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    'Minecraft Earth' Gets a Bit more Physical Thanks to new NFC-enabled Minis</h1>
    <html><body><p><p><br/> When the mobile-based Minecraft Earth was announced last year, it immediately attracted comparisons to Pokemon Go because of its use of Augmented Reality and location-based games. It was quite different, as senior editor Jess Conditt can attest, since you didn't have to go outside to take part in the mining and building activities. Now, Mattel has added another fun aspect to Minecraft Earth that Pokemon Go isn't able to boast of: NFC-enabled toys.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> Gallery: Minecraft Earth minis | 14 Photos<br/></p><br/><p><br/> /14<br/></p><br/><p><br/> The Boost Mini figures cost $5 each and will include various of characters from Minecraft such as Steve, Alex and creepers and cows, ducks, and ducks. Each figurine is very cute by itself, but placing it against an NFC-capable device can unlock specific abilities within Minecraft Earth for a certain period of time, which is displayed by an indicator on the screen. You'll also earn XP by registering the mini with the game as an additional incentive to collect them all (or take them away from friends).<br/></p><br/><p><br/> The first batch of this spring's release includes 20 minis with 10 capabilities. And, if you are someone who plans to take your Minecraft Earth game out and about, Mattel is also selling a carrying case with a shape like a potion that clips onto your belt.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> Mattel announced new $3.50 blind-box miniatures that are themed to vanilla Minecraft.  <a href="https://pirateportal.win/">https://pirateportal.win/</a> They also have larger figures that measure 3.5 inches that tie in with the forthcoming Minecraft Dungeons. The Redstone Monstrosity is a lot of enjoyable as it's sized in proportion to those toys, measuring over six inches tall. The 3.5-inch figurines will cost $10, with the monstrosity selling for $25 when it's released in the fall.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> Get the latest news from Toy Fair 2020 here!<br/></p></p></body></html>
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