[GameMaster78]

Nice cake, Wes.

I will be taking down my last collection post, to post what MIGHT be the final collection post until Giants comes out (if there are no more variants).

I got my Flocked Stump Smash today. I also use a new camera. One that can fit my entire wall on the screen.

Here is a teaser -

[DrForester]

No 3 packs with the variants? For shame.

[PeteZaTheHutt]

Been a while since I've checked out this thread as my 5 year-old daughter and I haven't played Skylanders in a few months. We're currently hooked on Minecraft and LEGO Batman 2. We just found Wham Shell, Lightning Rod and Zook last week and we just need to find Warnado and Camo in order to finish off our collection of regular ( ie- non-variant) figures. REALLY looking forward to Giants in the fall.

I just read all of the hullubaloo regarding GameMaster78 and the chrome Spyro. VERY happy to see that he ended up getting a couple of them out of this. If you don't know all of the tangible and intangible ways that he's promoted this game via his sheer enthusiasm for it, then his rant might seem uncalled for. But this guy's quite possibly THE most dedicated Skylanders fan in the world. He's got a frickin' WALL to prove it! And he doesn't just SAY that he's a big fan, he backs it up with his wallet - BIG time. If anyone deserved any kind of bonus swag, it's GameMaster78. He is, by no means, selfish with regards to collecting either. Both here and on the Dark Spyro forums (and who knows where else?) he has helped many people to acquire coveted figures. He's accumulated a ton of good karma with his actions over the past several months and it's great to see him cash in on it. Congratulations, buddy!

[GameMaster78]

Been a while since I've checked out this thread as my 5 year-old daughter and I haven't played Skylanders in a few months. We're currently hooked on Minecraft and LEGO Batman 2. We just found Wham Shell, Lightning Rod and Zook last week and we just need to find Warnado and Camo in order to finish off our collection of regular ( ie- non-variant) figures. REALLY looking forward to Giants in the fall. I just read all of the hullubaloo regarding GameMaster78 and the chrome Spyro. VERY happy to see that he ended up getting a couple of them out of this. If you don't know all of the tangible and intangible ways that he's promoted this game via his sheer enthusiasm for it, then his rant might seem uncalled for. But this guy's quite possibly THE most dedicated Skylanders fan in the world. He's got a frickin' WALL to prove it! And he doesn't just SAY that he's a big fan, he backs it up with his wallet - BIG time. If anyone deserved any kind of bonus swag, it's GameMaster78. He is, by no means, selfish with regards to collecting either. Both here and on the Dark Spyro forums (and who knows where else?) he has helped many people to acquire coveted figures. He's accumulated a ton of good karma with his actions over the past several months and it's great to see him cash in on it. Congratulations, buddy!

Thanks, Peteza. I look at it as opinions. I did get a little bummed out about it, but it's just feelings. All worked out though, thanks to two kind people.

Thanks - also - for the compliments on the collection. I'm glad I was able to finally take a pic of the entire wall together.

One more thing before I go back to variants. I just took back a Camo and Warnado I bought for my son's friend, who couldn't afford them, just mere hours ago. Had I known you needed them, I would have shipped them to ya. I will keep an eye out. I will say I saw plenty of Camo/Warnado/Ignitor triple packs tonight.

It goes for anyone, though. I am always willing to help others. Let me know what you're needing, and I will keep an eye out.

Back to variants and who deserves them. I wish all who wanted the variants, could get them. Some of them are downright cool, and the more money that gets pumped into TFB's coffers, the better. They deserve that cash for their excellent show of imagination, and for making my favorite game of 2011.

[mediapulp_wes]

It goes for anyone, though. I am always willing to help others. Let me know what you're needing, and I will keep an eye out. Back to variants and who deserves them. I wish all who wanted the variants, could get them. Some of them are downright cool, and the more money that gets pumped into TFB's coffers, the better. They deserve that cash for their excellent show of imagination, and for making my favorite game of 2011.

At the moment it doesn't look like Sidekicks are coming to the UK, but I would love to get my hands on some. If you happen to get multiples (if you even collect them) my son would be over the moon to get some.

[goldenpp72]

Yeah I was going to try to find the sidekicks for my other half as a small part of an anniversary gift (in the US) but I can't find them on ebay, are they not out yet?

[ElNino]

So a local electronics store (Future Shop) is holding a Skylanders tournament this summer and I signed my son (who is five) up to take part. I'm not 100% on how it will be setup, but what I do know is that the participants are allowed to bring two Skylanders and they will compete in a best two out of three in Battle mode per round, and they are only allowed to use one Skylander per round.

