Skylanders Giants Unboxing Lightning Rod

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Series 2 Lightning Rod

What?  Lightning Rod, Series 2, Air Element Skylander

Where Did You Get It?  Amazon.com

What Did It Cost?  $9.99 plus tax (Free Shipping)

What Is Included?  Lightning Rod, Sticker Sheet, Web Code for Skylanders Universe

What Was Stock Like?  I have NEVER seen a Lightning Rod single pack locally.  I saw his Triple Pack last Thursday and broke the news on that.   Online he was available on Walmart.com for probably 10-14 days, but I held out thinking I'd find him locally.  As of right now they've yet to restock and Amazon.com looks to be your best bet.

Quick Character Info

Slogan: "One Strike and You're Out!"

Stats:

Power/Strength: 75/150
Defense/Armor: 65/150
Speed/Agility: 70/150
Luck: 75/150
Totals: 285/600

Conclusion:

Series 2 Lightning Rod is proving to be tough to find at the moment.  I think in a few weeks or as shipments hit and demand slows he should be "more" available.  That said, while I was initially not impressed with his repose, once I had it in hand and unboxed I have to say it is very well done.  The finite details are what set it apart from others and make it a true stand out compared to the Series 1 offering.  The facial details is fantastic, the flowing (or static electrified) hair is a nice touch and the cuff bracelet details are top notch.  Couple those qualities with better paint and you have the makings of a great repose!  Now we just need to hope his WowPow is as impressive!

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Stealth Elf

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Series 2 Stealth Elf

What?  Stealth Elf, Series 2, Life Element Skylander

Where Did You Get It?  Amazon.com

What Did It Cost?  $9.96 plus tax (Free Shipping)

What Is Included?  Stealth Elf, Sticker Sheet, and Web Code for Skylanders Universe

What Was Stock Like?  Pretty easy to find online.  I suggest Amazon.com, GameStop.com, and Walmart.com.  Locally I have only seen standard S2 Stealth Elf in single pack form once at TRU.

Quick Character Info

Slogan: "Silent but Deadly!"

Stats

Power/Strength: 60/150
Defense/Armor: 40/150
Agility/Speed: 120/150
Luck: 70/150
Totals: 290/600

Conclusion

Stealth Elf is a big time player in the Skylanders franchise and one, if not the quickest out of the entire cast of characters.  Her repose is done quite well in that it showcases her Elven Sunblande and places her in a "motion" pose.  She joins Legendary Stealth Elf in this go around.  I would highly suggest you add Stealth Elf to your arsenal if you do not have her.  She should be in any serious collection for the completionist, or casual player.

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Eruptor

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Series 2 Eruptor

What?  Series 2 Eruptor, Fire Element Skylander

Where Did You Get It?  Amazon.com

What Did It Cost?  $9.96 plus tax (Free Shipping)

What Is Included?  S2 Eruptor, Sticker Sheet, and Web Code for Skylanders Universe

What Was Stock Like?  I've only seen one single pack in person at TRU.  Online he is pretty easy to find and I would suggest Amazon.com, GameStop.com, or Walmart.com as your best bets.

Quick Character Info

Slogan: "Born to Burn!"

Stats

Power/Strength: 95/150
Defense/Armor: 95/150
Speed/Agility: 35/150
Luck: 60/150
Totals: 285/600

Conclusion

Eruptor's S2 pose is decent, but not one of the most impressive.  He is also accompanied in the Giants lineup with his LightCore counterpart.  It is currently tough for me to find him locally, but online he has readily been available.

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Prism Break

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Series 2 Prism Break

What?  Series 2 Prism Break, Earth Element Skylander

Where Did You Get It?  Amazon.com

What Did It Cost?  $9.96 plus tax (Free Shipping)

What Is Included?  S2 Prism Break, Sticker Sheet, and Web Code for Skylanders Universe

What Was Stock Like?  I have yet to see S2 Prism Break locally, but online it hasn't been too hard to find him.  I would suggest Amazon, Walmart, and GameStop.

Quick Character Info

Slogan:  "The Beam is Supreme!"

Stats

Power/Strength: 95/150
Defense/Armor: 100/150
Agility/Speed: 20/150
Luck: 70/150
Totals: 285/600

Conclusion

Did I mention how much I love this repose?  Seriously, S2 Prism Break is going to be right up there at the top, if not the very top, of my Best Repose List.  His pose this go around is menacing and very intricately detailed.  Just look at the base...compare it to other Earth Element Skylanders...notice the difference?  It is almost like Prism Break just emerged after staging his Crystal Eruption...

I think with the offerings this time around more people are warming up to Prism Break, but much like Boomer far too many just cast him off without fully upgrading him etc.  Maxed out Prism Break is a force to be reckoned with and excels in story mode...In the skillful hands of a great Portal Master he can be just as intimidating in Battle Mode.

If you are just getting into Skylanders, or are just on a tight budget, I would suggest you pass up S1 Prism Break and LightCore Prism Break to focus in on the epicness that is Series 2 Prism Break!

Skylanders Giants: Unboxing and Overview of Series 2 Flameslinger

Skylanders Giants: Unboxing Flameslinger

What?  Series 2 Flameslinger, Fire Element Repose

Where Did You Get It?  Santa!  Not really, but it was a Christmas present from my sister.

What Did It Cost?  $9.99 plus tax

What is Included?  Flameslinger figure, Stat Card, Sticker Sheet with Web Code

What Was Stock Like?  I have never had trouble finding S2 Flameslinger around my local stores.

Quick Character Info

Slogan: "Let the Flames Begin!"

Stats:

Power/Strength: 60/150
Defense/Armor: 40/150
Agility/Speed: 100/150
Luck: 80/150
Totals: 280/600

Conclusion

Flameslinger is back with a very nice repose and ready to battle Kaos yet again.  This repose is nice, but isn't much of a departure from his original SSA pose.  The most obvioius addition is the crouch for the three-arrow volley shot.  Nonetheless it is a good repose.  In my dreams I would like to see a blaze behind him, but that probably wouldn't be durable.

Anyway, Flameslinger is a nice addition to the arsenal thanks to his long range attacks and the incredible FlameDash based Supernova!  The other big perk to Flameslinger is his speed...I recall him being much more agile than his Fire Element brethren.

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.