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Well, from the looks of things we'll have to do with Spitfire as a new dragon - and he just looks like one, fire spirit and all. Everyone else is looking like they're trying different animals or creatures... Except that robot.
Speaking of which, I wonder if we'll see more Nightfall today? Gamestop had Fiesta yesterday, so she's the only full reveal without gameplay(I mean one with name, backstory and vehicle, goat girl and robot don't have that yet)

He might be the spirit of a fire element dragon.

It's nice to see different creatures rather than the same things over and over like elves for example.

Flameslinger got his gear from a fire spirit and not much was said about their appearance other than that they can die if they fall in water. It sounded like some sort of will-o-the-wisp kind of spirit. Who knows, maybe Spitfire just likes dragons and ordered the Tech enhancements so he could live the dream of being one - hopefully extra material answers that.

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It definetly is a supercharger, it has a motor base

I love robots, and I love his Gundam-esque design, so this guy is def on the want list.

Looks like the E3 exclusive Hot streak is an in-game variant after all (credit to @howie00g on instagram for finding this)

Wasn't Spitfire said to be literally a speed demon? I doubt he's a full dragon when he has the viper base.

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Looks like the E3 exclusive Hot streak is an in-game variant after all (credit to @howie00g on instagram for finding this)

I want to believe that this isn't true. The packaging doesn't refer to it as Golden Hot Streak. And although the screenshot is crap, it looks like the vehicle in it is fully golden. I'm choosing to believe that the Golden Hot Streak is a different variant of Hot Streak. (i.e. 2 variants of it, golden and E3)

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Looks like the E3 exclusive Hot streak is an in-game variant after all (credit to @howie00g on instagram for finding this)

I want to believe that this isn't true. The packaging doesn't refer to it as Golden Hot Streak. And although the screenshot is crap, it looks like the vehicle in it is fully golden. I'm choosing to believe that the Golden Hot Streak is a different variant of Hot Streak. (i.e. 2 variants of it, golden and E3)

Agree.

They look a lot different.

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Wasn't Spitfire said to be literally a speed demon? I doubt he's a full dragon when he has the viper base.

Fire Spirit. It's right there in the backstory. Those rock/scale things are his Tech enhancements.

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Looks like the E3 exclusive Hot streak is an in-game variant after all (credit to @howie00g on instagram for finding this)

I want to believe that this isn't true. The packaging doesn't refer to it as Golden Hot Streak. And although the screenshot is crap, it looks like the vehicle in it is fully golden. I'm choosing to believe that the Golden Hot Streak is a different variant of Hot Streak. (i.e. 2 variants of it, golden and E3)

Agree.

They look a lot different.

According to the instagram user he saw the toy being placed on the portal first hand as he took the picture, I'm not sure if there was any other Hot Streak variants at E3. Unless there is a Golden Hot Streak that will be sold at retail while the E3 version is an alternate version of that? But that may be a stretch..

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It definetly is a supercharger, it has a motor base

All of the skylanders in the game are superchargers and all of them have motor bases.

Some more Fiesta gameplay showed up in more places, not being specific but apparently summoning his entire band causes what sounds like the first notes of Undead Fiesta to play. Not too sure, there are extra instruments on it. Kind of a neat double meaning if so.

Some more gameplay of Cloud Breather Dragon levels also show the temple finally. It's kind of like the start of Mystic Mill with the moving level, but it might get intense later. The creatures in that level definately aren't Mabu, they seem to be squirrels or felines even.

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Flameslinger got his gear from a fire spirit and not much was said about their appearance other than that they can die if they fall in water. It sounded like some sort of will-o-the-wisp kind of spirit. Who knows, maybe Spitfire just likes dragons and ordered the Tech enhancements so he could live the dream of being one - hopefully extra material answers that.

It'll most likely be left open to speculation, which is generally the way it goes.

We still haven't been told what some of the older characters are, which i find odd considering how long they've been around.

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Apparently Neal McDonough is voicing a character called Astroblast.

Guessing that is the name of the tech/light guy we saw.

Maybe the new Light Supercharger. Astroblast sounds like a Light figure.

Another "Blast" character? We already have Blast Zone and Bumble Blast, not counting Horn Blast Whirlwind. Am I missing anyone?

That base doesn't look like a Light lander to me. Looks like Tech is confirmed.

There looks to be another new figure on the other side of the table. It is hard for me to tell on my phone.

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That base doesn't look like a Light lander to me. Looks like Tech is confirmed.

Or a second Dark character? Maybe even Earth. Tech does seem more likely though.

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That base doesn't look like a Light lander to me. Looks like Tech is confirmed.

Or a second Dark character? Maybe even Earth. Tech does seem more likely though.

Dark is dark black, while Earth is brown. This is clearly a silver gray color.

