Kickoff Countdown Unboxing

Kickoff countdown unboxingToday we have a Kickoff Countdown unboxing video. This is the third and final version of countdown to be released. Currently he seems exclusive to Toys R. Us, but I expect he will soon show up in other retailers. Watch as Conner unboxes and then compares the three. Let us know which version of Countdown is your favorite.

 

 

 

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Doom Stone Unboxing

Doom Stone UnboxingHere is Conner’s Doom Stone Unboxing! First I must apologize for the audio of this video. It appears that Conner’s mic battery died about half way though his unboxing. Therefore we had to use the back up mic that doesn’t sound quite as good. And it picks up more of the sound in the entire room, so you may here some of my instructions to him as well. Still, this was a good unboxing video. We could tell before we opened it that Doom Stone was going to be tough to get out of the package, but Conner stuck with it and finally got him loose. Let us know what you think of Doom Stone!

 

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Boom Jet Unboxing

Boom Jet UnboxingCheckout Conner’s Boom Jet Unboxing. This time he feels like giving out some tips on how to get him out of the box. Also, if you listen close, you can hear me as I try to give him some direction. Boom Jet was not high on our list of characters to be excited for, but we’ll see how he plays and then give him a review. Let us know what you think of Boom Jet.

 

 

 

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Swap Force Arena Battles – Icicle Bombing

Swap Force Arena Battles - Icicle BombingLias and I are back with another Swap Force Arena Battle. This one proves to be much more difficult than the last. Harder enemies, a curse, and ice cannons that provide a near constant bombarding of icicles through the middle of the arena keep us on our toes. Check it out as Lias uses Quick Draw Rattle Shake and I use Magna Charge as we take on Icicle Bombing. Let us know what you think of this arena.

 

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Doom Stone Out at Toys R Us

Doom Stone FigureIt looks like Doom Stone has been released in the US for the time being to Toys R Us. No word on when other stores will get him, but Toys R Us has had him since Tuesday 5/13. Surprisingly, I didn’t hear news of this until I made it to my local store today. He is the last normal swappable character to be released.

Also, don’t forget, Toys R Us is supposed to have the Kickoff Countdown figure available this Sunday 5/18.

 

 

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Kickoff Countdown and Sale at Toys R Us on 5/18

Kickoff-Countdown_smThanks to a poster on CheapAssGamer.com it looks like Kickoff Countdown could be out by at least 5/18 at Toys R Us. According to an Ad scan on the website Skylanders will be on sale once again at Toys R Us starting 5/18. Starter packs will be 50% off for $32.49 and there will also be a Buy 1 Get 1 50% off character sale for all Skylanders. In the ad, there is a picture of Kickoff Countdown and it says you can get him at Toys R Us first, but it doesn’t specifically list a date. So it’s possible the character might show up earlier or even a little later if at the time of the printing of the ad, they still were not sure of a release date of the character. Still all signs point to him showing up in the very near future at Toys R Us.

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Blast Zone – Character Review

Blast Zone Character Review
Regular Blast Zone

Blast Zone is a new Swappable Fire Skylander for Skylanders Swap Force. He is a Furnace Knight with the Rocket movement ability. His back story indicates that he swallowed 100 bombs thrown down his chimney by some trolls and then belched jet fire back at his enemies. As a result his body is now made entirely of flame. You can see this in his character as the parts that are not covered by his armor, his helmet, mid section and one of his knees, looks like flames. His black and copper colored armor covers most of his body and looks like he could be a walking furnace. He holds two lit bombs, one in each hand and is ready to use them. Even his stance indicates he is moving and is ready to jump into battle. Overall, he is a very powerful looking figure. Blast Zone also has an alternate version called Dark Blast Zone. Dark Blast Zone looks identical to Blast Zone in pose, but has a darker black armor highlighted in silver rather than bronze. I think this makes him look even more dangerous. Dark Blast Zone also starts with slightly different stats according to his card.

Dark Blast Zone - Character Review
Dark Blast Zone

Blast Zone starts of with some abilities that seem to be slightly above average. He can throw bombs which gives him a bit of a decent ranged attack, and he is able to throw them fairly rapidly one after another. He also starts off with a dash move, which gives him that little extra burst of speed that allows him to get out of trouble quickly. Once you start throwing upgrades on to Blast Zone he becomes a very powerful Skylander in your collection. One early upgrade adds the ability to create a wall of fire to damage enemies. Then that can be upgraded to be able to fully surround Blast Zone. Other upgrades will also make your bombs more powerful and adds an attack to his dash.

As a swappable character there are two different upgrade paths to choose, one for his body and one for his legs. The body paths let you focus either on stronger bomb attacks or a stronger ring of fire. The leg paths both affect dashing, where you can either add a powerful heat wave when finished, or to create a momentary fire shield that damages enemies around it. Any of these upgrades are extremely powerful and useful in battle, making Blast Zone one of our most used characters.

Also as a swappable character he has two soul gem abilities. One doubles the amount of bombs thrown at one time, and the other further enhances the dash attack by leaving a trail of fire behind. Neither is a flashy upgrade, but both add even more attack power to what was already one of the strongest attacking Skylanders available.

It was surprising to see a character that came with the game become this powerful but Blast Zone is probably one of the best and easiest swappable Skylanders to use.

9 out of 10

 

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Blast Zone’s Stats

    Card Stats
In Game Stats
Attack:180  Max Health290
Defense: 50  Speed43
Speed:150  Armor24
Luck:70  Critical Hit6
  Elemental Power25

Dark Blast Zone’s Stats

    Card Stats
In Game Stats
Attack:190  Max Health290
Defense: 90  Speed43
Speed:130  Armor24
Luck:50  Critical Hit6
  Elemental Power25

Blast Zone’s Attacks

Body Attacks
Bomb ThrowPress Attack 1 to throw a bomb at enemies.Free
Flame BreathHold Attack 3 while turning to create a wall of fire that damages nearby enemies.300 Gold
Power BombsPress Attack 1 to throw bombs that do increased damage.800 Gold
Sticky BombsHold Attack 1 to charge a Bomb, release to throw a timed sticky bomb.1000 Gold
Ignition Path
Flaming BombsBombs catch fire when they pass through the fire wall created by Flame Breath, dealing increased damage in an area.1500 Gold
Fired Up!Flaming Bombs do even more damage in a larger area.2000 Gold
Reaction Satisfaction Path
Ring of FireCreating a full circle with Flame Breath causes a massive explosion.1500 Gold
Ring BlastRing of Fire does increased damage in a larger area.2000 Gold
Soul Gem Ability
Bomb PartyNew armor enhancements allow two bombs to be thrown at once!3500 Gold
Leg Attacks
Rocket DashHold Attack 2 to dash around with rocket boots.Free
Ready for Blast OffHold Attack 2 to charge a rocket dash and deal damage to nearby enemies.300 Gold
Armor PlatingArmor is increased. 800 Gold
Fuel for the FireHold Attack 2 to dash, dashing now lasts for as long as Attack 2 is held.1000 Gold
Fuel Injected Path
Heat WaveA rocket-fueled fireball is shot out at the end of a dash.1500 Gold
Tempered FireA more powerful Heat Wave is shot out at the end of dashing.2000 Gold
Temperatures Rising Path
FlamedA fiery aura appears after dashing, which damages any nearby enemy.1500 Gold
Too Hot to HandleAn even more powerful fire aura appears at the end of dashing.2000 Gold
Soul Gem Ability
Hot FeetA fire trail is left behind while dashing that damages enemies.3500 Gold

 

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