The '90s Called: Original Tamagotchis Are Coming Back to the U.S.

Like the school project eggs and crying baby dolls that came before them, Tamagotchis taught '90s kids real responsibility. The handheld digital pets were needy little pixels that demanded constant attention, food, and cleanings. Armed with just three buttons, Tamagotchi owners had to take care of their creatures by raising them from eggs and keeping them alive.

Now today's youth can also attempt to parent digital pets: Back in April, The Telegraph reported that the beloved gadgets were making a comeback, but that the newly designed eggs would only be on sale on Amazon Japan for around ￥2000 (about $18). The retro toy proved popular enough that it will now be making its way to the U.S. According to Mashable, Tamagotchis will hit stores in America on November 5—just in time for holiday shopping.

After both Furby and Trolls made their own triumphant returns, it only makes sense to see other classic toys try to court a new generation of kids. Despite the simple nature of the toy, the plastic devices were a huge hit, with over 76 million being sold around the world. Since the success of the handheld games, the franchise has expanded into other realms like video games and board games. This latest venture is a return to form, embracing the old characters and repackaging them in a new, smaller device.

[h/t Mashable]