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Quote: Matteomax

I suspect Spyro will DEFINITELY get it, and the variant can be found in the Triple.

I agree, spyro would look cool.

Quote: cbunny84

Real or fake, he looks pretty cool!

I agree I do love the look.

Matteomax--
Are you saying purple lighting is confirmed in triple?
And the Spyro ??

I'm thinking Lightning Rod, Spyro, and perhaps Jet-Vac.

Though I'd prefer if Stealth Elf, Spyro, and Cynder got it.

Quote: Matteomax

I suspect Spyro will DEFINITELY get it, and the variant can be found in the Triple.

I hate to steal one of your quotes (paraphrased) and not that I doubt this, but... "I hate it when there's no proof posted." ;-D I didn't see Chris confirm this as available in a triple pack and haven't been able to catch a glimpse of one on eBay, current or closed auctions. Link? Photo? Or were you saying that you suspect that the variant can be found in the triple? If the latter, please excuse me stealing your phrase. :-D

-Doug

I said I SUSPECT.

Quote: Matteomax

I said I SUSPECT.

Gotcha. I wasn't completely sure but wanted to make sure you ponied up any inside info or pics that you had if you were stating fact. I don't hold out any hope for ever seeing one of these with my own yes, but I'm still disappointed there's no official confirmation on the 3 pack.

-Doug

Doug--do you collect the triple packs? When I read matteomac's post I skipped right over the "suspect" and took it as it was confirmed in some way. I'll be making an effort to slow dowm and read more carefully from now on.

Quote: shelly9871

Doug--do you collect the triple packs? When I read matteomac's post I skipped right over the "suspect" and took it as it was confirmed in some way. I'll be making an effort to slow dowm and read more carefully from now on.

I don't, but based on how people pursue the single packs over the triples, I figured that seeing/getting one in a triple pack would be much more likely. Still a sliver of a chance of obtaining one, but a multitude of times better than ever seeing a single pack.

-Doug

I think I'll call this variant "Cursed". IDK why, but cursed, poisoned, or shadow came to mind and I like cursed the best.

So I posted this before but it was the last message on the page so I think it got lost in the shuffle---but for those people that have followed chase variant releases in the past---I wondered if you could answer a few questions....
Once there is one "sighting" how long until we will see a bunch on eBay?
Has there ever been a triple pack rereleased with a vatiant?
Are there about the same amount released of each chase Variant?
I'm assuming that one should look at TRU, Target, Walmart, & Best Buy. Right?
I missing somewhere?

I've never known about a chase variant when it was released so I'm going to try to look. I'm doubting I have much of a chance at all but hey, if I don't try I have 0 chance!
Thanks all~~~~

Quote: shelly9871

So I posted this before but it was the last message on the page so I think it got lost in the shuffle---but for those people that have followed chase variant releases in the past---I wondered if you could answer a few questions....
Once there is one "sighting" how long until we will see a bunch on eBay?
Has there ever been a triple pack rereleased with a vatiant?
Are there about the same amount released of each chase Variant?
I'm assuming that one should look at TRU, Target, Walmart, & Best Buy. Right?
I missing somewhere?

I've never known about a chase variant when it was released so I'm going to try to look. I'm doubting I have much of a chance at all but hey, if I don't try I have 0 chance!
Thanks all~~~~

What I do know:
Yes, there have been triple packs with variants. Silver Eruptor, Gold Flameslinger, Silver Dino-Rang, Clear Stealth Elf, Gold Drill Sergeant, GitD Warnado, Stone Whilrwind, Stone Zook, Glitter Sprocket, Glitter Sonic Boom, and Flocked Eruptor were all in triples.

No, I once saw an explanation from Matteo regarding the S1 clears saying that Cynder is the most common of them with the 3 clears each being released in different quantities.

As far as I know, check everywhere EXCEPT GameStop/EB Games.

http://bit.ly/13c14mv
RARE VIOLET METLALLIC LIGHTNING ROD

2nd one---same seller---

$429??????

