 Baby T-Rex (The Lost World) v2, released in 1997 | |
| Type | Digital pet |
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| Inventor(s) | REHCO LLC |
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| Country | United States |
| Availability | 1997–present |
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Giga Pets are digital pet toys that were first released by Tiger Electronics in the United States in 1997 in the midst of a virtual-pet toy fad.[1] Available in a variety of different characters, each Giga Pet is a palm-sized unit with an LCD screen and attached key ring.[2] To ensure a happy, healthy pet, its owner has to take care of it similar to how one might care for a real animal, including feeding, cleaning, and playing with their Giga Pet.
- ^ Jensen, J. (1997). Tiger striving to nurture giga pets-on a budget. Advertising Age, 68(19), 24-24.
- ^ Sullivan, B. (May 2, 1997). Giga pets gear up to knock beanie babies from their cuddly, non-computerized throne. Chicago Tribune.