Rip Tide was known far and wide as one of the best Aqua-Fighters in Skylands. He mastered a multitude of water techniques and astonished tournament spectators with his ability to adapt his fighting style to any opponent. Amongst his repertoire were Swordfish Fencing, Hammerhead Heaving, and even the rare Blubber Whale Wallop -- which he had used on numerous occasions in the legendary Rumble in the Reef. His unrivaled skill as a swordsman soon drew the attention of Master Eon. But when Kaos learned of this, he sent forth a legion of Squidface Brutes to stop Rip Tide before he could join the Skylanders... and everyone knows how that turned out, except for the Squidface Brutes, who after being knocked senseless can't remember a thing.
Rip Tide - Green is a special colored variant of the new core Swap Force Skylander Rip Tide. The figure was the first green Swap Force character to appear and was first teased on the Skylanders Boomcast. Very little is known about how to get him or where he came from but it's possible that he exclusive to the UK. The only sightings of these green Swap Force characters appear to come from Europe so if you are in the US don't hold your breath for finding one of these, but if you do don't hesitate to pick one up.
The other green characters are Twin Blade Chop Chop - Green and Scorp - Green.