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GaiaMemories Emerald Sparx Gems: 3753
#1 Posted: 04:24:30 23/08/2015 | Topic Creator
Has anyone ever received a pre order early? How early was it, and where from?
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spyroflame0487 Emerald Sparx Gems: 3866
#2 Posted: 04:46:48 23/08/2015
Your best bet would likely be amazon, as they ship very quickly compared to regular box retailers (and they seem to have the most instances of getting the games to people on the day before release or earlier)

I got Whirlwind about a week before SSA came out at Target, but I dont think any store has dared to put stuff out before launch since then.
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Portal___Master Emerald Sparx Gems: 3718
#3 Posted: 13:07:12 23/08/2015
yes we received the starter packs for swap force and trap team early, from BestBuy.com and Target.com, around 3 days early.
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Matteomax Platinum Sparx Gems: 5378
#4 Posted: 13:47:04 23/08/2015
The only complete pack I've received before the release date would be the Shroomboom + Chop Chop Battle Pack from Giants.


I've bought several loose SWAP Force and Trap Team figures before they were officially released, though. Most of them were nonworking, sadly.
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jesse217 Blue Sparx Gems: 696
#5 Posted: 14:46:44 23/08/2015
Never had skylanders early since never bothered but did get COD Ghost a week early from a walmart, and borderlands collection a few days early cause I knew the manager of an ebgames.

Best bet is making friends with an emloyee somewhere and get the item early.
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mega spyro Emerald Sparx Gems: 3847
#6 Posted: 01:05:01 24/08/2015
Well, for the last three games, I've got wave two on day one.
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fairyland Emerald Sparx Gems: 3800
#7 Posted: 01:32:05 24/08/2015
I was wondering, when does the professional reviewers get their copies? I know last year people who got theirs early from the chain stores though the mail were breaking videos early and the professional reviewers where waiting for the official release time that Activision sets. That really sucked. I imangine that these guys gets the stuff at least a week before everyone else and it's hard not to discuss their findings with everyone here ahead of time.

Also what happens if you attempt go online early with a game that you were not supposed to have yet? Is that a ban? They won't let you log in? I've heard rumors about what happens but I don't know the truth of the matter as I don't online game.
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spyroflame0487 Emerald Sparx Gems: 3866
#8 Posted: 03:05:25 24/08/2015
Quote: fairyland
I was wondering, when does the professional reviewers get their copies? I know last year people who got theirs early from the chain stores though the mail were breaking videos early and the professional reviewers where waiting for the official release time that Activision sets. That really sucked. I imangine that these guys gets the stuff at least a week before everyone else and it's hard not to discuss their findings with everyone here ahead of time.

Also what happens if you attempt go online early with a game that you were not supposed to have yet? Is that a ban? They won't let you log in? I've heard rumors about what happens but I don't know the truth of the matter as I don't online game.


I think they're given a copy of the game a few weeks before launch, although unless someone is a big fan of the game (like the Skylanders Boy and Girl guys) you'll likely have them only playing a few hours into the game and then focusing on another game and review.

There's been quite a few people playing Super Mario Maker early and posting pics and videos to Miiverse, so I dont think they care much about early leaks any more.
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skyfan124 Blue Sparx Gems: 734
#9 Posted: 00:11:25 05/09/2015
I've never gotten preorders early, but I've gotten some characters early from stores. I got Nitro Freeze Blade a day early and King Cobra Cadabra about a week early.
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ZapNorris Ripto Gems: 5109
#10 Posted: 00:21:33 05/09/2015
never gotten any pre-order early.
Skylanders fan Emerald Sparx Gems: 3952
#11 Posted: 15:08:34 05/09/2015
Not for skylanders but I get tons of DI characters early
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Czar Mania Ripto Gems: 353
#12 Posted: 03:06:37 12/09/2015
I picked up the best buy gamer club card to Save on the dark edition, in the store I was at they couldn't do it for a in store pick up had to do it for a home delivery and was told it will arrive on the 21st. It would be cool if it came early but not worried Still making the rounds in the am may put what I can on layaway at toys r us and take home the ones I like the most
vinzclortho37 Blue Sparx Gems: 949
#13 Posted: 13:42:31 12/09/2015
Reviewers got their copies today, Saturday Sept. 12. How do I know? A huge box from Activision just showed up at my house, with a dark Wii U starter and the entirety of wave 1 minus the variants. Reviews are embargoed until Sept. 20, and my review will go up then.

Get excited people! These new vehicles are awesome!