Dare I say it?

Quote: Matteomax

$429??????

Dare I say it?

Reveal Spoiler

She's just a scalping, greedy person with no life.

Who doesn't know how to spell: METLALLIC

The price will go down, but honestly, I can sell it selling for about $300. The White Flocked Skylanders were going for around $200 to $300 at first and has since went down, so this one will too.

It's not the second one, same seller. It's the same one, same seller.

Actually---it's second one same seller

Quote: shelly9871

Actually---it's second one same seller

Not gonna argue about it.
Shelly, this Cindy Beans person has you right where she wants you. You're wanting to believe too much, in my opinion. Please tell me how some middle-aged private seller/scalper from rural Georgia somehow has exclusive access to a previously unheard-of line of super rare chase variants .... no, just no. Stop buying into the hype here, please.

I think these variants smell fishy, but didn't an Activision representative confirm their existence? It just makes no sense that the only person with these is Cindy's Beans...

I see photo of more than one---and yes I know that can be faked.but it is real. As for other points--yes I had the same questions.

Quote: BahamutBreaker

Quote: shelly9871

Actually---it's second one same seller

Not gonna argue about it.
Shelly, this Cindy Beans person has you right where she wants you. You're wanting to believe too much, in my opinion. Please tell me how some middle-aged private seller/scalper from rural Georgia somehow has exclusive access to a previously unheard-of line of super rare chase variants .... no, just no. Stop buying into the hype here, please.

Yeah, and remember that those that pay for it first pays the most. Personally, I want a trusted member here to confirm it's real by confirming it's "special" status in Giants.

Lol--I know that buying something first is not the way to go!
Unless you don't care about wasting money--and in that case I have better suggestions!

@Chris at TFB HI there I have already PMed you this question but I thought I would try here as well do you know or have any indication of if and when series 2 drobot will come to the UK.

Quote: Matteomax

$429??????

Dare I say it?

Reveal Spoiler

She's just a scalping, greedy person with no life.

How dare you continue to be rude to people. You're a hunter. You should be better than this.

OnTopic: She's lucky ;c

^ I don't believe that "hunter" means "saint".

Matteomax is definitely allowed to state his opinions. If you're not sure that you're going to find something you like, don't click the "spoiler" button.

You're one to talk. You can't seem to let others state their opinions such as UncleBob. Anyways, he should be able to state his opinions in a way that isn't as rude as "THIS LADY IS A **** SCALPER AND HAS NO LIFE". Just because she scalps doesn't automatically mean she has no life. Take a look at Hoarders. You can see who has a life and who doesn't there.

You know, I just went and searched for this phrase on this and the other thread and it is not there (not from Bahumut, someone else did say that). The closest thing was them being referred to as a "low-life", but that is very different from "no life". You cannot just insert or change the meaning of a phrase and shove it in someone's mouth. And if you quote someone, you should quote their words or specify you are paraphrasing (so people can know you are adding your own spin to it). UncleBob wasn't denied an opinion, he (like you) just changed the whole meaning of something that was said, then debated the altered meaning. That is dishonest, and the reason it was countered.

Quote: TacoMakerSkys

You're one to talk. You can't seem to let others state their opinions such as UncleBob. Anyways, he should be able to state his opinions in a way that isn't as rude as "THIS LADY IS A **** SCALPER AND HAS NO LIFE". Just because she scalps doesn't automatically mean she has no life. Take a look at Hoarders. You can see who has a life and who doesn't there.

If she was a member, I would never say that.

Why does this back and forth rhetoric happen so frequently? I know it's hard not to respond when you feel slighted or misunderstood. (I can totally relate) But is it worth your time and effort? Nobody seems to change their positions or understand each other better. It's also not really about Skylanders. If someone says something stupid or offensive--that compels you to respond, would a PM be a better more productive option? I know I'm new and I don't pretend to know all the answers--it's just my 2 cents.

