When the mobile-based Minecraft Earth was announced last year, it instantly drew comparisons to Pokemon Go because of its use of Augmented Reality and location-based games. But it was a different game (as senior editor Jess Conditt will attest) because it didn't require players to go outside to participate in its mining and building gameplay. Mattel now offers Minecraft Earth a new play dimension that Pokemon Go does not offer NFC-enabled figurines.
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The Boost Mini figurines will retail for $5 each. TOP MINECRAFT SERVERS They will feature a variety of characters from the Minecraft franchise which includes Steve, Alex, creepers, ducks and a cow. Each figurine is adorable on its own, however when you place it in front of an NFC-enabled device will unlock special abilities within Minecraft Earth for a certain period of time, which is displayed by a timer on the screen. As a reward for collecting all the minis (or request them from friends), you'll also receive the XP when you register them with the game.
The first batch that will be released this spring has 20 different minis, with 10 different abilities to pick from. And, if you are the type of person who wants to take your Minecraft Earth game out and around, Mattel is also selling a potion-shaped carrying case that can be clipped to your belt.
Mattel announced new $3.50 blind-box minis that are themed to the original Minecraft. They also have larger figures of 3.5 inches that are compatible with the upcoming Minecraft Dungeons. The Redstone Monstrosity is especially enjoyable because it's scaled in a way that is comparable to the toys, and is over six inches tall. The 3.5-inch figurines will be $10, with the monstrosity selling for $25 when it's launched in the fall.
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