A View-Master reel holds 14 film transparencies in seven pairs, making up the seven stereoscopic images. The components of each pair are viewed simultaneously, one by each eye, thus simulating binocular depth perception. The View-Master was introduced at the 1939 New York World's Fair, marked "Patent Applied For".
When did they stop making Viewmasters?
VIEW-MASTER IDEAL/TYCO/MATTEL/FISHER-PRICE Tyco produced viewers from 1989 until 1997, when Mattel, Inc, Tyco and View-Master Ideal Group merged. The View-Master name lives on and is currently being produced under the Fisher-Price brand name (a Mattel owned company).
Who invented the View-Master toy?
Charles Harrison
Why View-Master was discontinued?
Due to the old age the apps are no longer supported. Notice was provided (on the box and manual) that allowed Mattel to discontinue support of the apps after 10/31/2017. We apologize for any disappointment this causes!
Who owns View-Master?
The View-Master name lives on and is currently being produced under the Fisher-Price brand name (a Mattel owned company). Who knows what the future holds, but from it's beginnings in 1938, few could have expected the name to still be alive and well over sixty years later.
What happened View-Master?
Thanks. The View-Master VR was released back in 2015 and discontinued in 2018. The app is no longer supported. Due to the old age the apps are no longer supported.
Where is the View-Master made?
The View-Master stereoscopic slide viewer has been a popular children's toy since the 1950s. For nearly half a century, View-Masters were made exclusively at a factory located on Hall Boulevard in Beaverton, Oregon.
How many View-Master reels are there?
one billion View-Master reels
How does a reel viewer work?
The reel is round and rotates clockwise inside the viewer. Hence, some photos will be upside down when looking at it this way, but correct when viewed in the viewer. If you need a visual, take a look at this page- Reel Sequence.
Are View Masters still being made?
Both editions of the View-Master VR were discontinued in November 2019, and the Experience packs can no longer be installed by new users.