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Also, I don't see why people must flame and flame and flame on here. It has driven a lot of people away in the few months I have been on here. Does GM78 posting about his collection really hurt you in anyway? No. If you do not like it, don't post on it. Don't read it. As I said in another thread if this is all you have to worry about then I wish I had your life. Have a great day.

I've never really understood the getting bent out of shape by Gamemaster's collection either. It is the competitive aspect of it, I guess. It works for him, whereas my collections works for me. Do I think he is a bit boisterous/boastful at times, sure. Do I understand why he wants to collect 5 of each including having separate ones for each path and for the kids, not really. But the collecting affects every person differently.

I do have to say, the FGTV guy he mentions is something that I really never got. He is a reviewer for a fairly popular website. Gaming websites get all kinds of swag and early releases, that's how the whole process works, it is an attempt to build up interest in the writers so they cover their game more favorably. An Arbo figure is like any of the other swag they send the more popular websites that have the audience they are trying to reach, Kotaku has articles all the time about the cool swag the get from games and shows. So he reviews the game/figure, shows an un-boxing video and moves on, giving it to his kid. That stings for those of us that would treasure such an item, but a writer at a blog's job is to write about the game and move on to the next game. The company is trying to make a lasting impact on them.

As collectors we should have ZERO expectations of getting anything from TFB/Activision no matter how glorious our Skylander display appears or how much we talk about it on forums. They are selling this game to us, we are the customers, writers for gaming websites are considered advertising and marketing. Sure some employee may be wowed by a collection and send something to the owner, but as a company they don't want to get into the business of deciding who's collection is "worthy" of a special variant. It just makes the collectors you snub angry, as some have demonstrated with this completely benign generous gift they gave their employees. And then next time, what if they don't send them out again when they have another special variant?

If you want to get figures early and special swag, start a website and review games. Gather enough regular readers and eventually you may be considered a worthwhile advertising venture for them to start sending you fee stuff. But if you ask me, it isn't worth the high investment in blood, sweat, money and tears. If what you are after is a nice collection of Skylanders, the best way to do that is to hunt for them (or Ebay for the chase variants). In the long run it is significantly less effort and cost.

This thread is not about GM's collection is what I gather the point to be. People are allowed negative opinions, but you've got to be kidding if you think that's on-topic for this thread. It has nothing to do with the employee exclusive Prism Break except for the fact that people are bashing on him for having one. I'd say that's a tangential relation to the thread at very best, and to say it's related at all is stretching things considerably. Go bash GM in his own thread if you want, but that was no one's intention for this one. This is about the figure.

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If you do not like it, don't post on it.

It's not against the forum's rules to have an opinion on what someone does. It's not trolling. It's not flaming. It's people speaking their opinions about a person. There is nothing wrong with doing that. If the person leaves because of it, they should consider if they're really fit to be a forums.

Not saying they SHOULD leave. But they should have a better understanding of what's on the internet.

I guarantee that if you guys are claiming that people speaking their opinions is trolling/flaming, you would never survive in Stuff and Nonsense.

But, there is a line between giving an opinions and flaming/trolling. I have seen plenty of people display maturity in giving opinions, even opinions that seem to lean more toward the criticism of another. At the same time, I've seen people flat out troll and flame others here. Whatever reason they have, I have no idea. However, it doesn't help this site achieve the potential it has. People wouldn't troll and flame like that on Neogaf.com. They don't put up with any crap, and for the most part, it stays mature and clean of trolling and flaming... from what I've seen from my time there so far.

just a thought GameMaster69 ... maybe if you stopped going on about making your millions selling your script on nearly every thread and stopped bigging yourself up there is a chance you wouldn't irritate people as much as you do

Gamemaster, this talk about maturity is rich coming from someone who only a page ago was essentially bragging about how he got a free toy, and how he's a "true Skylanders fan". This is a rather childish thing to do, and doesn't paint you in a good light.