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That base doesn't look like a Light lander to me. Looks like Tech is confirmed.

Or a second Dark character? Maybe even Earth. Tech does seem more likely though.

Dark is dark black, while Earth is brown. This is clearly a silver gray color.

Have we seen the SSC bases for Earth and Dark yet?

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Or a second Dark character? Maybe even Earth. Tech does seem more likely though.

Dark is dark black, while Earth is brown. This is clearly a silver gray color.

Have we seen the SSC bases for Earth and Dark yet?

Considering the other bases, they'll be very similar to the regular bases.

He/she is holding an item that has a yellow top... Hmm i think it's light tho.

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He/she is holding an item that has a yellow top... Hmm i think it's light tho.

It's pretty clearly not Light.

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Another "Blast" character? We already have Blast Zone and Bumble Blast, not counting Horn Blast Whirlwind. Am I missing anyone?

Only Blaster-Tron and Blastermind.

But word who makes up names aren't that important, after all, especially if they suit the character well.

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Or a second Dark character? Maybe even Earth. Tech does seem more likely though.

Dark is dark black, while Earth is brown. This is clearly a silver gray color.

Have we seen the SSC bases for Earth and Dark yet?

Only the Earth ones.
They look more rocky with no crystals, similar to this one:



I guess Dark ones will be similar to Air, only black and more swirly.

The bases all have the same base colors as usual from what we've seen,so if it was Light we'd probably see a speck of white in the base. If anything, it does look like Tech because that's the only one with shiny grey.

One of the weird things I noticed in the concept art for DK and Bowser is that they originally were going to have bases made out of bananas and koopa shells.

So I guess they were going to be the first Banana and Koopa element Landers?

From an angle, astroblast kind of looks like an Arkeyan imo lol

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One of the weird things I noticed in the concept art for DK and Bowser is that they originally were going to have bases made out of bananas and koopa shells.

So I guess they were going to be the first Banana and Koopa element Landers?

Banana element would make things confusing for Camo, he already has power over fruits. And we know we don't have therapists in Skylands considering some backstories.

All jokes aside,they probably had no element at the time,so the base could've been whatever. There was this placeholder character in Giants,Buckshot,and I think he could change element at will and be none at the same time, probably for testing purposes.

So is he Astroblast?

Astro means Star so it would have made more sense to be a light or dark rather than Tech, but there must be a reason if he is Astroblast.

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One of the weird things I noticed in the concept art for DK and Bowser is that they originally were going to have bases made out of bananas and koopa shells.

So I guess they were going to be the first Banana and Koopa element Landers?

Banana element would make things confusing for Camo, he already has power over fruits. And we know we don't have therapists in Skylands considering some backstories.

All jokes aside,they probably had no element at the time,so the base could've been whatever. There was this placeholder character in Giants,Buckshot,and I think he could change element at will and be none at the same time, probably for testing purposes.

Omg you made me laugh so hard.

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So is he Astroblast?

Astro means Star so it would have made more sense to be a light or dark rather than Tech, but there must be a reason if he is Astroblast.

It's still about advanced technology,and since VV loves putting robots in Tech, Tech it is.


EDIT: Oh, screw it. I can't resist it. I know it's not the actual icon from DK but if I took any longer I'd get dignity or something.

Has Astroblast been confirmed to be the name of the new Tech character?

If not, I'd say it suits Light better.

I'm just calling him astroblast cause dark mentioned that someone was voicing a character named astroblast, plus he looks a bit more futuristic so that's why I call him that

Well, if his/ her name is astroblast, their vehicle might be the UFO that someone was talking about in one video (I forget which one by now.)

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Well, if his/ her name is astroblast, their vehicle might be the UFO that someone was talking about in one video (I forget which one by now.)

Agree, and I guess a Light U.F.O. would make sense.

Now that I drew the banana element and I can pretend it never happened, the official Cloud Kingdom video from Lou came out.
-Doomstation is a vehicle. Ok,why is it called a station then?
-The connections in Skylands have already been severed. The vehicles can open rifts that connect Earth to Skylands,which means the PMs are ALREADY out of portal network. It also explains why you can't hear Cali and Flynn properly even if they're right next to the Skylander, in this clearer recording you can see the audio keeps glitching out on purpose.
-Portal doesn't glow at all. Probably people already thought of this,but this was the first time having a really good closeup of it during the magic moment. Flames are motionless as ever.
-Sky area and Land area seem to have their own themes. But I remember hearing snippets of them elsewhere,so it's an universal Sky theme like Elemental Gates.
-Unlike Elemental Gates, the ends of Supercharger Gates can teleport you elsewhere
-A vehicle is required to be in the portal at all times...? Leaving SE alone kept in the magic moment. Well, RIP tablet users who'll be having their vehicles rolling off all the darn time because it'll get them out of the game.
-Stealth Elf does not care one bit.
-Closer look at Persephone's new outfit. She seems to be wearing a black and red robe for some reason.


