MGA Entertainment is expanding its Miniverse collectible line with a miniature television system that plays short video clips. The Miniverse Real TV Player and Video Tapes collection is available now through MGA’s online store, with additional retail availability planned later this month. MGA describes the line as a mix of television and film moments, collectibility and customization.
The Real TV Player set includes a tiny retro red television, an exclusive videotape and a video display case. To use it, fans insert the videotape into the television, press play and watch a 30-second clip from a show or film. The TV is presented as fully functional in miniature form, with the appeal centered on the physical tape, the small screen and the collectible display rather than on full-length viewing. The tape-based interaction is central to the product: the user handles a physical cassette, places it in the TV and starts a short excerpt.
More than 30 tapes
MGA says there are more than 30 Miniverse Real TV Video Tapes to discover. The clips draw on NBCUniversal properties including Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Back to the Future, Casper, The Good Place, The Office and Saved by the Bell, among others. The lineup spans animated films, family titles and television comedies, giving the miniature format a broad set of recognizable moments to draw from.
Mystery capsules add tapes and portability
Fans can expand the system with mystery capsules sold separately. Each capsule includes three mini videotapes that fit into the TV, plus a mini keychain and a case for carrying a favorite tape. The player provides the entry point, while the capsules serve as the expansion mechanism, echoing the collectible structure of other Miniverse lines while adding a playable media component. The keychain and case extend the play pattern beyond the TV, letting a favorite tape travel with its owner.
Josh Hackbarth, chief marketing officer at MGA Entertainment, said the tiny screen supports a larger idea: the line turns familiar movies and shows into a collection that fans can actually press play on. He noted that as fans rediscover the appeal of physical media, choosing a tape, inserting it and watching an iconic scene can feel especially satisfying. Hackbarth described the combination of nostalgia and functionality as playful, innovative and unexpected—qualities he associated with Miniverse.
The new line is designed for children ages 8 and up. MGA is directing consumers to its online store for more information, with broader retail distribution expected later this month.