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News Archive - July 2015

11:32 AM - Tuesday the 28th of July, 2015 - by dark52
I posted this in the forums just over a week ago but there's not been much other news lately so here it is now on the front page as we continue the wait for gamescom next week (August 5th-9th) and its potential for new information.

Combining a few European retailer listings I have managed to put together what looks to be the lineup of toys for the first few SuperChargers waves (aside from any retailer exclusive alt decos).

Wave One
Starters
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SpitfireTurbo Charge Donkey KongHammer Slam BowserSuper Shot Stealth Elf
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Dark SpitfireDark Turbo Charge Donkey KongDark Hammer Slam BowserDark Super Shot Stealth Elf
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Hot StreakBarrel BlasterClown CruiserDark Sea Shadow
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Dark Hot StreakDark Barrel BlasterDark Clown CruiserKaos Trophy


Single Pack SuperChargers
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Dive-ClopsFiestaStormbladeShark Shooter Terrafin


Single Pack Vehicles
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Dive BomberCrypt CrusherSky SlicerSea Shadow


Racing Action Packs
Sea Racing Action Pack
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Deep Dive Gill Grunt + Reef Ripper + Sea Trophy


Combo Packs
TerrafinJet-Vac
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Shark Shooter Terrafin + Shark TankHurricane Jet-Vac + Jet-Stream


Wave Two
Single Pack SuperChargers
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Smash HitNightfallHigh Volt


Single Pack Vehicles
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Burn-CycleShark TankJet-StreamStealth Stinger


Triple Pack
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Shark Shooter Terrafin + Shark Tank + Jet Stream


Wave Three
Single Pack SuperChargers
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SplatBig Bubble Pop FizzHurricane Jet-VacLava Lance Eruptor


Single Pack Vehicles
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Splatter SplasherShield StrikerThump Truck


Racing Action Packs
Sky Racing Action Pack
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Astroblast + Sun Runner + Sky Trophy


Combo Packs
Pop FizzRoller Brawl
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Big Bubble Pop Fizz + Soda SkimmerBone Bash Roller Brawl + Tomb Buggy


Triple Pack
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Bone Bash Roller Brawl + Tomb Buggy + Splatter Splasher


But what are these Triple Packs for? Can they save you money? Well... yes, it seems that they can do that (obviously only if you were planning on getting all of the included toys already). At the prices they were listed at you could buy the triple Terrafin+Shark Tank+Jet-Stream and a single Jet-Vac for less than if you bought them in the two Combo Packs (€30+€13 vs. €25+€25).

Dates attached to the listings imply that Waves 1 and 2 will be released at launch with Wave 3 following approximately two months later. As with the prices these are dates for the European markets so the situation may be slightly different in the US.


And if you don't already then make sure to check out the awesome mini KABOOM! Skycast, a dedicated weekly Skylanders podcast which is this week celebrating its 25th episode and announcing the winner of their E3 Hot Streak giveaway.
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9:01 PM - Thursday the 9th of July, 2015 - by dark52
Earlier today Instagram user ziotec took some photos of the back of a Skylanders SuperChargers pre-order display box which shows off several new Skylanders and vehicles.

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So we now know of the new Life SuperCharger "Thrillipede", the returning Magic SuperCharger "Big Bubble Pop Fizz", and the new Light SuperCharger "Astroblast".

There are some new vehicles with Pop Fizz's vehicle "Soda Skimmer", Thrillipede's vehicle "Buzz Wing", and Astroblast's vehicle "Sun Runner". And we have names for Splat's vehicle "Splatter Splasher", Lava Lance Eruptor's vehicle "Burn-Cycle", and Stealth Elf's vehicle "Stealth Stinger".

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On the side of the box there is also confirmation of "Racing Action Packs", the example of which contains Deep Dive Gill Grunt, Reef Ripper, and a Sea Trophy shaped like Golden Queen's head. It is likely of a similar function to the Kaos Trophy that comes with the Dark Edition Starter Pack, but we still don't really know what that does yet either. The top corner of the pack does however mention "New Race Tracks" and "Race As Villains" so make of that what you will.

Also worth noting is that in a list of features the box mentions "NEW Online Multiplayer Race & Coop Modes".


In a separate event a product listing on a French retailer's website has outed a possible partial line-up for Wave 1 of SuperChargers along with a potential name of a SuperCharger "Smash It" (by the process of elimination that's either the Earth SuperCharger or the beginning of Roller Brawl's name). If the listings are accurate then (other than the Starter Packs) Wave 1 will be the following:

SuperChargers
  • Dive-Clops
  • Stormblade
  • Fiesta
  • High Volt
  • Nightfall
  • "Smash It"
  • Shark Shooter Terrafin

Vehicles
  • Dive Bomber
  • Crypt Crusher
  • Sky Slicer
  • Shark Tank
  • Stealth Stinger
  • Jet Stream
  • Sea Shadow
  • Burn-Cycle

I am sure it's not out of the realms of possibility that there will also be a Racing Action Pack and Combo Packs available at launch in September.
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12:43 PM - Tuesday the 7th of July, 2015 - by dark52
The Dark Editions for Skylanders SuperChargers have been revealed. The PS4/PS3/Xbox One/Xbox 360 versions will contain Dark Spitfire, Dark Super Shot Stealth Elf, Dark Hot Streak, Dark Sea Shadow and a Kaos Trophy that can be used to unlock "special Kaos gameplay content". It'll cost you $99.99 for the Dark Edition.

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The Wii U edition will have Dark Spitfire, Dark Hot Streak, Dark Turbo Charge Donkey Kong, Dark Barrel Blaster and the Kaos Trophy.

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The Wii edition will have Dark Spitfire, Dark Hot Streak, Dark Hammer Slam Bowser, Dark Clown Cruiser and the Kaos Trophy.

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Also revealed are several new entries to the Eon's Elite line of figures. The first wave of them will be available exclusively at Toys R Us in November and is made up of Slam Bam, Zook and Voodood.

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A second wave with Ghost Roaster, Boomer and Dino-Rang will be released in December.

Check out a load of screenshots and artwork in the SuperChargers Gallery.
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