...Ok, now with someone who is playing at a nice pace and without the dev teleporters, the game actually looks much better. E3 is ending and I think I got a better opinion of this game by far; better than SF and though I really fear some of the decisions will hurt the series on the long run, it looks fun now, the characters seem good, the story is getting into a really intense perspective, and that's what matters to me. Still not sure if I'll save up first for WiiU or this(I'll get Digital Owners on x360, no interest in playing as Amiibolanders and I want to use my old portals).

Astroblast is a new Supercharger voiced by Neal McDonough. Josh Duhamel may or may not be voicing a new Supercharger. Duhamel is seen in a lot of pictures with the new tech Supercharger, which has led many to believe that he is voicing that character. Astroblast does sound more like a Light Supercharger, but Tech could work. Whichever character is Astroblast, a UFO vehicle does seem to fit.

There's an article on Skylanders Superchargers in the latest issue of GameInformer, on page 62. I haven't had the time to read it just yet, but there might be some new info in it.

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There's an article on Skylanders Superchargers in the latest issue of GameInformer, on page 62. I haven't had the time to read it just yet, but there might be some new info in it.

The only new thing was Hurican Jet Vac's art.

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Apparently Neal McDonough is voicing a character called Astroblast.

I reckon it's the new light supercharger we haven't seen yet. At least every skylander game you will know someone will have blast in their name.

Looking at an HD picture of the Cloudbreather Dragon's village, there are some clearer pictures of the squirrel-viking guys and the strange new Kaos logo. It looks like his usual tattoos, but the forehead part seems to be much more organized in a upside-down triangle pattern than before,and there are extra spikes on the eye ones.

No, wait... A vehicle is required to be on the Portal even if you are not driving it...?
So it means I will still have to place, say, Hot Streak, to play as my Pop Thorn...?

I don't even know what to say.
I know I might be nipticking a bit but they have just politely admitted Skylanders aren't the focus anymore since they can't play the game alone.

What's the lore explanation for it...?
I hope they will at least grant some bonus basing on the character or the Element/terrain type... Otherwise it is just a nonsensical choice.

I'm not sure if this is final, in the very first demo Spitfire was alone on the portal just fine and even had a solo intro. This is before E3,so it might've changed between those weeks....

....Good lord, Traptanium Gates all over again,but EARLIER. Again, the decisions are going to come back to bite the franchise hard, as great as things become right now.

The lore explanation is in my post though. Vehicles are literally our only way to connect to Skylands with the severed connections. But it doesn't excuse the fact that you need them even when they're not in use - again, tablet users will have that knocked over really frequently.

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I'm not sure if this is final, in the very first demo Spitfire was alone on the portal just fine and even had a solo intro. This is before E3,so it might've changed between those weeks....

....Good lord, Traptanium Gates all over again,but EARLIER. Again, the decisions are going to come back to bite the franchise hard, as great as things become right now.

The lore explanation is in my post though. Vehicles are literally our only way to connect to Skylands with the severed connections. But it doesn't excuse the fact that you need them even when they're not in use - again, tablet users will have that knocked over really frequently.

Sincerely hoping it isn't final.
I have seen A LOT of potentially harmful (not lethal, so far) decisions in this game.
A bit too many for my tastes but I still have hope.

Anyway, the screenshot you posted truly shows how good graphics have been improved (I think there is also dynamic lighting) and not only those, but designs have too.
Really looking forward to explore that village.

I think I've seen a bigger picture of that Kaos's logo somewhere and it had a words where teeth should have been ("Evil", maybe).
I will try and find it.

It's also the same color as the eyes and magic of those Witches,the alien-like minions and the bulky nameless guy, so maybe like Evilized enemies those are related to Kaos(or the Darkness?)' new powers.

Or maybe even it's the first look at the so overly mentioned evil wizards of backstories, who seem to be a "witch species" of their own since the one that attacked SB apparently comes from an entire group that likes liver and brussel sprouts.

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It's also the same color as the eyes and magic of those Witches,the alien-like minions and the bulky nameless guy, so maybe like Evilized enemies those are related to Kaos(or the Darkness?)' new powers.

Didn't see the gameplay so I only know the look of those witches but yes, they definitely look related to the Darkness.

Which makes me remember it will get a form in this game.
Maybe at the very end of it (even post credits, I missed a scene like that in Trap Team) but still.
It promises to be a big development in the lore.

In regards to the Amiibolanders rarity....I HIGHLY doubt this. Activision is NOT going to under stock the starter packs. That's pretty much a guarantee. The will all be plentiful except for maybe Wii because games are not really made for it any more with this being the exception.