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Classic Play-Doh doesn't take much to entertain kids, but now the company is taking it to another level.

Hasbro's Play-Doh Touch Studio Set comes with shape cutters, other tools and a base for kids to make designs. It syncs up with an iOS app that brings those creations to life.

After placing the Play-Doh shape on the base and scanning it with the app, it appears as a virtual character inside a game. On the iPad, you can touch the character, make it dance and explore the virtual world. The app will prompt users to make certain shapes with the Play-Doh to unlock new features.

The set and app are available for $40, exclusively through Apple.