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product_id: 154928956
title: "Original Bandai Tamagotchi, Gen 1, Mermaid Shell with Chain - The Original Virtual Reality Pet"
brand: "tamagotchi"
price: "₨1005"
currency: SCR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Tamagotchi"
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/154928956-original-bandai-tamagotchi-gen-1-mermaid-shell-with-chain-original
store_origin: SC
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# Long-lasting lithium battery Portable with Mermaid Shell keychain Classic 1.97" LCD screen Original Bandai Tamagotchi, Gen 1, Mermaid Shell with Chain - The Original Virtual Reality Pet

**Brand:** tamagotchi
**Price:** ₨1005
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐚 Carry nostalgia in your pocket—Tamagotchi, the original virtual pet revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Original Bandai Tamagotchi, Gen 1, Mermaid Shell with Chain - The Original Virtual Reality Pet by tamagotchi
- **How much does it cost?** ₨1005 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/154928956-original-bandai-tamagotchi-gen-1-mermaid-shell-with-chain-original)

## Best For

- tamagotchi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tamagotchi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Nostalgia Meets Now:** Relive the iconic 90s virtual pet craze with the original Bandai Tamagotchi Gen 1, perfectly preserved in its classic egg shape and LCD display.
- • **Social Play, Solo Fun:** Breed, train, and battle your Tamagotchi with friends or enjoy solo care, making it a perfect blend of personal and social gaming.
- • **Always On, Always Engaged:** Manual operation with intuitive 3-button control lets you feed, play, clean, and care for your digital pet anytime, anywhere.
- • **Limited Edition Random Models:** Each purchase surprises you with one of six pastel-themed designs—own a unique piece of virtual pet history and join the exclusive Tamagotchi community.
- • **Portable Pet, Instant Connection:** Compact Mermaid Shell design with a stylish chain means your Tamagotchi is always by your side—ready to spark conversations and smiles.

## Overview

The Original Bandai Tamagotchi Gen 1 Mermaid Shell is a handheld virtual pet featuring a 1.97-inch LCD screen, powered by a lithium battery, and housed in a compact, stylish shell with a keychain. It offers classic manual controls to feed, play, and care for your digital pet, available in six pastel-themed random models, making it a must-have collectible for millennials craving a nostalgic yet social gaming experience.

## Description

Shop Original Bandai Tamagotchi, Gen 1, Mermaid Shell with Chain - The Original Virtual Reality Pet. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more.

Review: Just like the old ones. - Bought this for my kids to see what I played with back in the day and it did not disappoint. It brought back so many memories! This is a great little gadget and well loved at home. Well built and will def bring lots of smile/fun to the family.
Review: Great nostalgia trip - There's been plenty of versions since I last had a Tamagotchi but now having my own child I thought I'd get one for us and give it a go. I say us, I've done everything. The price when I got mine was 12.99 which I think is a bit of a bargain to be honest and it will probably go cheaper. The instructions supplied don't really give you an idea of what to do but there's absolutely loads on the net on what you can do, I'd completely forgotten everything but I was up and running pretty quickly. Once you take out the strio for the battery you're pretty much good to go, set the time and you're off. There's three buttons which aren't labelled but the left is choice, middle select and right cancel. Then across the top and bottom of the screen are all your options including feeding, playing and stats etc.. really simple. At first it can be needy but once you get into a rhythm you only need to check it now and again and anything major is notified by sound (it's really annoying) I'd say the only problem with it is the screen can be hard to see at times but it's not too bad. I've really enjoyed having this and I might pick up one of the better models in future. A nice nostalgic trip.

