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Tamagotchi was a major part of my life growing up in the 2000s.
The miniature device, created by Japanese toy manufacturer Bandai, was constantly in my pocket or glued to the palm of my hand, where I’d spend countless hours feeding and tending to my virtual pet in lieu of a real one. And now, the tech is serving as a muse for Casetify’s latest collection of accessories.
The brand’s Tamagotchi line launched online on May 29 and includes an array of items that’ll make ’90s kids nostalgic. The collaboration includes earbud pouches, phone cases, charms and, most exciting of all, a limited-edition Tamagotchi device. Pricing ranges from $14 to $799.
Shop my favorites from the Tamagotchi-themed drop below or on Casetify’s website.
Original Tamagotchi Casetify Limited-Edition
This limited-edition Tamagotchi is attached to a silver chain to clip to your bag or keys, similar to a bag charm.
Your Tamagotchi won’t come in a fun carrying case like this one from Casetify’s new launch, making this tiny bright blue device something you can’t find anywhere else. The shell is a hard plastic that snaps shut. It gives the egg-shaped piece a futuristic finish, and it also helps protect your virtual friend from nasty drops.
This is certainly a collectors’ item, and one that fans of the playful tech will swarm to in droves. These handheld toys launched back in 1996. With this device, you’ll be tasked with taking care of an alien-like creature, feeding and bathing it. Your virtual pet will evolve as you progress. Tending to it daily gives you the best results.
Tamagotchi Silicone Face Plush Earbuds Pouch – Mimitchi
Mimitchi is one of many characters you’ll find in the Tamagotchi world. She was introduced back in 1997 alongside the release of the generation two Tamagotchi.
Standard earbud cases are pretty boring. Sure, they carry your tech and keep it protected, but are they Mimitchi-shaped? There are three cases in this collection, all shaped like Tamagotchi characters, retailing for $32 each. Every pouch is fixed with a silicone face and a fun plushie body. This accessory opens up, like your carrying case, letting users place their earbuds inside.
With your buds tucked inside the Mimitchi, they’re less likely to get lost, as opposed to being chucked in the bottom of your bag. They’ll also be safe from damage. Each carrying case is also equipped with a key ring, letting users attach their plushie accessory to a tote or crossbody like a bag charm.
If you saw a UFO on your Tamagotchi screen, you knew you were in big trouble. The UFO usually indicates that your pet has died and is returning to its home planet.
Casetify’s latest collection features plenty of solo phone cases and accessories, but the best way to get all the pieces you want without spending a fortune is with the brand’s bundle sets. This one is a UFO-specific set for $98 and comes with stickers to decorate whatever you see fit, a case with a colorful UFO design and a limited-edition Tamagotchi device. To put that into perspective, the exclusive Tamagotchi alone is $42. Including a $64 case and $10 stickers, you’d be paying $116 total. You will also receive free shipping on this order, lowering the cost further.
Casetify x Tamagotchi 21″ Carry-On Suitcase
While the brand is best known for its phone accessories, Casetify also has a ton of suitcases available in unique designs.
I recommend this 21-inch carry-on suitcase because you get to customize it, adding personalized touches. These personal additions include affixing writing on the front, like your name. While this is the most expensive item in the Tamagotchi line at $799, it is worth buying because it’s a piece you can use for years. Casetify’s suitcases feature a durable shell made of Bayer Makrolon polycarbonate, a material said to be extremely lightweight, durable and scratch-resistant. Many high-quality hard-shell suitcases, like this Tamagotchi style, are made of Makrolon.
More On Tamagotchi
All the little bleeps and bloops you hear while you play with your Tamagotchi were created by in-house sound designers on the Bandai team. The game’s noises can signal the death of your virtual pet. It can also indicate if they’re happy, sad, hungry or need to use the bathroom. The music and the franchise that followed the handheld game are pretty iconic.
Tamagotchis are a big part of ’90s and 2000s culture. Today, the Bandai tech is currently experiencing a resurgence, largely due to the rise in trinket culture like blind boxes and bag charms. The toy is so popular, in fact, that it served as inspiration for Mexican-American singer Omar Apollo’s track “Tamagotchi” from 2022. Even K-pop boy group BTS got their own Tamagotchis that same year.