The truth is that people are criticizing you, but you end up ignoring it or label it as flaming or trolling, which isn't fair to the people that are giving you this criticism. The only kind of criticism you seem to respond to are the kind that start with "I like your collection but.....". And then if someone doesn't like it, you pass it off as flaming, trolling, or jealousy.

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I could complain, though, like you. I could sit there and say, "well, wait a second. I feel I am a bigger fan than Andy at FGTV, yet he gets to go to TFB (which would be a dream come true for me), gets an Arbo prototype, gets free figures sent to him to do simple unboxings and then throw the figures to his kids to tear up (their Hex was torn to shreds). They are kids, sure, but even I supervise my kids' collection of Skylanders, until they learn to take care of it. What's this have to do with me, by the way? I tried contacting Acitivision, in order to get figures early, for a website I was having a friend create. I decided to focus on my movie first, then work on the site, which would be a really cool database for Skylanders, their stats, and how each plays with prefered paths and such, as well as video playthroughs of every level and Heroic Challenge. That's doing a lot more than a simply unboxing that's sped up. However, I did not complain or mention what I felt, until you just said this. Why? Because, 20 children died a week and 4 days ago. Can you imagine the present wrapped under the tree for those kids who died, who will never open those presents a week and 3 days later? How do the parents feel? Skylanders is the least of the world's problems. It's the least of our problems. My complaints about what Skylanders I can and can't get, is shot down by REAL problems this world faces. So, I dropped it.

How dare you even try to mention this in this topic. It was out of context and has little to do with either the original topic, or the topic at hand now. And you used it in a way to make you appear like a good person that remembers the big things in life, which is also a really bad move, all the while still bragging about what you were able to do and how others weren't, and claiming that they're simply complaining and forgetting about the world's problems. Here, you use this in a way to say to be grateful of what you have, and don't complain about the things others have. But the message is defeated when it's being given by someone with a massive collection of duplicates.

Plus, it's rather hypocritical of you since I recall in the past you complaining about various things related to Skylanders.

Don't take this as flaming, trolling, jealousy, or "OH IT'S JUST CAV GUYS IGNORE HIM". This is legitimate criticism. Your definition of trolling and flaming is far too broad (this doesn't just apply to you).

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Gamemaster, this talk about maturity is rich coming from someone who only a page ago was essentially bragging about how he got a free toy, and how he's a "true Skylanders fan". This is a rather childish thing to do, and doesn't paint you in a good light.

The truth is that people are criticizing you, but you end up ignoring it or label it as flaming or trolling, which isn't fair to the people that are giving you this criticism. The only kind of criticism you seem to respond to are the kind that start with "I like your collection but.....". And then if someone doesn't like it, you pass it off as flaming, trolling, or jealousy.

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I could complain, though, like you. I could sit there and say, "well, wait a second. I feel I am a bigger fan than Andy at FGTV, yet he gets to go to TFB (which would be a dream come true for me), gets an Arbo prototype, gets free figures sent to him to do simple unboxings and then throw the figures to his kids to tear up (their Hex was torn to shreds). They are kids, sure, but even I supervise my kids' collection of Skylanders, until they learn to take care of it. What's this have to do with me, by the way? I tried contacting Acitivision, in order to get figures early, for a website I was having a friend create. I decided to focus on my movie first, then work on the site, which would be a really cool database for Skylanders, their stats, and how each plays with prefered paths and such, as well as video playthroughs of every level and Heroic Challenge. That's doing a lot more than a simply unboxing that's sped up. However, I did not complain or mention what I felt, until you just said this. Why? Because, 20 children died a week and 4 days ago. Can you imagine the present wrapped under the tree for those kids who died, who will never open those presents a week and 3 days later? How do the parents feel? Skylanders is the least of the world's problems. It's the least of our problems. My complaints about what Skylanders I can and can't get, is shot down by REAL problems this world faces. So, I dropped it.

