“Next time your hands yearn for the feel and sound of the plastic bubble, look no further than toy manufacturer Bandai,” a teasing press release reads.

“Puchi Puchi, the electronic bubble wrap-popping simulator, is the ultimate shortcut to managing your addiction and the latest craze from those Japanese bubble fetishists.”

There are three colour variations of the device: white, blue and pink.

Puchi Puchi is the onomatopoeic word to describe the sound of bubbles popping - although if you press the bubble buttons often enough you’ll be rewarded with a surprise sound like a dog bark or doorbell.

Bubble Wrap Withdrawal Syndrome is a blight on our society that must be popped, I mean stopped!

The Puchi Puchi from Bandai sells for £7.99 on Amazon.co.uk.