The high-end apparel retailer Opening Ceremony has just announced that it will be selling Tamagotchi's, the handheld digital pet which nearly every 90s kid carried in their pocket.
The special edition gadget was designed by Bandai America to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Tamagotchi. Staying true to its original form, this gadget features the instantly recognizable egg shape as well as a pixaleted screen, eliciting a sense of nostalgia from any lover of the virtual pet. To pay homage to the device's original fans, this special edition Tamagotchi will come wrapped in the original packaging so both old and new users can marvel at the retro, nurture-needing device.
The beloved digital pet will be available at Opening Ceremony‘s New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo stores.
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Opening Ceremony Will Be Retailing a Special Edition Tamagotchi
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