Tamagotchis have been re-released!

Tamagotchis - the virtual pet craze from the 90s - is making a comeback!

Bandai has just re-released the original version of the 1996 egg-shaped handheld game, featuring the six original characters.

It is currently available to buy on Amazon Japan for 2,000 yen ($26NZD) and returns with newly designed colourful eggs.

If you're not familiar with Tamagotchis, the game begins with an egg hatching into a character that players have to look after by feeding it and cleaning up its poo. It will die if its neglected.