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Friday 28 September 2012

Skylanders Giants: Legendary Bouncer

Hello Portal Masters,

just a quick glance at Toys R Us exclusive Bouncer


Enjoy!

Charon

Thursday 27 September 2012

Skylanders Giants: Opinion Time Part 2

Hello Portal Masters,

Let's continue with my overall view on the Skylanders Giants figures.

Magic Skylanders
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Series 2

Double Trouble
Design:
As with Sonic Boom, I like that his new toy includes a little double trouble.
To the artwork, I prefer series 1 because I love the green ball on the stick
(which would have been an awesome light up....)

In game:
I likes playing with Double Trouble, I enjoyed his powers, so I am looking forward to him.
His wow pow does not seem overly impressive though.

I would rate him 4/5

Spyro
Design:
He is nice. His new artwork is really cool.
I don't like his toy much, but again, I will have to wait to see in from another angle.

In game:
Good Skylander, not my favourite. A little boring maybe...

I would rate him 3/5


Wrecking Ball
Design:
He is so cute! I love Wrecking Ball.
The new artwork is really cute.
The toy... I like the older better.. but it is still ok.

In game:
I think Wrecking Ball was a little hard to play, but I liked him still.
Now, he can turn into a disco ball? That makes him even cooler!

I would rate him 4/5 (if the toy would be a little cuter...)
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 New Skylander:

Pop Fizz
Design:
Pop Fizz is probably one of my new favourite Skylanders.
I love his Artwork and Toy a lot!
It is cute and a little crazy, perfect combination!

In game:
Holy... I LOVE Pop Fizz in game. Mixing potions, throwing potions, drinking them to turn into a second character... Soooo cool!

I would rate him 5/5 (easily)
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Lightcore Pop Fizz  
His artwork is really similar and the toy is just as good.
The light up is nice, but doesn't make me want him more than "normal" Pop Fizz.

I would rate him 5/5.
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 Giant

Ninjini
Design:
I love elves like Hex, Flameslinger and Stealth Elf so of course I love Ninjini.
Her toy seems really nice and I like her artwork.

In game:
Wielding two swords, able to go into the bottle and shooting things.
This is just AWESOME!

I would rate her 5/5 (one of my favourite Giants!)
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Tech Skylanders
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Series 2

Drill Sergeant:
Design:
Not my favourite design, it is just a robot.
Also, toy and artwork are really close to series 1.

In game:
Did not use him much, since he never excited me much and that seems to stay the same.
So far, I don't really see the Wow Pow.

I would rate him 1/5 (sorry!)

Drobot 
Design:
I think Drobot is a good idea how to combine dragon and tech.
However, his series 2 figure and artwork don't impress me.

In game:
Drobot is in a way overpowered which make playing with him a little
boring. The new wow pow... I don't really see me using it.

I would rate him 2/5

Trigger Happy
Design:
I like this crazy small dude a lot. But I like series one more -
in art and in toy form.

In game:
He is fun, but I rarely used his machine gun, so the wow pow makes not much sense for me.

I would rate him 3/5
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 New Skylander

Sprocket
Design:
I read a lot of people hate Sprocket.
Especially when just her toy was seen, people hated the "lego" design.
I like her design in game and on the artwork.
Her toy I really wanna see in person, because it is not that nice from the angle we see it.

In game:
Whatever people say about her design, in game Sprocket seems a lot of fun.
Riding a tank, putting bombs and hitting with the wrenche.
I really wanna try all that!
So here is where she shines for me!

I would rate her 5/5 (because she seems much fun to play)
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Lightcore Drobot 
I actually like his toy less then series 2 Drobot (who I like less than series 1)

I would rate him 1/5
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Giant

Bouncer
Design:
A robot on a wheel. Nothing I've never seen before.
I think his finger pistols are a little too much.
Somehow tacky.
But I like his toy and his artwork.

In game:
His shooting reminds me a lot of Trigger Happy while his laser seems a little short ranged and the rockets slow. Still, I would like to try him out.

I would rate him 3/5
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Undead Skylanders
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Series 2

Chop Chop
Design:
I liked Chop Chop's design, but he looks much better the second time arround.
Nice big sword and shield.
So a real improvement.

