Bryson and I were fortunate enough to preview AvaStars in Oak Brook Center this past week. If you haven’t heard of this innovative concept, let me give you the rundown. AvaStars is a way to let kids live out their dreams in virtual reality. The concept, in their words, is:
AvaStars transforms dreamers of all ages into the stars they’ve always
wanted to become. This one-of-a-kind experience opens up a world of
exciting possibilities by making you the star of inspiring videos and
bringing your fantasies to life with your very own doll or action
figure.
Our journey started out by entering the AvaStarShip. We selected the scenario that appealed to us- the choices were:
Cheerleader
Fashionista (yep, how could I resist?!)
Pop Star
Princess
Veterinarian
Firefighter
Special Forces
Cool Rocker
Martial Arts
You then customize the AvaStar to look like you with hair color and eye color. We stepped into the AvaStarShip and it scanned us from head to toe, cataloging all of our features to build an incredible likeness.
After a brief wait, our AvaStars video was ready! I was blown away by the likeness of the AvaStar to both Bryson and I.
Bryson picked Special Forces so he could be like his Uncle Eric. Here is a little preview of what Bryson will look like in 15 or so years!
And naturally, I picked the Fashionista for my AvaStar! Check out my still shots and video:
TODAY, Friday November 21st, is the grand opening of AvaStars is at Oak Brook Center! Here is a listing of the festivities- if you go, make sure to dress warm since many of the activities will be outdoors.
4:00 p.m. Grand Opening Ceremony and Welcome from the co-founders of AvaStars:
Jill Barad, former
Chairman & CEO of Mattel Inc. and Dan Lauer, inventor
of Waterbabies™
4:15 p.m. RAFFLE: Be the First! Two attendees will be chosen at random from the
raffle box to receive
VIP StarPasses to officially open the St. Louis AvaStarShip
4:30 p.m. Grab your spot in line – your AvaStars experience begins now!
4:30-6:00 p.m.Meet All-Pro and Chicago Bears Kicker Robbie Gould
If you choose the deluxe package, which is at an introductory price of $40, you will receive the AvaStars video AND a doll that is a likeness of you! They use a 3D printer to achieve your facial likeness- how awesome. For more information, make sure to go to AvaStars.com.
What AvaStar would you pick? What a great holiday gift for the kids!
