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Looks like the Italian version of the Amazon website believes they'll be able to sell Stink Bomb as of December 16th. It's over-priced a little bit, but not too bad if you don't mind waiting for shipping from Europe (which can sometimes be heavily delayed by U.S. Customs Inspectors).

Looks like it's possible that "wave 3" could be released in Europe before North America. That is speculation and unconfirmed at this point.

http://www.amazon.it/gp/produc...pe_epc__1p_5_ti

yea rumble rouser is on there for the 16th also but the core figures all say jan 10th 2014

I think these dates are guesses and they haven't been updated. Amazon.fr still shows January 31. Is it likely that Italy gets them more than a month before France? Or the US?

We'll see in about two days. That's when several of them are supposedly going to be ready for shipping.

Guess we'll just have to see if Spy Rise ships. http://www.amazon.it/Skylander...ders+swap+force That would be cool.

Anyone placing an order?

I took the plunge and ordered. 2x Stink Bomb, 1x Rubble Rouser, 1x Spy Rise, and 1x Wind-up adventure pack.

Since two of those items supposedly are ready tomorrow, we may have a better idea then.

I hope Europe gets them first for once.

Whatever works is fine with me. It'd be super-cool to land these prior to Christmas, though.

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I hope Europe gets them first for once.

Activision does in fact listen to customers from time to time.

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I hope Europe gets them first for once.

Activision does in fact listen to customers from time to time.

I hope they do listen.

Or maybe Europe and America get them around the same time.

half of the figures come out tomorrow according to the website while half of them come out january 14th according to it. I think they listened to people in releasing some of the core 1 figures as lightcore this time around.

It'd make sense that wave 3 is released possibly tomorrow even in the US. You never know. Either tomorrow or sunday/monday

Not sure what the status is here. It's showing the ones who released today as out-of-stock currently. It did, however, show Spy Rise as being available in low quantity (2 remaining) for a while last night.

While I purchased a Spy Rise and a Sheepwreck (both supposedly released), I have my entire order waiting to ship until the 16th, when Stink Bomb and Rubble Rouser are released. Stay tuned.

Thanks for the update and info, Moogle. Kupo!

It wasn't letting me ship to the USA, but it had a bunch available to order earlier. The Camo and Wind Up packs, Spy Rise, Rubble Rouser and Stink Bomb.

OK, well I just ordered Stink Bomb and Rubble Rouser... with a bit of luck I might be able to unlock all of Swap Force by Xmas

I'm starting to feel pretty good about this. It currently lists Spy Rise as in-stock and available for immediate shipping.

I'm pretty excited. Based on appearance, Stink Bomb is my favorite swapper. And my step-son really digs Spy Rise.

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I'm starting to feel pretty good about this. It currently lists Spy Rise as in-stock and available for immediate shipping.

I'm pretty excited. Based on appearance, Stink Bomb is my favorite swapper. And my step-son really digs Spy Rise.

You in the US? How long do you anticipate to get to you? Also, how much did you pay in total for international shipping and all that?

I am in the US.

I've been watching this carefully. I don't speak Italian or anything, but I've been using Google translate to give me crude translations of the various pages and all of that.

How long it takes to you depends on the release date and the method of shipping (yes, I paid for international).

I changed my order a bit to try to guarantee Christmas shipping on what they have in stock. Sheepwreck Island seemed to go out of stock, and it stated in my order that it would come AFTER Christmas, so I removed that.

Because Spy Rise was also released yesterday and is supposedly ready for immediate shipping, I decided I didn't want to risk him going out of stock and becoming a post-Christmas shipment as well, so I broke him into his own order.

For Spy Rise because he can ship immediately, it told me that I could use Amazon Global Priority, which costs EUR 12,50 (around $16 or $17, I think), and it would arrive by 12/24.

For Stink Bomb and Rubble Rouser, who apparently are available 12/16, I had to go with Amazon Global Express, which cost EUR 24,00 (around $32 - $35?), and they would actually end up arriving by 12/19 or 12/20.

I feel silly to spend so much on the figures, but Christmas only comes once a year. It'd be huge to land these guys. (of course, if they come out in the States before Christmas, I'll just cancel what I can and buy at more reasonable prices.)

I was going to order these but $35 a piece when I got to the checkout? No thanks ill be patient.

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I was going to order these but $35 a piece when I got to the checkout? No thanks ill be patient.

I attempted to do the same thing when stink bomb was in stock. I got as far as confirming shipping method and realized that it would be 37 USD, not to mention the custom charges upon delivery.

I wouldn't waste the money yet. Shipping is way too expensive.
He'll be in stores soon.

I think it's a matter of opinion as to whether or not it's a waste, right?

I'd normally agree with you, personally, but if even $10 extra per figure is the difference between putting them under the tree and not, it's totally worth it, to me.

That's a legit point, Moogle. (Kupo!)

The only wrinkle is that when ordering from Europe, you have a random chance of having your package held in US Customs for an extended period of time. Even if you order today from Italy, it's probably 50/50 as to whether it would arrive by Christmas in the USA.

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I think it's a matter of opinion as to whether or not it's a waste, right?

I'd normally agree with you, personally, but if even $10 extra per figure is the difference between putting them under the tree and not, it's totally worth it, to me.

I agree.

This is cheaper than a normal Swap Force.

(In £ not $)

My son doesn't even have any of Wave 1 and 2 yet, so it won't be a biggie if I get these before Christmas. It would be a terrific surprise for him if we got it, but not worth the added nail biting and cost. They'll be here soon enough.

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That's a legit point, Moogle. (Kupo!)

The only wrinkle is that when ordering from Europe, you have a random chance of having your package held in US Customs for an extended period of time. Even if you order today from Italy, it's probably 50/50 as to whether it would arrive by Christmas in the USA.

Yikes, I didn't even think about this. If it even ends up shipping, cross your fingers for me!

Well, apparently: Someone saw Spy Rise at an Italian GameStop, and several Italian eBay shops have all 3 of them in stock (Multiplayer Shopping is the main seller, if anyone is wondering).

looked for multiplayer shopping and that ebay user does not exist

They only ship to Italy.

I received a notification this morning that Spy Rise has shipped out to me! Costly (this may be the first time I've paid over retail for one), but I'm excited.