In game:
For me, Chop Chop was always less exciting because he only really does close combat.
This time, I am afraid it will stay the same.
 Maybe he got a little better, but will not have changed much.

I would rate him 2/5 (sorry Chop Chop, but you got atleast to 2!)


Cynder
Design:
Nice, but the artwork seems to be more or less the same.
The new toy is nice though.

In game:
I liked Cynder the first time arround, especially her shadow dash.
Her Wow Pow seems pretty useless though (just a lightning from the sky..)

I would rate her 3/5


Hex
Design:
I love Hex! Dark and mysterious and an elf!
I love her series 2 figure and her art.

In game:
Love the wow pow, which adds a new element to the skull rain.

I would rate her 5/5 (it is true love!)
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New Skylander

Fright Rider
Design:
He is like a male Hex on a Ostrich. What would you think?
I love him!
I like his art and I was sceptical about his figure.
But when I saw his unboxing I really liked it!

In game:
I will like him, just becuase I like his design so much.
I mean, he seems a little close to Terrafin in some points and does not have the uniqueness I was hoping for. But still...

I would rate him 5/5 (easily)
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Lightcore Hex
Ok, I really like Hex, but her Lightcore Version? Why is she glowing red?
I really wanna see it Light Up, right now, I think her series 2 as a light up would have been much cooler.
So unfortunately

I would rate her 4/5
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Giant

Eye-Brawl
Design:
I like his concept, basically beeing two giants in one.
I wanna see his toy, since it always looks a bit unreal.
And I wanna see if his eye lights up.
But I enjoy that he brings something new to the table.

In game:
He looks fun, shooting lasers, smashing enemies and being able to seperate.
So I really look forward to testing him out!

I would rate him 5/5
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Water Skylanders
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Series 2

Gill Grunt
Design:
I like Gill 2. He looks more ready to battle.
Especially his new artwork is really nice.
The toy is good.

In game:
He basically gets a harpone upgrade as a wow pow?
Well, I never really used his harpone, so I am a little unsure about that.

I would rate him 3/5

Slam Bam
Design:
He seemed powerful compared to the other Skylanders, but next to a Giant...
I think he kind of lost his design space.
I like the new toy and artwork though.

In game:
I liked the idea of his ice way, but now we have Chill.
So again, I don't know his way. But we will see.
His Wow Pow seems to be cool.

I would rate him 2/5

Zap
Design:
I like Zap's design, but the new toy seems really similar to the old one.
And the new artwork doesn't really improve anything either.
So I like Zap, but there is nothing new to him in Giants in design.

In game:
I liked the way Zap plays, but I like Flameslinger more and they are quiet similar in some ways.
Wow Pow seems nothing new.

I would rate him 3/5
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New Skylander

Chill
Design:
I love Chill. She is cute and seems still strong.
I like her toy and her artwork, both really cool!

In game:
She seems impressive and summoning a whale is never wrong.
I like her weapon throwing and her ice cubes.
Very frosty.
Have to get her asap.

I would rate her 5/5
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Lightcore Chill
Nice toy, nice artwork.
But if the shield or sword light up, I kind of think they would melt, since they are kind of icy.
So I don't know how much I will like it.

I rate her 4/5
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Giant

Thumpback
Design:
I like his design. He is like a pirate and like a whale which was not done in the water element so far.
His toy seems nice, his arms light up, which seems a little forced (all giants need to light up so where will he?) but it still looks good.

In game:
I like his attack, throwing the anchor or sliding and biting.
He will not be my favourite though. But he seems like fun to test.

I would rate him 4/5
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And that is it.

My opinion about each and every of the characters.
A lot of the new Skylanders have the chance to become my favoruite in their element.

Now let me know what you think about all the new and reposed characters!

CU next time!

Charon      


Wednesday 26 September 2012

Skylanders Giants: Opinion Time Part 1

Dear Portal Masters,

we have seen the trailers, we have seen the pictures, now it is just waiting one more month until we can finally play with some of the new Skylanders and explore the new world in Skylanders: Giants.
So I thought it would be time to share my thoughts on some of the Skylanders.
I will go by element, starting with the series 2, new regulars, lightcore and giants.
SO fasten you seatbelts and let's get started!

