View-Master First Look Kit Action Game

I bought this for my grandson for his 5th birthday. I was not sure how he would like it or if he could figure it out. Of course it needs some adult assistance because it requires the use of a smart phone. But when he put the View-Master up to look through it...He said Whoa!....then he turned and we got another WHOA!! He was so excited by the experience. We chose the National Geographic Dinosaurs. It displays in 3-D and is just like being in room where you can turn around and see something new. He kept saying over and over "I love this!". He could hear the sounds of the birds in the trees and see the dinosaurs moving and one dinosaur actually acts like it sees you and runs toward you roaring. It was so much fun seeing his reaction. His dad bought him the Space adventure, which also brought a lot of excitment.We have not had the viewer long so I cannot speak to how it will survive a 5 year old...but I can tell you it was wonderful to see him and hear the excitment in his voice as he explored the dinosaurs and space.

I bought this for my mom, who lives across the country from me. I take pictures of my life through the app and send it to her over text/email, and she can look at the pictures in the View-Master and show them to my grandma as well. My favorite feature is the sound recording. I can talk to my mom while I'm taking the picture, like audible captions.

The apps and disk that are included in the starter pack (or at least the one we purchased in Dec. 2019) have been discontinued so the product was absolutely worthless. They were discontinued in Nov. of 2019 so even when I purchased this product it would not have worked. I'm sure if you want to purchase additional disks with currently available apps then the actual physical product will work but we had already purchased additional disks that were also discontinued and are not looking to sink more money into a product. Pretty crappy move by Mattel in my opinion.

I have become nothing but an evangelist about this product! Google cardboard has to be one of the coolest things out there right now on the VR market. It's cheap, available to everybody, but it just falls apart and is finnicky cardboard!Enter the View Master. This thing is plastic, heavy duty, drop-proof, and comfortable against the forehead. I have zero qualms about letting my little three year old nephew use it because I know he won't damage it even if it falls.HOWEVER - this has to be the best cheap, plastic VR phone machine on the market. It includes a button - in the classic spot of the View Master button we all know and love. Many VR headsets do not include this button and it's aggravating to watch a lot of VR things as a result. This also will fit just about any phone. I can fit my iPhone 6s in there comfortably and my SO can just fit his Droid in there (albeit without cases on).

I'm going to be honestly and say I didn't 'get' the whole virtual reality thing until I got this for Christmas. This viewer has been extremely fun to use and a great experience. My phone (iPhone 6 Plus) fits perfectly and the viewer itself is comfortable with the soft black rubbery material around the eyepiece. The level on the side feels good and works very well. It essentially serves to move a stylus tip to touch the screen of your phone. The included 'reel' is pretty much pointless and View-Master's own apps are nothing special for their $15 price but this is a legitimate Google Cardboard viewer and there are a large number of excellent apps for both iOS and Android you can download (many for free) that work with any viewer and really bring this thing to life. There are all kinds of awesome experiences available through apps from artistic short films to virtual tours. A couple of things to keep in mind are that you will (most likely) have to remove your phone from its case and if you have a screen protector that can blur things and decrease your enjoyment. Also the latch on mine seems weak and it likes to pop open when I'm using it unless I am very careful on fitting it together and sort of hold it together with my hand while viewing. Holding it together is not as bad as you might think since your hands would be in that position anyway. The four star review is really for the weak latch. If that wasn't a problem I would give it the full five.Again, do not rely on the included reel or View-Master's own apps as this will severely limit your enjoyment. Start with the Google Cardboard app itself and go from there.

DO NOT BUY false advertising as the app you need to use the damn thing no longer exists and hasn’t since November 2019, my son was so excited on his birthday to try out the space experience (bought separately) also a complete waste of money, so no don’t buy

Purchased to use with a Nexus 6P.Quality is of a sturdy plastic and firm gel eye points (like goggles). No complaints with the build quality, stood the test of a few hours with kids so well built.Easy to use with your smartphone. The clasp to open the front of the headset is a little bit stiff but id rather it be overly secure than the other way as smartphones aren't cheap.Used the reel that was provided but the real fun comes from apps you can download from the app store/play store for you phone and there are plenty to try, both free and paid.Nothing mind blowing but a good bit of fun and a time killer when needed.Would recommend this product.

Fantastic piece of kit for kids a Virtual Reality viewmaster that actually brings the views to life! Great to experience elephants and animals just wandering past you, so close you could touch them. A great learning tool for kids to experience

I've been studying astronomy and trying to pass on some of that interest in space and planetary science to my daughter, but without much success until now. My 4-y.o. absolutely loves this. It came today, and she just won't put it down. It's amazing. I'm making a present of this to all the 7+ y.o. children I know. Not sure how good this is on the eyes, but I plan on getting all the experience packs that come with this, and letting her explore them all for a few minutes every day. It works with my Sony Xperia on Windows, too. Unfortunately, my phone heats up right away, and I can't use it much, but even so, what a jewel of a toy! Mattel, please come up with more packs!

The images are grainy and unsuitable for viewing my SBS 3D photos. I'm not sure why this is so, because the lenses appear to be clear. Fine for kids I think, if you're using the Viewmaster content.