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Quote: Drek95

Well, I hate to say this, but... I'm quite disappointed.
The new Skylanders doesn't seems to have a lot of upgrades... And the ones that they have are not that interesting (the icons for them are just a rework of the previous)... Maybe it's just because that is a demo, or maybe I just missed something... I really hope so...
P.S.: By the way, after all Rattle Shake DOES get an Undead look, with his Soul Gem.
Thanks, Skylander Kids!

No problem but we only showed a couple. I did miss my airplane to get you guys this stuff (that vid was literally shot a minute before I ran out the door). If I had more time, I would of went through them all. Maybe you'll like some of the others.

So, they weren't all? Phew!
Well, the more, the better!
Oh, and, I'm sorry for your plane...
Think this: you lost a plane, but you gained a lot of fans, and made them happy!
Thanks again!

Quote: Drek95

So, they weren't all? Phew!
Well, the more, the better!
Oh, and, I'm sorry for your plane...
Think this: you lost a plane, but you gained a lot of fans, and made them happy!
Thanks again!

That's why I did it!

By missing the plane, I got a cool set of Swappable Drink Coasters to give away as prizes (WDrums and IrateGamer heard me doing that, so they've got some for you now too)

Can u guys answer my question?

Quote: THGold

Does each swapper have a soul gem for top and bottom or is there just one? I couldn't tell...

I don't know to be honest. But I would bet almost anything it's just one. In one of the levels there were 3 Soul Gems, don't forget, 16 or so levels (forget exact amount) and 48 Skylanders. The idea is right, 3 soul gems per level. Otherwise if it were for each Top and Bottom, it would be as high as 5 soul gems in one level. That's too much!

Quote: skylanderkids

Quote: THGold

Does each swapper have a soul gem for top and bottom or is there just one? I couldn't tell...

I don't know to be honest. But I would bet almost anything it's just one. In one of the levels there were 3 Soul Gems, don't forget, 16 or so levels (forget exact amount) and 48 Skylanders. The idea is right, 3 soul gems per level. Otherwise if it were for each Top and Bottom, it would be as high as 5 soul gems in one level. That's too much!

Actually there's 32 new guys and 16 of them split making 48 parts. 48 soul gems to 17 levels would be 3 to a level. Plus the upgrades for Wash Bckler showed that the soul gme is a tentacle spin. That wouldn't work for the top half.

Quote: skylanderkids

Quote: THGold

Does each swapper have a soul gem for top and bottom or is there just one? I couldn't tell...

I don't know to be honest. But I would bet almost anything it's just one. In one of the levels there were 3 Soul Gems, don't forget, 16 or so levels (forget exact amount) and 48 Skylanders. The idea is right, 3 soul gems per level. Otherwise if it were for each Top and Bottom, it would be as high as 5 soul gems in one level. That's too much!

Thanks! I will watch out for you guys playing SF in October. I will keep a close eye!

Quote: ninja9351

Quote: skylanderkids

Quote: THGold

Does each swapper have a soul gem for top and bottom or is there just one? I couldn't tell...

I don't know to be honest. But I would bet almost anything it's just one. In one of the levels there were 3 Soul Gems, don't forget, 16 or so levels (forget exact amount) and 48 Skylanders. The idea is right, 3 soul gems per level. Otherwise if it were for each Top and Bottom, it would be as high as 5 soul gems in one level. That's too much!

Actually there's 32 new guys and 16 of them split making 48 parts. 48 soul gems to 17 levels would be 3 to a level. Plus the upgrades for Wash Bckler showed that the soul gme is a tentacle spin. That wouldn't work for the top half.

If you split them, that's 64 soul gems. Seems too high.

Where do you get 64?

16 Swap-32 Gems
16 Core-16 Gems

Reposes don't get soul gems.

Quote: ninja9351

Where do you get 64?

16 Swap-32 Gems
16 Core-16 Gems

Reposes don't get soul gems.

If you read back a couple posts, I am too busy to do sorry, but someone asked if there was one soul gem for each top and bottom. And I said no. Hope that clears the confusion up.

Quote: skylanderkids

Quote: ninja9351

Where do you get 64?

16 Swap-32 Gems
16 Core-16 Gems

Reposes don't get soul gems.

If you read back a couple posts, I am too busy to do sorry, but someone asked if there was one soul gem for each top and bottom. And I said no. Hope that clears the confusion up.

I know what your talking about and I'm saying that only the new characters get the soul gems so if there's 3 to a level with 17 levels that makes 51 which is close to 48 (only 3 off). So I'm saying that the tops and bottoms MUST have different soul gems. Also to prove...