Air Skylanders:
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Series 2:

Lightning Rod
Design:
Lightning Rod was never my favourite Skylander and he will not be in Giants either.
I think his new toy design is very close to the old one and still not my style.
The new artwork is nice, but not overly amazing.

In Game:
Although I did not like the design, Lightning Rod was alright to play.
His Wow Pow seems to be some Lightning Stuff again.

I would rate him 3/5

Sonic Boom

Design:
I like Sonic Boom and I think including a baby with her toy makes her a lot cuter.
Also I like the angle of the new artwork.

In Game:
I did like Sonic Boom, but she was not my favourite to play, but still nice.
Her Wow Pow seems to be some giant baby? I don't kow.

I would rate her 4/5

Whirlwind
Design:
I liked the old toy much better. The pose was nicer I think.
And I really don't get why she is silver in the artwork.

In Game:
I like a rainbow-shooting unicorn and I thought bouncing rainbows of the clouds was cool.
Her wow pow seems to be some spinning thing, looks interesting.

I would rate her 4/5.
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New Skylander:

Jet-Vac
Design:
I think it is nice to have a real bird in the air element, although he cannot really fly.
I also like his vacuum. So all in all a cool Skylander.

In Game:
I like playing coop mode and I think it could be nice stealing all the treasures.
So I am looking forward to trying him out!

I would rate him 4/5
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Lightcore Jet-Vac
I will just compare designs. I like both the same, but since lightcore can light up, he is an inch in the lead.
Artwork I like them both as well.


I would rate him 4/5
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Giant:

Swarm
Design:
I think it is funny that an insect is the biggest air skylander, but his design is a little boring for me.
That is how a wasp looks, nothing new.
His artwork is alright.

In Game:
I only really like his turning into a swarm ability. The rest seems kind of borring.

I would rate him 2/5
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Earth Skylanders:
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Bash
Design:
I like his new artwork, but I like his old toy better.
He was never my favourite, although he represents the element nicely.

In Game:
He is solid... solid as a rock. 
But I am not too excited.
His wow pow, seems to be some jumping thing.

I would rate him 2/5

Prism Break
Design:
I think he is cool, but I liked his first artwork better.
The new toy is nice though, cause it has this crystal back-pack.

In Game:
He is kind of unique and fun to play.
His wow pow seems no mature addition though.

I would rate him 3/5

Terrafin
Design:
I think it was a cool choice to make an earth shark and his design works,
but I like "cuter" skylanders more (sorry Terrafin).
Old artwork loses against new one, but the new toy is weired.
Mabye it is just the one pic.. who knows.

In Games:
What can I say, he is a power house. I liked his underground move.
But the close combat was not overly exciting.
His wow pow, I am not sure. Was he always able to jump and go underground right away?

I would rate him 3/5
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New Skylanders:

Flashwing
Design:
Another dragon.... ok.
I like the artwork, but I hate the toy.
I think it is because of the angle. Why did they shoot the face sideways?

In Game:
I think I will like her game style. And the diamond idea is cool.
I would liked it if she was another animal, but on the other hand,
the love thing with Bash seems nice.

I would rate her 4/5 (I know new ones have the avantage of beeing more exciting).
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Light Core Prism Break
Nicest artwork, I also like the pose and he looks awesome lighting up!

I would rate him 4/5
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Giant:

Crusher
Design:
I like him, although he is a little close to Prism Break.
When he light up it looks really cool.

In Game:
I LOVE Crusher in game. How cool is he?
Exploding into pieces, turning enemies to stone and smashing with his hammer?!
Hell yeah!

I would rate him 5/5 (one of my favourite Giants)
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Fire Skylanders
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Eruptor

Design:
I like him and his series 2 artwork is amazing, but the toy..
The horns don't work as good on the toy as on the pic.

In Game:
I liked him, but his breath attack makes him much cooler.

