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An update: There were 2 new characters. Not one, but 2. They were pulled from the booth, sadly enough.

They wouldn't allow Pics of the display because they don't want to reveal anything g about the next installment, but there was nothing we haven't already seen on the display. It was fu of pre-swap force figs that we've all seen. The new packaging was off to the side, and only the lion fix was there. The other new fig looks like a cross between Gil grunt and punk shock.

I can tell you that there are going to be "racers" for the figs in the new tubular packaging that MB seems to like. And they are making a hybrid of the spinners and original battle portals. They will have the rip cord with the ball bearings on the bottom. There will also be a flame slinger role play bow and arrow.

In general MB news, they now have the Spongebob license, assassin's creed license, and the rights to make vehicles from all NYC service departments (they are starting with NYPD, but I'm waiting for the Dept of Sanitation set!!!). They are also making the Scarab from Halo 3 for the collectors series, which is HUGE when compared to there other collectors series offerings (forward unto dawn and mammoth). They are also making a build-able, remote controlled Mantis from Halo 4.

Building blocks?
Lion?
Racers?
Rip cords?


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The other new fig looks like a cross between Gil grunt and punk shock.

Riptide?

Hmm, a set with Rip Tide. Cool.


Overall, it sounds disappointing, except for the lion-dude.

How ironic. Looks like I'll be getting a lion from Skylanders before Infinity. Still, I hope they release pics soon.

So Target...how about that Prism Break Battle Portal Pack? Stiiiiiill waiting.

I ordered Flynn's Rescue Ship used on Amazon for $42...It was considered "Very Good"...which according to the definition on amazon means it should include all the pieces...Still worried, though. Anyone have success with used on amazon? Gonna rage so hard if Hot Head doesn't light up. Ha ha.

Hmmm, so no new figs apart from the Lion and water guy? Not even from Swap Force or any of the earlier games? Very dissappointing.

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I ordered Flynn's Rescue Ship used on Amazon for $42...It was considered "Very Good"...which according to the definition on amazon means it should include all the pieces...Still worried, though. Anyone have success with used on amazon? Gonna rage so hard if Hot Head doesn't light up. Ha ha.

Everytime I've gotten something 'used' off of Amazon it's been pretty much brand new-in-box. Sometimes they list it as used when the packaging is slightly bent or if water was spilt on the box. Silly stuff that don't affect the actual contents. Is the seller Amazon itself? If so, then it should be fine. If not, than I'm not sure.

HUGE SCOOP!

Looks like ToyWiz managed to sneak a picture of some of the new sets. There's some interesting new stuff in this image!
Note the Skylanders on karts in the top right! Might be a reference to the Skylanders Karting game rumor?

Also, there's Prism Break again. C'mon guys, I've been waiting for ages! Send me one for making these topics or something.

View larger image here!

Awesome! Wait; is that the unused Undead Giant??

Also, not to mention; there seem to be Elemental bazookas included. Hmm.

Wow. Look at the character above shroomboom. Or is that what u meant? Also note the new hero packs have targets, and a ninja stealth elf.

EDIT:in the the top left corner it says BUILD! SLIDE! SMASH! Maybe the new battle play stuff?

Yes, here he is, he was the original Undead Giant:

A karting game (perhaps a mini-game?) could be cool but not if it's the entire game....the actual sets look good!

Interesting. I wonder how many of them will actually be released in the UK

Looks like he'll be coming for the new innovation or regular. And maybe even a legendary.

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HUGE SCOOP!

Looks like ToyWiz managed to sneak a picture of some of the new sets. There's some interesting new stuff in this image!
Note the Skylanders on karts in the top right! Might be a reference to the Skylanders Karting game rumor?

Also, there's Prism Break again. C'mon guys, I've been waiting for ages! Send me one for making these topics or something.

View larger image here!

Alright one question. What's the sign in the top left corner say?

"Build, Spin, Smash!"

Surprise!

God that's awesome!

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Surprise!

OK, so there's our Golden Lion, The Unused Undead Giant an Amoured Loki/Nordic-esic character, and a Blue dinsoaur/reptilian creature. Also if you look image with the Blue guy , on the opposite side next to the vflag, you see a weird little creature. And another thing, BELOW the image of the blue creature you see new weapon toys, one of which is called "Ranger Bow and Arrow" which seems to be the Blue Guy's weapons, could this be his name?

Edit: Look at the picture with the cars, you see something called Skylanders Ranger Vehicles. Is this the new game? If it is, I doubt it's a JUST racing game, probably more of a typical Skylanders game with racing areas, similar to Giants Areas.

Wow, and I thought MY find was impressive!

Kinda strange seeing the new characters as Mega Bloks first. They might as well have revealed them beforehand.

