Skylanders Trap Team Unboxing Funny Bone

What: Funny Bone, Undead Element, Newlander
What Does He Cost: $9.99

Unboxing Funny Bone

More Info and Pictures Coming Soon

Skylanders SWAP Force Unboxing Phantom Cynder

What? Phantom Cynder, Undead Element, Series 3
Where Did You Get It? Toys'R'Us
What Did It Cost? $10.99 plus tax, BOGO40%
What Was Stock Like? Moderate Stock
What is Included? Phantom Cynder, Stat Card, and Sticker Sheet

Unboxing Phantom Cynder

Phantom Cynder
Undead Element, Series 3 Skylander

Slogan: "Volts and Lightning!"

Card Stats
Power: 80/200
Armor: 85/200
Agility: 110/200
Luck: 55/200
Totals: 330/800

Happy Halloween 2013: Skylanders SWAP Force Undead Battle-A-Thon and Pumpkin Eye-Brawl

I gave my Nephew an early present Wednesday night, Pumpkin Eye-Brawl!

We unboxed him and added in a few things for good measure:

Unboxing Pumpkin Eye-Brawl with My Nephew, thewalkthruking

As promised in that video, we said once Halloween festivities wrapped up, we would try to record some Undead Battle action in Skylanders SWAP Force...As usual, we delivered:

Halloween 2013 Special Edition Skylanders SWAP Force Undead Arena Battles

Skylanders Giants Unboxing LightCore Hex

What: LightCore Hex,Undead Element, Skylanders Giants LC
Where Did You Get It? GameStop Pre-Order on Dark Edition Wii U and 3DS
What Did It Cost? Free with Pre-Order
What Was Stock Like?  I've seen her around, but in limited quantities.  Target has the most.
What is Included: LC Hex, Stat Card, and Sticker Sheet

Unboxing LightCore Hex...At Long Last

Hex
Undead Element, SSA Original, SG Repose with S2 and LC

Slogan: "Fear the Dark!"

Card Stats
Power: 100/200
Armor: 90/200
Agility: 50/200
Luck: 70/200
Totals: 310/800

Skylanders SWAP Force Unboxing Roller Brawl

What: Roller Brawl, Undead Element, SWAP Force Newlander
Where Did You Get It? Special Delivery
What Did It Cost? $9.99 plus tax
What Was Stock Like? Well Stocked!
What is Included: Roller Brawl, Stat Card, and Sticker Sheet

Roller Brawl
Undead Element, SF Newlander

Slogan: "Let's Roll!"

Card Stats
Power: 60/200
Armor: 55/200
Agility: 150/200
Luck: 45/200
Totals: 310/800

Skylanders SWAP Force Unboxing Night Shift

What: Night Shift, Undead Element, SWAP Force, Teleport
Where Did You Get It? Toys'R'Us
What Did It Cost? $16.99 plus tax (BOGO40%)
What Was Stock Like? Very Limited. I've seen 1 on the shelf.
What is Included: Night Shift, Stat Card, and Sticker Sheet

Unboxing Night Shift

Night Shift

Undead Element, SWAP Force, Teleport

Slogan: "Roll with the Punches!"

Card Stats:

Power: 180/200

Armor: 100/200

Agility: 145/200

Luck: 45/200

Totals: 470/800

Night Shift, Front

Night Shift, Rear

Teleport SWAPPERS as of Wave 2

Undead SWAPPERS os of Wave 2

Frito-Lay Spearheads Halloween with Special Orange and Black Fright Rider

I saw this late Sunday night, but it was too late to blog it...

I have checked for chips (the promo started Sunday, September 22nd, 2013 from what I know), and have not found them just yet.  I believe we have until middle November for this one, but will know more once I find the actual chips.

This will once again be a promotion involving their Classic Mix and Flavor Mix Variety Packs.  Unlike the Sidekicks setup where you buy the chips, enter the code, and pay freight, this one goes back to Flocked Stump Smash.

Before you ask, "No, I do not have Flocked Stump Smash."  Why?  I seriously NEVER found the specially marked bags of chips for him.  If you know me, you know I'd have gone for him and I literally never once, at any store around me, saw the special bags.

I certainly hope that isn't the case this time around as Orange and Black is one of my personal, favorite color combos...I am a big fan of Halloween, and more importantly I'm a fan of Fright Rider and this figure, based on what we see on the bags, looks AWESOME!

You can find more info, and enter the contest, here:
http://www.skylanderspromo.com/fritolayfall/age-validation

Special Fright Rider, Classic Mix:

Special Fright Rider, Flavor Mix:

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Eye-Brawl

Skylanders Giants Unboxing and Review of Eye-Brawl

What?  Eye-Brawl, Undead Element Giant

Where Did You Get It?  GameStop, locally

How Much Did It Cost?  $14.99 plus tax

What is Included?  Eye-Brawl, stat card, and sticker sheet with web code for Skylanders Universe

What Was Stock Like?  Only one in the store...I've yet to see him locally outside of the one in my hand.

What Lights Up?  His eye and it casts light from every vantage point

Quick Character Info

Slogan: "I've Got My Eye On You!"

Stats:

Power/Strength: 140/150
Defense/Armor: 140/150
Speed/Agility: 100/150
Luck: 45/150
Totals: 425/600

Conclusion

Eye-Brawl was easily my most anticipated Giant past the initial release...the only one I would say might have given him in a run-for-the-money in that department is Crusher.

Eye-Brawl has a great overall look and perhaps one of the best back stories of any Skylander.    A truly unique story and build lead me to anticipate some great things.

While his light-up feature isn't as detailed, it is about the only thing they could do with the pose and is executed quite nicely.  His stance is authoritative and he looks to be built to battle.

I have heard from several other Portal Masters that Eye-Brawl is a bit one-sided on the upgrade path, but I am still excited to check it out for myself as I have "high" hopes for him.

We will "see" how he plays out.

Eye Brawl and Thumpback in the Near Future!

Hey Everybody!

How about some REALLY awesome news to start 2013?  Well, this should suffice.

While skimming the net today I found 2 very good leads on the potential release of both Thumpback, the Water Element Giant, and Eye Brawl, the Undead Element Giant.

Before calling my local GameStop I checked online to make sure the release date on the Scorpion Striker Battle Pack with Hot Dog and Zap was in fact pushed back to 1/9/2013.  That sadly turned out to be the case and I got confirmation when I called in...

However, when on GameStop.com I found the packaging proof had been added for BOTH Thumpback and Eye Brawl!!

This is a big deal because that is what GameStop has done in the past before a new character was up for sale...You can also note that they have  yet to add the Wave 3 Single Packs to that coveted list, so I am thinking it is imminent that we will see both Giants very soon.

Checking around elsewhere, I turned up on Amazon link to Thumpback...with the packaging proof, yet another encouraging sign!

As of right now I do not know solid dates, but I will update this post as the info trickles in...

Here are some helpful links:

Eye Brawl at GameStop:
http://www.gamestop.com/toys/skylanders-giants-eye-brawl-individual-character-pack/105996

Thumpback at GameStop:
http://www.gamestop.com/toys/skylanders-giants-thumpback-individual-character-pack/106002

Thumpback on Amazon:

Thumpback Amazon

Eye Brawl at Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Skylanders-Giants-Giants-Eye-Brawl-Universal/21309831

Thumpback at Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Skylanders-Giants-Giants-Thumpback-Universal/21309832

Personally I am more excited for Eye Brawl, but I know the vast majority seems to want Thumpback.

Stay tuned for updates and good luck landing the new Giants!

*Update 1/2/13 5 AM (so much for getting to bed earlier in 2013): It looks like several sources are saying we will see Thumpback and Eye Brawl hit on the 9th and that we can expect Ninjini mid-to-late January.  I obviously can not confirm this and would still call it speculation, but they have to come out some time, right?!

I also want to point out that there remains a good chance we could see some straggling characters like Wrecking Ball or Spyro in their S2 repose hit the shelves.

I'm still waiting on the assignment of any Triple Packs, although at this point it is likely I'd only be up for the tail end of them (could see all S2 in a few)...

I will update again as new or confirmed info arrives.

Updated 1/4/2013 to add Walmart Links.

Skylanders Giants: Unboxing Hex

Skylanders Giants: Unboxing Hex

What?  Hex, Undead Element Series 2 Repose

Where Did You Get It?  Toys'R'Us

What Did It Cost?  $9.99 plus tax

What is Included?  Hex, Stat Card, and Sticker Sheet with Web Code

What Was Stock Like?  Hex seems to either be fully stocked, or stashed away.  That said, if you spend time digging, or simply check multiple stores you should be able to bring her home.

Quick Character Info

Slogan: "Fear the Darkl!"

Stats:

Power/Strength: 80/150
Defense/Armor: 90/150
Speed/Agility: 45/150
Luck: 65/150
Totals: 280/600

Conclusion

Hex is back and this repose is a nice tribute to her Rain of Skulls.  For the diehard Hex fan you will be glad to know she is also getting a LightCore pose, which as of typing this, has yet to be released.

As mentioned, she can be tough to track down at the moment, but a little time skimming the racks or checking other stores will usually have you going home happy.

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Fright Rider

Unboxing Fright Rider

What?  Fright Rider, New Undead Element Skylander

Where Did You Get It?  GameStop.com

What Did It Cost?  $9.99 plus tax

What Is Included?  Fright Rider, Stat Card, Sticker, and Web Code

What Was Stock Like?  So far, every store I have been to has had stock on Fright Rider...a pleasant surprise.  A few that tend to have more LightCore and Series 2 might just have 1-2, but the next store will have a load of him.

Quick Character Info:

Fright Rider, Undead Element New Skylander

Slogan: "Fear the Spear!"

Card Stats:

Strength: 80/150
Defense: 70/150
Agility: 90/150
Luck: 30/150

Conclusion

I was looking very forward to Fright Rider (he was #2 on my list of anticipated new Skylanders), and so far he has a great story, is incredibly unique, and I think he has a lot of potential to be incredibly solid based on his upgrades.

Blog Poll #19: Which Upgrade Path Do You Prefer for Undead Element Skylanders?

Blog Poll #19 asks, "Which Upgrade Path Do You Prefer for (insert Undead Element Skylander here)?"  This one is set-up just like it was for the Magic and Tech Element Upgrade Path Polls.  I'm running all 4 characters at the same time and you can vote for all 4 of the Undead Element Skylanders with the polls being located just below the Twitter Feed.

The poll will run 5 days, closing at 11:59 PM CST on March 12th, 2012.

Thanks for voting!  Check back for the results and next round of "Upgrade Path" poll questions!