I would rate him 4/5

Flameslinger
Design:
I love Flameslinger, but both new toy and artwork are not inovative.
He stays the same without major improvements.

In Game:
I like runnign with the fire, shooting with arrows, so he is fun.
His wow pow I still don't really know for sure.

I would rate him 5/5 (As I said, I love Flameslinger)

Ignitor
Design:
Nice, but not overly exciting. A knight. OK.
But new artwork and toy seem to be much cooler!
Would love to see him as lightcore!

In Game:
He was alright but a little tricky to handle.
His new blue flames he leave behind are amazing.

I would rate him 4/5
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New Skylander

Hot Dog
Design:
Love the idea and the artwork, don't fency the toy much
(but I also believe it is an angle issue)

In Game:
Pure fun, quick and versatile.

I would rate him 5/5
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Lightcore Eruptor
Nice artwork (not a nice as series 2) but cool toy, althoug Ignitor would have been my Light Core Choice.

I would rate him 4/5
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Giant:

Hot Head
Design:
Don't like the toy, since it has no neck.
Also think he is really close to Eruptor.

In Game:
Represents fire nicely. He seems to be able to turn into a motorbike.
That is kind of cool...

I would rate him 4/5 (mostly based on gameplay)
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Life Skylanders
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Series 2:

Stealth Elf
Design:
Stealth Elf was probably my favourite Character (or very close to) in Skylanders.
So, I expected more of her. The new art is nice, but the toy's pose?
Not so great...

In game:
I haven't figured out the wow pow, but she is cool.
No doubt about that.

I would rate her 4/5 (I am shocked she did not get a five)

Stump Smash
Design:
I like artwork and toy of series 2 Stump Smash better than the original.

In Game:
Nice, but does not blow me away.
I don't really know the wow pow yet.
But I think it will keep him descent but not pushed over the edge.

I would rate him 3/5.


Zook
Design:
I like the new toy, although the old pose was more ready to fight.
The new artwork is nice because it is a little darker and detailed.
But overall he is not my favourite design.

In game:
Bores me a bit, since he shoots a lot, but is ok.
Not like I would never use him. But still.
Wow pow was not detectable for me :)

I would rate him 2/5
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New Skylander:

Shroomboom
Design:
I like the little Mushroom, although I would also have loved a girly flower
Who know what comes next in Skylanders 3... :)

The toy is cool as is the artwork.

In Game:
Looks fun and with different options, maybe a bit slow..

I would rate him 4/5
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Lightcore Shroomboom
I like the artwork more and the toy less.
Also, the light up effect is alright but not overly cool.

I would rate him 3/5
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Giant

Tree Rex
Design:

Nice artwork and nice toy.
Not my cup of tea exactly but still cool.

In game:
Seems not very exciting. I like him, but he is not my favourite Giant.

I would rate him 3/5
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 So we have made it through half the figures.
Let me know what you think in the comment!

C U soon!

Charon



Skylanders Giants: Last Videos added

Hello Portal Masters,

I added a link to Hot Dogs video in Hot Dog's post.

Also I added LC Hex and LC Drobot.

Enjoy!

Charon

Monday 24 September 2012

Skylanders Giants: Level

Hello Portal Masters,

The levels are in:

Chapter 1: Time of the Giants
Chapter 2: Junkyard Isles
Chapter 3: Rumbletown
Chapter 4: Cutthroat Carnival
Chapter 5: Glacier Gully
Chapter 6: Secret Vault of Secrets
Chapter 7: Wilikin Village
Chapter 8: Troll Home Security
Chapter 9: Kaos' Kastle
Chapter 10: Aerial Attack!
Chapter 11: Drill-X's Big Rig
Chapter 12: Molekin Mountain
Chapter 13: The Oracle
Chapter 14: Autogyro Adventure
Chapter 15: Lost City of Arkus
Chapter 16: Bringing Order to Kaos!

Adventure Packs:
Chapter 17: Empire of Ice
Chapter 18: Pirate Seas
Chapter 19: Darklight Crypt
Chapter 20: Dragon's Peak



So it is 6 Chapters smaller than S:SA, but if the levels are bigger it may be alright!


