Unboxing PowerA's Skylanders SWAP Force Over-the-Door Storage

What: PowerA's Over-the-Door Storage
What Does It Cost?  $29.99 plus tax
What Is Included?  SWAP Force Door Mat with Zippered Pouch, (2) Door Hangers, (2) Adjustable Straps

Unboxing and Installing PowerA's Skylanders SWAP Force Over-the-Door Storage

The great accessory spree continues as we take a look at PowerA's Over-the-Door Storage.  I have never had experience with something like this, but I have to say it is pretty cool and I definitely would have enjoyed having this option back in the day with my Ninja Turtles and GI Joes.

The concept is pretty simple...PowerA took a nice backdrop of Skylands (literally, several different Skylands) and placed them across a durable, padded piece...They then added 7 Staggered Rows of 7 elastic bands to hold literally any Skylander in place...I know as  I tried Sidekicks, regular sized Skylanders, Giants, SWAP Force characters, and even Chase McCain.  It worked very well.

At the bottom there is an oversized zippered pouch that will house more characters, controllers, portals, pretty much anything game related.

Up top, the over-the-door pad has fixed straps that are fully adjustable up and down.  You can almost bottom the zippered pouch out on the floor surface.  Raised up all the way, it is very manageable as well.  The beauty here is the infinite adjustability to cater this from "adult" size on down to the smallest Portal Masters.

The other great thing is simply strength in numbers...The PowerA Over-the-Door Storage will hold 60 Figures!  Keep in mind that is "advertised" and I am confident you can actually fit more than that if you were so inclined.

I can see this product best serving families with younger kids...This adjustability allows for younger Portal Masters to have full access to not only the zippered pouch, but the entire spread.  This means, if you are trying to teach responsibility, you can turn the kids loose to pick out their desired Skylanders and then be responsible for putting them back in place.  Honestly, having something this cool to "put the toys up" might take care of that in and of itself!  As with Flynn's Ship and the Skylands displays, you can have a lot of fun with this while also having a practical, low-profile storage solution.

Top

Middle, Main Skyland

Bottom, with Zippered Pouch Open

You can find this anywhere Skylander accessories are sold for $29.99.  It is a few dollars more than the Stackable Tackle Box, but offers an entirely different option versus conventional storage.  I enjoyed staging the characters for photos (btw, Chase McCain is hidden in one of the photos as well!) and I'm sure anyone else would do the same...

This is yet another fun, practical, and very functional product from PowerA that even makes storing your Skylanders fun.

Skylanders SWAP Force Unboxing Legendary Night Shift

What?  Toys'R'Us Exclusive Legendary Night Shift
Where Did You Get It?  Toys'R'Us
What Did It Cost? $16.99 plus tax (BOGO40% Still Going!)
What Was Stock Like?  Well stocked
What Is Included?  Legendary Night Shift, Stat Card, Sticker Sheet with Webcode

Unboxing Legendary Night Shift

Legendary Night Shift
Undead Element, SWAP Force,
-SWAP Zone Power: Teleport

Slogan: "Roll with the Punches!"

Card Stats
Power: 190/200 (+10 over Night Shift)
Armor: 95/200 (-5 under Night Shift)
Agility: 150/200 (+5 over Night Shift)
Luck: 50/200 (+5 over Night Shift)
Totals: 485/800 (+15 over Night Shift)

Legendary Night Shift was released Sunday, November 10th, 2013 here in the US.  I got to my local TRU a little after lunch time and was surprised to see a LOT of stock in terms of Legendary Night Shift.  Similarly, it looked as if the other Legendary figures had been restocked, most notably Legendary Free Ranger, who had been quite slim the last few weeks. 

Legendary SWAP Force Skylanders

I must again stress that if you plan to collect or acquire the Legendary Skylanders, be it a duplicate of your favorite, the Swappers to explore their other paths etc, or just in place of the regular counterparts, I suggest you pick them up now.  The BOGO40% is a good deal and waiting post Black Friday might not result in any better of a deal, but more headaches.  If SWAP Force follows suit with what we have seen with SSA and Giants, stock could start to take a significant hit and those "shelf warmers" you were waiting on, might become tough to find...You never know, but that is the gamble you take in waiting.  I'm more than comfortable with the 40% Off promo and don't think I'll see a better deal outside of close out sales come late next summer.

