Mar 05, 2008 A very detailed blog about the new Familitchi / Famitama / Tamagotchi V5 by Bandai. Include loads of crystal clear photos, detailed day-by-day. Feb 16, 2008 So it appears that the V5.5 will be adding new families, but were unsure whether it will debut in July or fall of 2008? EDIT: JULY UPDATE: Bandai has recently released the V5 Celebrity Tamagotchi in the US, which is the English equivalent of the Royal Famitama (but not exactly the same).
![Connection Connection](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nB9hHiRyxC0/V2577qXwxNI/AAAAAAAAAPk/0mbJ5ZqsugAQYUw8rG3SFA-9zsQ8xYQhACLcB/s1600/v5%2BGC%2B-%2Bpart%2B2.png)
The original Tamagotchi was first introduced in Japan in 1996 and was a huge craze. It wasn't long before Bandai introduced it to Europe and North America where the craze grew further. By late 1998 and 1999, the fad has began to die out. Tamagotchi products became rarer to find until production was stopped altogether. Despite many fans pleading for Bandai to create a new Tamagotchi, they refused for years, until 2004 when they were reintroduced with many new features. They created hundreds of new characters as well as bringing some of the older ones back. These new and improved Tamagotchi were called 'The Tamagotchi Connection' in America, 'Tamagotchi Plus' in Japan and 'Tamagotchi Connexion' in the United Kingdom, and Europe. On this page you can find out all about the many different versions that have been released over the years. Even more information can be found on the Japaneses page of this site. |
Tamagotchi Connection V5
The Tamagotchi Connection V5.5, known as Version 5 Celebrity in North America, was the second 'half' Tamagotchi release. This version adds new features to the original Familitchi, such as increased inclusion of a Tamagotchi Royal Family. The v5.5 features the same chimney-like antenna of the v5, so the only way to distinguish them physically is by shell design. The v5.5 units feature Hollywood and movie-inspired designs. Japanese units have a key wearing a crown attached to them. |
Tamagotchi Connection V5
Red Runway | L-Blue w/ Star | Movie Night | Purple w/ Sunglasses | 'Paparazzi' |
Royal Roses | Royal Yellow | Royal Tropical Night | Hollywood | Movies |
Blue w/ Scribble | Red w/ Stars | Mametchi & Memetchi | Purple Crowns | Floral |
'Family Photos' | Sunset |