Skylanders Giveaway!! 5 sets of brand new characters to be won.

As you may already know the Kate Takes 5 household are massive fans of the new phenomenon that is 'Skylanders'.

I've posted already our review of the game, and since we received that Wii version of the game and Spyros Adventure Starter Pack we have become some what hooked.

Our initial review pack included these three characters:

And we may possibly have added one or two to our collection since them:

But enough about our own little addiction - now I get to share the love because 5 lucky winners will be able to get their hands on the latest characters - and you don't even need the actual game to play!

If you're new to Skylanders and a little confused then here's the blurb:

With more than 30 characters to choose from, players can explore mysterious new worlds, battle enemies and solve fiendish puzzles. And, now sees the arrival of Skylanders Spyro’s Universe, an even more imaginative way to play, even if you don’t own the game.

Skylanders Spyro’s Universe is a virtual online world where children can bring their Skylanders characters to life by playing mini games, such as Sheep Shot and Castle Assault while exploring a fantasy realm of floating islands which encourage world-building, exploration and friendly competition. Players who already own the game or figurines can input the code supplied with each interaction figure or use the Portal of Power™ to bring them to life inside the universe. Those who don’t own Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure can still use their characters to join in the fun either by themselves or with friends by simply creating a free online account at www.universe.skylanders.com and picking up their digital starter kit.

Interested? 

Well to enter I've made it easy for you. All you need to do is go to the Skylanders website and choose your favourite character from the ones shown and then tell me who it is in the comments. 

Just click on the white circles to view more characters

Five lucky winners will be chosen from my randomiser hat to receive a set of three new characters recently added to the range; Hex, Dino-Rang and Wrecking Ball which can be used to join in the fun online at Skylanders Spyro’s Universe. 

Wrecking Ball on the Portal of Power.

The competition will stay open until Tues 24th January. Please ensure you leave a way for me to contact you when you leave your comment.

Good luck!

Kate Takes on the Skylanders!

A 'Skylanders' Review.

We had a Wii once upon a time. Given to us by my very generous inlaws. We used it and loved it until one day it stopped working. Closer inspection showed that a DVD had been inserted into it (number 1 suspect: Baxter Boy), even closer inspection showed that two DVDs had been inserted into it. Eight DVDs later I was left feeling both intensely annoyed and a tiny bit impressed.

So, our Wiiing days were over.

Until, that is, an email appeared in my mailbox asking whether the family would like to review the new Wii Skylanders game - and the Wii would be supplied to play it on. Yessss - back in the game!

Our shiny new Wii arrived over half-term with a Skylanders Starters Kit which included the game, the 'Portal of Power' and 3 Skylander characters.

As soon as BB was out of the way we set up the game and got to work.

The best thing about the game is that it's so easy to get started with. The older two seemed to automatically know what to do despite never playing anything like it before. There are a number of characters in the different 'worlds' that guide you through what to do and where to go.

Each Skylander has different powers and can enter different worlds. Meet Spyro.

There are 32 Skylander characters to collect. I know that not everyone likes this aspect of the game as it can mean extra costs but I quite like the idea of earning and collecting them. Plus it keeps the game fresh rather than them getting bored with it after playing too much.

Personally I can't really fault the game. 10 \ 10 from me.

And this is what the kids have to say:

(Not being able to fall of the edge is obviously a good thing...)

Skylander Starter Pack retails at approx. £48.99 on Amazon.  Skylander Characters retail at appox. £4.85.

Disclosure: All my own views, etc etc etc. 

Update: 06/12/12
Skylanders are still going strong! Both kids are enthralled by the game and we have been successfully using new characters as bribes for good behaviour. If you're thinking about this as a Christmas gift I'd highly recommend it.