Undead Element SWAP Force: Rattle Shake, Legendary Night Shift, Night Shift

The good news, however, is that Legendary Night Shift came in just as expected and in ample quantity.  He is a nice addition to any collection and works well for Night Shift fans as he allows you to explore the other top and bottom upgrade paths.  Good luck landing Legendary Night Shift for your collection!

Teleport Skylanders: Enchanted Hoot Loop, Legendary Night Shift, and Hoot Loop

Here is a little bonus video that my Nephew, thewalkthruking, and I shot after initially unboxing Legendary Night Shift...It naturally features Night Shift vs Legendary  Night Shift, and other Legendary matches:

Night Shift vs Legendary Night Shift

Unboxing Flynn's Ship a Skylanders SWAP Force FunPlay HIdeAway fromPowerA

What? PowerA's FunPlayHideAway Flynn's Ship
Where Can You Get It? Toys'R'Us
What Does It Cost? $49.99 plus tax
What is Included? Ship, Deck, Cannon, Control Room and Stickers, Sail, Spotlight, Oars, Back Room, Rudder, and Propeller,

Unboxing PowerA's FunPlayHideAway Flynn's Ship

Right on the heels of unboxing the FunPlayHideAway Skylands, here we are opening up Flynn's Ship.

Once again, I have to stress what  nice piece this is...It will make a great addition for any Portal Master.  Whether your goal is to have the most realistic display to show off your collection, or just something durable and practical for your kids to enjoy during playtime (that then doubles as storage), this is the ticket.

Just like the Skylands set, Flynn's Ship is going to be a Toys'R'Us Exclusive here in the US.  The price point of $49.99 is slight less than the companion Skylands, but lacks the secondary piece and about half the storage.

That said, for many the ship might be preferential, or at least the starting point.  There are a few reasons for this...The ship serves as more of a vehicle than the Skylands, but can handle that static end as well.  I honestly think that anyone that picks the ship, or Skylands set up, will ultimately wind up purchasing the other.  They work very well in conjunction together, give you maximum storage, maximum display space, and really tie a display together while offering the most play space.

Let's take a look at the ship itself.  It is pretty much just as if you were playing Skylanders and Flynn crashed thru your TV set.  It is the trademark green, just a little cleaner without the patchwork and rusted panels, haha.  The front features the balcony above a view port and the swiveling cannon. 

The stern is even adorned with the trademark tires/lifesavers around the perimeter.

The control room is pretty solid and has a few accessories to add-on for an even better end result.  You clip the spotlight into the circular slot up top and then snap the sail into place.

The rest of the control room gets full on graphics thanks in part to 6 Stickers!  Up front we get kind of the reflective glass that Flynn pilots the ship from...The sides each get a vertical and horizontal sticker to complete the look.

On the backside, we have a sticker that mirrors what you see from Flynn's perspective...You've got a lot of knobs, stickers, and the steering wheel.

It all combines for a very nice piece.

The deck of the ship is a smooth, slate gray, but features rises for the various patches and trap doors in the deck of the ship as seen on Giants.  There are even doors for the Cabin Rooms like Persephone and Cali reside within...

The Back Tower features the two iconic Red Doors...the back one even stair steps to the high point of the ship's deck. 

Down below we have an adjustable rudder with a very slick plastic insert that mimics a canvas.

At the back of the ship is a spinning propeller...

Up front you've got some oars to row thru Skylands should an engine fail.

Inside you have quite a bit of storage...I really think you can fit more than 10 inside, but it comfortably stands 6 in the main portion of the ship and 2 on the riser.  Then of course, you have the deck for display.

All-in-all Flynn's Ship makes a real BOOM!  for any Skylanders fan.  It isn't the playset aspect, the display aspect, or the intricate details, but rather a combination of those three (plus storage!), that make this item so versatile.

I had a lot of fun just staging it in the video and taking pics...No doubt as a kid I would have spent hours flying this thru the house and backyard taking my favorite Skylanders on adventures.

I have to say, once more, this is a very cool piece for Skylander fans...It and the Skylands set are really our first, real, "accessories" to the characters.  I know some parents have CNC machined displays, or have enough artsy in them to do some cool murals, but for the masses, this is the hot ticket.  You can expect to see Flynn's Ship as a staple on the pool table!