How dare you even try to mention this in this topic. It was out of context and has little to do with either the original topic, or the topic at hand now. And you used it in a way to make you appear like a good person that remembers the big things in life, which is also a really bad move, all the while still bragging about what you were able to do and how others weren't, and claiming that they're simply complaining and forgetting about the world's problems. Here, you use this in a way to say to be grateful of what you have, and don't complain about the things others have. But the message is defeated when it's being given by someone with a massive collection of duplicates.

Plus, it's rather hypocritical of you since I recall in the past you complaining about various things related to Skylanders.

Don't take this as flaming, trolling, jealousy, or "OH IT'S JUST CAV GUYS IGNORE HIM". This is legitimate criticism. Your definition of trolling and flaming is far too broad (this doesn't just apply to you).

This^

I am not here to try to "Flame" or "Troll" anyone. I'm just giving my opinion and sadly if more than a handful of people have the same complaint then there is CLEARLY an issue.
Basically this.
Good for you for getting one. But in my eyes it comes off as your being overly boastful about it and you've mentioned the fact that you got one, not only for free but because an employee liked your collection more than one time in this thread alone. Makes me feel (And I'm sure others as well feel the same way)- That your trying to go out of your way to make sure people KNOW you got one. None of us care. Mentioning it ONE TIME would have surficed but you didnt' leave it at that. You went out of your way to make sure we all knew you got one, but not only that, you got one for free.
Thats where I have an issue. Good for you for having one, but stop cramming it down our throats all the time. I can't even begin to count how many times you've mentioned and listed how many copies of the game you have for each system, and the fact that you have this or that and however many of it you own. Sorry but its your overrated pridefulness that irritates me, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks this. Maybe if you'd just shut your mouth, and keep your boasting in YOUR COLLECTION THREAD and no where else, we'd all be much less aggrivated at you all the time.

I'm not trolling or flaming or hating etc on you for saying this. This is a MATURE complaint and explaination on my part. Thats my opinion and I'm more than intitled (As well as the others) to express it. If you'd just keep the bragging to a bare minimum you'd see and hear less complaining from others.
Corrective Critcism =/= Trolling flaming

Thats just an excuse to justify the way your present yourself on this forum.
This topic was meant to discuss this new epic Exclusive figure, not for you to brag about what you have.

Done now. Sorry had to get that out.

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I bid on one yesterday but got outbid :/ Its now at over 500.00 dollars X_X Thats...ALOT for a toy that someone got for free. I love variants and all but I just can't justify spending that much on something I KNOW the person selling it spent RSVP on. I just don't see it as a worth it investment on my part.
Kudos to those who are more than willing and able to do so, I just couldn't do it in good faith

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If you do not like it, don't post on it.

It's not against the forum's rules to have an opinion on what someone does. It's not trolling. It's not flaming. It's people speaking their opinions about a person. There is nothing wrong with doing that. If the person leaves because of it, they should consider if they're really fit to be a forums.

Not saying they SHOULD leave. But they should have a better understanding of what's on the internet.

I guarantee that if you guys are claiming that people speaking their opinions is trolling/flaming, you would never survive in Stuff and Nonsense.

I am not saying that people should leave. What I am saying is people have left here because of the way people have been flaming/trolling/harassing on the Skylander:Giants and Skylander:Toys and merch sections. You made a good point about stuff and nonsense. If people want to troll/flame go to that thread. I do not visit their as I am here to get help and to give help.

If people do not like GM or anyone else "bragging" or saying things about their collection that is fine. However, we do not need a bunch of posts about it. Move on. No one is making you click the link to this thread and post in it.

I have seen trolling a bit more on here from people than what it seems you have. Don't get me started on the whole wicked thumpback that was supposed to be released in MI only. Or the person who made the name of skucsredanlyks (syklanders sucks spelled back worI ds) That was just plain trolling that went on and on and on. I believe we found out who did it, but I am not sure if something ever happened to them.

I just hate to see people get so bent out of shape on here. Either way it is small potatoes to what most people have to deal with. I look at as it is GM's money. Or in this case his incredibly good luck to have someone send him theirs for free. I would like to applaud that person for doing that. As people have theirs up on ebay for insane amounts of money.

