Best Viewfinder Toys of 2025

"I really enjoy the shiny red chrome finish and solid build of the Viewmaster. It was a fun way to play with my kid and revisit my childhood memories. The only improvement I would suggest is a sturdier case for the viewer itself, as the plastic box isn’t very durable for storage."

"I purchased this for my 2-year-old granddaughter as a Christmas gift, and it's just a wonderful toy that really brings nature to life! It’s a perfect blend of fun and education."

"Getting this Viewmaster was a great nostalgic gift from my grandma. Even after years, it's still engaging and is one of those classics that my child continues to enjoy!"

"I bought this for myself because the kid in me always loved view master pictures! It's a pure enjoyment of amazing, vivid images from our planet. I now have a collection of reels that I share with my family. At first, they laughed, but then they realized it's simple and easy to use. Now, when they want to unplug from technology, they borrow my viewfinder to enjoy some downtime!"

"We keep a basket of toys for car rides, and this toy is one of our absolute must-haves. Our toddler adores it and can't get enough. It's durable and so much fun!"

"I found it functions well with nice 3D images, though it's not as sturdy as the vintage ones from my childhood. The vendor was excellent; my first one arrived incomplete, but they sent me a new one before Amazon even acknowledged my return. Five stars for the vendor!"

"I find the quality to be excellent for the price, and my daughter absolutely loves the images; the 3D effect really pops out! It's colorful and super easy to use."

"As a collector, I appreciate the nostalgic design of this toy. It's simple yet effective, and I would love to see additional photo rounds offered!"

"I got this for my granddaughter, who adores Hello Kitty. It's very cute, although I do wish it were easier to find additional view master reels."

"I had a View Master as a child, and when my kids had one too, I knew my grandkids needed it as well. They absolutely loved the Mickey shape. The included discs are clear, focused, and entertaining. This has been a wonderful blend of old and new fun!"

"I really enjoy how the images look and the silhouette of Mickey. It’s a very entertaining toy."

"This View Master is a delightful modern take on a childhood favorite, featuring Mickey Mouse. It was a gift for my niece, and she adored it!"

"I got this for my 5-year-old grandson who is fascinated with planets and space. He has never seen anything like it before; it reminds me of the old View Master toys from the 70s. He plays with it constantly, and it’s a perfect quiet time toy while his baby brother naps. It’s wonderful to see him enjoy this classic toy in a world full of screens. Plus, it’s nicely priced with plenty of options for other themes we can send him as gifts!"

"This is just the right gift for my toddler. It's super easy to use, and the pictures are vibrant and beautiful. I love seeing how much joy it brings!"

"I think it’s pretty cool! Just a heads up, though, there’s a zoom feature that blurs more when close. It comes with four discs, each featuring 14 pictures, but I might need to buy more since they can be a bit pricey at around $23 for six additional discs. Despite that, it’s still a great product, and you can adjust the lighting to create a day or night effect."

"I recently got another brand that only had the traditional cardboard viewing disks. They bent on the first day. Even with adult supervision, they weren't durable enough for independent use by 4-year-olds! However, these have strong, durable plastic disks. The kids can manage them on their own!"

"I bought this for my grandson back in August 2023, and I gave it to him for his 4th birthday on November 20. To my grandson's and the entire family's disappointment, it did not work! He was so excited to see the planets and dinosaurs, but none of us could make it work. The wheel slides wouldn’t turn with the handle, and we had to turn it manually. It's cute and looks great, but unfortunately, it didn't work as expected."

"I searched for this for a long time! My son absolutely loved it! I would suggest adding more disks, maybe another dinosaur-themed one since that’s what he enjoys."

"I was thrilled to send my son one of these with pictures of friends and family. It's such a fun and sweet way to share memories, and I can continue to send new reels anytime!"

"I purchased this as an anniversary gift for my wife, and it came with a voucher for a free reel. I collected special pictures from our relationship, and she was genuinely touched by the gift."

"While I found the process to create the film quite enjoyable, I was a bit disappointed that I had to wait for the viewer to arrive before getting the code to order the film. Overall, it was just an okay gift, but I appreciate its uniqueness."

"My grandson absolutely loved it and thought it was sooooo cool with all the dinosaurs!"

"I got this for my niece, and she figured it out instantly at just 5 years old, proudly showing everyone her favorite dinosaurs!"

"This Viewmaster is a great value! I bought two for my four-year-old grandson, and he loves it. The sturdiness is impressive, but I wish all the reels had identifying information."

"My grandson couldn't change pictures fast enough! I love them."

"I just wish there were more selections to choose from."

“I found these MayKo Transportation reels to be well-packaged and they arrived on the 13th after ordering on the 8th. They’re not like the typical viewfinder reels with white covers; instead, they are sturdier black plastic reels featuring original old 3D photos of airplanes, trains, and ships. Absolutely delightful!”

“Initially, I was a bit hesitant due to the price, but my 7-year-old loves them! They work perfectly with the classic viewmaster brand. The ship and train slides have better pictures than the airplane ones, but overall, they are a hit. I’m excited to take them along on our long road trip, perfect to reduce screen time!”

“I bought these for my 2-year-old grandson, and they work wonderfully with our 30-year-old viewfinder. Such a great option for him!”