Definitely be on the lookout for this at your local TRU.  Flynn's Ship is really a great addition and will open up a world of "off screen" playtime for kids and open up infinite photo-ops for hard core collectors.  It is rare that a non-playable character takes on such a prominent roll in a game, but Flynn has been a staple since SSA and is now, fittingly, getting even more time in the limelight via SWAP Force 3DS and PowerA's Flynn's Ship.  I whole-heartedly recommend it for Portal Masters young and old...It will be a great addition to any collection!

Skylanders SWAP Force FunPlay HideAway Skylands

What?  PowerA's Skylanders SWAP Force FunPlayHideAway Skylands
Where Can You Get It?  Toys'R'Us Exclusive
What Does It Cost?  $69.99 plus tax
What is Included: Large Island & Top, Small Island with Waterfall, Collapsible Bridge, Tiki Statue, Cannon with 2 Cannon Balls, 5 Island Stands

Unboxing PowerA's FunPlayHideAway Skylands

Today was a great day...PowerA's much anticipated Skylanders SWAP Force FunPlayHideAway arrived!

This thing is EVEN BETTER than I anticipated!  Having seen it first hand at E3, albeit within the safe confines of a display case, I knew this was going to be a big hit come Christmas time for Portal Masters of all ages...I see no reason to change that prediction.

It is hard to peg down exactly who is best suited to PowerA's FunPlayHideAway Skylands.

Most folks will likely think of it is a playset for kids.

Some will view it is a handy way to store and display a few favorites.

Hard core collectors will likely view it as the perfect display piece for their growing collection.

The funny thing is, the FunPlayHideAway fits all of those needs.

It is durable enough to serve daily use at the hands of even the youngest Portal Masters.  Purists and Collectors alike will love having something so close to the game to both store and display figures.  The purely practical will likely see it is a combination of storage and display.  Families with younger Skylander fans will no doubt hit upon the maximum uses...It will look great and serve as a conversation piece at a dinner party, holds figures for quick cleanup, and brings the world of Skylanders even more into your living room.

Front of Box...Look for it at your TRU!

Back of the Box

Top of the Box

Side of the Box

Side of the Box

I have to admit, I'm in my late 20s and I have had fun just staging pics for this article.

Let's take a look at why I'm having fun with it.

First off, you can display your personal favorites.  For my Nephew and myself this would mean featuring Slam Bam and Terrafin.  Second, the Cannon actually shoots!  I don't care how old you are, this is ALWAYS a plus!  The "cave" access and hidden door are added perks I was unaware of...

Cannon Staged in front of Portal on Big Island

The other thing I didn't know from E3 is that the Portal is sitting on a TRAP DOOR!  Yep, you read correctly...And the catch is, it is fully functional!  PowerA includes a Tiki Statue, which I thought was cool, but wasn't sure why it was included...After reading the instructions it became clear...The Tiki Statue fits over a plastic button that actuates a trap door...This is a very, very cool feature! 

Innocent Looking Tiki Statue Actually Activates the Trap Door

Side Access and Trap Door Open on the Big Island

View from the Trap Door: Note the Elemental Treasure and Story Scroll...Great Detail!

Something minor, is that the "small island" isn't attached to the "big island."  This is a big deal for the simple fact it reduces the overall footprint and let's the end user select where and how to display the small island.  You can place the big island on a coffee table or end table near the TV and then put the small island up on a higher shelf, or even in a different room.

Front of Small Island with Waterfall

Backside of Small Island, Open Access for Easy Storage

While the Stackable Tackle Box remains the best solution for bulk storage, no one can deny how cool this is to add to the collection.  It looks great and truly is just like having a piece from Skylands in your home.

The FunPlayHideAway Skylands is available for $69.99 from Toys'R'Us.  Stores should be getting stock any day now and I expect this to be a big hit come Christmas time.  Collectors may want to get in early to avoid having to jump stores looking for stock etc.

The quality is great and that is apparent just from the way the item was packed.  I know my videos are a bit longer than some, but that is because I put a lot of time into the details and intricacies of the product.  I want to err on the side of giving you all the facts as opposed to skipping them.  There is a LOT to see with this one.  The FunPlayHideAway will make the perfect gift for any Skylander fan and serves multiple purposes on several fronts.  It really is a must have for anyone interested in expanding their playing and showcasing their collection!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I will do my best to help you out.

Lightly Staged FunPlayHideAway Skylans