Because when someone posts something to accuse someone else it should be countered in public. Because most of the time things covered in private never see the light of day, particularly if the person is argumentative.

Let's say, for example, I call you a "poopy pants". You send me a PM and we argue some. The only thing others can see of it is that you are a "poopy pants" and no one speaking up to say you are not a "poopy pants". So then people might assume that it is valid that you are a "poopy pants". And I can revel in the fact that the last word on the subject is that you are a "poopy pants" and nothing to refute it following. It also tells me their is no public shame in calling people a "poopy pants", so eventually everyone is calling each other "poopy pants".

So in other words, you either deal with a little resistance and debate now or you deal with trolls that later feel emboldened that they can get away with it. Honestly, there is practically no news going on for Giants right now anyways, the purple variants and giantkicks being the high point recently, and those have been beaten to death. I'd rather read a hundred UncleBob posts than another "HAY GUYS, YOU THINK I MIGHT GET MY SIDEKCIKS IN LESS THAN 10 WEEKS??!?" post.

But you see, what I do that the self appointed thread police do not - I skip the threads that do not interest me. Everything you need to know that is known is available on the first page of this thread. Don't click next page if you don't want to. And besides, does anyone truly want to read a forum where only topics with a laser like focus are discussed? Some of the most interesting conversations occur when the topic wanders.

Quote: shelly9871

I know I'm new and I don't pretend to know all the answers--it's just my 2 cents.

Being new doesn't mean you're 2 cents aren't welcomed. I agree with you, arguing should be done in PMs.

One other thing, and I think this bears highlighting, is that many people mistake disagreement for hate. It is not the same thing. I, for example, have disagreed many times in the past with various people but that doesn't mean that I hate the person. I've argued with Gamemaster before, but I think he is a cool guy that has done quite a lot for the people of this forum, and have learned many things from his posts. I've disagreed with GhostRoaster before, but I've met him in real life and he is a great guy - we actually went in on a deal for a combined shipment of LC Hex, and I got him some Giantkicks bags from a store near me. I wouldn't do that with someone I didn't like. I imagine that others are similar in their feelings. Debate is a healthy part of an active forum, otherwise why not just have a blog with comments disabled?

The only people I do actively hate are the people that use this forum to scam, take advantage of people or for scalping purposes. We've had a few of them over time, and they were pretty much run off by the whole community.

Defpally--I see your point--I think it's reasonable to want to
counter something someone says publicly --publicly. I understand--and there are good points made--it's just that it seems futile, and although the topics change slightly, it's the same situation. Please understand I'm not trying to insult you at all. If doing the same thing over and over has the same results...then isn't it a waste of time? I actually enjoy-especially with certain people--a bit of friendly verbal sparring--but that's with people who listen to what I am saying--as I do with them-and we both are willing to accept responsibility for being incorrect.
So again please understand that my motive with my posts is not negative. I respect you and your points. It'd just be nice to "see" this happening less.

Not at all shelly, you have a valid viewpoint. The big thing to remember is to not take anything personally. It is an Internet forum.

Yep--that is a fault of mine!! I take things personally for sure. It's just a shame on a forum about toys to have all this back and forth.

No, not really a shame. It would be boring if it was just that. It would be like reading the Spyro Wiki, or the official Facebook page (and when have you learned anything interesting from that?). It would also generate a ton less traffic, my wife used to be on a forum that used heavy moderation. All it does is drive people away, and not just the ones you want driven away. Of course you don't let people be abusive, or trade personal attacks - but people don't frequent sterile forums.

Quote: defpally

You know, I just went and searched for this phrase on this and the other thread and it is not there (not from Bahumut, someone else did say that). The closest thing was them being referred to as a "low-life", but that is very different from "no life". You cannot just insert or change the meaning of a phrase and shove it in someone's mouth. And if you quote someone, you should quote their words or specify you are paraphrasing (so people can know you are adding your own spin to it). UncleBob wasn't denied an opinion, he (like you) just changed the whole meaning of something that was said, then debated the altered meaning. That is dishonest, and the reason it was countered.

