Activision Announce The Skylanders Franchise As Crossed More Than $500 Million In USA Sales

Activision have announced the Skylanders Franchise has passed over $500 Million in sales in just the USA. this is faster than any other kid's gaming property. the Skylanders figures have also outsold all their action figure rivals in the USA in 2012

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Nintendo Announce They Are Releasing Just Dance 4 And Skylanders: Giants Wii Bundles In The USA From 4th November

Nintendo have announced 2 new Wii Bundles are coming to the USA from 4th November.

First is a White Wii Bundle that comes with Just Dace 4 and Wii Accessories. this Bundle has a suggested Retail price of $129.99.

Next is the Skylanders: Giants Wii Bundle. this comes with a Blue Wii and Accessories and has a suggested retail price of $149.99.

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Activision Have Released The Debut Trailer For Skylanders Giants

Activison have released the debut trailer for Skylanders Giants. this trailer is mostly cinematic that talks about the previous Skylanders before introducing the new Giants. towards the end, there is some in-game action of the Giants showing them attacking and also how they can interact with the world.


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Activision Announce Skylanders Giants, The Sequel To Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure

Activision have announced Skylanders Giants, the sequel to Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure. Skylanders Giants will continue the line of toys and games and it will be fully compatible with all the Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure toys and customisations. there will be new toys, new challenges, and a new story driven adventure. Activision detail more of the features:

• Going Big: Skylanders Giants introduces eight new highly collectible figures that are more than twice the size of the main skylanders cast in both physical and virtual form. Their in-game powers and abilities reflect their colossal scale.

• Bright Lights: Helping to further the real world magic of bringing toys to life, Skylanders Giants includes a set of characters that feature spectacular new light technology integrated into the toys, allowing the figure to light up when near or on the Portal of Power™. These characters have additional in-game benefits as well.  Batteries are not required. 

• Brand New Skylanders: Eight new regular sized skylanders, each with their own unique powers, abilities, and personality, join the adventure alongside the Giants. 

• Forward Compatibility: Every beloved character from Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is 100% compatible with Skylanders Giants, leveled-up stats and customizations intact. 

• Wider Worlds: Portal Masters will see all new arenas and more gameplay options in Battle Mode for exciting head-to-head play, as well as enhanced Elemental Zones, new Hero Challenges, and other features that encourage players to collect and level up every character. 

Activision have also announced Toys R Us will continue as the marquee retailer for Skylanders.

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