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So, there are two big revelations here.

First off, the Wi, Wii U, and 3DS Starter Packs contain special characters.
-Wii and 3DS are called Skylanders SuperChargers Racing and contain Bowser and the Clown Cruiser.
-Wii U Starter Packs will have the same game as PS and Xbox Platforms, but with Donkey Kong and his Barrel Blaster instead of Spitfire and Hot Streak.

Thus, we have what appears to be 2 standalone games...the traditional platformer (Wii U, PS3/PS4, and XB1/360) as well as Wii and 3DS.

People on the Microsoft and Sony side miss out on being able to play as DK and Bowser, BUT Nintendo fans miss out on Spitfire and Hot Streak.

And with that, we have our issues...It is currently unknown, or unannounced, if Spitfire and Hot Streak will be available outside of the Starter Pack...my thoughts are Yes, but I don't know when.

That said, select what suits you best and feel free to add your logic down below! Also note that at this time we don't know of any specials like a Dark Edition, or Store Exclusives etc.

This poll is kind of complicated, but that is what the discussion if for...

I went with "The Trifecta" I will probably wind up with a 3DS or Wii Starter Pack (depending on what the games really are) and then take it to Wii U for DK and grab an Xbox One Starter Pack for Spitfire and Hot Streak.

I really wish that the Nintendo Starter Packs had someone other than Stealth Elf...I'm a fan, but there will be a LOT of extras of her, regardless of the route you take.

Your right in that this is likely to be the most complicated release day set of decisions!
To start....The biggest WildCard.
Will the Amiibo craze serve to deplete the DK and Bowser Starter packs??? OR will Activision keep them well in stock?

Without counting for a Dark Starter Pack (Which would trump pretty much my entire plan!), the plan is a WiiU and either the 3DS or Wii versions.
The second wildcard is the 3DS and Wii versions themselves: Are they exactly the same? Do they prominently feature an online component?? Furthermore, what is the gameplay like? I mean, if it is all racing, I think I'm going to want a bigger screen than the 3DS can provide. Is there a 2 player pvp racing? Is there one player online racing? With the lack of information, I am leaning towards bypassing the 3DS entirely this year! (First time ever by the way!)



Im not too worried about Spitfire and Hotstreak. Traditionally, the starter pack figures are available for inexpensive resale.

I'll take one trifecta please! I'll have a lot of Stealth Elfs, no one ever needs more than 2... maybe ill try a custom paint.

I laughed at the last one

Thanks for the support! I roll the convention floor with my 3DS collecting sweet Street Pass tags, lol. So many people are still oblivious to the games being totally different too.

I'm not quite sure why you make it clear that the 3DS and Wii are totally different, publicly release the covers that say "Skylanders SuperChargers Racing" and then don't elaborate on it?! I'd totally get it if they got leaked, but they sent them out in the press material! Isn't that a selling point for the series and those platforms?

I do think that Activision will keep them well stocked, but I also think they will be quick to go (at least the Wii U)...and yes, they'll be quick to go because of scalpers pulling the individual figures and selling them for $30. Hence my inclination to pre-ordering to lock them down, BUT...

A Dark Starter Pack would honestly be an overload, although I have been one of the biggest proponents for it...The horrible thing there is that if you go Wii U, Wii/3DS, and then XB1 or PS4, you'd have the ADDITIONAL option of going with the regular, or dark editions.

And just imagine...brace yourself for the horror...what if the Dark Edition is limited to the Nintendo side and adds in a 3rd Character, or 2nd vehicle in alt-deco fashion? We are talking about 5-6 Starter Packs being necessary to take it all in Dark Bowser? Dark Donkey Dong? Dark Stealth Elf (again), and then a Dark Hurricane Jet-Vac or Dark Shark Shooter Terrafin?! Oh the humanity!

I really hope there isn't a dark starter, as it is ill probably get a PS 4 one later on sale, a dark edition would be just too much. I'd get it but thats over $400. I'd need a holiday job or something.

Too much awesome stuff! It's torture!

I really just wish we could get word on if Spitfire and Hot Streak will be available stand alone and if there will be a Dark Edition.

Maybe they'll limit the Dark Edition to Xbox and PlayStation platforms? Who knows at this point...It is going to be a really complicated launch, lol.

And here is one more Wild Card...what if TRU had a Legendary Starter Pack and another retailer had the GITD Starter Pack, lol. For whatever reason Skylanders don't seem to do that hot at Walmarx though, so I'm thinking that one is unlikely...