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| Type | Model figure |
|---|---|
| Company | Spin Master |
| Country | Canada |
| Availability | October 7, 2016–present |
| Official website | |
Hatchimals is a line of mini-figures produced by Spin Master. The flagship toys are mini-figures that feature an egg. Pressing a heart on the egg "hatches" an animal or fairy inside. When the line was introduced, the toy was a robotic animal—representing one of various species—that "hatched" itself from an egg.
After their initial release in October 2016, the toys faced an unexpectedly high demand. Media outlets expected them to be the top seller of the holiday season. As a result, there were raffles and waiting lists over the limited stock; and comparisons were made to other major toy phenomena, such as Cabbage Patch Kids and Tickle Me Elmo.