toys-to-life
Scannable collectible figures
Toys-to-life refers to video games that interact with physical figurines or objects, which players place on a sensor to unlock characters or content in the game.
The genre emerged in the early 2010s with franchises like Skylanders and Disney Infinity, combining collectible toys with gameplay: My kids spent a fortune on toys-to-life figures.
The category has largely faded as a commercial force.
Toy-to-life game series
- StarlinkSatellite internet constellation
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
- portalImposing entrance or gate
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
unlockable · character · collectible · videogame · console · scanner · base · interactive
Small ornamental sculpture
- displayPresentation for viewing
- shelfHorizontal storage surface
- rarityUncommon occurrence
- exclusiveLimited to one group
variant · chase · unboxing · packaging · mint · collection · series · wave
Close-proximity communication protocol
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- readerOne who peruses text
- portalImposing entrance or gate
sensor · wireless · data · sync · recognition · Bluetooth · scanning · embedded
Skylanders
Toy-to-life game series
- StarlinkSatellite internet constellation
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
- portalImposing entrance or gate
figurine · unlockable · character · collectible · videogame · console · scanner · base · interactive · crossover
figurine
Small ornamental sculpture
exclusive · variant · chase · unboxing · packaging · mint · collection · series · wave · scalper
NFC
Close-proximity communication protocol
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- readerOne who peruses text
portal · sensor · wireless · data · sync · recognition · Bluetooth · scanning · embedded · connectivity
Activision
Video game publisher
- NintendoJapanese video game company
- DisneyMajor entertainment conglomerate
- Warner BrosMajor film studio
Ubisoft · licensing · branding · marketing · retail · cross-promotion · IP · franchise · kids · holiday
toy, toys, life, lives, live, lived, living, lively, liveliness