VRFocus - For many virtual reality (VR) fans, the Oculus Rift head-mounted display (HMD) isn’t the first time they’ve sampled the technology. Fans of VRFocus’ ‘Losing My VRginity‘ series will recall a number of references to the ill-fated Virtuality machines of the 1990′s as fans’ first taste of what might be possible with the technology. Others will even go as far as to name the View-Master, a classic toy for viewing stereoscopic 3D images, as one of their first glimpses into the concept. Now the company behind the toy has announced a new reveal event that could possibly bring it back.
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he View Master has been giving generations of children a 3D experience for over 75 years and now with the help of Google, Mattel has reimagined their original design to move forward in our modern world. Since its creation in 1939 the view master has used reals to offer this experience but today with the Google Cardboard you will simply be able to use most smartphones.
I used to love the original as a kid and I think this is great way to keep it modern but at the same time still give you that nostalgic feel.
I know exactly what you mean. I had to read it several times for it to sink in as a real thing.
VRFocus - Last week Mattel revealed an upcoming press conference in which it would announce a new project in partnership with Google. Taking place in New York City, USA, he event’s announcement heavily suggested that the toy maker was bringing back its popular View-Master product, possibly as a new virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display (HMD). Today it’s been confirmed to be exactly that, as Mattel has announced the new View-Master, utilising Google’s popular Cardboard smartphone-based HMD concept.