We will have to wait and see. But I wanna go to Chapter 4 most ;)


CU soon!

Charon

Friday 21 September 2012

Skylanders Giants: All Information Added

Hello Portal Master,

I addad Pictures and Clips of all Skylanders (some are missing, but 95% is done, the missing ones are not available yet).

And here enjoy a clear view at the poster!


I hope you enjoy!

Please let me know which characters you like most/least so far!


Charon

Thursday 20 September 2012

Skylanders Giants: Trailers

Hello Portal Masters,

there are some trailers I have not added yet in the Character Segments.

Have a look and enjoy!



Gill Grunt 2:

Chop Chop 2:

Light Core Pop Fizz:

Wrecking Ball 2:

Double Trouble 2:

Pop Fizz:

Light Core Chill:

LightCore Eruptor:

Drill Sergeant 2:

Trigger Happy 2:

Drobot 2:

Light Core Prism Break:

Terrafin 2:

Bash 2:

Prism Break 2:

Ignitor 2:

Eruptor 2:

Flameslinger 2:

Hex 2:

Cynder 2:

LC Shroom Boom

Stealth Elf 2:

Zook 2:

Stump Smash 2:


I will add them to the chars very soon!

Charon



 

Skylanders Giants: Legendaries?

Hello Portal Masters,

I tried to update so much stuff today, but still have not finished.

It seems to be confirmed now that there will be a 3 pack legendaries for Toy'R'Us having Ignitor, Slam Bam and Jet-Vac.





 

But there have also been lots of other variation pictures on the Skylanders Website.

We will have to wait what this is all about...









Enjoy and see you soon!

Charon

Skylanders Giants: All Kinds Of News

Dear Portal Masters,

I added lots of things in the character segments.

Mostly artwork and trailers.

They will be updated more in the following time.

Just drop by the new characters and the giants to see their trailers!

And also have a look at the series 2 characters to see what they have to offer!

CU next time!

Charon

Monday 17 September 2012

Skylanders Giants: New Videos

Hello Portal Masters,

After the awesome artwork, we have some gameplay videos.


The first one shows us the Wii U version (which I will not wait for) and some Fright Rider gameplay, a look at Lightcore Eruptor in game (his glow looks really nice) and a look at "Skystones", the new mini game, which in my opion is stolen from the Triple Triad Game in Final Fantasy VIII (Final Fantasy Triple Triad).



And another video showing some Thumpback action ;)



I hope you like what you see ;)

C U next time :)

Charon

Skylanders Giants: Giants Artwork

 Dear Portal Masters,

A look at the Giants Artwork!

I added some of them in their Character segment, because they were so empty but will update as soon as better pictures come out!





I like the Giants! But I will share my opinion on the characters and reposes another time :)

C U next time!

Charon

Skylanders Giants: Series 2 Artwork

Hello Portal Masters,

Today is an art day ;)

So, let's have a look at the series 2 Skylanders Artwork and the new characters!

I added some in the character segments already, but I will wait with most of them for high quality pics.

Air Skylanders

Earth Skylanders

Fire Skylanders

Life Skylanders

Magic Skylanders

Tech Skylanders

Undead Skylanders

Water Skylanders
And that's not all the art of today...

CU for my next art post!

Charon

Skylanders Giants: Lightcore Artwork

Hello Portal Master,

just wanted to share the artwork of the lightcore characters:

Lightcore Drobot / Lightcore Prism Break / Lightcore Eruptor / Lightcore Jet-Vac

Lichtcore Shroombomm / Lightcore Pop Fizz / Lightcore Chill / Lightcore Hex
I really like the pictures (I know the quality is not perfect, but as soon as I have better ones, they will be updated within the characters).

Untill next time!

Charon

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Skylanders Giants: Crusher Trailer

Hello Portal Masters,

the Crusher Trailer is out and has been added to his article as well as his toy and artwork.

Till next time!

Charon

Monday 10 September 2012

Skylanders Giants: New Trailer

Hello Portal Masters,

It seems like forever since I posted something on here.

Today it is just a new trailer:




Not much other news since the leak of all characters.

Hope you enjoy it :)

Charon