The fact is that we will never ever agree on everything, which is perfectly okay. We will have differences in opinions from time to time. What just gets me is I see the same people posting things about GM collection. Now, I know you are going to say he post multiple times about it. In all reality I have not seem him post about it a lot. I have seen him post about it. However not nearly as many times as people are thinking about. I have also seen a person just make a totally not needed comment to another user on this web site. I guess this has been going on for awhile now and dark seems to be getting stuff in control in that area.

I wish most people could be like you and me and a few others and have an honest convo without getting into the flaming area. I respect your point of view and it seems you respect mine.

P.S. I like your sig!

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just a thought GameMaster69 ... maybe if you stopped going on about making your millions selling your script on nearly every thread and stopped bigging yourself up there is a chance you wouldn't irritate people as much as you do

Tig, what I say in life is my business. I never go to any website, on such a high horse, that I tell people how to think and act. However, anyone wants to speak on any website I visit, is how they want to speak. I won't get "irate" over that, because that is simply... dumb - in my opinion.

Sorry if people think I talk about myself too much, but I am going to keep speaking how I speak. If an instance comes up in a conversation, where I can detail what it will take for me to get whatever I am getting in life, or do whatever I am doing in life, I will say it in the manner I always have in life. If people get bent out of shape due to the descriptive nature of my posts, then that's their problem for taking it the wrong way, and they can feel free to simply look at my name, see it's me, and scroll right past it.

I'm not here to walk on eggshells for anyone in the way I present my posts, and I don't expect anyone to walk on eggshells for me, because - honestly - I won't ever get "irate" over anyone here, should they choose to be descriptive in their posts or rub off a certain way. There are better reasons to get irate, and it shouldn't - in my opinion - be over what a person says or doesn't say that pleases them on any particular website.

If I want to mention the fact I can't do certain things until I sell a movie, in order to get a bigger place, I "WILL" do so. There's nothing else to that, because frankly... it doesn't hurt anyone when one person chooses to be more descriptive.

So long as I am not trolling/flaming and keep things mature on my end, then there shouldn't be a problem, outside of those who like to get bent out of shape because people aren't saying what they feel others should be saying to please their methods in life. Maybe the "irate" visitors on this site, as well as those who can maintain maturity here, should focus our energy in helping Dark maintain a healthy website. Lord knows there is some guy posting on Dark's Guestbook, as well as other people's guestbooks, saying idiotic things. That - in my opinion - is who people should spend their energy reporting in hopes Dark will get him off of this website. Should said person persist, we all just keep alerting Dark, until this child is done playing games.

Bottom line, there is no need for childish behavior. A part of this childish behavior - in my opinion - is people getting irate over what anyone says, that they may not agree with. Now, if a mature opinion came at the expense of another's actions, that's a horse of a different color. However, I don't see much - but I have seen some - of that here.

EDIT: Spyro, I know the internet cannot be void of trolling, but if people post on the net, just so they can sometimes troll, I mean... what is the point of trolling? I have never joined a site to troll. I've maintained an account on Gamefaqs.com since January of 2001. That's a lot more than a lot of people there, who endlessly troll/flame others, or don't know how to exercise self-control. There is a line to draw between people posting opinions to one another, and people who do things to rile up others or cause trouble.

I would hate to think that people would leave any site, just because it is troll free. I mean, I know people like to do the whole "grabs lawnchair and popcorn" thing, while people troll or flame away, but I've seen sites that don't allow it. Said site (thinking of a site like Neogaf) has over 100k visitors a day at times, if not more. It's easy to get banned there, which keeps people in check, but coming back. More sites need that kind of regulation so that it can be all it can be. Darkspyro seems - so far - to be the end all be all of Skylander websites. How do you grow the userbase? Word of mouth. How does word of mouth spread? When people have good experiences on said website.

