Bandai UK New Tamagotchi Release!

[SailorRosette]

That looks like beta testing! Yush! *runs in circles of excitment*

 

[NitraatPoep]

Joining the circle!

 

[Brittygotchi]

did i miss it? it's not showing up for me

 

[SailorRosette]

I typed in tamagotchifriends.com thats it. Looks like bandai/tamagotchi is getting updated too.... Yush.

 

[furbitchi]

I toyed it in and it asked for a login so I said cancel but then I hoes it in again and the website came up as 404 forbidden oh bandai you and your forbidden pages just like id.com was

 

[Samjjetchi]

Yeah, it's prompting me for username and password, too. Most definitely up and running, yet only allowing access to specified users (Bandai and beta testers as SailorRosette said, more than likely.)

This is all so exciting... and yet I have to go to work in two hours, for 9 hours. So I'm going to miss the opening. Ugh.

 

[Eternal Mametchi Fan]

I woke up super early only to find out it's not up yet...just the username and password thing. Still excited!

 

[Mamapatchi]

Just over an hour until midnight here in UK-land. Hopefully it'll open on cue.

 

[furbitchi]

I love how bandai took care to make sure no one gets into their beta testing earlyi remmembrr when I found the tama-gos website early durijg its beta period all I did was look up tama-go a few times and there it was lol

 

[Carol_tama]

 

[Eternal Mametchi Fan]

IT'S UP IT'S UP

GO TO IT IT'S A DREAM COME TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[hwd45]

I can confirm that the mobile site is also functional! The website clearly isn't complete though, since the only new on the site are fake Latin articles...

 

[NitraatPoep]

I can't acces it, keeps giving the error..

 

[WarOmnimon]

So stoked right now! Here's who is listed in the characters section... perhaps a clue as to who some of the previously unlisted raisable characters are?

-Julietchi
-Pianitchi
-Kiramotchi
-Mametchi
-Yumemitchi
-Kiraritchi
-Himespetchi
-Acchitchi
-Charatchi
-Coffretchi
-Decoratchi
-Furifuritchi
-Harptchi
-Hoshigirltchi
-Knighttchi
-Kuchipatchi
-Memetchi
-Monakatchi
-Patitchi
-Righttchi
-Spacytchi
-Tacttchi
-Tropicatchi
-Wagassiertchi

Of course, considering that we also know Nandetchi is on the Friends, this isn't a complete list. So stoked that Wagassiertchi made it!

 

[Jazzijk]

Bandai To Launch Tamagotchi® Friends™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE​

Bandai To Launch Tamagotchi® Friends™​

With Immersive New World of Content​

US Debut of Tamagotchi Friends Set for​

November 23rd, Tamagotchi’s 17th Birthday​

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November 21, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – The original Japanese toymaker, Bandai, is set to relaunch the worldwide phenomenon Tamagotchi® under the brand Tamagotchi Friends. The sustained affinity of Tamagotchi’s passionate fans and a strong corporate commitment to keep Tamagotchi relevant has evolved the product into a multi-platform brand with multi-demographic product lines for 2014 and beyond. The Tamagotchi Friends brand, supported by new devices, technology and an immersive portfolio of interactive lifestyle products, will launch globally throughout Spring and Fall 2014, beginning with animated webisodes debuting globally on November 23rd to coincide with Tamagotchi’s 17th Birthday, supported by a phased rollout of the new www.TamagotchiFriends.com website.

Bandai first introduced the beloved Tamagotchi 17 years ago, and has since sold more than 79million units in 44 versions worldwide. Today Tamagotchi remains one of the #1 Character Brand for girls 7-9 in Japan, and a top beloved nostalgic brand in the US market.

A whole new generation of Tamagotchi caregivers is set to fall in love and build lasting friendships with the fun and quirky Tamagotchi Friends brand in interactive new ways. From physical products, including Digital Friends, Apparel, Apps and more; to the virtual world on social media and at TamagotchiFriends.com, global visitors will connect with the adorable Tamagotchi Friends characters and really get to know them. Bandai will begin debuting animated webisodes on November 23rd and will continue throughout the year and 2014, along with a robust interactive community that lets YOU experience this world as a Tamagotchi character, and mini games to keep visitors engaged and having fun with Tamagotchi Friends.

