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Tamagotchi Connection® V4 “Virtual Pet” Allows Fans to Now Dictate Their Characters’ Education, Career and Lifestyle
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“Tamagotchi Connection V4 empowers fans like never before as they choose what kind of lives their virtual pets will lead – responsibilities far beyond feeding and providing basic care,” said Michael Riley, vice president of marketing for Bandai America Inc. “Kids can share in the excitement as their characters get praise for being a star student or when land their first job, and even live out their own personal fantasies for the future. The depth of play and hours of endless entertainment reaffirm the notion of ‘living the Tamagotchi life.’”
Kids help determine their characters’ future careers and fate by playing the fun mini games in their Tamagotchi to earn Intellectual, Beauty or Social “Skill Points.” Depending on the accumulation of these points, owners can choose from a variety of 15 different professions as well as change careers later when openings become available. And, just like in the real world, characters must prove that they’re qualified for certain jobs – in this case, by having enough of the right Skill Points for their coveted profession.
Meanwhile, since everyone loves receiving goodies in the mail, the new “Gotchi Post” feature includes good and bad fortunes, letters and news that add even more anticipation and adventure to life’s journey. It also guides the characters with invitations on when to attend preschool, elementary school and then to apply for a job once they’re ready.
TamagotchiTown.com with new games, activities and locales. While using “Gotchi Points” and special passwords, visitors can go online to shop in the mall, visit with their virtual pet’s parents, watch movies at the theater, play in the arcade, grab a bite in the food court and even visit the revered Tamagotchi King at his castle. Fans can also continue to travel the world, but to new exotic destinations like
The thrilling arrival of V4 is even more Tama-rrific since the winning design of last Summer’s first-ever “Great Tamagotchi Fan Shell-ection” promotion is one of the first new styles to debut in 2007. Tamagotchi fans fervently made their voices heard by voting to determine a new Tamagotchi design and, after a tight race to the finish line, fans overwhelmingly chose “Glow-in-the-Dark” as the eventual winner and this season’s “must-have” look. Watch for the special, limited time offer of “Glow-in-the-Dark” to takeoff from shelves.
About Tamagotchi Connection
Originally launched in 1997, the egg-shaped Tamagotchi – which simulates the life cycle of a real pet – went on to sell more than 40 million units worldwide and created a brand new toy category within the industry. Bandai
Tamagotchi Connection V4 includes an ever-expanding assortment of new design styles, the most games ever (20 games), 21 new characters (for a total of 53), and even more collectible items and souvenirs than before (144 total). V4 builds on the play pattern of the very first virtual pet by letting owners connect their Tamagotchi with others – regardless of which version they have – via the infrared technology. The toys also have a snazzy new look, with a colorful ball on the antenna’s end, and come in a redesigned package. Tamagotchi Connection V4 debuts in January at all major retailers nationwide with a SRP of $14.99. Gotchi GearTM lanyards, charms, and Pet Pouches also debut with a SRP of $4.99 - $7.99. For more information about Tamagotchi and “Gotchi Gear” products, please visit www.Tamagotchi.com.
About Bandai
A leader in introducing Japanese toy trends to the United States, Bandai America Incorporated is a subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc., a new joint entity that resulted from the integration of Namco Ltd. and Bandai Co. Ltd. of
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