Yeah, defpally is right. Straw man arguments aren't an opinion, they're a logical fallacy. It's not against forum rules to post straw man rhetoric, but it's definitely against the rules of debate. Makes the person doing it look ridiculous, too, so there's some personal incentive not to do it as well.

Yeah, a civil debate/disagreement is fine, it's just a swear contest where it becomes out of hand that isn't acceptable.

I say all these purples should be called "argument" variants

That's is funny zap!

name? How about "Purple Haze" Lightning Rod

Quote: TacoMakerSkys

You're one to talk. You can't seem to let others state their opinions such as UncleBob

So ... in the same line of text, you insinuate that I shouldn't be allowed to express my opinion, and then immediately accuse me of being someone who doesn't allow others to state their opinions.

Sure ... sounds legit.

To be perfectly clear, it is not my responsibility to let or to not let others state their opinions. If that was my job, then I would allow everyone to state his/her opinion. However, if someone posts a dumb opinion (see here: //forum.darkspyro.net/spyro/viewposts.php?topic=82352), then I'm probably going to call him out on that. If someone posts an unintelligent and inflammatory opinion (see this guy: //forum.darkspyro.net/spyro/profile.php?user=13009), then I'm probably going to call him out on that, too.

That's my nature. If you don't like that about me, I'm OK with that. I have a highly logical and organized mind, and it irks me when people slip into illogical or irrational mode, or when trolls take comments out of context or twist the words for their own self-indulgence. Again, if you don't like that about me, I am OK with that, too.
It is my firm belief that, on the internet, in the absence of important communication modes (voice inflection, volume, and tone; facial expressions, hand gestures, body language, etc.), many people allow themselves to automatically assume that anyone who speaks out must be "mad", jealous, or sexually repressed. I am none of these things, in general. In other words, when you read my post, and you're tempted to believe that I'm feeling belligerent, jealous, or pent-up ... stop. Think for a second before passing judgment too soon. It's far more likely that if I'm calling someone out for being a dumbass, then that's all I am doing. I don't hate that person ... heck, I do not even really KNOW that person. All I know is that he's acting like a dumbass, in that moment (or in UncleBob's case, repeatedly over time), and I'm calling him out on that. I don't harbor resentment or malice for UncleBob or anyone else on an internet forum, period.

I think this is a second sighting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCztcKTIVgU

EDIT: Or rather the first sighting according to the date the video was posted.

Yay--thanks Ezra--
I love that it's just a regular kiddo!

Quote: SkylandersEzra

I think this is a second sighting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCztcKTIVgU

EDIT: Or rather the first sighting according to the date the video was posted.

NOW we're talking.

That little girl's accent .... Australian?
Pardon me if I'm wrong, Australians.

I've never heard of "TESCO" stores ... so I assume this came from outside the USA.

Quote:

I've never heard of "TESCO" stores ... so I assume this came from outside the USA.

I believe Tesco is in the UK.

I haven't seen the video. Has 2 grown men arguing over shiny toys (TGMAOST) LR hit AU?

Quote: BahamutBreaker

If someone posts an unintelligent and inflammatory opinion, then I'm probably going to call him out on that, too.

[...]

Think for a second before passing judgment too soon.

Funny that this would come from the individual that went across three different threads, accusing someone of being a scammer with ABSOLUTELY NO EVIDENCE (unintelligent?) and making derogatory (inflammatory?) comments based off of a few of their faceshots on Facebook.

You spread your written feces across three different threads, with no evidence and no class, then act all high and mighty when someone calls you out on it.

Maybe you should take a sip of your own advice there.

Quote: UncleBob

You spread your written feces across three different threads

For someone that claims moral superiority, that is quite a vivid picture you are painting. Shall we call you out for using a mature insult indicating someone is playing with their excrement, or should we just assume you are using a slang term and don't mean it like that? After all these are just little plastic toys and fragile children minds we are talking about. That sort of salty language isn't nice!

See how that works?