MGA Entertainment is expanding its Miniverse collectible range with a miniature television system that plays short clips when a tiny videotape is inserted. The Miniverse Real TV Player and Video Tapes line is available now through MGA's online store, with additional retail availability scheduled for later this month.
The entry product includes a small retro-style red TV, an exclusive videotape and a display case. To use it, collectors insert the videotape, press play and watch a 30-second clip from a show or film. The setup is designed as a fully functional miniature entertainment system rather than a static display piece.
Clip library and collectible tapes
MGA says there are more than 30 Miniverse Real TV Video Tapes to discover. The lineup draws 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.
Like other Miniverse collections, the system can be expanded with separate mystery capsules. Each capsule contains three mini videotapes that fit into the TV, along with a mini keychain and a case for carrying a favorite tape. The capsules are sold separately, so the player set and the add-on tapes are distinct purchases.
The videotapes are designed to fit the player and can also be stored or carried separately. MGA is presenting the system as a way to recreate a miniature movie-night ritual, with the physical act of selecting and inserting a tape as much a part of the product as the clip itself.
Nostalgia with a playable twist
Josh Hackbarth, chief marketing officer at MGA Entertainment, framed the product around physical media and hands-on play. He said the small screen does not limit the concept and that the line turns familiar movies and shows into a collection users can operate. Hackbarth also pointed to the appeal of choosing a tape, inserting it into the player and watching a recognizable scene, describing the result as a blend of nostalgia and real functionality.
The product is aimed at children ages 8 and up. The 30-second runtime keeps each viewing session short, while the display case and carrying case support collecting and sharing. The miniature format and tape-insertion ritual are central to the play pattern, rather than serving as background details.
The launch extends Miniverse beyond static miniatures. By combining a working player, short clips and mystery capsules, MGA gives collectors several ways to engage: building a tape library, displaying the TV set and carrying selected tapes. The approach relies on recognizable film and TV moments, which the initial NBCUniversal selection provides.
The line is built around short, repeatable viewing rather than extended playback. Its value lies in the miniature scale, the physical interaction and the collectible packaging. The 30-second clips keep each session brief, and the mystery capsules add an element of discovery.
The Real TV Player is available now through MGA's online store. Additional retail availability is expected later this month, according to the company.