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🐚 Dive into nostalgia with the mermaid Tamagotchi—your pocket-sized pet adventure awaits!
The Tamagotchi Original Mermaid edition revives the beloved 1997 digital pet with its classic programming and characters, now housed in a colorful mermaid shell featuring an updated logo. Designed for ages 8+, it includes a CR2032 battery lasting up to 180 days and a handy chain for portability. Users nurture their Tamagotchi from egg to adult, influencing its growth through care and gameplay, making it a perfect blend of nostalgia and interactive responsibility.




| ASIN | B09Y9LYKL2 |
| Age Range Description | 8+ |
| Battery Average Life | 180 days |
| Battery Description | Lithium (CR2032) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #259 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1 in Electronic Pets |
| Brand Name | Tamagotchi |
| Color | Mermaid (Updated Logo) |
| Controller Type | Button Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 10,040 Reviews |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Edition | Updated Version |
| Educational Objective | Developing responsibility, empathy, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills through interactive pet care and game play. |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Included Components | Original Tamagotchi - Mermaid (Updated Logo) |
| Item Dimensions | 0.75 x 2.13 x 1.75 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 2.13"L x 0.75"W x 1.75"H |
| Item Type Name | Electronic Pet |
| Item Weight | 0.09 kg |
| Manufacturer | Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 42928 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Material Type | ABS, PC, SI |
| Model Number | 42814 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 CR2032 batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Platform | Electronic Game |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Set Name | Original Tamagotchi Game |
| Size | Small |
| Theme | Animal, Video Game |
| UPC | 045557429287 742928000457 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| character | Tamagotchi |
P**Y
Small, but very cute looking
Good, cute, I accidentally bought the wrong one though- I meant to buy a connection one where I could play with my friend. This one wasn’t it. It was a lot smaller than I thought- but it looked incredibly cute! I am returning it only to buy the connection one.
N**A
Nostalgic but new
Very happy with my limited edition tamagotch
T**D
Cute digital pet
My nephew loves the digital pet and it comes in different designs and very affordable. Has variety of games and has decent battery life
L**G
Very fun to play with BUT teaches responsibility harshly... 10+
So it was very fun to play with, it's like a little digital pet you have to take care of. It beeps when it needs something. SCROLL DOWN IF YOU WANT A SHORT HELPFUL GUIDE ON HOW TO CARE FOR IT :) vvv WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR/TIPS & TRICKS: - A button is the button on the left. B button is the button in the middle. C button is the button on the right. - If it isn't taken good care of, the pet will 'die' aka it flys back up to its home planet. You can get a new one if you reset but it isn't the same pet and if your kid is below 9 they will most likely become distraught over it dying - If you feed it too many snacks (the cake) it will die before it turns into a teenager! You can feed it the burger only. - If it isn't disciplined or played with enough or it's weight is too high it will grow up to become an unattractive bad mannered alien. - When it needs something, it beeps. You can silence it (although that is the #1 leading cause of tamagotchi deaths) but if your children go to school then you need to take care of it while they are at school, unless you want them to be checking their tamagotchi every 10 minutes or having it beep. If they are in middle school or higher, then they can put it on their backpack and check it between periods/at lunch time. - Discplining it is clicking the button with the little head that's speaking/yelling. If it beeps even though its hunger and happiness is full, you need to click that button to discipline it. The more you discipline, the less it will beep when not needed which is what we want. You also need to discipline it if it refuses to eat when hungry or play when unhappy. - HERE'S HOW TO PLAY THE GAME: When you click the play button, a number will appear on the left. If you think the number on the right (there is no number on the right YET) will be higher then it, click the B button. If you think the number that the number on the left will be higher then the number that will appear on the right, click the A button. - All the responsibilities might seem a little stressful, right? But as your tamagotchi grows up, it will become less maintenance. - It will eventually die of natural age LUCKILY things you can do to increase its lifespan are: - Keep in tiptop shape. My rule of thumb is even when it doesn't beep, check every 10-15 minutes. If a heart is gone for HUNGRY or HAPPINESS play with it or feed it! - Play with it. As much as possible. Not a lot but I'd recommend 30 minutes of play total a day. Playing with it also keeps its weight down, and the more it weighs the less it'll live :( - Only discipline when necessary!
