The really valuable Skylanders are not the rare figures that Activision manufacture to wow the masses, but the unplanned mistakes that turn up unexpectedly at retail. I talk to a collector who has ...

Most of the Skylanders figures you find in the store will run you a measly $10 to $15, but if you happen to own some of the more rare, special edition figures, they can be worth a whole lot of money.

Activision will be randomly distributing these rare metallic purple Lightning Rod Skylanders Giants figures to retailers so be on the lookout when you hit up a store or four in the coming weeks.

Activision’s toy-based console title Skylanders has demonstrated its incredibly loyal fan following after an auction for some rare figures reached 797 on eBay. The UK listing offered six rare ...

Expect to pay more for rare figures. Ultra-rare Skylanders such as a variant pearl Hex and clear Stealth Elf can fetch hundreds of dollars apiece on eBay. Seriously. Secondary market prices vary ...

The launch of a new franchise is rare for the videogame industry ... Game’s music was composed by Hans Zimmer. “Skylanders'” characters “have personalities, capabilities and quirks ...

It’s actually rare that the first design would ultimately ... If you were to boil it down, what is the key to making a great Skylanders character? Huang: I think it's creating characters ...

Toys for Bob is known for working on popular franchises such as Skylanders, Crash Bandicoot ... Nuts and Bolts in 2008. Despite characters such as Banjo appearing in the Super Smash Bros.

Activision is introducing the option for “Skylanders” players to create their own characters in the series’ sixth installment, which is set to debut Oct. 16. The toys-to-life franchise ...