New Yorkers can be the first in the U.S. to purchase and play with the next generation of the original virtual pet - Tamagotchi Connection. Already a huge success in Japan, Bandai America is celebrating the return of the Tamagotchi phenomenon by letting consumers purchase the new products at Toys "R" Us Times Square five days before it is officially available on store shelves across the country. Driving in with the official Tamagotchi Connection Volkswagen Beetle Brigade, singer/songwriter Ryan Cabrera (debut album Take It All Away on Atlantic Recordings featuring the hit single "On The Way Down") will hand deliver the highly anticipated virtual pets to Toys "R" Us Times Square.

Toys "R" Us Times Square will open its doors early to allow Tamagotchi fans and consumers to be the first to purchase their own Tamagotchi Connection and receive an autographed photo from Ryan Cabrera. While waiting in line, consumers will receive special Tamagotchi Connection giveaways.