A US$60 plastic egg has cracked the holiday toy market
The Hatchimal is so popular that resellers are hawking it for double its retail value
New York
WHEEZING, the furry purple creature rolls past my keyboard, away from the mess of plastic eggshell it just pecked its way out of. I press its tummy, and it pivots, squawking and flapping its green plastic wings. Suddenly, there's baby talk. It burps and chortles before settling down again, awaiting further interaction. Its eyes flash neon green and blue.
This Furby-like doll is a Hatchimal, an animatronic toy created by Spin Master Corp, and it has ascended to a rare level of holiday retail success. You probably can't get one. Nobody can. Every few holi…
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