^But the thing is that you aren't really being mature. You keep bragging about things that you do or things that you get, and the way it rubs into everyone's faces and gets into every conversation is bothersome to people here. You aren't trolling, and you aren't flaming, but you aren't exactly being the most mature person here, especially when you're talking down to "irate" users.

If you really think there is no need for childish behavior, you will change your attitude and not brag about how you get certain things and then get on your high horse (being hypocritical in the process) when people complain about it. If you refuse to change, then these things won't change.

So the Arbo figure some of you guys were talking about... Is that a new Skylanders figure? And if it is, is it the same Arbo from Spyro's Adventure that brought you to the Life Element Levels?

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So the Arbo figure some of you guys were talking about... Is that a new Skylanders figure? And if it is, is it the same Arbo from Spyro's Adventure that brought you to the Life Element Levels?

It isn't. It was a prototype Skylander. I assume they were going to do a figure that turned out to be Arbo. It doesn't work, but it is still a neat novelty item for Andy to have gotten.

I don't care if he got it or not. My mentioning the fact he got one, just means I could have done what a lot of people on DS are doing, which is complaining about figures in general, or who gets what first in whatever country.

It's all toys. They will eventually be released everywhere.

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So the Arbo figure some of you guys were talking about... Is that a new Skylanders figure? And if it is, is it the same Arbo from Spyro's Adventure that brought you to the Life Element Levels?

It isn't. It was a prototype Skylander. I assume they were going to do a figure that turned out to be Arbo. It doesn't work, but it is still a neat novelty item for Andy to have gotten.

I don't care if he got it or not. My mentioning the fact he got one, just means I could have done what a lot of people on DS are doing, which is complaining about figures in general, or who gets what first in whatever country.

It's all toys. They will eventually be released everywhere.

Oh, I was thinking that Arbo was going to be released in the third game as a life element. That would have been cool

Yeah, it would have. Who knows, it could happen. We didn't see Arbo in Giants. I doubt he's chillin' back at the crib (he would be bored lol). He could have tongue attacks unlike Wrecking Ball. A lariet tongue spinning attacks would be cool.

Bullet Seeds?

And maybe Flower Slam?

Im not gonna say people should stop having opinions on others' collections. im just gonna say stop letting jealousy fuel your thoughts. people need to calm down, if you really want a variant, paint one yourself, if you want exclusives, do some extra work, host a website, or get a collection. sure GM boasts a little, but there are specific reasons of why you would get affected by what he boasts about. i am very sure that not many of the angry people here aren't envious. its a game, and one-colored figures arent worth getting so mad over.

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So, if we could get back to the topic at hand, we still have a few things that we kind of really need to figure out.

1) Does the character register any different in-game? On Universe? If so, does it use that extra Universe Prism Break icon? (and furthermore, what if someone registers that AND the Yeti Break?) Are it's stats any different? Does it come at Level 5 with 2100 coins like most variants? Does it break stuff in the game (entering any gate, permanent Lightcore bomb, something else that's just as nonsensical and probably not true)

2) Exactly how many of these are there? A rough estimate, even a listing of how many employees there are at TFB/Activsion. We know that they watch us on the forum, so maybe one of them can ring in and let us know

3) I'm sure at least some employee had to have opened theirs (if given to their kid or something). What does EEPrism look like? (that snow I mean. Does it cover his back entirely awkwardly, or is it just a light coating on the top?

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Bullet Seeds?

And maybe Flower Slam?

I don't know why, but Bullet Seeds make me think of The Matrix, lol. That does sound cool, though.

I was poking around on evilbay checking out how much the employee only prism break was going for.... and I found this link http://www.thehdroom.com/news/...-and-Gold/11836

Basically it says on the fourth post on the bottom that it shows up as a regualr prism break lightcore. The person did say however, that his daughter said it moved faster.

^ Be careful Bazinga, that site gave me a virus..

So many jokes to be made... But I will not make any...


Anyways back on topic. Hmm... I had never been to that site before. I will keep an eye out!

