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While picking up my Pumpkin Eye Brawl this morning the Gamestop Manager informed me of another holiday release being planned for Thanksgiving. He didn't know which figure it will be but I thought it would be fun to speculate which character it is and what Thanksgiving theme it might go along with. I am sure it would be a Swap Force figure considering when it would be released. I am pretty confident this employee knew what he was talking about. What are your thoughts? Lets hope it is an actual in-game variant this time around!

I really don't believe this employee and think he's spewing bull shim info out of his mouth. Unless pictures or comfirmation from Acti arrive, it's fake for me.

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While picking up my Pumpkin Eye Brawl this morning the Gamestop Manager informed me of another holiday release being planned for Thanksgiving. He didn't know which figure it will be but I thought it would be fun to speculate which character it is and what Thanksgiving theme it might go along with. I am sure it would be a Swap Force figure considering when it would be released. I am pretty confident this employee knew what he was talking about. What are your thoughts? Lets hope it is an actual in-game variant this time around!

Flameslinger as a native-American indian? (maybe too racist!)
Jet Vac with a turkey theme/a wattle hanging off of his beak? (this would require more than paint perhaps?)
Hex holding pumpkins/swirling pumpkins instead of skulls? (would really peeve Hex fans though!)

Turkey free ranger

Calling it

^Those are some pretty funny ideas lol. The only one that could probably work though is Turkey Jet Vac.

i find it hard to beleive what any Gamestop Manager knows what there talking about when it comes to Skylanders. Because when i went to my local Gamestop a few weeks ago and asked about Pumpkin Eye-Brawl....he looked at me and said "What?...Who?" he then looked in his system..."no, nothing on a Pumpkin Eye-Brawl in here...you sure?" about a week or so later when i went back in looking for something else, he said "...oh that Pumpkin Eye-Brawl is real...its in the system...you want to pre-order one?" ....this was when it had already been released in UK an Canada for a good week..almost.
So ...no...i don't beleive anything a Gamestop Manager says.

As far as the manager spewing crap, I don't think that is the case. He knew I was a regular Skylanders purchaser there and said he wanted me to know as he just found out about it. Obviously it is all seeing is believing but I am pretty confident in the news. This manager knew more about the loyalty program than anyone else I have asked at any Gamestop stores near me.

It could be real. The Pumpkin Eye Brawl may be a success in Activision's eyes, so why not do another one? It only has to re-skin another Skylander. The software in game doesn't change.

My guess is Turkey-Ranger. He is a wave 1 release so it makes sense.

Here is the thing, I don't think Gamestop managers (or employees of other stores in general) spew "crap". They are trying to be helpful. A great deal of information they gather comes from customers, a good employee will listen to their customers. Now, in absence of real information from corporate (which can be very spotty) they will take the information they hear that is believable and might pass it on. Now "believable" is a hurdle that varies in size depending on the person. It was like that when I was in college and worked at Electronics Boutique. No one is lying to you intentionally, because what is the point? All it does is cause headaches because then you get people in and calls asking for something that never will exist. And you risk making people mad.

It is believable that Activision might want to continue with this holiday theme thing. They do it in Lost Islands, they did it in Europe with Easter Leg. Chill. They did it for Pumpkin Eye Brawl. It is very possible. Now, imagine a customer comes in and tells you about it, maybe they heard it from a friend, or maybe they made the mistake of thinking Lost Islands special characters were real. Maybe an employee heard it, or even their district manager. All of those people are susceptible to passing down second or third hand information based on speculation as fact.

Bottom line, a Gamestop manager isn't confirmation and should be taken with a grain of salt. Not because they are lying intentionally or "spewing crap". But, more because a store level manager is unlikely to have that kind of advance information. They may, but that's why the whole "pics or it doesn't exist" is so common on the Internet. The first confirmation is ALWAYS going to have a higher bar to clear, particularly when they do not have a track record of being accurate. Now, if UncleBob were to report something from Walmart, or lesty from Target, that would definitely make it something to pay attention to.

