Skylanders Swap Force Launch Day Tips

Skylanders Swap Force hits store shelves in just a few days, so here are some tips on obtaining the Skylanders Figures you want on day one.

While Skylanders Swap Force releases Sunday, October 13th, its important to note that some stores will start their release at Midnight the 12th.  Different retailers will open at different times Sunday morning, so its best to plan your trip to hit each store as early as possible.

Wal-Mart will start its Skylanders Swap Force distribution Saturday at midnight, so it’s best to start there. Wal-Mart has an exclusive Hoot Loop variant named Enchanted Hoot Loop, an interesting variant that changes color in light! If you want to pre-order this figure or learn more, check out my last article here. Wal-Mart also has an exclusive Magic Triple Pack which contains Mega Ram Spyro, Super Gulp Pop Fizz, and Star Strike. Lastly, Wal-Mart has several major bundle packs, which is a big money and time saver, if you are looking to collect all the characters.

Okay that’s a start, now it’s time for Sunday morning, where things will really get crazy. I’m going to discuss several retailers and their variants available at launch.

Target has two options for a double pack, both options contain Nitro Magna Charge, and either Rattle Shake or Free Ranger. Be sure to contact your local Target and see exactly when they open, so you don’t miss out on this crazy cool variant of Magna Charge.

Lastly, there is a Dark Edition Starter Pack available for pre order at your local GameStop, EB Games, or Game, so be sure to bag that Sunday as well!

There is going to undoubtedly be several unannounced variants bouncing around store shelves on Launch Day, so always keep your eyes peeled when your looking for Skylanders! Good luck snagging all of the available variants on launch day, share this guide with a friend, and for everything Skylanders Swap Force, keep it here at ToyChaser!

– Caleb Stiles

Enchanted HootLoop Available for Pre-Order

Getting an early start hunting for the multitude of Skylanders SwapForce variant figures? Wal-Mart has one available for pre-order titled Enchanted Hoot Loop and is pictured above. Head to your local Wal-Mart or click this link and pre-order online right now!

Keep it locked at ToyChaser for everything SwapForce

– Caleb Stiles

Disney Infinity: The Verdict

Disney Infinity ignites the imagination of gamers of all ages, brings a vibrant glisten of nostalgia for the adult audience, and is a jam packed experienced built on the concept of limitless fantasy, unbounded creation, and true unity across the franchises of Disney. Get The Verdict below.

Presentation: The game looks gorgeous and the animated graphic style works great for Disney Infinity. There are minimal cutscenes but as much is expected for such a broad horizon title. The toy like mechanics to all of the characters add a well defined aspect of adorability to the characters, and wraps up the presentation smoothly altogether.

Gameplay: The Gameplay in Infinity was much different than I anticipated, but left me coming back hour after hour, until I cleaned up every challenge and mission in the starter pack. Between collectibles, currency accumulation, graded challenges, and a exciting yet minimalist story, Disney Infinity racks up hours of play value, but leaves little replay value outside of the toy box.

Story: While each playset has it’s own gimmicky storyline full of corny lines and goofy adventures, the real story behind Disney Infinity is that you make your own story, with limitless materials from around the Disney Universe.

The Verdict: 8 Pizza Planet Trucks out of 10

Announcement: Skylanders SwapForce hits shelves in just over a week, so be sure to keep it locked at Toy Chaser for the best collector’s coverage, reviews, multiplayer madness, and contests!

Caleb Stiles

Pre-Order The Skylanders SwapForce: Dark Edition Starter Pack

Pre-Orders have gone up for the Skylanders Swap Force: Dark Edition exclusively at GameStop. This monster of a starter pack comes with five variant Skylanders, known as Dark Skylanders, a portal of power, the Skylanders SwapForce disc, and a mega poster that pictures the characters from all three Skylanders titles! The dark variants are as listed from the left; Dark Slobber Tooth, Dark Wash Buckler, Dark Blast Zone, Dark Ninja Stealth Elf, and Dark Spyro (Series 3).

Head over to GameStop and Pre-Order your Dark Edition Starter Pack today! be sure to comment below and tell us which Dark Skylander is your favorite, and for everything Skylanders SwapForce, keep it locked at ToyChaser!

Mike’s Car: Toys ‘R Us Exclusive Power Disc for Disney Infinity

 

Mike’s Car is an exclusive power disc for Disney Infinity, and can only be found at Toys ‘R Us. This power disc is found in the packaging pictured below. However, every single package that looks like the one below will contain one random disc, and one Mike’s Car disc, so don’t go crazy and buy tons of these packages. If you are looking to collect Power Discs, just purchase the regular packages once you have collected Mike’s Car!

Be sure to Leave a comment below telling us what your favorite power disc is, and happy hunting. For everything Disney Infinity, keep it locked at Toy Chaser!

Disney Infinity Variant: Toys ‘R Us Exclusive

One of Disney Infinity’s first variant figures hit the store shelves alongside the launch of the game, but only as a limited figure exclusive to Toys ‘R Us. This is a clear variant of the Piston Cup Champion, Lightning McQueen. I recommend you head to Toys ‘R Us as soon as possible if you want to get your hands on this figure.

We will keep you updated as we hear more about other Disney Infinity variants, and their availability. Comment below which figures you would like to see as variants. For everything Disney Infinity, keep your browsers at Toychaser!

Disney Infinity Launches

Yesterday was the long anticipated launch date of Disney’s toy-to-game franchise, Disney Infinity. Infinity comes off of great influence from Activision’s Skylanders series, but is determined to make its own unique approach and mark into the recently popular toy-to-game experiences, as well as properly satisfy returning Disney fans.

It will be very interesting to see the rivalry unfold between Skylanders and Infinity, as well how the similarities and differences will compare between the two titles. Check back at the end of the week for my extensive Skylanders VS Infinity article, to see how the game pit against each other.

I’m very excited to spend some time with this game and see just what Disney has up their sleeve, so check back soon, and keep an eye out for my reader contests!

– Caleb Stiles

SwapForce Character Page is Live!

 

I just added a new page to the site, the SwapForce Character List! This page contains every known SwapForce figure, and is updated regularly, so check back often!

Toychaser is Back and Just in Time!

I’ve unfortunately been away from my blog for the last two semesters due to demanding studies, but things have subsided, and I am back just in time! With SwapForce just around the corner, It’s time to get things up and running again. A welcome hand goes out to my returning readers, as well as new readers and visitors!

Look for major site updates throughout the week, check back each day to keep up with my blog, and never forget to keep an eye out for my Skylanders contests, where you can win rare and elusive figures!

Comment below what you are most excited about for Skylanders SwapForce, and happy reading!

Meloetta Arrives at GameStop March 4th

To those in the U.S., the rare singing Pokemon, Meloetta, arrives March 4th for a limited time at participating GameStops across the country. Meloetta has two forms, the Aria and Pirouette forms (Aria being its original form). Grab your Nintendo DS or 3DS and head up to GameStop next week to get your hands on this rare Pokemon! Who’s your favorite Pokemon? Subscribe, comment below, and keep it locked at Toy Chaser!
– Caleb Stiles