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{{Infobox
[[File:Skylanders_Logo.png|thumb|256px|Official Skylanders logo]]
|Box title = Skylanders (series)
|Row 1 title = Residents
|Row 1 info = [[Skylanders]] <br /> [[Portal Masters]] <br /> [[Dragons]] <br /> [[Gillmen]] <br /> [[Molekin]] <br /> [[Mabu]] <br /> [[Trolls]] <br /> [[Pirates]] <br /> [[Ghosts]] <br /> [[Giants]]
|Row 2 title = Worlds
|Row 2 info = [[Skylands]] <br /> [[Radiant Isles]] (3DS Version) <br /> [[Earth (World)|Earth]] <br /> [[Cloudbreak Islands]]
|Row 3 title = Games
|Row 3 info = [[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]] <br/ > [[Skylanders: Universe]] <br /> [[Skylanders: Cloud Patrol]] <br /> [[Skylanders: Lost Islands]] <br /> [[Skylanders: Giants]] <br/ > [[Skylanders: Battlegrounds]] <br /> [[Skylanders: Swap Force]] <br/ > [[Skylanders: Trap Team]]
|Row 4 title = Books
|Row 4 info = [[Skylanders: The Machine of Doom]] <br /> [[Skylanders: Spyro versus The Mega Monsters]] <br /> [[Skylanders: Gill Grunt and the Curse of the Fish Master]] <br /> [[Skylanders: Lightning Rod Faces the Cyclops Queen]]
|image = File:Skylanders_Logo.png|250px}}
The '''Skylanders''' series is a game franchise that contains the concept of toys and video games coming together. Playable characters are unlocked in the game when their toy action figures are placed on a device called the [[Portal of Power]]. It serves as the second reboot in the [http://spyro.wikia.com/wiki/Spyro_the_Dragon_(series) Spyro franchise].
The '''Skylanders''' series is a game franchise that contains the concept of toys and video games coming together. Playable characters are unlocked in the game when their toy action figures are placed on a device called the [[Portal of Power]]. It serves as the second reboot in the [http://spyro.wikia.com/wiki/Spyro_the_Dragon_(series) Spyro franchise].


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===Abilities===
===Abilities===
Each Skylander wields a single element: [[Earth]], [[Air]], [[Fire]], [[Water]], [[Life]], [[Undead]], [[Magic]], and [[Tech]]. So far, there are a total of 80 main Skylanders in the series.
Each Skylander wields a single element: [[Earth]], [[Air]], [[Fire]], [[Water]], [[Life]], [[Undead]], [[Magic]], and [[Tech]]. So far, there are a total of 80 main Skylanders in the series.
==Games==
===Main series===
*[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]] (2011)
*[[Skylanders: Giants]] (2012)
*[[Skylanders: Swap Force]] (2013)
*[[Skylanders: Trap Team]] (2014)


==Main Games==
===Spin-offs===
===[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]===
*[[Skylanders: Universe]] (2011 - discontinued)
{{Quote|The only video game where toys come to life.|Tagline}}
*[[Skylanders: Cloud Patrol]] (2012)
''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure'' is the spin-off game in the ''Spyro'' series and the first game in the ''Skylanders'' series. This game is notable for having Spyro as the title character and as one of the main 32 playable Skylanders.
*[[Skylanders: Lost Islands]] (2012)
 
*[[Skylanders: Battlegrounds]] (2012)
In this game, players take on the role of a powerful [[Portal Masters|Portal Master]], who can control over 30 different characters, including the beloved purple dragon, Spyro. Each of these heroes is a protector of an amazing, mysterious world, but they have been ejected from their world by the sinister Portal Master known as [[Kaos]], and now, they are frozen in our world as toys. Only the players of ''Skylanders Spyro's Adventure'' can get them back into their world, by embarking on a fantastic journey where they will explore mythical lands, battle menacing, outlandish creatures, collect treasures, and solve challenging puzzles as a part of the quest to save their world.
 
===[[Skylanders: Giants]]===
{{Quote|Go Big.|Tagline}}
Th sequel to ''Spyro's Adventure''. Kaos has returned to rule over Skylands, and it's up to the Portal Master and the Skylanders to stop him with the help of [[Giants|giant new allies]].
 
===[[Skylanders: Swap Force|Skylanders:&nbsp;Swap Force]]===
{{Quote|Swappable. Unstoppable.|Tagline}}
The sequel to ''Giants'' features [[SWAP Force Skylanders]], who can swap the top and bottom of the figures for new powers. Kaos is back with a new evil plan, and it's up to the Portal Masters to use the Skylanders, and Swap Force Skylanders to save the Cloudbreak Islands.
 
===[[Skylanders: Trap Team]]===
{{Quote|Capture Evil. Unleash Good.|Tagline}}
The fourth installment involves the [[Trap Masters]], a group of Skylanders who capture escaped villains and use them for fight for their cause.
 
==Spin-offs==
===[[Skylanders: Cloud Patrol]]===
''Skylanders: Cloud Patrol'' is a game for the iPad/iPhone. The Skylanders take sky patrol to defeat [[trolls]] that have escaped.
 
===[[Skylanders: Lost Islands]]===
''Skylanders: Lost Islands'' is game for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod.
 
===[[Skylanders: Battlegrounds]]===
''Skylanders: Battlegrounds'' is a new game for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. It is the first Skylanders iOS game to have a portal of power to connect with the iOS.
 
