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LamaTama are pocket-size electronic fortune tellers from NSI. Ask a yes-or-no question out loud and yours nods for yes or shakes its head for no. Here is how they work, every character in every series, and which ones are rare.
- 🔮 48 characters in Series 1 to 4
- ✨ Rare ones: 1 in 100 boxes
- 🔋 Battery included
The basics
What is a LamaTama?
A LamaTama is a small electronic figure, about 2.3 inches (6 cm) tall, made by NSI International in New York. It listens for a yes-or-no question and answers by moving its face: a nod for yes, a shake for no.
Each one is sealed in a 20-sided blind box, so you find out which character you have when you open it. Every series has 12 characters. In Series 1, 2 and 3, one of them is much harder to find than the rest.
We carry LamaTama in our shop in Grants Pass, Oregon, make display thrones for them and run the Lama Tama Club for collectors. This page is everything we know, checked against NSI’s own guide and instruction sheet.
In every box
- 1 LamaTama
- 1 lanyard
- 1 sticker
- 1 CR2032 battery, already inside
How it works
Wake it, ask it, watch it answer
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Wake it up
Press the button on the back. Your LamaTama is now listening.
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Ask a yes-or-no question
It nods for yes or shakes its head for no. It can answer one question every 2 seconds.
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Keep it quiet
A LamaTama does not answer in loud places. If yours is ignoring you, move somewhere quieter and ask again.
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Sleep and off
After 30 seconds without a question it goes to sleep. Press the back button to wake it. To turn it off, press the button: the face moves down and it switches off.
The checklist
Every character, by series
Tick the ones you have. Your list is saved on this device. The odds are NSI’s own, out of every 100 boxes.
| Series | Characters | The rare one |
|---|---|---|
| Series 1 | #1 to #12 | Itza, gold, 1 in 100 |
| Series 2 | #13 to #24 | Babaloo, silver, 1 in 100 |
| Series 3 | #25 to #36 | Kiki, see-through blue, 1 in 100 |
| Series 4 | #37 to #48 | Odds not published yet |
| Ultra Series 1 | 12 of its own | See-through purple, one to a case |
You have 0 of 48
- Odds per character:
- 15 in 100
- 8 in 100
- 7 in 100
- 1 in 100 · rare
Series 1
#1 to #12 · 0 of 12 collected
Series 2
#13 to #24 · 0 of 12 collected
Series 3
#25 to #36 · 0 of 12 collected
Series 4
#37 to #48 · 0 of 12 collected
NSI has not published odds for Series 4 yet.
Collector notes
The rare ones
Collectors call the hardest one in a series the chase. In Series 1, 2 and 3 it turns up in about 1 box out of 100.
Itza
The gold one. NSI’s guide puts Itza at 1 in 100 boxes.
Babaloo
The silver one. 1 in 100 boxes.
Kiki
The see-through blue one. 1 in 100 boxes.
The purple chase
A see-through purple Lama Tama, packed one to a case of Ultra.
Pulled a rare one? We design and 3D print display thrones for Itza and Kiki here in our shop.
New this November
Lama Tama Ultra
Lama Tama Ultra Series 1 is a separate series, made for specialty toy stores through Toysmith. It has 12 characters that are not in the regular series, among them flames, galaxy, skeleton, checkerboard and flowers. One is a rare see-through purple chase, packed one to a case.
It comes out in mid-November. Our listing has the pre-order details.
Battery and care
One coin cell keeps it talking
Every LamaTama comes with one CR2032 3V coin cell battery already inside, and the battery can be replaced.
To change it, open the battery cover with a small Phillips screwdriver and put in a new CR2032 with the flat + side facing out. Take a dead battery out of the toy and dispose of it right away.
⚠ WARNING: This product contains a coin cell battery. A swallowed coin cell battery can cause internal chemical burns in as little as two hours and lead to death. Dispose of used batteries immediately. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
Quick fixes
- Not answering? Press the back button. It sleeps after 30 seconds.
- Still quiet? Try a quieter room.
- Wait 2 seconds between questions.
- Nothing at all? The battery may need replacing.
Questions
LamaTama questions, answered
What is a LamaTama?
A LamaTama is a pocket-size electronic fortune teller made by NSI International. Ask it a yes-or-no question out loud and it nods for yes or shakes its head for no. Each one comes sealed in a 20-sided blind box with a lanyard and a sticker.
Can I choose which character I get?
No. Every LamaTama is sealed in a blind box and packed at random, so you find out which one you have when you open it. Repeats can happen.
How many LamaTama characters are there?
There are 48 in the regular line: 12 each in Series 1, 2, 3 and 4. Lama Tama Ultra Series 1 adds 12 more that are not in the regular series.
Which LamaTama are rare?
NSI’s collector’s guide lists one rare character in each of the first three series, at 1 in every 100 boxes: Itza (gold) in Series 1, Babaloo (silver) in Series 2 and Kiki (see-through blue) in Series 3. Lama Tama Ultra has a see-through purple chase, packed one to a case.
Why isn’t my LamaTama answering?
Check three things. It may be asleep: it goes to sleep after 30 seconds without a question, so press the button on the back. The room may be too loud: a LamaTama does not answer in noisy places. And it needs 2 seconds between questions. If it still does nothing, the battery may need replacing.
What battery does a LamaTama use?
One CR2032 3V coin cell. It comes installed, and you can replace it by opening the battery cover with a small Phillips screwdriver. Keep coin cell batteries away from children.
How do I turn a LamaTama off?
Press the button on the back. The face moves down and it switches off. It also goes to sleep by itself after 30 seconds without a question.
What is Lama Tama Ultra?
Lama Tama Ultra is a separate series made for specialty toy stores through Toysmith. Series 1 has 12 characters that are not in the regular series, one of them a rare see-through purple chase. It comes out in mid-November 2026.
Where can I trade doubles or show what I pulled?
In the Lama Tama Club, our Facebook group for collectors. It is a private group, so ask to join.
Our collector group
Join the Lama Tama Club
The Lama Tama Club is our Facebook group for LamaTama collectors. Show what you pulled, trade your doubles and meet other collectors. The house rules are short: collect, trade, share, be kind.
It is a private group, so ask to join and a moderator will let you in.
On our shelf
Shop LamaTama
LamaTama blind boxes
Series 1 to 4. Pick your series; the character is a surprise.
Shop blind boxes →
Lama Tama Ultra
The specialty-store series, on pre-order for November.
See Ultra →
Itza Royal Throne
A gold-and-crimson display throne we 3D print ourselves.
See the throne →
Kiki Royal Throne
A black-and-silver throne for Kiki, made to order.
See the throne →Character names, numbers, odds and instructions are from NSI’s official LamaTama collector’s guide, character gallery and instruction sheet. Lama Tama Ultra details are from Toysmith. Updated September 30, 2026.