## Features

- Warning:Do not use with accessories other than those supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
- Warning:Toy inside. Adult supervision recommended
- The funniest original virtual mascot of all time is back
- Take care of your Tamagotchi You can feed it, bathe it, clean it, heal it when it is sick, play with it and of course, watch it grow
- There are 6 different Pastel Bubble, Flames, Sakura, Retro flowers, Purple-Pink Clock and Logo Repeat models; The models are sold at random
- It maintains its essence with its iconic egg shape and its LC screen
- Choose from all the DIGIMON available to breed, train and fight alone or with your friends
- Note! The manufacturer provides us with this product in random models and/or colors. It is impossible for us to provide you with the product in a particular model and/or color. When confirming your purchase, you will receive one of the models shown in the image or in the title, depending on availability. Thank you very much for your understanding.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07XVSY46L |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Battery Description | Lithium |
| Best Sellers Rank | 182,967 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 487 in Electronic Pets |
| Brand | TAMAGOTCHI |
| Brand Name | TAMAGOTCHI |
| Colour | Mermaid Shell |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,499 Reviews |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Educational Objective | Exchange, share |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03296580428144 |
| Included Components | 1 x Digital Pet with Keychain |
| Item Dimensions | 14 x 2.5 x 19 centimetres |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 17L x 7W x 20H millimetres |
| Item Type Name | Tamagotchi - Mermaid |
| Item Weight | 0.13 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Bandai |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 960.0 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 96.0 |
| Number of Players | 1.0 |
| Number of players | 1.0 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Platform | Not Machine Specific |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Screen Size | 1.97 Inches |
| Size | Medium |
| Sub Brand | Tamagotchi |
| Sub brand | Tamagotchi |
| Subject Character | Unicorn |
| Theme | Fantasy |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Size:** Medium
- **Colour:** Mermaid Shell
- **Brand:** TAMAGOTCHI
- **Theme:** Fantasy
- **Sub brand:** Tamagotchi

## Images

![Original Bandai Tamagotchi, Gen 1, Mermaid Shell with Chain - The Original Virtual Reality Pet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QgbFl7-HL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do I make the creep brighter on my tamagotchi ?**
A: Unfortunately you can't alter the brightness on this model.

**Q: Is this tamagotchi in portugese ?**
A: the tamagotchi can be used by anyone as it doesnt have a language just beeps and uses images but the instructions come in english and lots of other languages, not sure about Portuguese tho.

**Q: Can I turn the sound off?**
A: The sound can be turned off by pressing the A and C buttons simultaneously. To restore the sound press A and C again.

**Q: How do you change the contest. I've tried b, then b & c but nothing**
A: There is only one game on this particular device.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just like the old ones.
*by G***A on 11 October 2024*

Bought this for my kids to see what I played with back in the day and it did not disappoint. It brought back so many memories! This is a great little gadget and well loved at home. Well built and will def bring lots of smile/fun to the family.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great nostalgia trip
*by D***H on 29 July 2023*

There's been plenty of versions since I last had a Tamagotchi but now having my own child I thought I'd get one for us and give it a go. I say us, I've done everything. The price when I got mine was 12.99 which I think is a bit of a bargain to be honest and it will probably go cheaper. The instructions supplied don't really give you an idea of what to do but there's absolutely loads on the net on what you can do, I'd completely forgotten everything but I was up and running pretty quickly. Once you take out the strio for the battery you're pretty much good to go, set the time and you're off. There's three buttons which aren't labelled but the left is choice, middle select and right cancel. Then across the top and bottom of the screen are all your options including feeding, playing and stats etc.. really simple. At first it can be needy but once you get into a rhythm you only need to check it now and again and anything major is notified by sound (it's really annoying) I'd say the only problem with it is the screen can be hard to see at times but it's not too bad. I've really enjoyed having this and I might pick up one of the better models in future. A nice nostalgic trip.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great toy with a minor flaw
*by D***M on 12 March 2023*

The device is small and compact, making it easy to carry around and play with on the go. The digital screen is clear and easy to see, and the buttons are responsive and easy to use. The overall design of the toy is adorable and captures the essence of the Mimichi character. The gameplay of the Tamagotchi is simple yet entertaining. The user is tasked with caring for the virtual pet by feeding it, playing with it, and cleaning up after it. The pet's happiness and health are directly impacted by the user's actions, making it a fun and interactive experience which hasn't changed for decades! Sadly the remakes all have a minor flaw, its a lottery if the print quality is actually good or not though it doesn't detract from the overall enjoyment!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-02*