darkSpyro

With only days separating us all from playing Skylanders Swap Force and adding to our existing collections, I thought it might be fun to start a topic where we can discuss what we want to get at launch. Do people have certain strategies or plans about which toys they want first? Are you waiting for Christmas to get more stuff? Do the figures offered in the 3 packs interest you or are you left scratching your head? Whatever you have to say about your plans for Swap Force's launch, I'd love to hear it!

Here Are Mine:

*Everything below is luck permitting, obviously.

First up, I'll be going to EB Games to pick up my copy of the Dark Edition Starter Pack. This is totally paid for. I'm a little confused about the bonus going on here. It looks like if you ordered the Dark Edition you only get a sidekick character, rather than Lightcore Hex. I *really* hope this is wrong. I have a pre-order at TRU as well but I really want the dark characters in the EB Games (Gamestop) pack. *sigh* I really like that Hex so hopefully something will sort itself out.

Once that's done I have a few options.

-- I could get a few of my favorite characters
-- I could get the 3DS game (and would likely swap my TRU pre-order to this and get Hex for sure, but I fear I'm too late to do that. Shame.) I would really love to get the 3DS version because 'hey, another Skylanders game' and because Rattle Shake is my favorite swap character and I *really* love the Eruptor variant in the 3DS set.

Launch Day Characters I Want Most:

Rattle Shake: I love this guy. But the number of ways to get him, and making sure I get the best value *from* getting him, is so annoying! He's in the 3DS Starter Pack, so I know I'll be getting him when I get that no matter what. He's also available as a single pack character, and with Nitro Magna Charge. I don't mind getting an extra--I can give it to my niece. But the temptation to get a single pack Rattle Shake asap if I don't go for the 3DS version (should call my TRU about the above and check) is so tempting.

Lightcore Star Strike: I'm always eager to see more female Skylanders characters. My niece and I play the game together when she visits, and we make up stories for the characters and play with the figures on long trips. (Small things like this are fab for that kinda thing.) Having male and female toys adds diversity and gives her characters to identify with / "become" via play. Plus, her costume is great.

Lightcore Grim Creeper: OMG I must have this guy! <3 He's just totally my kinda character and I'll probably nickname him Zakariah or Lucian from the book I just finished writing.

Lightcore Smolderdash: Same initial reasons as Star Strike, plus I love the character's design and her fighting style looks really fun. (Crap I want a lot of Lightcores. Oh well, I just finished my book, sooo... why not?)

Roller Brawl: I've been waiting to get this character from the first moment I saw her, and the gameplay videos I've watched only cement that further. I should probably move her up my list because she's definitely a high priority for me.

Why Haven't I Listed Any Returning Characters?

There are some versions of characters I have loved being released. And I will eventually buy them--probably in the coming weeks. But my priority will be to get characters I've never played a Skylanders game with before. From what's available at launch I would love to get the new Pop Fizz and the lightcore Flashwing and lightcore Chill.

My View On Battle Packs / Adventure Packs:

I love these in concept and really wish I had known about Skylanders prior to last Christmas (I'm still missing Darklight Crypt. Bleh.) I will likely buy these at the start of November. Though I *may* break down and buy the adventure pack since it has Pop Thorn and I *really* want him. (So cute!) I'm not as worried about the battle pack. I do want the new character (name? my brain just froze here) but I don't often have players to do arena with and Terrafin isn't one of my faves / I have two versions of him already.)

Special Characters / Variants:

I'll likely get Enchanted Hoot Loop. If I'm going to get a version of him it might as well be the unique "special" one. (Note: Is he Oct. 13th or Nov. 5th? I'm a little confused.)

I want a Nitro Magna Charge and we *just* got a Target nearby. So I may see if my family minds checking there on Sunday. (Heck, I can use my cell and call ahead even.) If I can get him x Rattle Shake together if I don't get the 3DS version that'd be pretty cool. (Plus, as above, I can give the extra Rattle Shake to my niece eventually.)

Things That Make Me Go "Huh?"

I'm lucky--aside from my potential lightcore Hex fiasco, there isn't much about launch that is *seriously* driving me crazy. But the following things, while they may work for others (and awesome if they do!), leave me scratching my head.

1. 3 packs that have two returning characters and one new one. This is clever on Activision's part. They take the hit on a returning character rather than a new one, and in turn get more of their returning character merchandise to sell. Plus, packs like these are probably *great* for new players. Anyone who hasn't been collecting as long will likely get some real benefit from these. I was hoping to get a super awesome deal here to get started with Swap Force, but I'm far too choosy about my launch characters (provided everything is available, of course.)

2. The THREE ways to get Rattle Shake. Again, the fact that he can be purchased as a single character is probably awesome sauce for those not interested in Nitro Magna Charge or the 3DS Starter Pack. But for someone who is this is maddening. (Or maybe I just don't have any patience. )

3. Buying WalMart's magic 3 pack is the only way to get regular Star Strike, but if I buy that it'll mess me up when I go to buy the other two launch day 3 packs. Yes, I can give extra characters to my niece. But little things like this drive me bonkers. I will say, though, that at least they didn't do this to the console vs. 3DS games this time.

