darkSpyro

Flashwing: wave 2 because of large fan base
Hot dog: wave 3 the new wham shell because kids like puppies!
Sprocket: wave 4 or 5 due to lack of large fan base
Hot head: wave 2 or 3 because of large fan base
Ninjini: wave 2 probably released with the wii u
Thumpback: wave 4 because he is popular
Eye brawl: wave 5 because his looks will make him the whammy of giants

This. I though that too when I saw that leak.

I don't see how it could be based on fanbases.
I mean, Activision would have to relentlessly search over online forums after they release the first wave, trying to look for what the fans want as fast as they could so they could make their list, when they would normally already have most of the waves planned out.
Sorry, it just seems illogical.

I hope we get for wave 2.
I have a feeling that will be the zook of giants.
As for hot dog.....

We are missing 1 giant, 1 LC, 2 new, 8 reposes, and 2 three packs from the amazon leak. What wave 2 did last year was help transition to smaller case counts and kept the actual figure available stable throughout Christmas. If this wave 2 it suggests keeping to the 12 count cases for singles or moving two different six packs as we saw in waves four throught five. The implications are that none of the original 9 single pack figures will be shipped out after wave 2 kicks in making them arder to get in late Nov and Dec inflating their value on Christmas lists and thus ebay value. If te ebay value of wave goes up so will wave 2 as collectors grab those also. The only way out of this conundrum is to keep the product for wave 1 stable throughout Christmas.

Remember how hard it was to find a Target Whirlwind last Christmas as Target stopped ordering more in early Nov. imagine this for all wave 1 figures if wave 2 swaps all of them out. This would be an effective strategy for reducing the amount of reposes on the shelf, but it will cause fans to be frusterated.

Just something to watch out for and be cautious of.

Well, if what didn't come from the amazon leak is wave 2, then we get and and !!!!!!

If the amazon leak is wave 1 &2:

Hothead will substitute one of the othe giants in the giant cases.

LC JetVac will substitute one of the LC in the LC cases

The single case will go from

(wave1)
2 Popfizz, 2 Frightrider, 2 Chill, 1 Terrafin, 1 Zook, 1 Ignitor, 1 Wirlwind, 1 SlamBam, 1 Triggerhappy

to
(hypothetical wave 2)
2 Sprocket, 2 Flashwing, 1 Bash, 1 Double Trouble, 1 Drill Sergent, 1 Flameslinger, 1 Gill Grunt, 1 Hex, 1 Sonic Boom, 1 Stump Smash

and the regular 3 packs would start shipping as

Double Trouble, Flashwing, Gill Grunt
Sprocket, Sonic Boom, Stump Smash

with no changes to te battle pack distribution

I am personally starting to hope the amazon leak is not a hint at wave 2 because I don't like this.

I hope we get on wave 2

Quote: flashwingftw

Flashwing: wave 2 because of large fan base
Hot dog: wave 3 the new wham shell because kids like puppies!
Sprocket: wave 2 or 3 due to large fan base
Hot head: wave 2 or 3 because of large fan base
Ninjini: wave 2 probably released with the wii u
Thumpback: wave 4 because he is popular
Eye brawl: wave 5 because his looks will make him the whammy of giants

NOW BETTER!!

We must have

My Wave 2 Theory:
Hot Head
Thumpback
Hot Dog
Sprocket/Flaswing (There can only be one!)
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel

Quote: Nibelilt

I don't think Sprocket has a really big fanbase. Just that she has the best fans! (Not that I don't prefer a better but smaller fanbase, *coughbroniescough*.)

Agreed. Look on pretty much any other forum or website that mentions Sprocket, and pretty much everyone still hates her. Honestly, I think it's partly because Nibelilt and I were defending her right from the start that she has a somewhat larger fanbase on this site. (Or at least I like to believe we were partly responsible )

I think its silly to try and predict the order of release. Only thing we know for sure is the pre order figures!

Also to throw my 2 cents in, sprocket is my least fave and the worst of the new skylanders. Her hair color doesnt match her, the goggles are ugly and a wrench? really? Whats powerful looking about that!? Not to mention im not a huge fan of the girl characters that resemble people anyways... I'll buy her to have the new characters but she wont be opened or used :/

oh im also not upset with wave 1 because my favorite is being released (fright rider) and i cant really afford all the ones i really want yet

Quote: Tupelo

I think its silly to try and predict the order of release. Only thing we know for sure is the pre order figures!

Also to use very well my 2 cents in, sprocket is my fave and the best of the new skylanders. Her hair color match a lot her, the goggles are pretty beautiful and she has a wrench! really! Not to mention im a huge fan of the girl characters that resemble people anyways... I'll buy her to have the new characters and she will be opened and used the first

Fixed for ya!

I'm pretty much 100% convinced that Eye Brawl will be the last Giant to be released. As for which of the regular characters will be released last? Well if it weren't for the amazon leak hinting otherwise, I'd have honestly said Sprocket. However I think it's pretty likely Hot Dog will be the final regular character released alongside Zap in a battle pack.

Quote: DinoHex

Quote: Nibelilt

I don't think Sprocket has a really big fanbase. Just that she has the best fans! (Not that I don't prefer a better but smaller fanbase, *coughbroniescough*.)

Agreed. Look on pretty much any other forum or website that mentions Sprocket, and pretty much everyone still hates her. Honestly, I think it's partly because Nibelilt and I were defending her right from the start that she has a somewhat larger fanbase on this site. (Or at least I like to believe we were partly responsible )

I was there as well...

Good one ZapNorris I like the way you think. Eye Brawl is my most anticipated Giant I like the guy so much, that I actually guessed his catchphrase before it was confirmed. Also it would be awesome if Eye Brawl and Sprocket was in wave 2 then I'd be done with my collection from Giants.

Wants:

I think that these will be Waves 2 and 3

wave 2: , and some reposes
wave 3: , and some reposes

Hot Dog might be wave 2 just like Wrecking Ball.

WUMBOSIMPSON
Yeah that's what I think too.
I think
Wave 2: and and Reposes and Lightcores
Wave 3: In single packs and and In single packs and Reposes and Lightcores
Wave 4: and and Reposes and Lightcores
Wave 5: and and Reposes and Lightcores

Does anyone think MINE makes since? It really shortens down the waves. Then again, Acti will try and make the game last as long as possible by doing 5-6 waves

Quote: flashwingftw

Flashwing: wave 2 because of large fan base
Hot dog: wave 3 the new wham shell because kids like puppies!
Sprocket: wave 4 or 5 due to lack of large fan base
Hot head: wave 2 or 3 because of large fan base
Ninjini: wave 2 probably released with the wii u
Thumpback: wave 4 because he is popular
Eye brawl: wave 5 because his looks will make him the whammy of giants

That doesn't even make any sense. Switch Eye Brawl with Ninjini and bump Hot Dog and Flashy up a wave, and I'm good.

Also this is clearly just wishful thinking, but if anyone sees the guy selling skylanders giants figures on Ebay, you see on the Giant's boxes Thumpback and Eye Brawl with Swarm and Bouncer. I think it's very strange to just put those two of all giants on not just one, but all of the giant's backs. Again this is just wishful thinking and i hope no one gets annoyed about my logic.

Meh predict


WAVE 2: , S2 of and LC
WAVE 3: S2 of LC
WAVE 4: S2 of
WAVE 5: S2 LC


And and to be in wave 4

Nah... i wish there were 3 Waves because what i think is...

--Reveal Spoiler--
wave 2,3 has
2 Giants
3 lightcore (2 in the last wave)
3 New Skylanders (2 in the last wave)
8 Repose

That is all.