PLEASE settle your grievances in Private Message. I realize that flaming and flame baiting go hand in hand, but no matter how or why it's done, thread derailment and off-topic posts are against the rules. And not a frivolous rule like the whole "double post" thing, but a rule that actually helps us find information here instead of just off-topic bickering. Some people actually want to know things about this figure, such as whether or not he registers "special," and if that "special" tag is the same as Snow Prism Break or an entirely different chip. Instead, we're having the same old argument again, and I just don't see why it can't be settled in private.

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PLEASE settle your grievances in Private Message. I realize that flaming and flame baiting go hand in hand, but no matter how or why it's done, thread derailment and off-topic posts are against the rules. And not a frivolous rule like the whole "double post" thing, but a rule that actually helps us find information here instead of just off-topic bickering. Some people actually want to know things about this figure, such as whether or not he registers "special," and if that "special" tag is the same as Snow Prism Break or an entirely different chip. Instead, we're having the same old argument again, and I just don't see why it can't be settled in private.

Much agreed, hense why I have decided to delete my last reply.
I too, would like to know if this figure is registered as "Special" and whether or not it'll show up different in the game.
Part of me thinks it may just be a regular "LightCore" in-game, but until someone can show us first hand, its all speculation.

It'd be awesome if it did show up different in game, but chances are slim of that.

If this variant, as well as the Winter Break don't register as special, it's leading me to believe the 4th icon for Sonic Boom and Prism Break, as well as the second icon for Hot Head, Sprocket, Zook, and Whirlwind, may come from store exclusive variants.

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There is one listed here for sale.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...E-/170964009661

I'm bidding.............


.......maybe.

Well, DAMN, $321??! That's a LOT.

That's nothing for a variant.

If Arbo was made, he could have a move that summons a giant stalk that other Skylanders climb up and then they have to fight trolls at the top and they're cutting down the forest and... nevermind...

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There is one listed here for sale.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...E-/170964009661

I'm bidding.............


.......maybe.

Well, DAMN, $321??! That's a LOT.

That's nothing for a variant.

It. sold. for. $880...

There have been times when I've had that kind of extra scratch, so it's not like I can't see why anyone would pay $800 for it... after the market has settled. Many more have been listed, and the price is clearly declining. It's down over $1000 from two days ago. Does the concept of patience mean nothing?

Exactly, Tash. I jumped on each variant last game, and I paid for my lack of patience. Lesson learned. I am waiting, and I've seen Stone and Glitters go for around 100. It's an easier pill to swallow, so that's why I am waiting.

DAMN!

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Exactly, Tash. I jumped on each variant last game, and I paid for my lack of patience. Lesson learned. I am waiting, and I've seen Stone and Glitters go for around 100. It's an easier pill to swallow, so that's why I am waiting.

I bought a glow Wrecking Ball for $65 and sold it back for double that when I realized variants weren't for me. They rise and fall, and it's important to watch closely and buy when the time is right. Couldn't agree more. Having them 'first' might be fun, but not when it amounts to the loss of a full grand. I bet whoever bought the $1700 Buy It Now is either kicking themselves, or so loaded that it doesn't matter in the least.

I picked up sparkle sonic boom for 58

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Exactly, Tash. I jumped on each variant last game, and I paid for my lack of patience. Lesson learned. I am waiting, and I've seen Stone and Glitters go for around 100. It's an easier pill to swallow, so that's why I am waiting.

I bought a glow Wrecking Ball for $65 and sold it back for double that when I realized variants weren't for me. They rise and fall, and it's important to watch closely and buy when the time is right. Couldn't agree more. Having them 'first' might be fun, but not when it amounts to the loss of a full grand. I bet whoever bought the $1700 Buy It Now is either kicking themselves, or so loaded that it doesn't matter in the least.