In A Perfect World, My Launch Day Purchase Will Look Like This:

1 x Skylanders Swap Force Dark Edition (already paid)

1 x Target double pkg. w/ Rattle Shake and Nitro Magna Charge ($30) *I may get the red one and my Rattle Shake if I can't make it to Target. I'm not a stat hound and I like both versions. Plus, if I get Rattle shake this way I can always get Nitro with Free Ranger instead and do the same thing.

OPINIONS WANTED: Is it worth getting regular Hoot Loop and Enchanted Hoot Loop? (I'm talking cosmetics here, not ethics ("You do / don't need that!") or Gameplay (I realize that doesn't change.)

1 x Tower of Time Adventure Pack ($25)

1 x Lightcore Star Strike ($12?)

1 x Lightcore Smolderdash ($12?)

1 x Lightcore Grim Creeper ($12)

1 x Roller Brawl ($10)

All together my purchase this weekend will likely be around $115, maybe a bit more if I decide to get guides for this and Pokemon x / y (though I may order those via Amazon instead)

Now It's Your Turn!

Alright, then! I've said my very long (and possibly boring) piece on this. Now I wanna know what others are up to! What are YOU doing for Skylanders Swap Force Launch? What are your (diabolical? ) plans, your hopes and dreams? Feel free to share!

I already pre-ordered the Dark Edition, Tower of Time and the first Battlepack.

I already have Hoot Loop, Free Ranger, Rattle Shake and Magna Charge here (ordered through the web and got them earlier). I might go to TRU for Grim Creeper (legendary) and see what I can grab around at day one. I'll be alone so I'll have plenty of time ahead.

I think I'll go for the newlanders and see which ones I can grab. Star Strike and Smolderdash are the ones I want to most that I don't have yet.

Every non-varient.

Our intention was to get everything at launch. We successfully succeded in everything except the Fiery Forge, Tower of Time and variants. The hubby and I are going on vacation so we will probably keep our eyes out for the missing pieces.

Topic already kinda created here -> //forum.darkspyro.net/spyro/viewposts.php?topic=90581

Going after just the variants. So far got the Dark set on pre-order via my wife (birthday present), regular xbox version thanks to Wal-Mart. Will unload the parts from them I don't need to keep to buffer the cost a little and one of the LC Hex's as a result. Legendary Grim Creeper and Free Ranger are on pre-order from ToysRUs. Holding off on Enchanted Hoot Loop just in case Wal-Mart has another bundle sale like they have been.

Nitro Magna Charge is going to be a pain unless I can get ahold of someone near a Target with one that wouldn't mind me buying it from them/paying shipping costs.

With my plan to do the TRU midnight launch, go to 24/7 Wal-Mart, and hit the other stores when they open, I feel I will get everything that I want. And, if that doesn't work, there is always online. I know there is a frenzy for Swap Force on this board, but the world at large could care less.

If anything, TRU will be the hardest hit because it has the best deal going on launch day. That's how it was for Giants last year.

Fiery Forge and Tower of Time are both available from Amazon.com / Amazon.ca at regular price via Amazon (not a seller) right now. I'm about to preorder them on Amazon.ca for myself. One less set of things I need to hurt for on Sunday.

Also for any Canadians looking for the hardcover Skylanders guide, Amazon.ca has that for $22 right now, which is way cheaper than I've seen it anywhere else I've looked.

Last, is it bad that I want Rattle Shake so bad that I've had to talk myself out of buying the overpriced one twice now because I'm worried I won't find it when I go to get my game? >.< I do *not* wanna support that stuff. I know better. But I *really* want that character.

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Mega Ram
Blizzard
Super Gulp
Lava Barf
Lightcore
Lightcore
Lightcore
Lightcore
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Ordered Everyone but

Thought I was going to get everything but I havent gotten paid yet. Hopefully sometime next week ill get paid and still be able to find everything

Mostly going for the Legendary LC Grim Creeper, Legendary Free Ranger, Nitro Magna Charge/Rattle Shake, Dark edition characters, Enchanted Hoot Loop, and the Tower of Time. I also like LC Warnado, so that might happen, too.

My list:
[Too lazy to type their names]

Wii Starter Pack- $75
$10
$10
$10
$10
$15
$15

That's it..
All the ones I want are the regular versions.

Well all the new guys. My dad and I have an agreement. We will get all the ones that I want on day 1 and I will pay him back. As I pay him back I'll get the characters of my choice. I think that's going to be the plan when we start getting the other Waves.

Wii Dark Starter Pack(Gamestop)
Nitro Magna Charge/Rattle Shake(Target)
Enchanted Hoot Loop(Walmart)
3DS Starter Pack(ToysRUs),Legendary LC Grim Creeper, Legendary Free Ranger and what ever else to get over the $100+ so i get the Special Edition Metallic Gill Grunt.

Speaking of the triple packs, has anyone realised this?
The Formula for Triple Packs is:
S3, S2, New.
Think of any of the triples:
MRSpyro, Chill, Slobber Tooth
MRSpyro, Pop Fizz, Star Strike
TBChopChop, TankSprocket, Scorp
Other Triple Packs?

Hey, you're right. You took what I was saying and went a step further. That is very interesting.

Check out computeruniverse.net (or com, its a german site.) They have triple packs C and D listed. I think its new info.