We have had a few practice sessions going through the characters, but since not all of them are levelled up with upgrades yet it's not completely accurate. So far, he does well with Ghost Roaster using his skull head attack and has also had success with Drobot when he can stay away.

Has anyone here played enough Battle mode to get a feel for which characters are paticularly good in the versus modes?

[GameMaster78]

At the moment it doesn't look like Sidekicks are coming to the UK, but I would love to get my hands on some. If you happen to get multiples (if you even collect them) my son would be over the moon to get some.

Will do. I got ya covered. However, living in a smaller market, we may not see the promotion like we never saw the Flocked Stump Smash promo. I wouldn't have won one, if it weren't for the 800 number.

However, my eyes are peeled, and if I can grab a set for ya, I will get them to ya. :)

ElNino, if that tournament happens, I am willing to bet everyone will try and spam a Master Blaster Drobot. The only thing I've ever seen, that's capable of getting close to that Drobot, is Terrafin down the Sandhog path (burrow and go under lasers followed by a rising body slam), or Ghost Roaster down the Fear Eater path (Ectoplasm through the lasers followed by a Skull Charge).

I haven't seen many other Skylanders who can deal with that. However, in the event people don't spam Drobot, then I would still say those two Skylanders would be good in tournaments, as well as a Melon Master Camo.

The game has an added level of strategy that's hidden from those who like to button mash. However, if one plays with strategy, there is a lot of depth to Battle Mode.

[ElNino]

ElNino, if that tournament happens, I am willing to bet everyone will try and spam a Master Blaster Drobot. The only thing I've ever seen, that's capable of getting close to that Drobot, is Terrafin down the Sandhog path (burrow and go under lasers followed by a rising body slam), or Ghost Roaster down the Fear Eater path (Ectoplasm through the lasers followed by a Skull Charge). I haven't seen many other Skylanders who can deal with that. However, in the event people don't spam Drobot, then I would still say those two Skylanders would be good in tournaments, as well as a Melon Master Camo. The game has an added level of strategy that's hidden from those who like to button mash. However, if one plays with strategy, there is a lot of depth to Battle Mode.

Yeah, Drobot is one of my favorite characters so I thought of him right away. Only problem is whether my son can get good enough with Drobot to use him effectively; being five, he doesn't quite have the finger dexterity to consistently press two buttons at once (which you need to do with Drobot to be effective).

Camo is one of his newer characters, so I'll see how upgraded he is but I'd say we will 99% use Ghost Roaster as one of the characters but we are still deciding on the other.

[Neuromancer]

Holy shit the unskippable dialogue boxes and cutscenes in the console version of the game are BRUTAL. I can't believe the developers thought that was acceptable. It's a shame because I'm enjoying the game otherwise. Please tell me they let up after a while.

So far I'd say the 3DS version is the best because it doesn't have any of that garbage.

[Neuromancer]

Never mind I figured it out

[Tence]

Never mind I figured it out

Then could you tell me? ;) I think I tried every button to skip Kaos' dialogue and appearantly its not possible.

[GameMaster78]

Folks in the central states, you may wanna keep an eye out.

Crazy Skylander nut strikes again. I bought 9 bags, good - hopefully - for two sets of Sidekicks. The 9th bag, is just so I could have the outside packaging, decorated with Skylanders and the order form, which I will find spots for on my Skylanders wall.

Wes, next set of 4 bags I find, I have you in mind.

[Neuromancer]

Then could you tell me? ;) I think I tried every button to skip Kaos' dialogue and appearantly its not possible.

Oh sorry I had posted another question but I figured out the answer, no the dialogue is still unskippable at least the first time through a level. It's a real bummer. Really poor decision.

[Neuromancer]

I also really don't like the time limits in the 3DS version. I dont mind that once you get a crystal the time limit kicks in; my problem is once you get all the crystals in the level, every time you go back in there's a very strict time limit from the beginning. That's no fun.

[WatTsu]

Folks in the central states, you may wanna keep an eye out. Crazy Skylander nut strikes again. I bought 9 bags, good - hopefully - for two sets of Sidekicks. The 9th bag, is just so I could have the outside packaging, decorated with Skylanders and the order form, which I will find spots for on my Skylanders wall. Wes, next set of 4 bags I find, I have you in mind.

So where are you getting these at? I might have to go hit up the local whatever.

