Tamagotchi

Bandai

“An egg on a keychain that taught kids (and classrooms) about care, neglect, and beeping.”

The original virtual pet.

Handheld monochrome pet. Banned in some schools. Ancestor of every feed-me mobile game and social-care loop.

Units. 90+ million

SIC

3944

Games, Toys, and Children's Vehicles

NAICS

339930

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing

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