Skylanders Swap Force

We were lucky enough to be sent three new Skylanders to review over the Easter.

In the skylanders swap force 3 pack we were sent Scorp, Dual Blade Chop-Chop and Heavy-Duty Sprocket.

Scorp is a Scorpion who creates rocks from his hands and throws them, he also has a poisonous stinger which inflicts damage over a period of time. And when you upgrade him to use is special move (Y on the xbox, Triangle on the Playstation and Z on the Wii) He rolls into a ball and damaging an enemy in his way.

Scorp was raised in the Salt Flat Islands, an endless flat plain of rock where every day is very hot. To keep themselves entertained, the residents live for the sport of Sting Ball, an extreme game that only the strongest play to become King of Sting — a title Scorp had won numerous times. During his last championship game, the opposing team cheated by using an enchanted water gem to make it rain. But the spell got out of control and soon a raging thunderstorm flooded the land. Using his powerful claws and incredible agility, Scorp bravely battled the rising waters to retrieve the gem and hurl it far into the clouds, breaking the spell and saving everyone. Seeing how his abilities could be used for more than sport, Scorp soon sought out and joined the Skylanders.

Dual Blade Chop-Chop is like the normal Chop-Chop until you upgrade him to wield 2 blades and reek havoc onto Kaos’ Forces.

Chop-Chop was once an elite warrior belonging to the ancient race of Arkeyan beings. Like many of the Arkeyans, he was created from a hybrid of elements – in his case, undead magic and technology. Chop Chop is a relentless, highly-skilled solider who wields a sword and shield made of an indestructible metal. With the Arkeyans having vanished long ago, Chop Chop wandered Skylands for centuries looking for his creators. Eventually, he was found by Eon and recruited as a Skylander.

Sprocket was raised with all the privileges of a rich, proper Goldling. But she cared little for fancy things. Instead, she spent most of her time growing up in her uncle’s workshop, learning how to build and fix his many mechanical inventions. But everything changed on the day her uncle mysteriously vanished. When she eventually discovered that Kaos had been behind his disappearance, she constructed a battle suit and went after him, leaving the luxury and comfort of her family’s wealth behind. From that moment on, Sprocket was dedicated to fighting the forces of evil, while never losing hope that she would be reunited with her beloved uncle.

Thank you to Kian (13) for writing all about the Skylanders and what they do (above).

Both Kian and Isaac get hours of fun playing Skylanders and it is the one game they play together on the XBox or Wii.  It was Isaac’s birthday this week and looking at the above picture I assumed we had enough……..apparently not as look what he spent his birthday money on!

We have also found the new Skylanders Trap Team advert this week, which is fast becoming the most watched video on You Tube in our house alongside Eliza and her Frozen ones!

They cannot wait for this, and I am most relieved that all the previous figures will be compatible too!