Mattel will launch a redesigned VR View-Master this fall

Mattel refreshed the View-Master for virtual reality last year with a version based on Google Cardboard, and this weekend it showed off an updated design at the New York Toy Fair. The View-Master Viewer DLX has better optical lenses, focal adjustment and, most importantly, a headphone connector. Gizmodo got some hands-on time with the device during the show, and also noticed a redesigned smartphone bracket that's ready to deal with more phones no matter what size or shape they are. It will also apparently see a price bump from $30 to $40, but the changes seem worth an extra $10 -- hopefully we'll be able to give its VR / AR capabilities another look before it goes on sale later this year.

New York Toy Fair just got the first look! View-Master® Viewer DLX is launching this Fall with 🔑features! #VR #AR pic.twitter.com/MSoOqScgpr

— View-Master (@ViewMaster) February 14, 2016