It definitely pays to be patient. I have been wanting quite a few of the variants from the first game (Mostly GITD Zap, Crystal Cynder) I managed to get a GITD Zap a few months ago for 65 dollars (W/ shipping)- Now I'm just waiting for my chance to nab the Crystal Cynder for a decent price. Same with the Stone Whirlwind, want but definitely waiting for her to go down in price before I pounce.
Same can be said for this figure. His price seems to be fallings. The one I bid on ends in 3 hours and has stayed at 511.00 for a few days now. Still alot for a figure but its alot less than what he's been going for a few days ago

I couldn't even imagine paying anywhere near 1,700 for it X_X Not even 1,000 jeeze, I mean its nice but not THAT nice.

Yeah, I wanted to mention the fact I've seen variants go for as low as 60-70 after months of being on the market. So, who knows. I am hoping I can get lucky at those prices. Only time will tell.

Or you get really lucky and find certain ones in stores.

Without getting too deep into the conversation/argument, I'd like to suggest that part of the reason that some folks might be bent out of shape over Gamemaster would be that he tried hocking his last valuable and rare gift from Activision/TFB on eBay.

Granted, a lot of Gamemaster's detractors were being negative towards him long before that, so it doesn't apply to everyone.

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Without getting too deep into the conversation/argument, I'd like to suggest that part of the reason that some folks might be bent out of shape over Gamemaster would be that he tried hocking his last valuable and rare gift from Activision/TFB on eBay.

Granted, a lot of Gamemaster's detractors were being negative towards him long before that, so it doesn't apply to everyone.

Excellent point

The problem is just that everyone (regardless of why) wants to talk about GameMaster instead of not just this topic, but numerous topics. It's a recurring problem.

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Without getting too deep into the conversation/argument, I'd like to suggest that part of the reason that some folks might be bent out of shape over Gamemaster would be that he tried hocking his last valuable and rare gift from Activision/TFB on eBay.

Granted, a lot of Gamemaster's detractors were being negative towards him long before that, so it doesn't apply to everyone.

Yeah. Sad thing is, I stated that the Spyro I did sell awhile back, was one I paid for. Peeps were under the assumption that was the one I got from someone at Activision. This last one, which I was offering as part of the whole variant collection, was indeed from someone at Activision, but I needed money at the time.

However, when this person told me they were giving me their Employee Break, I quickly cancelled the auctions I had listed for the GITD's and Clears, and I will never give a thought to selling them again. Infact, the person reignited my motivation to collect hard.

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I was holding off on building a new shelf until I got all of the figures, but my reignited motivation not only made me get the wood cut, as I get ready to build a new shelf, but I've also started collecting the Skylanders Mega Bloks. You should see where I am going to put those.

But, I agree with Unblebob. Peeps were doing it long before. It does get tiring, which is why I hope the new mods start handling business around here, in order to keep things mature, and every topic on each board, to the point. Too much off-topic stuff going around. People are leaving over it, when this can be a pretty awesome site to visit.

While it looks awesome, i wont pay for it. Now if they did a hex or whirlwind....

I honestly would pay about 60 bucks for it. It looks awesome, however not 800 or whatever it may go for awesome. I just cant justify spending that much on a skylander. No way, no how. I have a feeling more people will see how much these are going for and but them up on ebay and price may drop a bit on them.

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I honestly would pay about 60 bucks for it. It looks awesome, however not 800 or whatever it may go for awesome. I just cant justify spending that much on a skylander. No way, no how. I have a feeling more people will see how much these are going for and but them up on ebay and price may drop a bit on them.

Very much agreed. I'd spend 100 tops, and thats even pushing it. If I saw one for 100 dollars or less I'd have to probably snag it (Granted I had money at the time)- Skylanders isn't my Main focus as far as collecting goes, it comes second sadly.

I can see this fig going down in price, the one I bid on ended at 511.00 and stayed that price for a good day and half. So prices are dropping significantly.

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I have a feeling more people will see how much these are going for and but them up on ebay and price may drop a bit on them.

Yeah, prices on Ebay for the Prism Break Employee Edition have been dumped.