Kids who visit Toys “R” Us in New York’s Time Square (1514 Broadway at 44th Street, NYC) this Tuesday, February 6th, will be able receive an exclusive Skylanders Giants figure, Ninjini. Kids who attend the event will get the figure before it’s available in the rest of North America.
Consumers will also be able to take advantage of a one-day deal, $25 off Skylanders Giants Starter Pack; “buy 2, get 1 free” Giant Skylanders figures until store closing.
Kids will also be able to meet Giants characters, interact with other Giants kiosks in the store and participate in more giveaways throughout the day.
Dealspwn writes: This UK site are currently running a 3-for-2 offer on Skylanders Giants figurines and free shipping for orders over £39, and super-savvy HotUKDeals member Genki has worked out a way of getting an absolutely massive haul in time for Christmas so long as you're after the PS3 version.
As detailed in the HUKD post, you'll want to add the following to your basket to make the most of your money:
Skylander Giants Starter Pack (PS3) (3 figures, software etc.)
Skylander Giants Triple Pack A (3 figures)
Skylander Giants Triple Pack C (3 figures)
Skylander Giants Triple Pack E (3 figures)
Skylander Giants Triple Pack F (3 figures)
Skylander Giants Triple Pack G (3 figures)
Skylander Giants Scorpion Striker Battle Pack (2 figures plus weapon)
Skylander Giants: Giant Figure - Hot Head
Skylander Giants: Giant Figure - Swarm
Skylander Giants: Giant Figure - Thumpback
Doing so gets you free shipping and brings down the price to under £40, making this an absolutely amazing Christmas present. You could alternatively add one of the other console versions at a higher cost.
Best Buy's latest Deal of the Day promotion has discounted the Project Spark Starter Pack for Xbox One and Skylanders: Giants Portal Owners Pack for 3DS. Project Spark is listed at $19.99, whereas Skylanders: Giants is discounted down to $8.99. The deal is good only through today, November 20.
Fans of Activision's Skylanders series will soon have new limited-edition figurines with which to play.