EDIT: So I got most of wave 2 as well. High Volt, Smash Hit and Knight Fall, as well as burn cycle, stealth stinger and shark tank.
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Matteomax Platinum Sparx Gems: 5378
#14 Posted: 18:24:47 12/09/2015
You think you could share some images of the figures soon?
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Skylandskid Blue Sparx Gems: 721
#15 Posted: 18:47:24 12/09/2015
I got my target preorder gearshift a week before trap team came out.
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vinzclortho37 Blue Sparx Gems: 949
#16 Posted: 21:27:54 12/09/2015
I'm on embargo for everything - review, pics, etc. - til the 20th. Sorry. I'd be happy to share as soon as the embargo lifts. Here's a photo of the box - I don't think that is against the rules.

http://i.imgur.com/YHV3V9C.jpg
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Bifrost Diamond Sparx Gems: 9943
#17 Posted: 21:38:31 12/09/2015
Well, we won't push that, though there are pictures of some other reviewers who just put everything on Instagram, but if the rules are that it's better not to risk it. It's just a week, though it's kinda weird it's on launch day.
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crstofer Emerald Sparx Gems: 4446
#18 Posted: 22:14:52 12/09/2015
I got mine ie REVIEWERS copy today ! Nothing til the 20th ! My son & friends demolished the box !
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CountMoneyBone Platinum Sparx Gems: 5016
#19 Posted: 10:24:15 13/09/2015
Quote: crstofer
I got mine ie REVIEWERS copy today ! Nothing til the 20th ! My son & friends demolished the box !



its a bit early but im just wondering if the online is up and running already?... i guess you are allowed to say yes or now. it shouldnt break any bargo...
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crstofer Emerald Sparx Gems: 4446
#20 Posted: 10:54:22 13/09/2015
Quote: CountMoneyBone
Quote: crstofer
I got mine ie REVIEWERS copy today ! Nothing til the 20th ! My son & friends demolished the box !



its a bit early but im just wondering if the online is up and running already?... i guess you are allowed to say yes or now. it shouldnt break any bargo...



For me, i was given this opportunity and NOT taking any risks at losing it. Sept. 20th for me..
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Matteomax Platinum Sparx Gems: 5378
#21 Posted: 21:33:06 13/09/2015
I purchased Frightful Fiesta off of eBay a few days ago and it's due to arrive tomorrow.

I also bought an in hand Sea Racing Action Pack last night, and the person lives extremely close, so.. yeah.
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Will still be checking the forums every now and then!
ninja9351 Emerald Sparx Gems: 4924
#22 Posted: 16:41:21 15/09/2015
Just wondering, how "famous" must someone be to get a reviewers copy?

I know I've seen some people who seemed rather small get them before, is there a "standard"?
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darkchylde28 Gold Sparx Gems: 2175
#23 Posted: 20:33:02 15/09/2015
Quote: ninja9351
Just wondering, how "famous" must someone be to get a reviewers copy?

I know I've seen some people who seemed rather small get them before, is there a "standard"?

I believe that Matt and I joked about this exact point on the last SkyCast, lol. We're nowhere near big celebrities, but we're fairly frequently favorited/retweeted by the official Skylanders social media account and followed by a handful (few?) folks who work at Activision, so I know that we're out there, at least a little. Maybe we'll be in the pipe for next year? smilie

-Doug
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crstofer Emerald Sparx Gems: 4446
#24 Posted: 23:00:37 15/09/2015
Its NOT about who u are and or who u know ! Opportunities are posted !
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PwnageFTW Yellow Sparx Gems: 1716
#25 Posted: 23:02:22 15/09/2015
I got my outlaw brawl and chain trap a week and a half before release by tricking the guy behind the counter at Target.
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Bifrost Diamond Sparx Gems: 9943
#26 Posted: 08:41:17 16/09/2015
Quote: crstofer
Its NOT about who u are and or who u know ! Opportunities are posted !


Well, the more you know. But some youtubers who aren't actually going to review the game but still LP it have recieved "care packages" a few times in the past, last year with Kaos Traps even.
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Dadskylanders Yellow Sparx Gems: 1410
#27 Posted: 09:48:02 16/09/2015
Not sure how many people preordered from Target, but yesterday they officially charged my account and shipped my items (all wave 1 figures). They are expected to arrive friday or saturday. This is the first time I will have gotten them early.
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Windumup Emerald Sparx Gems: 3217
#28 Posted: 13:09:53 16/09/2015
If any of you get the 3DS pack early, can you post the Battlecast Card Scans? (I heard a pack of them are included in the 3DS starter pack)
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darkchylde28 Gold Sparx Gems: 2175
#29 Posted: 22:06:01 16/09/2015
Quote: crstofer
Its NOT about who u are and or who u know ! Opportunities are posted !

So is this some deep, dark corner of the internet, or is there some page on Activision's site where this is posted? I'd never heard of people volunteering to review stuff and getting free/advanced copies, just heard about folks who are specifically well known or in print/online media reaping the benefits.

