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product_id: 652736251
title: "Tamagotchi Original - Mermaid (Updated Logo)"
price: "R730"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/652736251-tamagotchi-original-mermaid-updated-logo
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Original 1997 programming 180-day battery life Colorful mermaid shell design Tamagotchi Original - Mermaid (Updated Logo)

**Price:** R730
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧜‍♀️ Dive into nostalgia with the mermaid Tamagotchi everyone’s talking about!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tamagotchi Original - Mermaid (Updated Logo)
- **How much does it cost?** R730 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/652736251-tamagotchi-original-mermaid-updated-logo)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Fun:** Powered by a CR2032 battery included, enjoy up to 180 days of continuous digital pet companionship.
- • **Mermaid Magic Shell:** Stand out with a vibrant, pink mermaid-themed shell that’s as stylish as it is nostalgic.
- • **Portable Pet on the Go:** Compact handheld design with a chain attachment lets you carry your Tamagotchi everywhere, making it the ultimate retro accessory.
- • **Interactive Character Game:** Challenge your intuition with the built-in guessing game that influences your Tamagotchi’s adult form.
- • **Nostalgic Original Gameplay:** Experience the exact Tamagotchi you loved in 1997, with classic feeding, cleaning, and care mechanics.

## Overview

The Original Tamagotchi Mermaid Edition revives the beloved 1997 digital pet experience with authentic programming and a fresh mermaid shell design. Featuring a responsive LCD screen, button controls, and a 180-day battery life, this handheld electronic pet lets you nurture your Tamagotchi from egg to one of seven unique adults. Perfect for ages 8+, it includes a chain for portability and a fun character guessing game that shapes your pet’s growth.

## Description

The Original digital pet you loved back in 1997 is back with a colorful mermaid shell, and now with updated branding! With original programming, you feed it, clean up after it, take care of it and even discipline it if it's bothering you when it doesn't need you! Plus, you can play the Character game! How you take care of your Tamagotchi and how you do in the game, decides which Adult Tamagotchi you'll get! Includes the CR2032 battery and attaches to your bag so it goes everywhere! Ages 8+.

Review: So cute and nostalgic - I absolutely love this Tamagotchi. The Lovely Angel design is adorable, and it brings back so much nostalgia while still being fun to play with now. It works exactly as expected, the buttons are responsive, and the screen is clear. It’s small enough to carry around easily and makes a great little stress reliever or throwback gift. If you grew up with Tamagotchis or just want something cute and simple to play with, this one is definitely worth it.
Review: Great - My 12 year old wanted this for Christmas and she absolutely loves it. The quality is great, it functions just as it should, it’s fun, and cute

## Features

- The Original Tamagotchi digital pet you loved in 1997 is back with the original programming. Feed it, turn lights on/off, play with it, give it medicine, flush after it’s used the bathroom, check it’s health and discipline your Tamagotchi if he bothers you when he’s happy, fed and all cleaned up
- Includes Character game where you have to guess which way the Tamagotchi will move next.
- Colorful mermaid shell with pink 'Tamagotchi' and buttons, and original programming and characters, and updated logo
- Raise your Tamagotchi from egg to child to Adult and how you take care of it will decide which of the 7 Adults you’ll get. Comes with 1 Tamagotchi on a chain to take with you everywhere.
- Battery (CR2032) included. For Ages 8 plus

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09Y9LYKL2 |
| Age Range (Description) | 8+ |
| Batteries | 1 CR2032 batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Description | Lithium (CR2032) |
| Battery Life | 180 days |
| Best Sellers Rank | #560 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3 in Electronic Pets |
| Controller Type | Button Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,591) |
| Date First Available | June 6, 2022 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 42814 |
| Manufacturer | Bandai America |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age | 1200 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96 |
| Material | ABS, PC, SI |
| Number of Batteries | 1 CR2032 batteries required. (included) |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 2.13"L x 0.75"W x 1.75"H |
| Release date | June 6, 2022 |
| Type of item | Toy |
| UPC | 045557429287 742928000457 |

## Images

![Tamagotchi Original - Mermaid (Updated Logo) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/911NzyjAkUL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the screen stay on the Tamagotchi always? I notice I can switch the display to show my pet or the time clock but the screen never goes blank**
A: yes! the screen stays on constantly, even when your tamagotchi dies the screen will stay on the dead pet until revived, leading you back to the egg screen and so forth. theres no real way to turn the screen “off”.

**Q: What type of batteries does it take?**
A: Hello, 
These Tamagotchi's use a single 3v battery (CR2032).
Thanks!

**Q: my tamagotchi came with no sound. waht i need to do? click a and c buttons don’t help me**
A: Please contact our customer service at www.bandai.com for any technical support.

**Q: Es totalmente original de Bandai**
A: Si, son de Bandai

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So cute and nostalgic
*by A***D on December 18, 2025*

I absolutely love this Tamagotchi. The Lovely Angel design is adorable, and it brings back so much nostalgia while still being fun to play with now. It works exactly as expected, the buttons are responsive, and the screen is clear. It’s small enough to carry around easily and makes a great little stress reliever or throwback gift. If you grew up with Tamagotchis or just want something cute and simple to play with, this one is definitely worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by R***L on December 25, 2025*

My 12 year old wanted this for Christmas and she absolutely loves it. The quality is great, it functions just as it should, it’s fun, and cute

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nostalgic
*by M***4 on February 10, 2026*

Awesome nostalgic pet. My kid loved it. Worked as it should. A little pricey but overall it was a good buy.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Tamagotchi Original - Mermaid (Updated Logo)
- Tamagotchi Original - Logo Repeat

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-10*