Looks like the next games going to be called Skylanders Rangers. Generally a ranger is someone who's multi talented so perhaps we will be swing Skylanders that can accept weapons and vehicles. What I wonder is how these will be packaged.

Hold the phone! Hot dog comes with a bone!

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Hold the phone! Hot dog comes with a bone!

we've got skylanders 4 characters and possible name and A FREAKIN BONE is what you care about?

I was exited about the rest but I just liked that detail

Random observation: I think that bronzed hammer guy might be tech
The show photo shows a tech plate right behind Spyro. There is also an air plate on the "billboard" that comes with the set.

That orangey brown plate is unmistakably round with an open center, the earth logo would have noticeably more white with only slivers of empty space inside.
Now look at this:

Earth plate is there (and mirrored), but Terrafin is in this set too. There is no air plate to be found.
If we look at similar "minifigs + small bricks" sets in the past like the legendary and champion packs, they both had an element plate for all of the characters included. However, the Target set (which had 4 figures) didn't include any. But this one does, shown on the press photo. Going on past trends, plates seem to be "all or nothing"

The tech plate might belong to the new guy, Countdown, Drobot, or Trigger Happy or it could also just be a random part dug out of a bin thrown in because it's "close enough" in color to earth.

But it's something to think about ~

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Surprise!

NOOO The gallery got taken down. Did anyone save them?

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Surprise!

NOOO The gallery got taken down. Did anyone save them?

Me. I actually did, I'm going to upload them to the Skylanders Wiki.

A different Skylanders site has them too.

Ok it's done now, and I'd take down your post so he doesn't get caught with them.

Guys It still says pending approval So this is a big Mabey.

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Guys It still says pending approval So this is a big Mabey.

The characters aren't a maybe, just the sets.

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Guys It still says pending approval So this is a big Mabey.

The characters aren't a maybe, just the sets.

Oh ok. I really think they should change the karts.

Managed to find and grab a Magna Charge and Wash Buckler Swap Force Hero set yesterday at my local K-mart.

So this happened.

Mattel acquires toy brand Mega Bloks for $460 million

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Mattel Inc., the world’s largest toymaker, agreed to buy Mega Brands Inc. for $460 million, acquiring the biggest challenger to Lego A/S in the construction-toy market.

Mattel is offering C$17.75 ($16) a share, according to a statement today, a 36 percent premium over yesterday’s closing price. The board of Montreal-based Mega Brands unanimously approved the transaction, and investors holding 39 percent of the stock, including Chief Executive Officer Marc Bertrand and Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (FFH), agreed to the deal.

The purchase of Mega Brands, the world’s second-largest maker of snap-together blocks, will fill a product hole for Mattel. It doesn’t have its own construction line, locking it out of a $4 billion market in the U.S. and Europe. The category also is a bright spot in a toy industry that has seen growth stall in the U.S.

Mattel considered starting its own construction line, then opted instead to buy Mega Brands because it would be faster and less risky, Mattel CEO Bryan G. Stockton said on a call with reporters. Mattel got its first taste of construction in 2012 when it debuted blocks for its Barbie brand through a licensing deal with Mega Brands. Mattel realized that replicating this kind of expertise would take years, Stockton said.

Very interesting news, I panicked when I first heard about it but after reading through the press releases and details it doesn't seem too bad.
Luckily it shouldn't make any difference on the production of Skylander sets

Diggeh, I think something in my brain just blew up. So..... Are we going to see stealth elf and ninjini dolls now?

Maybe this means sets will actually be released when the game comes out instead of a year later!

(STILL WAITING FOR PRISM BREAK, MB. RELEASE HIM ASAP.)

And that rattle shake spinner. And a shipment of swap force branded stuff at walmart. Or at least THE FREAKING 2013 SETS!

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Maybe this means sets will actually be released when the game comes out instead of a year later!

(STILL WAITING FOR PRISM BREAK, MB. RELEASE HIM ASAP.)

He should be out! I just got mine in the post today from the US.

I'm so very jealous of you Mr Laminated. Normal Bash looks epic!

Can someone help me locate a prism break battle top or the Target exclusive magna charge pack. Thanks

Saw your post. Where are you at. I've been looking for these and no where to be found!!!all help appreciated!!!

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Saw your post. Where are you at. I've been looking for these and no where to be found!!!all help appreciated!!!

Don't double post please. I know your new here do well com but here we do not allow double posting.

I hope Mega still has all the say on their own lines, or Mattel might pull an Avatar and we'll never see a Megablok female skylander again :U

There goes my hopes of a Ninjini figure.

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There goes my hopes of a Ninjini figure.

too gender steryotyped!

there should be more girl mega bloks skylanders figures.

I managed to find the Champion Figure pack at ToysRUs!

Here are the new Swappers transformed into Mega Blocks: Swash Buckler / Magna Charge

Front of box:


Back of box: