MGA Entertainment has added a working miniature television system to its Miniverse line, bringing short film and TV excerpts into its collectible format. The Miniverse Real TV Player and Video Tapes collection is available now through MGA’s online store, and the company says additional retail availability will begin later this month.
The Real TV Player set includes a small retro red TV, an exclusive videotape and a display case for the tape. To use it, collectors insert the videotape into the TV and press play; the device then shows a 30-second clip from the associated show or film. The setup is designed to create a miniature movie-night experience while remaining part of a collectible line.
More than 30 Real TV Video Tapes are available to discover. The tape selection draws on NBCUniversal properties, with clips from titles including Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Back to the Future, Casper, The Good Place, The Office and Saved by the Bell, among others. The listed titles cover animation, family films and television series. This gives the line a broad set of recognizable film and television moments to collect and play.
MGA is also offering mystery capsules, sold separately, to expand the system. Each capsule contains three mini videotapes that fit into the TV, along with a mini keychain and a case. The case is intended for fans who want to carry a favorite tape with them. The capsules extend the miniature entertainment setup through additional collectible tapes.
Josh Hackbarth, chief marketing officer at MGA Entertainment, framed the product around the contrast between its small screen and its broader concept. He said the line takes films and shows that fans already know and turns them into a collection they can press play on. Hackbarth also pointed to renewed interest in physical media, saying there is particular satisfaction in choosing a tape, inserting it and watching an iconic scene. He described the result as a blend of nostalgia and real functionality that is playful, innovative and unexpected.
The line is designed for children ages 8 and up. MGA is directing consumers to its online shop for more information. The product combines a functional playback component with mystery capsules, display elements and portable tape cases, positioning the TV as both a play feature and a base for further collecting. That structure gives collectors a starting set and a way to add more tapes without replacing the TV.