[eudaemonic]

Folks in the central states, you may wanna keep an eye out. Crazy Skylander nut strikes again. I bought 9 bags, good - hopefully - for two sets of Sidekicks. The 9th bag, is just so I could have the outside packaging, decorated with Skylanders and the order form, which I will find spots for on my Skylanders wall. Wes, next set of 4 bags I find, I have you in mind.

Let me know if you have a choice of which Skylander or if it's going out in waves. I've read on Nintendo World Report that they were "releasing" a new Sidekick every two weeks but no one I talked to seems to know. :\

[mediapulp_wes]

Wes, next set of 4 bags I find, I have you in mind.[/IMG]

Cheers! If they do a Skylanders Special Edition figure at Eurogamer Expo in London this year I've got your back.

[GameMaster78]

Cheers! If they do a Skylanders Special Edition figure at Eurogamer Expo in London this year I've got your back.

Coolness. Someone locally, gave me a heads-up to where some more bags are. I will be going to check it out. Maybe I will mail you some chips with your Sidekicks - nom nom. :P

And, Eudaemonic, I will do even better. I will show you how the order forms look. This can also be for anyone who is curious as to how this will all play out when they find their bags.

Here is the front of the card, which is actual card stock, so I bought a 9th bag just to hang one of these on my wall, next to my sealed and opened Sidekicks, when I get them in -



Now here is the back of the card, which gives a lot of information on how this promotion goes -



I'm guessing they say they can't gaurentee which you will get, due to WHEN someone might actually find these. In other words, those who get in on the promo early, looking to get all 4, should get all 4. Then again, they could be taking into account that some might not even want all 4, thus stock of one will run out faster than the other.

[BatDan]

I just got Camo and Warnado on Amazon. I now have all 32 main Skylanders, this should make experience gaining much easier.

So... how important are the sidekicks?

[eudaemonic]

Coolness. Someone locally, gave me a heads-up to where some more bags are. I will be going to check it out. Maybe I will mail you some chips with your Sidekicks - nom nom. :P And, Eudaemonic, I will do even better. I will show you how the order forms look. This can also be for anyone who is curious as to how this will all play out when they find their bags. Here is the front of the card, which is actual card stock, so I bought a 9th bag just to hang one of these on my wall, next to my sealed and opened Sidekicks, when I get them in - Now here is the back of the card, which gives a lot of information on how this promotion goes - I'm guessing they say they can't gaurentee which you will get, due to WHEN someone might actually find these. In other words, those who get in on the promo early, looking to get all 4, should get all 4. Then again, they could be taking into account that some might not even want all 4, thus stock of one will run out faster than the other.

Oh cool! Yeah, I should start scanning my local store then. Need to keep an eye out for some for my mom as well. Nice that you can just chose which one you want (although I can't see anyone not wanting all of them).

[mediapulp_wes]

Prices seem pretty static for us in the UK. The standard price seems to be £9.99 for single packs and £19.99 for triple/adventure. That said, I notice Amazon have reduced some figures, while others are slightly higher than on the high street.

You need to shop around. Single figures can be had for as low as £5.99 and triples for as low as £17.99 (although only online).

Try play.com for starters

[Gravijah]

i was at wal mart and i noticed the drill arm guy in the single packs was clear, while it was colored in the 3 packs. is there a reason for that?

[mediapulp_wes]

i was at wal mart and i noticed the drill arm guy in the single packs was clear, while it was colored in the 3 packs. is there a reason for that?

Special edition clear red Drill Sergeant. Just like the Blue Bash. Exclusive for that store.

[Mr. Bubble]

Got my Flocked Stump Smashington today. He looks really cool. The flocking is a lot more well done than I thought it would be.

Not sure if I want to sell or keep.

[Emerson]

Yeah I love my flocked Stump. Got it a few days ago.

I need to look into how to get some Sidekicks. I want a couple of those.

[Orca]

I posted it elsewhere, but what the hey, you guys will probably like it too (but not as much as my belly did). Here's the cake I made for my son's 6th birthday:

Nice. Doing something similar for my daughter's birthday in August. Taller though, and I'm going to wire it so the portal pad will light up.

Got her the 'red armored' Drill Sergeant figure. Keeping it at the office as a surprise for the next time she's been good :D

[mediapulp_wes]

Nice. Doing something similar for my daughter's birthday in August. Taller though, and I'm going to wire it so the portal pad will light up. Got her the 'red armored' Drill Sergeant figure. Keeping it at the office as a surprise for the next time she's been good :D

Awesome. If I'd had more time, I'd have looked into doing some LEDs for it. Post a photo/video once it's done.

