Bandai

From Sonic Retro

Bandai Co. Ltd. is a Tokyo-based Japanese toy making company with 30 subsidiaries in 13 countries worldwide. It was founded in 1950 and is the world's third largest producer of toys. Its most well-known product outside Japan is the virtual pet Tamagotchi.

In January 1997, Sega announced a proposed merger with Bandai. In late May 1997 the proposed merger collapsed.