Unboxing the Complete Set of Skylanders SWAP Force Happy Meal Toys

#1 Wash Buckler
#2 Eruptor
#3 Free Ranger
#4 Rattle Shake
#5 Magna Charge
#6 Prism Break
#7 Freeze Blade
#8 Chompy

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Unboxing Skylanders SWAP Force Spring Edition Punk Shock

Card Stats
Power: 100/200
Armor: 100/200
Agility: 80/200
Luck: 70/200
Totals: 350/800

Base Stats:

Well, as fate would have it I was able to locate all 3 of the Spring Edition Skylanders at my local GameStop!  I haven't heard of anyone else nabbing them from GameStop just yet, so I suppose that is a worthwhile notation.  If I had to guess I would say there were 6-10 of each figure on the pegs...The pegs were full, so there could have been more in the back.  I believe the employee said they had just put them out either yesterday or today, so they probably hit the distribution center late last week and shipped out Monday.

I don't think it'll be too terribly hard to land these Spring Editions, but the hot commodity will likely be Punk Shock.  I say that because she is the last of the Newlanders if you will (not counting swapper Doom Stone) and she currently lacks a standard packed counterpart (still kind of weird she doesn't mirror what we see with Fryno, or Fryno mirror her).

Outside of the "eggcellent" packaging, there is no difference between what you'll find inside.  Given how well stocked Pumpkin Eye Brawl and Jolly Bumble Blast were I would think we should see similar attempts with these Spring Edition Skylanders.

If you can get a TRU that has them out, or will sell them, their 3 for $20 is a great way to land Spring Edition Fryno, Spring Edition Punk Shock, and Springtime Trigger Happy for a great price.

There were no signs of any Spring Edition Skylanders at my local Wal-Marts or Target.

Good luck and "hoppy" hunting!

What? Springtime Trigger Happy, Tech Element, SWAP Force Special Character

Unboxing Springtime Trigger Happy

I was nothing short of surprised when I called GameStop to check stock (I called because I didn't expect anything) and was told they had just recently shelved the new Skylanders.  Needless to say, I jetted from the Target parking lot and made my way over to GameStop.  Sure enough, there on the pegs were Springtime Trigger Happy, Spring Edition Fryno, and Spring Edition Punk Shock!

Springtime Trigger Happy just looks nuts...the pastel colors and Easter egg vibe you get while looking at a guy strapped to a rocket is pretty hilarious.  As a pleasant surprise the pain job looks great and I'm sure it will put a smile on the face of Portal Masters of all ages.

Unboxing Enchanted LightCore Star Strike

Slogan: "Shoot for the Stars!"

Card Stats
Power: 90/200
Armor: 80/200
Agility: 80/200
Luck: 80/200
Totals: 330/800

Unboxing Target Exclusive Nitro Freeze Blade

Card Stats
Power: 140/200
Armor: 75/200
Agility: 200/200
Luck: 85/200
Totals: 500/800

*Exact Same Card Stats as regular Freeze Blade

In Game Stats:

Base Health: 280
Speed: 50
Armor: 6
Critical Hit: 8
Elemental Power: 25

*Nitro's In Game Stats are COMING.

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I had to go into Target in the late evening and was not surprised to see NO Nitro Freeze Blades available.  As such, I'm never deterred and always like to err on the side of asking.  Luckily I had an employee who I had dealt a lot with and he went and checked where they had been stocked, thumbed thru what was out, and then said, "I guess we sold them all, I do have some in the back though...let me go grab them!"

See, that is exactly why it pays to ask.

He came out with 3.  I believe they were the last three he had, and as usual with special figures I took two.  One will go to my Nephew, or just stay sealed.  He is pretty big into Freeze Blade, so I am thinking it'll be his to do what he wants.

Philip had mentioned his Target, which he hit bright and early on the east coast, had one box of 12.  I assume that is what mine had as well.  Target is always hit and miss on this type of stuff, particularly their "store exclusives."  I say it all the time, but at my local store, which I hit usually once a week, they never got another round of Granite Crushers...ever.  I did travel some around the launch of Giants and saw a few stray GCs hidden at larger stores, but never again at my local store.  Jade Flashwing (Spring of Giants), was very limited, and all restocks sold quickly, or got stashed.  I haven't seen her since mid-Summer at a local store.

Sometimes, you could find Granite and Jade on Target.com, so if you missed NFB  this weekend, I would make a point of checking their regularly.  Similarly, ask your associates...some aren't worth much and have no interest in helping, but as I always state, there are still people that care about helping you and want to do their job well.  They might let you know when shipments get in, or call.  This is less likely at big retailers, but worth a shot.  If you are known as a regular customer and they know you'll keep asking, you'd be surprised what might work in your favor.

My hope is that he is restocked regularly.  I wouldn't expect 12 cases of 12 to hit all Targets tomorrow, but just a few more over the coming months would be nice.  Again, DO NOT pay more than $14.99 for NFB, or any Skylander Swapper for that matter.  As I stated in the video, if I missed him Sunday I would have been checking their website, making trips to the store, asking associates, and doing what was in my power to add him to the collection.  I would NEVER resort to online auctions or pay more than $15 for him.  If I couldn't land NFB for $15, I simply wouldn't have him in my collection.  I promise you, that is the best route to take.  Study up on things, be diligent, and take advantage of your knowledge.  If that doesn't pay off, keep your money to deter the scalpers and invest in other options.

All in all, I love the concept of Nitro Freeze Blade, but gold and white aren't my colors.  I'm stoked to have him to explore the other paths, but in all honesty I prefer the standard color options.  He doesn't look as bad as I had figured, but I personally think a checkered flag design in black-and-white would have been the hot ticket.  I'll also again mention it seems, in my opinion, that Nitro Magna Charge's gold is a bit brighter than Nitro Freeze Blade.  That said, the pictures and video will showcase all of that for you...Enjoy and good luck landing NFB!

Unboxing Trap Shadow

Card Stats
Power: 140/200
Armor: 180/200
Agility: 100/200
Luck: 80/200
Totals: 500/800

Unboxing Freeze Blade

Freeze Blade
Water Element, SF Swapper, Speed Ability

Slogan: "Keeping it Cool!"

Card Stats
Power: 140/200
Armor: 75/200
Agility: 200/200
Luck: 85/200
Totals: 500/800

What? Scratch, Air Element, SWAP Force Newlander

Where Did You Get It? Walmart

What Did It Cost? $9.96 plus tax

What Was Stock Like? Last one, extremely well hidden, buried under disney infinity figures

What is Included? Scratch, Stat Card, and Sticker Sheet

Unboxing Scratch

Pics and Video Coming Soon

Scratch

Air Element, SF Newlander

Slogan: "The Luck of the Claw!"

Card Stats

Power: 110/200

Armor: 65/200

Agility: 100/200

Luck: 65/200

Totals: 340/800