[Sora_N]

I gave up on this game after realizing how I can never find the gold ones, and since then they've made more bs variants which only benefits people on eBay. The game was fun while it lasted, I will need to see reviews for Giants first. I'm kind of tempted to sell off my characters, but I'm pretty attached since I spent time grinding their levels/skills.

[GameMaster78]

Well, your characters can play - and level to 15 - in Giants. No reason to get rid of them, even if you didn't buy any characters from the second game (but where's the fun in that).

[BatDan]

So what Series 2/Giants figures have been announced? I know there's the ones in the starter set (Tree Rex, Jet-Vac, Series 2 Cynder) but what else?

[GameMaster78]

From what I've seen in videos or on posters -

Series 2 -

- Cynder
- Chop Chop
- Terrafin
- Whirlwind
- Prism Break
- Sonic Boom
- Drill Sergeant
- Trigger Happy
- Double Trouble
- Hex
- Drobot
- Eruptor
- Zook

That's the only ones I've seen so far, but there are more.

New Skylanders -

- Pop Fiz
- Jet Vac
- Shroom Boom

There are pics of the Fire, Water, and undead Skylanders, but I don't know their names.

Giants -

- Swarm (air)
- Bouncer (tech)
- Tree Rex (life)
- Crusher (earth)

They do show pics of the water and fire giants, but I don't know their names.

Legendary -

- Legendary Ignitor
- Legendary Slam Bam

That's all I've seen through pics, but some haven't been announced.

[BatDan]

From what I've seen in videos or on posters - List of New Skylanders

Ah, thank you. I've also heard 4 old and 4 new will be light-up toys with different stats/stuff so I'll look out for those too.

[Deadly Cyclone]

Speaking of cake (not a lie) check it. Now I want cake...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1INgNDfM5hA

[BooJoh]

Since everyone's talking about cake... here's what a pro party planner came up with for a Skylanders party. Some pretty awesome ideas there.
http://amyspartyideas.com/2012/06/sk...es-ive-styled/

[mediapulp_wes]

Since everyone's talking about cake... here's what a pro party planner came up with for a Skylanders party. Some pretty awesome ideas there. http://amyspartyideas.com/2012/06/sk...es-ive-styled/

Loved that. If my son's addiction continues until June 2013, I think I may have to try and replicate that.

Now this is a badass Skylanders cake:



http://cakesdecor.com/cakes/20940

[GameMaster78]

That's a pretty pimp cake there.

Wes, I grabbed 4 more bags, so got your 4 cards.

24 bucks, plus 8 for the 4 money orders to pay for shipping and handling. So, you're looking at 32 buckeroos.

I will calculate shipping once I physically have the toys. Gotta use yet another address to have them sent to.

The cards warn that you may not get the figure you desire, blah-blah. I figure that's because in time, they may run out of a certain one, just because some people may not want all 4. So, just giving you a warning. You will have 4 Sidekicks, and I assume the earlier I get them sent out, the better chances you have at a set of all 4.

Are you down for this? I'll come back and check. If you are, I will send you my Paypal info. However, if there is an exclusive in Europe as you mention, or if one comes up soon, I can pay you the same price you paid me for the Sidekicks and we can call it an even trade... if you would like?

[mediapulp_wes]

That's a pretty pimp cake there. Wes, I grabbed 4 more bags, so got your 4 cards. 24 bucks, plus 8 for the 4 money orders to pay for shipping and handling. So, you're looking at 32 buckeroos. I will calculate shipping once I physically have the toys. Gotta use yet another address to have them sent to. The cards warn that you may not get the figure you desire, blah-blah. I figure that's because in time, they may run out of a certain one, just because some people may not want all 4. So, just giving you a warning. You will have 4 Sidekicks, and I assume the earlier I get them sent out, the better chances you have at a set of all 4. Are you down for this? I'll come back and check. If you are, I will send you my Paypal info. However, if there is an exclusive in Europe as you mention, or if one comes up soon, I can pay you the same price you paid me for the Sidekicks and we can call it an even trade... if you would like?

Still down, but I need to look into UK customs taxes and stuff. I think if it's marked as a gift it's exempt, but I'll double check. Also, I'm happy to go with the slowest method of postage as I'm in no rush. Regarding payment, I'm happy to Paypal as there's no word of anything Skylanders related yet at Eurogamer.

