{
  "id": 4752701,
  "title": "Tamagotchi evolves into a ring for its 30th anniversary, preorders now open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/tamagotchi-evolves-into-a-ring-for-its-30th-anniversary-preorders-now",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T01:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/01/tamagotchi-evolves-into-a-ring-for-its-30th-anniversary-preorders-now-open/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the beloved Tamagotchi toy has evolved into a ring, generating buzz among millennials who grew up with the digital pet. The smallest Tamagotchi model ever, this new Tamagotchi Ring features a classic egg-shaped design, LCD screen, and three buttons, but at a compact 28 millimeters (1.1 inches) long.\n\nThe Tamagotchi Ring maintains all the traditional Tamagotchi features while being made up of the fewest parts among full-color LCD screen-equipped Tamagotchis since 2008. It also comes with a dedicated charging base, marking another first in Tamagotchi history.\n\nUsers can choose from three color combinations – pink & pearl white, light blue & metallic gold, and black & metallic silver – priced at 7,700 yen (US$48.10) each. Preorders opened on Premium Bandai's website on October 6, 2026, with shipments scheduled for February and April 2027.\n\nIn a nod to the brand's 30th anniversary, players can grow their pet into 30 classic Tamagotchi characters from the past three decades, including some secret ones. This new form should make it easier to care for the digital pet, as it will always be near the user's fingertips. The naming of the Tamagotchi Ring has sparked debate, with some questioning whether \"Tamagotchi\" or \"Tamaringu\" would be more appropriate.",
  "summary": "This new model is the smallest one yet in the history of the egg-shaped toy that lets you raise a digital pet. Bandai’s hit digital pet device among millennial kids, the Tamagotchi, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. While the toy has had its ups and downs and has been reinvented many times over the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Tamagotchi Ring marks 30th anniversary with 28mm compact design",
    "First Tamagotchi with dedicated charging base and LCD screen",
    "Preorders open for pink, light blue, and black color combinations"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Tamagotchi Ring's compact design and nostalgic features will likely appeal to millennials who grew up with the digital pet, allowing them to care for it in a more convenient and accessible way.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}