===[[Skylanders: Cloud Patrol]]===
An app for iOS devices where the player takes control of an airship and defeats escapee trolls as their favorite character.ave a starter pack.
 
===[[Skylanders: Universe]]===
''Skylanders: Universe ''was'' ''an free online MMORPG game being developed by Frima Studios. You take the role as a new Portal Master and pick an island in Skylands to call your own. You start off with three skylanders, one from the Magic element, one from Water, and one from Tech which are randomly chosen for you, and you can collect more as you go on, either by buying the interaction figures or purchasing the characters with in-game money. You explore Skylands while battling Pirates, Minions, and Goons while collecting coins which you will be able to purchase clothing items and upgrades.
 
There were a number of mini games which you could play with your Skylander including Castle Assult, Sky Defense, Ground Defense, Sheep Shot, Treasure Hunt, Swat!, Gem Rush, and Roundup. Each element has different types of plants which your Skylander can eat as a snack to gain boost points which can be used in the Sky Defense, Castle Assult, and Ground Defense mini games.
 
The game was shut down in early 2013, but the developers said they will work on a new online Skylanders game such as Universe.


==Books==
==Books==
===[[Skylanders: The Machine of Doom]]===
===Novels===
''Skylanders: The Machine of Doom'' is the first novel in the ''Skylanders'' series and ''Spyro'' series. The Skylanders embark on a mission to stop Kaos from retrieving an Arkeyan arifact that will unlock a tomb that contains a terrifying weapon capable of destroying the Core of Light.
*[[Skylanders: The Machine of Doom]]
 
*[[Skylanders: Spyro versus The Mega Monsters]]
===[[Skylanders: Spyro versus The Mega Monsters]]===
*[[Skylanders: Gill Grunt and the Curse of the Fish Master]]
The first novel in the ''Skylanders:'' Mask of Power series was released in January 2013.
*[[Skylanders: Lightning Rod Faces the Cyclops Queen]]
 
*[[Skylanders: Terrafin Battles the Boom Brothers]]
===[[Skylanders: Gill Grunt and the Curse of the Fish Master]]===
*[[Skylanders: Cynder Confronts the Weather Wizard]]
The second novel in the ''Skylanders: Mask of Power ''series was released in April 2013.


===[[Skylanders: Lightning Rod Faces the Cyclops Queen]]===
==Developers==
The third novel in the ''Skylanders: Mask of Power ''series was released in June 2013.
The main developers of the ''Skylanders'' series is [[Toys for Bob]], who developed ''Spyro's Adventure'' and ''Giants''. [[Vicarious Visions]] took over developing ''Skylanders: Swap Force'', creating a whole new atmosphere for the franchise. As Skylanders became a $2 million dollar franchise, Activision announced that the franchise will be in a 2-year development rotation, with Toys for Bob working on ''Skylanders: Trap Team'' after they took a break last year when Vicarious Visions developed ''Swap Force''.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/02/06/skylanders-now-a-2-billion-franchise-toys-for-bob-leading-2014-entry.aspx Skylanders Now A $2 Billion Franchise, Toys For Bob Leading 2014 Entry]</ref>


===[[Skylanders: Terrafin Battles the Boom Brothers]]===
==References==
The fourth novel in the ''Skylanders: Mask of Power ''series that was released in January 2014.
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[[Category:Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]
[[Category:Skylanders: Giants]]
[[Category:Skylanders: Lost Islands]]
[[Category:Skylanders: Battlegrounds]]
[[Category:Skylanders: Universe]]
[[Category:Skylanders: The Machine of Doom]]
[[Category:Skylanders: Spyro versus The Mega Monsters]]
[[Category:Skylanders: Trap Team]]

Revision as of 07:56, April 28, 2014

Official Skylanders logo

The Skylanders series is a game franchise that contains the concept of toys and video games coming together. Playable characters are unlocked in the game when their toy action figures are placed on a device called the Portal of Power. It serves as the second reboot in the Spyro franchise.

Skylanders

The Skylanders are the main playable characters in the Skylanders series. They are legendary heroes; champions in the world of Skylands. Their ancient mission is to protect Skylands and its magical Core of Light that kept the ultimate force behind all evil, The Darkness, at bay. Using their magical powers and machinery, the Skylanders defended their world for generations.

Spyro the Dragon is a legendary champion and has earned the rank of being such a Skylander, and to be among the 32 champions that is kind of the forefront, the leaderish sort of the Skylanders.

Abilities

Each Skylander wields a single element: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Life, Undead, Magic, and Tech. So far, there are a total of 80 main Skylanders in the series.

Games

Main series

Spin-offs

Books

Novels

Developers

The main developers of the Skylanders series is Toys for Bob, who developed Spyro's Adventure and Giants. Vicarious Visions took over developing Skylanders: Swap Force, creating a whole new atmosphere for the franchise. As Skylanders became a $2 million dollar franchise, Activision announced that the franchise will be in a 2-year development rotation, with Toys for Bob working on Skylanders: Trap Team after they took a break last year when Vicarious Visions developed Swap Force.[1]

References

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Games
Main series Spyro's Adventure • Giants • Swap Force • Trap Team • SuperChargers (Racing) • Imaginators
Spin-offs Universe • Cloud Patrol • Lost Islands • Battlegrounds • Battlecast • Ring of Heroes
Miscellaneous Skylanders Collection Vault - Skylanders Creator
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