Wait I just read your post again...
Ok I'll stop talking now.

So how many soul gems are there?

Quote: ZapNorris

So how many soul gems are there?

Should be 48.

I can't see the videos (because of Family Safety), so could someone provide the details on Fire Kraken?

Quote: Aura24

Now this video will definitely answer GameMaster's frantic question. You upgrade your Skylanders using a special plant called the Power Pod.

You mean for normal upgrades? I am talking about Speed, Armor, Critical Hit, and Elemental Power stat upgrades.

No details on that yet.

Quote: zookinator

I can't see the videos (because of Family Safety), so could someone provide the details on Fire Kraken?

Fire Kraken has the Bounce ability and he is hyperactive when using attacks like using his fire staff or fire fireworks.

Fire Kraken is awesome

Fire kraken is one of my favorites now.

Quote: ninja9351

Quote: skylanderkids

Quote: ninja9351

Where do you get 64?

16 Swap-32 Gems
16 Core-16 Gems

Reposes don't get soul gems.

If you read back a couple posts, I am too busy to do sorry, but someone asked if there was one soul gem for each top and bottom. And I said no. Hope that clears the confusion up.

I know what your talking about and I'm saying that only the new characters get the soul gems so if there's 3 to a level with 17 levels that makes 51 which is close to 48 (only 3 off). So I'm saying that the tops and bottoms MUST have different soul gems. Also to prove...

Wait I just read your post again...
Ok I'll stop talking now.

Oh, gotcha! Then yeah you must be right, sorry about that. As you can see, busy day, can't think straight. haha

Quote: zookinator

I can't see the videos (because of Family Safety), so could someone provide the details on Fire Kraken?

What does Family Safety mean? Our videos should be family friendly. Is it because of Mild Video Game violence? Just curious.

Had to reupload the video with the Checkpoint shown.
Sorry.

Hey Skylander Dad can we expect any Spy Rise, Doom Stone, Trap Shadow, Dune Bug, Punk Shock, Wind Up, or Scratch news? Same thing with core Grim Creeper, Star Strike, or Smolderdash. Along with any news about LC Wham Shell, LC Countdown, or LC Bumble Blast?

Quote: GameMaster78

Quote: Aura24

Now this video will definitely answer GameMaster's frantic question. You upgrade your Skylanders using a special plant called the Power Pod.

You mean for normal upgrades? I am talking about Speed, Armor, Critical Hit, and Elemental Power stat upgrades.

Yeah, none of these videos answer that very basic question...maybe it's magic (drum roll). Still great content and thanks for the effort.

Quote: GhostRoaster

Quote: GameMaster78

Quote: Aura24

Now this video will definitely answer GameMaster's frantic question. You upgrade your Skylanders using a special plant called the Power Pod.

You mean for normal upgrades? I am talking about Speed, Armor, Critical Hit, and Elemental Power stat upgrades.

Yeah, none of these videos answer that very basic question...maybe it's magic (drum roll). Still great content and thanks for the effort.

It's not a hard question to ask or super secret if we found out. This game will literally suck if my skylanders move slower than they can in the other games.

Calm down, speedster, they likely already have a way to increase your Skylander's stats.

I understand they probably will. My issue is from that stat screen of Hot Dog. His speed was at 43, and the bar was 3/4 of the way full.

EDIT: For the record, my Giants, after fully maxed on speed, would have a higher speed stat than Hot Dog maxed out in this game.

EDIT 2: Had I been there, I would have asked specifically, "will Skylanders Speed, Armor, C. Hit, and E. Power raise as high as Skylanders in the previous two games?"

Quote: ninja9351

Hey Skylander Dad can we expect any Spy Rise, Doom Stone, Trap Shadow, Dune Bug, Punk Shock, Wind Up, or Scratch news? Same thing with core Grim Creeper, Star Strike, or Smolderdash. Along with any news about LC Wham Shell, LC Countdown, or LC Bumble Blast?

We saw every pose and character while there but... weren't allowed to take photos, but what the heck, I supposed there is no harm in give away a few teasers.
Phantom Cynder is Translucent (at least the one they showed us was and there was only 1 & it looks like its the final one too) Lightcore whamshell has both hands on his mace with it behind his head touching the base so that it can have a nice lightcore effect!

What about rubble rouser?

Working on a video about Variants now, but not a whole lots revealed but it's worth a watch or else I wouldn't be editing it. Should have this up within the hour, then I'll get started on the next interview vid.

sounds cool! hope we see some new ingame variant info

And this next interview video contains information on Skylanders upgrading their Speed, Armor, etc stats?

