Chance are those of you with an iPad may have reason to see even less of your beloved device if you have kids as Disney have introduced Disney Appmates mobile application toys for use on the iPad as a virtual play mat, the toy line features miniature Disney Pixar Cars 2 vehicles with sensors on the base of each toy that are recognized as a unique by an app with no cable or Bluetooth connection required. simply download the free Cars 2 Appmates app from the iTunes app store, place your favorite Appmates toy character on the screen and play.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaNzbCtxtcY&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]- Exploration – Drive around the world of Radiator Springs to discover landscapes and hidden secrets by simply placing the Cars toy character on the screen and turning it in any direction. Drive through mud and up ramps, visit friends at Flo’s V8 Café or check out your Car’s reflection, showing off your latest gear and gadgets.
- Directed Game Play – Perform missions unique to each character. Completed missions – like helping bring a tow hook back to Mater – gain hubcaps, the virtual currency. Collect enough hubcaps to personalize each car with special features like a unique horn sound, customized tire tracks, and cool gear like a rocket launcher or spy vision goggles.
- Racing – Rev up the action by racing against World Grand Prix opponents and your Radiator Springs friends. Five racetracks are available at launch. Race around Willy’s Butte, jump off Carburetor Mesa and roar through downtown Radiator Springs earning hubcaps in day or night races.
Disney Appmates toys are available starting October the 1st at US retailers, Apple Store, Apple Store online, Disney Store and DisneyStore.com with vehicle two-packs priced at $19.99, featuring four characters including Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater, Finn McMissile, and Holley Shiftwell, two additional characters – Francesco Bernoulli and Shu Todoroki – will launch in November and be available exclusively through Apple Store and Apple Store online.