Edit: If I were to guess, I would say something involving Stump Smash. November Thanksgiving is an American holiday (Canada celebrates their Thanksgiving much earlier, other countries have no equivalent). In order to do something internationally you would want to tie it in with the Fall Season (most big regions for Skylanders are in the Northern Hemisphere) instead of strictly Thanksgiving. I know he isn't being reposed for Swap Force, but neither is Eye Brawl and by the time Halloween comes around Swap Force will be out.

This mystery character is scheduled to be released around Turkey Day, but it will likely be an xmas or winter holiday theme.

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Bottom line, a Gamestop manager isn't confirmation and should be taken with a grain of salt. Not because they are lying intentionally or "spewing crap". But, more because a store level manager is unlikely to have that kind of advance information. They may, but that's why the whole "pics or it doesn't exist" is so common on the Internet. The first confirmation is ALWAYS going to have a higher bar to clear, particularly when they do not have a track record of being accurate.

Until there's some confirmation on this that isn't simple word-of-mouth speculation, then Defpally's comment here is the only one that really matters.

Well...ill throw in a comment I heard from cindy beans awhile back. She said that there was going to be a "special variant" coming for scarlet ninjini. I am not saying that she is correct for sure. But what I will say is that her little tidbits have ended up being real...so far. I think its odd that scarlet ninjini would be used as she is already a variant....but we will see.

Fyi--she said this to me in an email several months ago.

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Well...ill throw in a comment I heard from cindy beans awhile back. She said that there was going to be a "special variant" coming for scarlet ninjini. I am not saying that she is correct for sure. But what I will say is that her little tidbits have ended up being real...so far. I think its odd that scarlet ninjini would be used as she is already a variant....but we will see.

Fyi--she said this to me in an email several months ago.

If there were a way to lower the "believability" bar further than a random store level Gamestop manager, then CindyBeans would definitely hold that honor. It would involve a shovel to move it that low.

Turkey Roaster?
Ghost roaster with a turkey at the end of his tail
That varient would sell like hot cakes

Have to agree with Defpally there. CindyBeans has had her share of good fortune/luck recently, based on what we've witnessed through this board, but by no means does that make her a reliable source of advance information at this time.

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Well...ill throw in a comment I heard from cindy beans awhile back. She said that there was going to be a "special variant" coming for scarlet ninjini. I am not saying that she is correct for sure. But what I will say is that her little tidbits have ended up being real...so far. I think its odd that scarlet ninjini would be used as she is already a variant....but we will see.

Fyi--she said this to me in an email several months ago.

If there were a way to lower the "believability" bar further than a random store level Gamestop manager, then CindyBeans would definitely hold that honor. It would involve a shovel to move it that low.

CindyBeans was the first source for Pumpkin Eye Brawl wasn't she? I'm pretty sure she was the first for photos.

You may dislike her business practices, but I have seen no evidence that she has lied about new products coming out.

Yes. She was unclebob...for sure with photos. Like I said.. im not saying she is right. Im. Just sharing what she said given her recent good info. I didn't share in DS whenit was said because I thought there would be a lot of negativity. But once I saw this thread I felt it was worth posting. Could be wrong--could be right. We shall see. I haven't had a reason to email her since this email several months ago. Some other people here have messaged her preiviously...maybe someone should email her and see if there is any updated info...just a thought

If CindyBeans had reliable info, they would have a pre-order up for it charging 3 times (at least) retail price - just like Pumpkin Eye Brawl. They had first pictures, but not definitely not first confirmation. Think about it. In general I do not trust scalpers because when you charge many times more than retail you obviously value money more than your customers (or their future business).

I can careless if the rumor is real or fake. But I do appreciate the early heads up on a possible variant. At least they say something and lets us know that there could be another variant out there. We didn't even know swap force was official until we finally saw ads and in store posters to seal the deal. And most of us were lifting our eye brows to pumpkin eye brawl but look and behold, it exists. I'm not saying that that you have to believe in the rumor but would it be nicer to know about something a month or two in advance instead of the day before and cant get time to preorder or pick it up and then miss out? Maybe it wont be thanksgiving. Could be Christmas. Who knows. And stop with the "pics or didn't happen" crap. That got old about a week after it got started.

