Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via
NickPress.com:
NICKELODEON’S TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES EMERGE IN ALL-NEW VIEW-MASTER® TMNT VIRTUAL REALITY APP
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ View-Master VR Viewer Pack and
View-Master Experience Pack Now Available
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Burbank, Calif.–April 10, 2017–
Nickelodeon has partnered with Mattel and Climax Studios to launch
View-Master® TMNT VR, a brand-new virtual reality app that puts kids in the center of the action alongside Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo. Bringing the unique style of the Nickelodeon CG-animated television series to life in a whole new way, the
View-Master® TMNT VR, platform is targeted to kids ages 7+ and is compatible with Google Cardboard and View-Master® VR Viewers. View-Master® TMNT VR Experience Pack is available now in the U.S. on the
App Store and
Google Play.
In
View-Master® TMNT VR, there’s something afoot in New York City and it’s up to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to find out what’s going on and put a stop to it. The free demo app experience allows players to interact with and explore the sewer lair, and chill with Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.
Fans can unlock the full VR experience available for purchase as an upgrade within the app. The additional features in the upgrade include:
* Train with Splinter in the dojo to learn the Turtles’ unique moves.
* Go on missions throughout New York City to learn more about the secret plot and stop Shredder from taking over the city.
* Visit fan favorite special locations including: Chinatown, Antonio’s Pizzeria, Coney Island and more to play mini-games and unlock special objects from the show.
* Three levels of difficulty, making each mission unique and fun to play again and again.
To complete the full Turtles VR experience, the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ View-Master® VR Viewer Pack is now available and includes a TMNT-branded View-Master® VR Viewer with four interchangeable shields featuring each Turtle’s mask color. This special pack also comes with a TMNT View-Master® reel and QR code to unlock the full VR app experience, and retails for $49.99. Also now available, the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ View-Master® Experience Pack includes the reel and QR code to unlock the full VR app experience, and retails for $12.99.
View-Master TMNT VR joins the growing roster of
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles apps including: the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run mobile app, which reached number one among all paid apps in the U.S. and in more than 80 territories around the world when it was released in 2013;
TMNT Battle Match, inspired by season four of the popular series;
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Portal Power, a top-five game at launch among all U.S. paid games when released globally in 2016;
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Legends mobile app, which was recognized as the Most Exhilarating App in Google’s Best of 2016, and the
TMNT Half-Shell Heroes app, which also debuted and charted at number one in the Education and Kids categories for iPhone and iPad.
Nickelodeon’s season five anthology series
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, debuted Sunday, March 19, at 9:00 a.m (ET/PT), and follows the Turtles through a variety of action-packed and bizarre adventures that have never been seen before. The brand-new season will continue to premiere on Nickelodeon.
More details about the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles View-Master Experience Pack, as well as upcoming launches, are available at viewmaster.com.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 38th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit
http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
About Mattel
Mattel is a creations company that inspires the wonder of childhood. Our mission is to be the recognized leader in play, learning and development worldwide. Mattel’s portfolio of global consumer brands includes American Girl®, Barbie®, Fisher-Price®, Hot Wheels®, Monster High® and Thomas & Friends™, among many others. Mattel also creates a wealth of lines and products made in collaboration with leading entertainment and technology companies. With a global workforce of approximately 32,000 people, Mattel operates in 40 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Visit us online at
www.mattel.com.
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Description
There’s something afoot in New York City and it’s up to you and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to find out what’s going on and put a stop to it! Go on missions throughout New York City to learn more about the secret plot and stop Shredder from taking over the city! And visit special locations to unlock special objects from the show!
Key Features:
The View-Master® TMNT Virtual Reality app allows kids to explore the sewer lair, chill with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and train with Master Splinter in the dojo to learn their unique moves!
Explore the lair in 7 different mission locations, including:
* Sewer Lair
* Chinatown
* Antonio's Pizzeria
* NYC Downtown
* TCRI Building
* Coney Island
* Shredder's Lair
Mini games within the app feature panoramic photospheres creating a unique and immersive experience.
* Screenshots from iPhone version of View-Master® TMNT VR.
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