1997 Tamagotchi Gen 1 English Digital Pet, Retro Green (Japanese Box)

A sealed 1997 Bandai Tamagotchi Gen 1 — the original digital pet that ruled the late 90s.

This example features a retro green English-language Tamagotchi unit presented in Japanese-market packaging. The device itself appears unused and unopened inside the original blister packaging, while the outer card/box shows visible shelf wear from age and storage.

That contrast is exactly what gives it its collector charm: untouched toy inside, real 90s packaging outside. Not a modern remake. Not a loose unit. A surviving piece from the first wave of digital pet culture.

The original Tamagotchi was more than a toy. It was pocket-sized responsibility, schoolyard obsession, and one of the defining objects of 1997. For collectors of vintage Bandai, 90s toys, Japanese pop culture, or early handheld electronic games, this is a serious archive piece.

Best suited for display, collection, or gifting to someone who understands the era.

Please review all photos carefully. The packaging has age-related wear, including creasing and edge wear, but remains sealed.

Product Details

Brand: Bandai
Item: Tamagotchi Gen 1 digital pet
Year: 1997
Language: English version
Colour: Retro green
Packaging: Japanese-market carded box / blister packaging
Condition: New old stock / sealed, with packaging wear
Era: 1990s
Category: Vintage electronic toy / digital pet collectible

Measurements

Box height: 19 cm / 7.5 in
Box width: 12 cm / 4.7 in

Condition Notes

Device appears unused and unopened inside the original packaging.
Outer packaging shows visible vintage shelf wear, including creases, edge wear, and general handling marks.
Sold as a collectible vintage item. Batteries from vintage sealed toys may no longer function due to age.
Please see photos for exact condition.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Porto, Portugal.
Packed carefully in protective anti-crush packaging.
Tracked international shipping available.
30-day returns accepted if the item is not as described.