{"id":472840,"date":"2026-05-29T10:01:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T10:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/472840\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T10:01:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T10:01:18","slug":"tamagotchi-and-casetify-launch-custom-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/472840\/","title":{"rendered":"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>casetify and tamagotchi collaboration tunes into nostalgia<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"475\">CASETiFY and Bandai have announced a new Tamagotchi collaboration marking nearly 30 years since the launch of the original handheld <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/toys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">digital pet<\/a>, with the collection set to release globally today, May 29th, 2026. The capsule combines the brand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/technology\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tech<\/a> accessories with Tamagotchi\u2019s retro gaming imagery across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/smartphone-design\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">phone<\/a> cases, charms, straps, earbuds pouches, luggage, and a limited-edition Tamagotchi device featuring a custom CASETiFY shell design.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"475\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"985\">The collection leans heavily into late-1990s nostalgia, reviving the pixelated interfaces, bright color palettes, and character graphics that made Tamagotchi a global phenomenon after its 1996 debut in Japan. Alongside customizable iPhone cases and accessories, one of the collaboration\u2019s central products is the CASETiFY Travel Tamagotchi luggage series, customizable with Tamagotchi characters and retro-style typography.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192560 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 1\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-09.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>all images via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/casetify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">@casetify<\/a>, unless stated otherwise<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>tamagotchi device returns as collectible item<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1466\">CASETiFY is also releasing an exclusive functional Tamagotchi device as part of the collaboration, designed with a branded shell intended to blur the line between collectible object and usable tech accessory. Additional products include plush earbud pouches with vinyl character faces, detachable charms, straps, and a new series of collectible Tamagotchi Chase Cards released under CASETiFY\u2019s recently launched collectible card platform.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1466\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1947\">The collaboration arrives amid a broader resurgence of Y2K-era products and characters across fashion and consumer tech, as brands increasingly mine millennial nostalgia through limited-edition accessories and collectible drops. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Japanese toymaker<\/a> Bandai\u2019s Tamagotchi has experienced renewed popularity in recent years through reissues, anniversary editions, and collaborations aimed at consumers who grew up with the original devices in the late 1990s and early 2000s.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1947\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2245\">To coincide with the launch, CASETiFY will host Tamagotchi-themed retail activations at select stores, including Tokyo\u2019s Shibuya PARCO location and the brand\u2019s Dosan flagship in Seoul, featuring immersive installations and limited in-store exclusive products.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2245\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2245\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192559 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 2\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-08.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>the collaboration translates retro gaming culture into contemporary everyday accessories<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192562 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 3\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-11.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>a range of accessories reimagines classic pixel creatures<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192563 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 4\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-12.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>character keychains, phone cases, and earbuds covers showcase graphics adapted from the original device<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192561 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 5\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-10.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>plush character pouches and matching tech accessories reinterpret fan-favorite pixel creatures<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192557 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 6\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-06.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>charms, necklaces, and collectible accessories reference the original handheld device released in the 1990s | image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandai.com\/brands\/tamagotchi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bandai<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192556 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 7\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-05.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>personalized phone and tablet cases frame a ring of colorful pixel characters | image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandai.com\/brands\/tamagotchi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bandai<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192555 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 8\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-04.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>a customizable suitcase transforms the classic digital pet interface into oversized travel gear | image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandai.com\/brands\/tamagotchi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bandai<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192554 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 9\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-03.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>the collection spans phone cases, charms, earbuds pouches, plush accessories, and customizable travel gear | image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandai.com\/brands\/tamagotchi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bandai<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192553 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 10\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-02.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>character-themed plush accessories are paired with matching cases, earbuds covers, and magnetic grips | image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandai.com\/brands\/tamagotchi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bandai<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1192552 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"tamagotchi and casetify launch custom device and nostalgic y2k accessories collection - 11\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tamagotchi-nostalgic-y2k-casetify-collaboration-designboom-01.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>retro-inspired phone cases feature pixel graphics and character illustrations | image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandai.com\/brands\/tamagotchi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bandai<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2245\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2245\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>project info:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>name: CASETiFY\u00a0x Tamagotchi Collection<\/p>\n<p>brands: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casetify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CASETiFY<\/a> \u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/casetify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">@casetify<\/a>, Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.\ufffc<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"casetify and tamagotchi collaboration tunes into nostalgia \u00a0 CASETiFY and Bandai have announced a new Tamagotchi collaboration marking&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":472841,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[61,60,5453,80,7571],"class_list":["post-472840","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-smartphone-design","tag-technology","tag-toys"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/472840","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=472840"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/472840\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/472841"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=472840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=472840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=472840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}