O**E
Retro Toy for the win!
Perfect gift for my younger sister. She enjoys it a lot, and is always playing with it. It is very pretty to look at and she had a hard time picking out which one she wanted. I don't think she will lose this toy anytime soon. The only reason it gets 4 stars is that it took 3 weeks to arrive. Other than that, it was perfect!!
B**H
Cutest childhood memory!
I love it! This is my childhood, now I have this one for collection and I’ve been taking care of my Paradise
D**N
✨It’s so cute!!!✨
Adorable!!! I ordered this for myself after enjoying playing with one that was ment for the entire family. It takes a second to get the hang of everything -And PLEASE do not make the mistake of forgetting to read the instructions like I did… it lead to me killing my first pet within two days- but once you do it’s very enjoyable! I love that each pet you get is based on how well you take care of it! And the silly little animations for each pet give them each their own personality. Please know that at the very beginning (Baby stage) it will DEMAND your attention 24/7. sorta like normal babies. But once it starts growing up it will become less needy! (But if you are a very busy person I would probably not recommend. It’s still relatively needy) Battery: It’s been over a two months since I started it up and the battery has not died! Plus you can replace the battery with a new one and start it back up again just the same. I love bringing it with me as a keychain (Not only is it small and portable but also it’s JUST SO CUTE). Finally, this was one of the cheapest Tamagotchis I’ve found! Some of the others I’ve seen are $40! Anyway. Clearly I really like this Tamagotchi. And I’m planning on starting a collection. *Extra: -If you’re looking to set it to “neutral” (as I call it) then re-set it (to an egg) but do not set the time. Then it will simply be an egg on the screen until you set the time. -Super busy and can’t take care of it? Change the time to sleeping hours and it will ask to go to sleep! Just change the time back to normal when you can take care of it again. (I would suggest making sure it’s full happy/hungry before doing this) -Want to mute it? Click the A and C button at the same time (on Home Screen) and you should hear a little “Beeep”. Click the A and C at the same time again to unmute.
C**N
A lovely reaction to the Sakura Tamagotchi
The Sakura Tamagotchi Original made my child very happy, and I was delighted to see that. Looking back at this 2025 purchase, the most important part for me is the pleasure it brought to my child and the happiness I felt in return. This review is for the Sakura version of the Original range. The different names and designs can make it helpful to identify exactly which Tamagotchi someone is reviewing. My comments are about our positive experience with this one. It was a choice that made my child happy, and that is what I most wanted from something purchased for them. I am very pleased with that result and feel that five stars reflects our experience.
K**M
Good item I'm so happy
I'm so happy about my Tamagotchi gen 1 Sakura that arrived in good condition safely and secure. It's just like the one I had many many years ago but not the same design. I'm super impressed with the delivery it arrived a week earlier. Thank you very much.
A**E
Pretty Little Tama
I just bought it to look at it and you're probably reading this review because you want to do the same. Very pretty little Tama. Can't comment on the game play because, as I said, I bought this pretty little Tama just to look at it. It's currently on display in my room. A+ would recommend you buy one to look at it too. Oh! I have read that if you do play it, don't feed it snacks until it's an adult or you greatly increase the chances of killing it and you may be arrested by the Tama police before you can even reset the device.
A**A
Lo volvería a comprar
Excelente. Muy entretenido
V**J
Good and original one
Good and original one
D**D
Birthday gift
The Tamagotchi I got for my 6-year-old niece has been a huge hit! It's fun, easy for her to use, and teaches responsibility in a playful way. Highly recommended for young kids who love interactive toys!
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