Cbunny....you understand exactly my feeling behind the post. Was just sharing info. ..

Abominable Slam Blam...with all his teeth out like on the Rudolph.

I'm just cool like that

To clarify - I'm not coming out in support or denial of some kind of Thanksgiving/Harvast themed Skylander... At this point I either know nothing or am unable to comment on anything I do know. I'm just saying that CindyBeans has been a fairly reliable source of early information in the past.

I'll clarify as well. I would not disregard information such as this. I'll just put it away in the back of my mind until there is what I consider more reliable info. I just simply do not consider the referenced sources as any form of confirmation. In general, there are many things I weigh on new information including the likelihood of it being accurate and the source.

It may very well be true. It is definitely plausible, and even if they aren't planning it NOW, recent success with variants might mean they do it in the future. I think Pumpkin Eye Brawl is definitely Activision testing the waters for non in-game holiday variants.

All I want to do is relay some information that was given to me. Please don't shoot the messenger! I think to totally discount it though just because it came from a Gamestop manager isn't helping anybody. Like with any job, the quality of an employee comes from the amount of training given and also the amount of effort put in. There is such a thing as an amazing Gamestop employees, which isn't saying anything about the company itself. Again, I am not saying it is true. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. I think it is kind of fun to speculate what it might be if true though. And yeah the whole "pics or it didn't happen" thing is foolish. It has gotten to the point were it is like the person that has to post "first" on any and all forums....it wasn't funny the first time. Stop trying to discourage people from posting potential news that they have heard. My OP disclosed that I wasn't confirming anything.

I am all for holiday themed skylanders, however, if this is going to become a regular thing with Activision it would be nice if they made all the future ones in game variants.

And ti clarify. . Im not saying anything for sure either. Im just sharing info too. So....I can't believe I can say this but. ..seems like we all agree

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All I want to do is relay some information that was given to me. Please don't shoot the messenger! I think to totally discount it though just because it came from a Gamestop manager isn't helping anybody. Like with any job, the quality of an employee comes from the amount of training given and also the amount of effort put in. There is such a thing as an amazing Gamestop employees, which isn't saying anything about the company itself. Again, I am not saying it is true. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. I think it is kind of fun to speculate what it might be if true though. And yeah the whole "pics or it didn't happen" thing is foolish. It has gotten to the point were it is like the person that has to post "first" on any and all forums....it wasn't funny the first time. Stop trying to discourage people from posting potential news that they have heard. My OP disclosed that I wasn't confirming anything.

You aren't being shot for being the messenger (at least most aren't). By all means, post new information, even speculation. BUT ... don't expect it to not be met with at least a little skepticism. It isn't personal. Ok for some it is, but brush them off - it's the Internet. I've posted a few "new" things over time that were met with pushback, it happens.

You've provided the info, thank you. I'll keep it in mind and my eyes open. Don't worry, UncleBob will help you gloat if you are right.

My family loves to eat Free Ranger Turkey! Anyhoo, I did have a strange dream the other week that involved me finding a figure of Boomer wearing a turkey suit. Now that this conversation is happening, that dream has just become all the more amusing to me.

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My family loves to eat Free Ranger Turkey! Anyhoo, I did have a strange dream the other week that involved me finding a figure of Boomer wearing a turkey suit. Now that this conversation is happening, that dream has just become all the more amusing to me.

could be a psychic dream that predicts the future.
Like when I dreamed that an evee lost a tooth (look at SAN for what happened after said dream)

This seems cool, if true. I do hope that the new variants are different in game. If Pumpkin Eye-Brawl was/is popular, then I think they might do some in game stuff, which I would buy. My bro likes Eye Brawl but didn't get P-E-B probably because it wasn't in game. A holiday/Christmas one (especially if in-game variant) would be such a pain to get your hands on though...

I don't get in here to gloat. I would like it to happen for collecting purposes and nothing else. I don't know where you get the assumption that I gloat.

