New exclusive Original Tamagotchi variant appears as full prize line-up revealed for new Tamagotchi Ichiban Kuji
A new “Ichiban Kuji” lottery from Bandai Spirits is being released, themed around the massively popular Tamagotchi virtual pet franchise and the nostalgia of the Heisei era.
“Ichiban Kuji” is a “no-lose” prize lottery system sold at convenience stores and hobby shops in Japan, where every ticket purchased wins an item from a tiered lineup of exclusive merchandise.
This new collection, titled “~Found in the Reiwa Era!! The Tamagotchi and Rooms of a Bygone Era~,” is a tribute to the 1990s, when Tamagotchi first became a global phenomenon.
The top prize is a fully functional, exclusive version of a classic virtual pet.
The full prize lineup for the lottery is as follows:
- Prize A: Ichiban Kuji Limited! Kira Kira Rainbow Original Tamagotchi
A working “Original Tamagotchi” (the Western version of the 1996 model) in a special, sparkly clear pink design.
- Prize B: Nostalgic Mametchi Room Light
A room light designed to look like a specific piece of 1997 merchandise, featuring the character Mametchi.
- Prize C: Tenshitchi no Tamagotch Compact Mirror
A compact mirror shaped like the “Angelgotchi,” a popular spin-off of the original toy.
- Prize D: Nostalgic Tableware
A collection of four different glasses and ceramic plates with Heisei-era retro designs.
- Prize E: Bygone Era Hand Towels
A collection of six different hand towels, with three cotton and three jacquard designs.
- Prize F: Kira Kira Rubber Charms
A massive collection of 20 different randomized, sparkly clear rubber charms, featuring classic Tamagotchi shell designs and other retro toy motifs.
- Prize G: Nostalgic Stationery
A set of five stationery items, including a “Profile Book,” a type of scrapbook popular with schoolchildren in the Heisei era, and various memo pads and sticker sets.
- Last One Prize: Mimitchi Pyokopyoko Plushie
The first-ever Ichiban Kuji plush of the character Mimitchi, which features a gimmick where its ear wiggles when its hand is squeezed.
- Double Chance Campaign
An additional online lottery offering 50 chances to win the same A Prize Original Tamagotchi.
The lottery will be available at participating stores such as 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, and Youme Town stores, as well as official Ichiban Kuji stores.
The new Tamagotchi Ichiban Kuji is scheduled to begin its sequential rollout at stores later this month, on Friday, the 22nd of August and the price for one ticket will be ¥700.
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