Everyone is freaking out over this new kids’ toy and it’s totally deserved
We all fondly remember the Tamagotchi craze that took over our lives, right? Well, apparently there’s a new kid in town.
Us Weekly let us know that parents are freaking out over this sold-out Hatchimals holiday toy. OMG, we’re feeling the virtual pet nostalgia already.
So what’s the deal with a Hatchimal, you ask? As the name suggests, it’s an egg that you love and care for that eventually hatches into an impossibly cute furry stuffed animal. You then get to witness its personality transform from a baby, to a toddler, and finally into a child!
It could be one of five species (that kinda sound like Harry Potter names, btws): Owlicorns, Bearakeets, Burtles, Draggles and Pengualas. Did we mention how they break into song, too? Yup, the Hatchimals sing “Hatchy Birthday” in-between growth stages!
Unsurprisingly, Hatchimals are catching on all over the place. false false
Guess who arrived at our house! Can't wait to see our #Hatchimals hatch! Thanks @SpinMaster! pic.twitter.com/THmYKd7TYQ
— Keri Wilmot (@toyqueen) November 3, 2016
Due to the insane demand, the Hatchimals team left this message on their website:
"The consumer response to Hatchimals has been extraordinary, exceeding all expectations. Some of our first shipments have already sold out. While additional product will hit retail shelves in November, we anticipate this inventory will also sell out quickly. [...] We have increased production and a whole new batch of Hatchimals will be ready to hatch in early 2017."
Received full display yesterday, today 1 is left. Is this years hot toy going home today? You never know what you might hatch! #hatchimals pic.twitter.com/KkQRYiQkzu
— BN Hadley (@BNHadley) November 3, 2016
And they’re thinking of the kids, which is adorable:
"We are working on creative solutions to help kids and their parents withstand the wait."
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We totally get the obsession, because who wouldn’t want to have a little furry friend? Bring on the Hatchimals!
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Christmas present for a kid you know…or for YOU perhaps?!