Can you say anything about LC Countdown and Dune Bug, specifically? Also maybe a verification as to weather Camo is a S3 or S2?

Quote: GameMaster78

And this next interview video contains information on Skylanders upgrading their Speed, Armor, etc stats?

I will do that one next, just for you!

Sure, Lightcore countdown is awesome, his head is red and he has fire flame lightcore on top of it similar to hot head but just narrower.

Awesome, thanks.

Quote: skylanderkids

Sure, Lightcore countdown is awesome, his head is red and he has fire flame lightcore on top of it similar to hot head but just narrower.

And anything on Camo? There's a contriversy as to if he's S2 or S3.

Sure, Lightcore countdown is awesome, his head is red and he has fire flame lightcore on top of it similar to hot head but just narrower.

So when do we get it variants?

Here is a Variants Interview... Not done processing at the moment, but by the time most of you read this, it will be ready to view...


Guha Bala basically just confirms the speed of Nitro Magna Charge and says yes, there will be Treasure Hunts, he doesn't go into much detail, but we speculate a little bit. (for those that don't want to watch the whole video, that's the recap)

On to the next vid...
FYI, I generally work on videos at night after the kids go to bed (this way the Youtube Channel doesn't take any personal time I have to spend with my kids) so in case anyone has ever posted why aren't you uploading vids (because we get those comments all the time)! LOL, it's because some videos take longer to EDIT and we only do them at night after they are in bed. <--- For the fans that care.

Quote: GameMaster78

Awesome, thanks.

Don't wait up, I actually have to get out one more before that, but I'm working on it.
No offense, but that question alone isn't enough for 1 video, so I am going to put a bunch of stuff in there, heroics/portal master rank, lost islands and more, so it will take a nice time to edit, as I have to splice some gameplay in between so it's not just an interview. Hoping by late tonight or tomorrow.

Sounds like there is gonna be more nitro variants other than nitro magna charge, cool! I hope water gets some variants they seem to be lacking!

Do you have any estimates of when we'll be able to see Smolderdash?

Quote: Doomslicer

Do you have any estimates of when we'll be able to see Smolderdash?

EDIT: Also, in that most recent video, Guha said there'd be Nitro editions. Does that mean we might not just get a Nitro MC, but also other Nitro characters?

Quote: Doomslicer

Quote: Doomslicer

Do you have any estimates of when we'll be able to see Smolderdash?

EDIT: Also, in that most recent video, Guha said there'd be Nitro editions. Does that mean we might not just get a Nitro MC, but also other Nitro characters?

No idea with Smolderdash (as per your earlier question). As far as the nitro editions, It sounds like that, but I (skylander dad) just figured it was a wrong choice of words, but maybe it is true.

Ah, ok.
That'd be cool (anyone else really want a Nitro Roller Brawl?).
Also, I'm guessing that variant of Spyro is the Dark, but if not, I wonder if the "Blurple" variants will return and look different in-game?

Quote: Doomslicer

Ah, ok.
That'd be cool (anyone else really want a Nitro Roller Brawl?).
Also, I'm guessing that variant of Spyro is the Dark, but if not, I wonder if the "Blurple" variants will return and look different in-game?

No, they will not, a part of an upcoming video of ours hints at this. Because he said it could be a future possibility when I asked.

Anyways, most of you probably caught this, but I've assembled into one video...

Thanks for compiling that!
Spy Rise has stasis/stun beams? Sweet. Trap Shadow has aura claws, also sweet!

Quote: Doomslicer

Thanks for compiling that!
Spy Rise has stasis/stun beams? Sweet. Trap Shadow has aura claws, also sweet!

No problem! Now, we just have to figure out when to release it all publicly. 10 Vids in one day and still editing. Way too much to handle in one day, so maybe 2 vids a day, we'll make public.

So... the interview material we have is as follows:

Do you guys have a preference, what's most important on this list? Should we make this one whole video with a Table of Contest... We prefer not to have 1 million video 1 minute videos, but to stick everything in one video, sort of like Toys for Bob HQ Trip! It was 40 minutes long but it was organized.

Lost Islands
Stats
Transfer Money
Bonus Mission explanation
Legendary Treasures that give you stat boosts
How skylanders rest
Survival Modes / Battle Modes
Lightcore talk
Quests
Rare Variants showing up in Game talk
Which player gets to play a swap force zone with two players?
Popthorn talk
Random toy talk

In my humble (and oh-so-important :P) opinion,
"Which player gets to play a swap force zone with two players?",,"Quests", and "Rare Variants showing up in Game talk" seem most interesting/important. I know a lot of people have been asking about Money Transfer.