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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 with the help of the [[Portal Masters]]. | 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 with the help of the [[Portal Masters]]. | ||
[[Spyro|Spyro the Dragon]] is implied to take the leader role of the Skylanders when a Portal Master isn't | [[Spyro|Spyro the Dragon]] is implied to take the leader role of the Skylanders when a Portal Master isn't available. | ||
===Abilities=== | ===Abilities=== | ||
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*''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers Racing]]'' (2015) | *''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers Racing]]'' (2015) | ||
*''[[Skylanders: Battlecast]]'' (2016) | *''[[Skylanders: Battlecast]]'' (2016) | ||
==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''.<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> | |||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
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*''[[Skylanders: Eruptor Meets the Nightmare King]]'' | *''[[Skylanders: Eruptor Meets the Nightmare King]]'' | ||
*''[[Skylanders: Trigger Happy Targets the Evil Kaos]]'' | *''[[Skylanders: Trigger Happy Targets the Evil Kaos]]'' | ||
==Comics== | |||
===Comics=== | |||
*[[Skylanders (comic series)|IDW Comic Series]] | *[[Skylanders (comic series)|IDW Comic Series]] | ||
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*[[Skylanders Academy (TV series)]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 10:13, November 8, 2015
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 with the help of the Portal Masters.
Spyro the Dragon is implied to take the leader role of the Skylanders when a Portal Master isn't available.
Abilities
Each Skylander wields a single element: Air, Dark, Earth, Fire, Life, Light, Magic, Tech, Undead, and Water. So far, there are a total of 144 main Skylanders in the series.
Games
Main series
- Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (2011)
- Skylanders: Giants (2012)
- Skylanders: Swap Force (2013)
- Skylanders: Trap Team (2014)
- Skylanders: SuperChargers (2015)
Spin-offs
- Skylanders: Universe (2011-2013;discontinued)
- Skylanders: Cloud Patrol (2012)
- Skylanders: Lost Islands (2012)
- Skylanders: Battlegrounds (2012)
- Skylanders: SuperChargers Racing (2015)
- Skylanders: Battlecast (2016)
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]
Books
Novels
- Skylanders: The Machine of Doom
- Skylanders: Spyro versus The Mega Monsters
- Skylanders: Gill Grunt and the Curse of the Fish Master
- Skylanders: Lightning Rod Faces the Cyclops Queen
- Skylanders: Terrafin Battles the Boom Brothers
- Skylanders: Cynder Confronts the Weather Wizard
- Skylanders: Stump Smash Crosses the Bone Dragon
- Skylanders: Eruptor Meets the Nightmare King
- Skylanders: Trigger Happy Targets the Evil Kaos
Comics
Media
References
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| 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 | |
