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
WAIT SKYLANDERS 3 TELL ME MORE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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