Was there ever any doubt from anyone here that you'd somehow snag one of these? Congrats! Today is only a half-day at schools, so my daughter and I are probably going to go hunting for Cynder when she comes home at noon. Just ordered the Skylanders strategy guide from Chapters. She'll like it just to have a book with lots of cool pictures in it.Well, a friend of mine went to Toy Fair and came through for me.
Was able to get one of these beauts. As such, I am adding this to my collection post, a few pages back.
Here's another exclusive from the toy fair. Pearl Hex:
Here's another exclusive from the toy fair. Pearl Hex:
Thanks so much for the offer, GM, but I'm going to politely decline. I appreciate it though. This is going to sound strange, but I think that you and others here will understand that part of the fun is the hunt itself. I'm not in any hurry to get Cynder, primarily because we've got all the other characters and they keep us busy with the game. I'll eventually get her, it's just a matter of patience. Plus, I believe that shipping will be more because I'm in Canada, not to mention possibly getting nabbed with customs and duty fees. And not to mention the dirty looks from my wife for all of the money that I've spent lately (all the Skylanders stuff, LEGO Millennium Falcon set and LEGO TIE Fighter set)! Actually, I bought the LEGO TIE Fighter set yesterday and she looked at the box and just said "Cool" before going off to make dinner. I completely expected another "Oh no, not another expensive collectible to clutter up the house!" chastising comment from her! Maybe she's finally accepted my habit. Either that, or there's an alien pod husk underneath our bed...
Nope, won't edit anything since I hate you and I'm so jealous of you!!!!!!!!
Done! (added your post as a note to the list of figures)
Though, hit character-limit again (24,009, limit is 24,000); so eliminated 2 of the 'coloring pages' that the links weren't working anyway.
Not sure if this has been discussed, but do you guys take your Skylanders out of their packaging, or do you leave em in there? You can still play with them in the game either way, and it's nice having sealed figures, but I think they would just look cool outside of the packaging too. Not sure if I should open any of mine.
Edit: ya know what's sad, Stealth Elf is my favorite Skylander, and has been my Avatar for a while and I still can't find her.
Trouble is, I have spent a fortune on Vita stuff so might have to hold back for a bit lolI have managed to get Drobot, Bash and Eruptor from play.com. Picked up Sonic Bom at tescos and last night I ordered Hex and Zap from Asda.com for £12.60.
I want to get 2 of each element so me and the GF can battle each other
He's different on the 3DS game though...for some reason.
If you want something similar to the original Spyro games, go with the 3DS version. It's a platformer, and different in every aspect to the other versions. 3DS version has no multiplayer at all.
(thanks to chiQ for the update)
On the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and PC versions; data is saved to the toy after events like the following:
- Gain a level
- Collect 100 of either treasures or gold
- Buy upgrades
- Equip a Hat
- Change the Champion’s name or owner
- Champion is reset or placed on the Portal of Power for the first time
- Receive a reward (Stat boost when completing a Challenge)
It will also auto save save after about 30 seconds. Just be careful not to rapidly switch between Skylanders if you're worried you'll lose something.
Skylanders saves game content at specific points of the game and if you are playing on a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, you will need to be signed in to a profile.
On the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and PC versions; Skylanders saves at the following points in the game:
- Beginning of a level
- When completing a challenge
- When collecting an important item
- When completing a level
On the Nintendo 3DS version, data is only sent to the figure when you're in the hub and ask to replace a Skylander-figure.
General data is saved on the game cartridge; so you need to put the figure back into the portal if you want to update its data.
This versions are more action oriented. Have you in the role of a "Portal Master" defeating enemies and collecting crystals to open up doors and move onto the next area. A few areas of platforming are thrown into the mix, along mini-games to change the pacing a little; and cutscenes to help move the storyline. This versions also offer drop-in/out co-op multiplayer into the main story/campaign, and a (2-players) battle mode that lets players pit against each other figures/characters.
(Check the 'reviews' for more information)
This version of Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure is more of an action platformer (similar to the original Spyro games) than its console counterparts. Players have to complete levels by gathering crystals, which lets them unlock more levels. Each level is littered with crystals, obtained by going towards the end of the level, or by doing a variety of tasks, such as defeating a certain amount of enemies, or finding items. Whenever the player finds a crystal, an enemy awakens and a time limit starts. They have to defeat enemies, and use rockets to ward off the chasing enemy. Unlike other versions, characters can make a jump, and a double jump. This version of the game is set in a different realm in Skylands called the Radiant Isles, and a different force of darkness is faced under the command of the Hektore.
(Check the 'reviews' for more information)
- There's no multiplayer on the 3DS version.
- On the console version while playing you can use one figure at a time; but you can swap that figure whenever you want to.
- The 3DS version allows you to use 2 figures at the same time, and alternate/tag between characters depending on the skills you need or just your preference.
- The "portal-accessories" (what you use to send the figurines to the game) are slightly different across platforms; so you can't plug one in one platform, unplug it and use it in another platform.
- On the PC and 360 versions are wired (included USB cable).
- PS3 and Wii portals are wireless through an included USB accessory (includes batteries for the portal).
- The 3DS portal is wireless, trough the built-in IR-sensor of the 3DS (includes batteries for the portal).
- All versions include an USB-cable to connect it to the PC-web game (Spyro's Universe)
- You can't jump on the console/PC versions.
- You can jump/double-jump/dash on the 3DS version (since it's a more traditional platformer)
- Console/PC portal: You need to leave your figurine/character all the time on it while playing.
- 3DS portal: You put the figure to transfer up to 2 characters to the game and can remove the figurine after that. Made for "on the go" so you don't need to take with you the portal and figures you're playing with.
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