San Diego Comic Con: Neopets Celebrates 25 years of Fandom!

Neopets, the beloved virtual pet site that has captivated millions of online gamers for 25 years, is celebrating its silver anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2024. From Wednesday, July 24th to Sunday, July 28th, Neopets will host an array of fan-focused activities and exclusive merchandise at booth #3839.

 

Here's what attendees can look forward to:

·        Exclusive Collectibles:

o   Phat Mojo SDCC Plush: Limited edition Aisha and Shoyru plushes, each with an in-game code. With only 500 Aisha plushes at the Neopets booth and 500 Shoyru plushes at the UCC Distributing booth, these are true collector’s items.

o   Marvelous Merch: From What’s Your Passion pins and lanyards to NeoHoods, each purchase comes with exclusive in-game codes.

·        Engaging Activities:

o   Social Media Giveaways: Share your SDCC photos using #NeopetsSDCC2024 for a chance to win daily Neopets prize packs.

o   Meet Big Aisha: Snap a photo with our beloved mascot, Big Aisha, every day of the event.

o   Wheel of Excitement: Spin for a chance to win fabulous prizes at Faerieland’s favorite attraction.

·        Special Panel Event:

o   "Neopia Reimagined!": Join Neopets CEO Dominic Law and Upper Deck President Jason Masherah on Thursday, July 25th, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Room 28DE, for an insightful discussion on bringing virtual characters to life.

·        Upper Deck Collaboration:

                                        o  Limited Edition Trading Card Game: Visit the Upper Deck booth for an exclusive six-card Neopets Battledome promotional pack, featuring two SDCC-exclusive cards.

TAMAGOTCHI LAUNCHES NEW TAMAGOTCHI UNI WITH CHARLI D’AMELIO AS GLOBAL AMBASSADOR!

Everyone’s Favorite Virtual Pet Just Became More Unique, United, and Universal!

Irvine, Calif - (June 2023) The toy that sparked a worldwide virtual pet frenzy in the 90s is about to shake up the toy industry once again with an all-new device, Tamagotchi Uni, marking the brand’s first simultaneous global launch of core Tamagotchi! With over 91 million sales worldwide, Tamagotchi is now connecting fans globally, for the first time with a truly unique device created for the modern digital world, taking its brand transcending nurturing virtual pet experience to a whole new level.

Tamagotchi Uni allows fans to connect in a completely new way with the Tamaverse, the metaverse of the Tamagotchi world. Fans can now play together with the Tamaverse’s Tama Arena, Tama Parties, Tama Fashion, and Tama Travel features, opening up the fun to a global scale. Tamagotchi Uni is also chock-full of new features, allowing fans their own unique experience, including DIY activities, exploring with your character, and an in-device social platform.

Tamagotchi Uni personalizes the virtual pet experience like never before with endless character options, allowing Tamagotchi characters to now have different looks, personalities, and even hobbies! The ability to connect to Wi-Fi gives fans a chance to connect, customize their characters in unique ways, and have access to downloadable content and updates!

“Tamagotchi fans are always looking for new ways to personalize their experience while nurturing their character, and Tamagotchi Uni opens the door to endless possibilities to do so,” said Tara Badie, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America, Senior Director Brand Strategy. “Not only are we thrilled to be able to give fans this opportunity, we’re excited to see them in the Tamaverse!”