The popular View-Master toy, beloved of children from the 1960s onwards, has got a modern makeover. Toy manufacturer Mattel has worked with Google on the new toy, which will rely on a smartphone to deliver its optical trickery. The virtual reality device makes use of Google’s Cardboard to deliver immersive scenes such as Alcatraz prison in San Francisco, called ‘360 degree photospheres’. Scroll down for video View-Master gets a make-over! Toy manufacturer Mattel has worked with Google to the new toy, which will rely on a smartphone to deliver its optical trickery. An illustration of the new device is shown
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Toy is a collaboration between Mattel and Google and will cost $30 (£20)
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Virtual reality device uses Google Cardboard technology for 3D scenes
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Device will work with an Android smartphone and dedicated app
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Reels must still be purchased separately, called '360 degree photospheres'
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