AppMates: Disney toys turn iPad into a racetrack
New line of toys for kids 4 and up let you race toy cars around a virtual racetrack.
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Disney)
It looks like Disney has an interesting new approach to gaming on the iPad. Check out AppMates, a new line of toys designed to convert your Apple tablet into a virtual play mat.
To start playing with the toy cars, you'll have to first download the official Cars 2 Appmates application. Launch the app and you'll be able to drive through obstacle courses, race scenarios, and various missions with them.
The miniature cars for kids aged 4 and up (yes, that includes you parents) will be available sometime in October either through Apple or Disney stores and cost $20 for two pieces. That's a bit pricey if you ask us, but on the bright side, the app required for these devices to work is free.
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Disney)
Additionally, Disney seems to be giving you more reasons to collect all of the toys--each lets you unlock a unique feature in the app.
Take a look at this video to see the toys in action:
(Source: Crave Asia)