The reason why I am leaning more towards this being true is because if how specific the manager was being with which holiday it was going to be for and also how he spoke about getting the information upon receipt of his shipment of P.E.B. figures. I will give the guy a call in a little while to try to get more details. It was busy at the store today with GTA 5 just released. I was probably the only one there not picking it up.

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I can careless if the rumor is real or fake.

With absolutely no offense intended directly @ Cbunny, your comment indicates the type of attitude that lots of users here take issue with. You're not the only one who takes that stance, and there's nothing inherently evil or "wrong" with it. However, when we collectively put on blinders and start hooting about every possible unsubstantiated second-hand or third-hand rumor, then we lose credibility as a resource for Skylanders' fans, and we also indirectly influence young people who don't know any better ... and therefore end up causing unnecessary stress for their parents, too.

There's nothing wrong with sharing information here, obviously. That's what we're here for. It's just very important to many users here that we report only reliable information. Again, failing to verify rumors only creates false hopes and erodes the credibility of our community.

@TheGooch: you recently spun off in another thread, more or less whining about how you believe the community here cares about this website more than its host/creator. How can you say that when you blurt out highly-speculative rumors based on nothing more than "my GameStop guy said so"?

I'm not saying that one must have iron-clad hard evidence from multiple sources before posting/sharing info ... but really, "my local GameStop guy said so" doesn't even come close to passing the "sniff test" for reliability.

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I don't get in here to gloat. I would like it to happen for collecting purposes and nothing else. I don't know where you get the assumption that I gloat.

I didn't say you DO gloat, I said you COULD gloat. Relax. Over-reaction to harmless joking comments ... the Uncle is strong in this young padawan ...

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If CindyBeans had reliable info, they would have a pre-order up for it charging 3 times (at least) retail price - just like Pumpkin Eye Brawl. They had first pictures, but not definitely not first confirmation. Think about it. In general I do not trust scalpers because when you charge many times more than retail you obviously value money more than your customers (or their future business).

The same Cindybeans that has an Amazon store selling series 1 Stump Smash for $4 right now? You're calling this store a scalper? I've seen her on Amazon selling stuff for exactly the market price. The term "scalper" seems to have lost all meaning on this forums and is just thrown out to describe anyone who ever attempted to make profit on a Skylander.

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If CindyBeans had reliable info, they would have a pre-order up for it charging 3 times (at least) retail price - just like Pumpkin Eye Brawl. They had first pictures, but not definitely not first confirmation. Think about it. In general I do not trust scalpers because when you charge many times more than retail you obviously value money more than your customers (or their future business).

The same Cindybeans that has an Amazon store selling series 1 Stump Smash for $4 right now? You're calling this store a scalper? I've seen her on Amazon selling stuff for exactly the market price. The term "scalper" seems to have lost all meaning on this forums and is just thrown out to describe anyone who ever attempted to make profit on a Skylander.

You should see her store prices for the Purple variants.

$400 for Lightning Rod.

If you look at her website you will sew that the majority of her items are many times the price they normally are retail.

And, for the record, GameStop has quite a few employees that are known to BS about things.

I once heard that one of their stores near me had a "Silver and Gold Thumpback" once.

I'm guessing Pumpkin Pie-Brawl with a pie instead of the eye. The rest of the figure will be solid orange.

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I'm guessing Pumpkin Pie-Brawl with a pie instead of the eye. The rest of the figure will be solid orange.

Good one.


Hmm.. maybe Maple Syrup Bumble Blast?
Cranberry Camo?

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Quote: cbunny84

I can careless if the rumor is real or fake.

With absolutely no offense intended directly @ Cbunny, your comment indicates the type of attitude that lots of users here take issue with. You're not the only one who takes that stance, and there's nothing inherently evil or "wrong" with it. However, when we collectively put on blinders and start hooting about every possible unsubstantiated second-hand or third-hand rumor, then we lose credibility as a resource for Skylanders' fans, and we also indirectly influence young people who don't know any better ... and therefore end up causing unnecessary stress for their parents, too.

There's nothing wrong with sharing information here, obviously. That's what we're here for. It's just very important to many users here that we report only reliable information. Again, failing to verify rumors only creates false hopes and erodes the credibility of our community.

