Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Lightning Rod

Skylanders Giants Unboxing Series 2 Lightning Rod



What?  Lightning Rod, Series 2, Air Element Skylander

Where Did You Get It?  Amazon.com

What Did It Cost?  $9.99 plus tax (Free Shipping)

What Is Included?  Lightning Rod, Sticker Sheet, Web Code for Skylanders Universe

What Was Stock Like?  I have NEVER seen a Lightning Rod single pack locally.  I saw his Triple Pack last Thursday and broke the news on that.   Online he was available on Walmart.com for probably 10-14 days, but I held out thinking I'd find him locally.  As of right now they've yet to restock and Amazon.com looks to be your best bet.

Quick Character Info

Slogan: "One Strike and You're Out!"

Stats:

Power/Strength: 75/150
Defense/Armor: 65/150
Speed/Agility: 70/150
Luck: 75/150
Totals: 285/600

Conclusion:

Series 2 Lightning Rod is proving to be tough to find at the moment.  I think in a few weeks or as shipments hit and demand slows he should be "more" available.  That said, while I was initially not impressed with his repose, once I had it in hand and unboxed I have to say it is very well done.  The finite details are what set it apart from others and make it a true stand out compared to the Series 1 offering.  The facial details is fantastic, the flowing (or static electrified) hair is a nice touch and the cuff bracelet details are top notch.  Couple those qualities with better paint and you have the makings of a great repose!  Now we just need to hope his WowPow is as impressive!

11 comments:

  1. this doesnt relate to lightning rod but i got an email from eb games (aussie game stop) and it said that thumpback and eyebrawl are in wave 3! thats just a bit of info for you.

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    1. That is awesome! When is wave 3 coming out?

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    2. Yep. Idk why GameStop doesn't have this option, but EB Games (at least hte Canadian page) will let you pre-order EVERYONE (and yes that includes the Giants...even Ninjini). Idk if the Aussie one is set up the same, but you might check. If they let us pre-order over here I'd already have them instead of hunting :(

      Hope y'all can land them! I've picked up all of Wave 3 (once LC Shroomboom gets here) outside of the 2 new Giants. I have yet to see them anywhere locally...I'll prob have to buy online (once they are in stock and sell for retail that is).

      Maybe y'all will get a solid influx of Wave 3.

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    3. yeah here you can preorder them all but it wont tell you WHEN they will be available so you could be waiting 3 to 5 months! oh well at least well have eye brawl and thumpback before you do.

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    4. Yeah, that is the downside there, lol. I thought it was odd it didn't give some ballpark date, oh well.

      Most people I know of are either landing the new Giants or having a heck of a time. I came up empty once again....prob going to have to wait until they come up online.

      Hope you have better luck.

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  2. well ill prob pre order eye brawl 2morrow and have already pre ordered thumpback and thats all i REALLY want in this wave although i will get the prism break 3 pack

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    1. Good call...blows my mind why the same store doesn't do pre-orders across the board...All I've gotten to pre=-order were the 2 Battle Packs...Makes things so much easier.

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  3. how will molten hot dog come out


    In Battle pack or Single

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    1. That is unknown at this point...There is a lot of speculation that he will drop with Walmart's version of the Scorpion Striker Battle Pack. If that is the case, I would not bank on him coming in single form...at least not for a long time (if at all). I'd think by mid-February we should know for sure if he is coming in the BP...GameStop has exclusive rights to the SSBP until the 9th.

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    2. if it is at walmart then im out of luck because there is no walmart in australia.

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    3. It could wind up being a regional store in that case...

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