Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30


More than 100 million of the pocket-size plastic eggs have been sold worldwide since their debut, says manufacturer Bandai Namc.- AFP

TOKYO: Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents.

More than 100 million of the pocket-sized plastic eggs have been sold worldwide since their debut, manufacturer Bandai Namco says.

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