go on sale next May. The toy is on display at the Tokyu Plaza Harajuku (popularly known as the Harakado) between November 2 and November 28.
ちょ、ちょ、ちょ、超合金に……たまごっちーー😳！？#Tamagotchi #たまごっち #t_chogokin pic.twitter.com/6nZrQE7Z4E
— 魂ネイションズ公式 (@t_features) November 1, 2024
Ch-ch-ch-ch Chogokin… Tamagotchi 😳!?
The companies posted photos of the transformable toy on November 2:
＼新商品🥚／#pr
— たまごっちグッズ情報 (@tamagotch_goods) November 1, 2024
『超合金 ちょーごーきん たまごっちろぼ』
「たまごっちUFO」がロボに変形する！？「Original Tamagotchi」を搭載した「たまごっちUFO」がロボに変形！
📅2025年05月頃発売予定
▼11月1日16時予約開始（楽天）▼https://t.co/dNlKVbpMAS#Tamagotchi #たまごっち pic.twitter.com/vrP3KzEio6
＼New product🥚／ #pr
Chogokin Tamagotchi Robot
The Tamagotchi UFO transforms into a robot!? The Tamagotchi UFO, equipped with the "Original Tamagotchi," transforms into a robot!
📅Scheduled for release around May 2025
▼Pre-orders start at 16:00 on November 1st (Rakuten)▼
https://hb.afl.Rakuten.co.jp/hgc/2f2c8e58.4…
特別カラーの「Original Tamagotchi」を搭載した「超合金 ちょーごーきん たまごっちろぼ」は、現在一般店頭で予約受付中です🙌
— 魂ネイションズ公式 (@t_features) November 2, 2024
▽詳細はコチラhttps://t.co/9UkjkHV6P4#Tamagotchi #t_chogokin pic.twitter.com/AqCYzJBuFW
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📣Tamagotchi Robot Exhibition Information!
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From November 2 to November 28, the Chogokin Tamagotchi Robo will be on display for the first time in the world at the "Celebrating 28 Years! Tamagotchi Birthday!" event at the Harakado in Harajuki 👀
▽For more information on the event, click here.
https://tamagotchi-official.com/jp/news/01_666/
The Chogokin Tamagotchi Robo, equipped with an Original Tamagotchi in a special color variant, is now available for pre-order in stores🙌
▽ Click here for details
https://tamashiiweb.com/item/15156/
According to Tamashii Web, the Chogokin Tamagotchi Robo is available for 9,900 yen (about US$64). Pre-orders are not limited to Japan and are slated for Asia, the United States, the European Union, Latin America, and other regions.
Sources: Tamashii Nations' X/Twitter account, (link 2, link 3), Bandai Spirits' YouTube channel, Tamagotchi's X/Twitter account, Tamashii Web's website, Mainichi Shimbun's Mantan Web