[GameMaster78]

Cool. I will fill them out and mail them in, using a third address. 24 dollars for the bags (don't care about the tax) and 8 dollars for the shipping for them. Remember, though, that they say they can't gaurentee what character you get. Just letting ya know incase that seems to be he case. You are getting 4 Sidekicks, though. That means maybe you can trade others for what they need, to get what you need.

Something tells me, however, that we won't need to worry, due to mailing in early.

I will PM you with my Paypal address shortly. I will get them mailed out as soon as I get payment.

[BooJoh]

I mailed in my four sidekicks forms yesterday. Hopefully I'll have more luck with them than with the phone-in promo before. I still haven't received anything even though the call said I won a figure. It's been a little over 2 months (April 30th) so maybe they just haven't gotten to the late callers yet.

[mediapulp_wes]

Play.com are now offering 3 for 2 on selected Skylanders and they don't sell them at inflated prices like Game.co.uk

[Wiggler]

Bleh, I just found out that nspace is making the 3DS version of Giants. wtf happened to Vicarious? Dammit, they nailed that first game almost perfectly. The action and platforming aspects were done really well. If nspace screws this up, I will be pissed, because I was really looking forward to Giants until I heard they were involved.

[SebastianAlexander]

I was wondering about the new skylanders ... the Wii/PS3/X360 Versions will have Jet Vac. That one will be released separately as a Lightcore Version, right?

The 3DS Version will have Pop Fizz, but will he be also sold seperatley? I've read somewhere that the 3DS version will have a supposedly "reposed" version of Pop Fizz - I guess that would indicate a standalone.

Has anyone found more info on this? I really want Pop Fizz, but I dont want to buy the 3DS Beginners kit ... I already own the Portal ... also how lame is it that the 3DS Version also has TreeRex as a Giant?

[SebastianAlexander]

video of the giant "Swarm" (german video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xkhp_vK-SU&feature=plcp

[Stage On]

I was wondering about the new skylanders ... the Wii/PS3/X360 Versions will have Jet Vac. That one will be released separately as a Lightcore Version, right? The 3DS Version will have Pop Fizz, but will he be also sold seperatley? I've read somewhere that the 3DS version will have a supposedly "reposed" version of Pop Fizz - I guess that would indicate a standalone. Has anyone found more info on this? I really want Pop Fizz, but I dont want to buy the 3DS Beginners kit ... I already own the Portal ... also how lame is it that the 3DS Version also has TreeRex as a Giant?

You're telling me, that makes it impossible to avoid doubles if you want a console version and the handheld version of the game which is total bs.

Also I hate how the starter packs include Cynder. I don't want another version with just a different pose.

[BooJoh]

The 3DS Version will have Pop Fizz, but will he be also sold seperatley? I've read somewhere that the 3DS version will have a supposedly "reposed" version of Pop Fizz - I guess that would indicate a standalone. Has anyone found more info on this? I really want Pop Fizz, but I dont want to buy the 3DS Beginners kit ... I already own the Portal ... also how lame is it that the 3DS Version also has TreeRex as a Giant?

This is the first I've heard of this, but if you look at the following pic:

Behind Lightcore Prism Break on the portal, what's labelled as "Wham Shell?" actually looks like it could be a red Pop Fizz. I wonder if the 3DS pack-in Pop Fizz will be red. His profile in Nintendo Power even stated that no one is sure what his original color was.

[SebastianAlexander]

This is the first I've heard of this, but if you look at the following pic: Behind Lightcore Prism Break on the portal, what's labelled as "Wham Shell?" actually looks like it could be a red Pop Fizz. I wonder if the 3DS pack-in Pop Fizz will be red. His profile in Nintendo Power even stated that no one is sure what his original color was.

oh shit! you are right! thats a red Pop Fizz, good find! but it looks like they both have the same pose - both are holding up their potion-bottle

[SebastianAlexander]

[DrForester]

So I found and oddity today. The figure is Eruptor, but the cardboard picture and back description are Boomer. Anyonw know if these missprints are worth money to collectors? Can't seem to find anything on ebay.

[SebastianAlexander]

- GameStop exclusive Golden Dragonfire Cannon Battle Pack
- contains the series 2 version of the Skylander Chop Chop
- also includes a new figure named Shroomboom
- has the Golden Dragonfire Cannon
- this unlocks a special in-game battle arena
-25$

http://www.gamestop.com/toys/skyland...clusive/103894