-Doug
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crstofer Emerald Sparx Gems: 4446
#30 Posted: 23:40:53 16/09/2015
Actually, there is a such thing as testers and reviewers ! These are people, who view game testing and reviewing as a serious job not the opportunity to get FREE stuff ! No, there isnt a dark corner people hide in, but apparently there's something if people are giving the opportunity your wishing to get ! Some people are fortunate to be able to get this stuff for free ! Start a youtube channel like the rest of them and see what comes your way !
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Bifrost Diamond Sparx Gems: 9943
#31 Posted: 23:56:07 16/09/2015
Well, I've seen small channels get copies of games simply for being known as having great quality work, though I think the chances of getting a YTer across the continent to review a game they'd need to send a month in advance are QUITE small. Even the biggest(or at least looks like) Skylanders LPer in Brazil had to buy Trap Team out of his own pocket.
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SO I'LL GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT
(What I need is never what I want)
AzureStarline Emerald Sparx Gems: 3539
#32 Posted: 00:38:09 17/09/2015
My dark pack from target.com says on UPS tracking that it's delivering Saturday so we'll see
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Portal___Master Emerald Sparx Gems: 3718
#33 Posted: 13:44:32 18/09/2015
According to UPS, we've got a few SkyLanders SuperChargers packages that should be arriving today!!!
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Dahvoo Emerald Sparx Gems: 3914
#34 Posted: 14:53:19 18/09/2015
My tracking for Nitro Stealth Stinger says it's at my local post office this morning. Will probably arrive today.

EDIT: Out for delivery.
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Sivadreamer Gold Sparx Gems: 2821
#35 Posted: 15:48:29 18/09/2015
My Steel Plated Smash Hit arrived today, and a guy on Reddit got all the figures today (both of us from Best Buy)
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Dahvoo Emerald Sparx Gems: 3914
#36 Posted: 15:58:44 18/09/2015
Quote: Sivadreamer
My Steel Plated Smash Hit arrived today, and a guy on Reddit got all the figures today (both of us from Best Buy)


Hmm my Steel Plated Smash Hit hasn't even shipped yet. Hopefully it goes out today.

Last month Best Buy sent out Disney Infinity Mulan on the Friday just before Sunday's release day and it arrived Monday. Hoping for the same.
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SSA: 37/37; SG: 99/99; SSF: 174/174; STT: 254/254 & 59/59 Traps; SSC: 294/294 & 32/32 Vehicles; SI: 338/339 & 29/34 Crystals. MAX Imaginator Level: 59
ZapNorris Ripto Gems: 5109
#37 Posted: 16:00:09 18/09/2015
Quote: Dahvoo
My tracking for Nitro Stealth Stinger says it's at my local post office this morning. Will probably arrive today.

EDIT: Out for delivery.



post pics please!
Taronyx Yellow Sparx Gems: 1330
#38 Posted: 16:01:51 18/09/2015
I'm supposed to receive the XBox 360 Dark Edition Starter pack from Target today.
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mega spyro Emerald Sparx Gems: 3847
#39 Posted: 17:43:56 18/09/2015
I could have gotten the wii starter and the GG racing pack from walmart, but the system had it register locked. (And the employee was a jerk because according to them it's "dishonest" to buy something that's register locked, when the employees put it out already)
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GaiaMemories Emerald Sparx Gems: 3753
#40 Posted: 17:54:34 18/09/2015 | Topic Creator
I finally got my tracking number from Best Buy, and the starter, Fiesta and Sea Shadow wil be here....monday. smilie
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Portal___Master Emerald Sparx Gems: 3718
#41 Posted: 22:47:05 18/09/2015
Just did an unboxing of the Wii U Dark Starter Pack over at https://www.facebook.com/group...ollectorsGroup. Tons of pics. smilie
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Dahvoo Emerald Sparx Gems: 3914
#42 Posted: 00:34:50 19/09/2015
Quote: ZapNorris
Quote: Dahvoo
My tracking for Nitro Stealth Stinger says it's at my local post office this morning. Will probably arrive today.

EDIT: Out for delivery.



post pics please!


Here you go Zap. If anyone needs the DPCI number, its 207-03-190.

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Portal___Master Emerald Sparx Gems: 3718
#43 Posted: 01:51:58 19/09/2015
is a card and/or sticker included for the Nitro?
for our Wii U Dark Starter Pack, there were no cards and no stickers.
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smilie
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ZapNorris Ripto Gems: 5109
#44 Posted: 01:59:18 19/09/2015
no items out yet at target... this is all they had.

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Dahvoo Emerald Sparx Gems: 3914
#45 Posted: 02:01:16 19/09/2015
Quote: Portal___Master
is a card and/or sticker included for the Nitro?
for our Wii U Dark Starter Pack, there were no cards and no stickers.


There is a sticker sheet included with two stickers on it. One is a picture of Nitro Stealth Stinger under the Skylander SuperCharger logo and the other is a small rectangular box with the Life symbol and words "NITRO STEALTH STINGER".

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SSA: 37/37; SG: 99/99; SSF: 174/174; STT: 254/254 & 59/59 Traps; SSC: 294/294 & 32/32 Vehicles; SI: 338/339 & 29/34 Crystals. MAX Imaginator Level: 59
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tigerdr Yellow Sparx Gems: 1976
#46 Posted: 21:11:39 19/09/2015
So far from target.com i received my wii u version of the dark starter but the ps4 version hasn't even shipped yet. i think because how nintendo handles online compared to the other companies is why that version is the only one able to be shipped early
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#47 Posted: 22:22:04 19/09/2015
I got my nitro stealth stinger today!
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