@TheGooch: you recently spun off in another thread, more or less whining about how you believe the community here cares about this website more than its host/creator. How can you say that when you blurt out highly-speculative rumors based on nothing more than "my GameStop guy said so"?

I'm not saying that one must have iron-clad hard evidence from multiple sources before posting/sharing info ... but really, "my local GameStop guy said so" doesn't even come close to passing the "sniff test" for reliability.

I was hoping we would get yet another diatribe from the ever-present, but never-wanted BahamutBreaker! He gave me exactly what I so richly deserve.

This is an internet forum. People come here to talk about Skylanders and Spyro games. Nobody ever said this was a definitive news source for all things Skylanders. Stop insulting the intelligence of people on here. They know the difference between rumors and what is for sure. You need not be so concerned about little kids running to their mommy's and daddy's crying for the new variant rumor they heard on Darkspyro.net. Did you seriously just make that argument? You insecure little man Mr. Breaker. You weren't the center of attention in this thread so you had to go a write some long winded b.s. argument putting in your worthless two cents that made absolutely no sense. You do it all the time, you did it again. Grow the hell up. And as far as me spewing off on the mods and creator of this forum for their lack of empathy and involvement....shoot me dead! I am the most horrible person you must have ever come in contact with. Maybe I haven't been on here long enough to realize that either Dark doesn't give two craps about anything or that he hasn't given the Mods enough power to do enough to be useful. Maybe it is a whole lot of both?

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I'm guessing Pumpkin Pie-Brawl with a pie instead of the eye. The rest of the figure will be solid orange.

Good one.


Hmm.. maybe Maple Syrup Bumble Blast?
Cranberry Camo?

I would like to see a Stuffed-Matteomax figure. His cavity would be filled with a savory Italian Sausage and Rosemary Stuffing. Just like a Thanksgiving Turkey!

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Yes. She was unclebob...for sure with photos. Like I said.. im not saying she is right. Im. Just sharing what she said given her recent good info. I didn't share in DS whenit was said because I thought there would be a lot of negativity. But once I saw this thread I felt it was worth posting. Could be wrong--could be right. We shall see. I haven't had a reason to email her since this email several months ago. Some other people here have messaged her preiviously...maybe someone should email her and see if there is any updated info...just a thought

If I am not mistaken, she was the first one to post Blurple Lightning Rod. Until she is proven wrong, I believe... Cant wait for Mistletoe Ninjini.

How bout santa boomer! Boomer with a white beard and a red hat

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How bout santa boomer! Boomer with a white beard and a red hat

That would be amazing!

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If you look at her website you will sew that the majority of her items are many times the price they normally are retail.

This does not necessarily make her a scalper. Once collectibles are sold out at stores, their value becomes dictated by supply and demand. She may believe her figures are worth the prices she charges, just as she believes that the figure she sold me was only worth $4 when it retails for $9.99.

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How bout santa boomer! Boomer with a white beard and a red hat

That would be amazing!

I seriously doubt it (It would be nice) , heres why:

1) It should be a figure from Swap Force, since they will be out by then. I would not count out a figure from Giants
2) One way to keep Giants alive is to give them Holiday Specials
3) Cynder Bean has not been wrong yet.

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Well...ill throw in a comment I heard from cindy beans awhile back. She said that there was going to be a "special variant" coming for scarlet ninjini. I am not saying that she is correct for sure. But what I will say is that her little tidbits have ended up being real...so far. I think its odd that scarlet ninjini would be used as she is already a variant....but we will see.

Fyi--she said this to me in an email several months ago.

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How bout santa boomer! Boomer with a white beard and a red hat

That would be amazing!

I seriously doubt it (It would be nice) , heres why:

1) It should be a figure from Swap Force, since they will be out by then. I would not count out a figure from Giants
2) One way to keep Giants alive is to give them Holiday Specials
3) Cynder Bean has not been wrong yet.

I know boomer santa aint happeneing, i just thought he would look cool like that

As for scarlet N as a special variant...maybe casue she is already red which is more so a xmas color. Maybe they will change the black parts of her to a greenish color. Would work far better then reg ninjini.