Bandai’s all new, interactive Tamagotchi Friends Digital Friends are not the same old Tamagotchi’s their parents grew up with! Featuring fashionable trend-inspired designs on the outside, new characters to hatch and raise, along with new experiences on the inside! All new short range communication where you can bump another Tamagotchi Friend Digital Friends to go on play dates, share texting, games and more! Kids can connect their Digital Friends with their real life friends for a deeper Tamagotchi experience

New and old Tamagotchi fans in North America were first re-introduced to Tamagotchi with the brand’s Tamagotchi L.i.f.e.™ App that debuted in February 2013 and already has had more than 2.7 million downloads. For the original user base, now in the Female 18-29 demographic, Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. fondly celebrates the nostalgic childhood wonder of the portable collectible egg, the nurturing of the loveable characters, and the unique imagery through a cool fashion-forward line of apparel and lifestyle products.

“Part fashion, part friendship, part community and all fun, the new Tamagotchi Friends combines the nurturing features and simple play pattern of the beloved handheld virtual pet, with exciting new entertainment that we believe will really resonate with Tamagotchi fans,” said Georgia Manolas-Lopez, Director of Girls Marketing, Bandai America Incorporated. “And now, with the new BUMP feature, similar to what’s found in today’s smartphones, these lovable, whimsical friends can connect with each other for massively increased levels of interaction.”

Bandai will introduce the Tamagotchi Friends portfolio of Digital Friends and other toys globally, with product hitting European retailers beginning in late December 2013, followed by the US market in Fall 2014.

About Bandai America Incorporated

A leader in developing engaging, quality toys that capture children’s imaginative spirit and provide endless “Fun For The Future,” Bandai America Incorporated is the manufacturer and master toy licensee of some of the most popular brands in children’s toys and interactive entertainment today. The Bandai America brand family includes Power Rangers®, Ben 10™ and Pac-Man and The Ghostly Adventures™, Locksies™, Tamagotchi Friends™, among other boys, girls, preschool and hobby product lines. Bandai America Incorporated is a subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc., an entity that resulted from the integration of Namco Ltd. and Bandai Co. Ltd. of Japan. Global interests encompass three strategic business units: Toys and Hobby, Amusement Facility and Contents. The company is headquartered in Cypress, California. Find out more about our expertise in connecting with kids in fun and fresh ways at www.Bandai.com.

Bandai logo: ® and © 2013 Bandai.

Tamagotchi Friends: ©B,W/T,T © BANDAI,WiZ

The toy concept and products of Tamagotchi are developed by Bandai Co., Ltd. and WiZ Co., Ltd. jointly.

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Media Contact:

Genna Rosenberg

GennComm, LLC

T: 818-839-1461 E: [email protected]

 

[Tamacass]

https://us.tamagochi.frimastudio.com/

here is the official website (Thanks Tamastar133!) for Tamagotchi friends.

It's like the Tamagotchi P's, just english!

Here's the first webisode (It's like a fast version of the first episode of Yume Kira dream T_T)

https://us.tamagochi.frimastudio.com/videos/

PS: Kuchipatchi sounds like a GIRL. :{

 

[furbitchi]

Irs BEAUTIFUL way to go bandia they are actually finally getting the idea

The dub is sensational its so colse tot he original I HATE the tamagothi animes stupid english dub and this is really good itsgot proffetional actors I dont mind that kuchipatchi is a girl its so adorable!!!!!!! I wish lovelitchi was voiced by that person she wouldve sounded awsome

I dont mind that its only short either webisodes are big these days (eg monster high and my little pony) bandai has blown me away with this im so proud they have learbt from their mistakes and are starting fresh I just hope they dont give up halfway.

 

[Midorime]

I'm speechless.... O.O Welp, I know what I'm getting next year! At least I won't have to import it, that'll save me a good chunk of money.

 

[Midorime]

Sorry, it double posted. =X

 

[tamastar133]

https://us.tamagochi.frimastudio.com/

here is the official website (Thanks Tamastar133!) for Tamagotchi friends.

It's like the Tamagotchi P's, just english!

Here's the first webisode (It's like a fast version of the first episode of Yume Kira dream T_T)

https://us.tamagochi.frimastudio.com/videos/

PS: Kuchipatchi sounds like a GIRL. :{

Lol he does now Memetchi's voice sounds high pitch-ish