Activision Skylanders Giants Triple Pack #1: Pop Fizz, Whirlwind, Trigger Happy

This 3 pack comes with some great characters. I bought it originally solely to get Pop Fizz, as we needed a magic element skylander. Pop Fizz is great, and is one of my son's new favorites, but the real surprise in this pack is Whirlwind. Whirlwind is a unicorn that shoots rainbows and leaves clouds behind to fight off enemies. As cheesy as that sounds, she is one of my favorites and has worked out very well. Although she isn't the strongest character, she is very lucky, so you can replenish her health often and easily. While aiming the rainbows can be difficult at first, they also go far, so shooting them as you walk (or fly!) towards enemies often does the job. She is very fast, too. Whirlwind is an air element.Trigger Happy is the third character included in this. Honestly, I don't really like that he has a gun/machine gun. He is a cute character, but the gun somewhat bothers me. I realize that the rest of the characters are shooting SOMETHING at the bad guys, but I personally am more comfortable with them shooting lasers from their eyes (or rainbows!), something my son can't replicate, than shooting a gun. So, if you are not gun friendly, you may want to skip this set or take Trigger Happy out of it when you get it, as the price on this is still probably worth getting the set even if you only use Whirlwind and Pop Fizz.

We bought the Skylanders Giants game so that I, an adult non-gamer would have something to play with my hubby (gamer) and eight year old (on and off gamer). Needless to say, I am hooked. It is great fun and I, being just a tad more than a little OCD have decided I must have every little guy out there. Luckily I am a patient OCD and haven't had to pay more than retail for any character...We like to see all of the different "skills" and voices they have.

Abilities:Pop Fizz: A-throwing potions B-drink potion go all jekyll and hyde (grow big and bash things) Z-change potions (there are three different ones)Whirlwind: A-toss rainbows B-whirl up a thunder cloud Z-flyTrigger happy: A-shoot money B-throw pot of money (like bomb?) Z-gatling gun (machine gun)Trigger happy in my opinion should be upgraded by the pot of money upgrades when given the choice. With one of each (series one with A ability gun upgrade and series two with pot of money upgrade) the upgrade of the pot of money was much better. Your pot of money get turned into a coin that when thrown will injure the enemy, act as a mine, and if it land on heads instead of tails (or vice versa I can't quick remember) will do more damage. I use it a lot to get enemies that can't reach me yet as it's almost a one shot kill each time.Whirlwind is NOT a favorite. It flys like all wind and other birds. The rainbows are not able to be aimed much and seem to take more time then most since they arch. They also don't do much damage although you can upgrade so it throws three instead of just one. The thunder cloud is also not much help as it doesn't go far and stays stationary. If you upgrade your clouds, however, you can use three and they will connect and injure those within the triangle.Pop Fizz is a nice character. Jekyll and Hyde is definitely this mad scientists nickname. When you upgrade you have three potion (green, yellow, and purple) but you start with a yellow potion that does damage when thrown. The green potion does damage and leaves acid to hurt those standing in it and the purple does damage will giving the potions legs for three to follow you around and I think do further damage (it's hard to tell). When you drink the potion after pressing B (which take a couple seconds so make sure you are out of hitting range) you turn a dark blue/purple "Hyde" version and grow to twice your size with no potions but the ability to beat your enemies into submission with your bare (and very large) hands. Reminiscent of Slam bam's button A ability. Only lasts a short while before reverting back to "Jekyll" with your potions back. Z button switchs between buttons.

Received this in the mail days before Christmas with it being open and no back attached which should display sky landers VERY DISAPPOINTED can not and will not gift something in this condition.

As you would expect, this item (Triple Pack 1) includes 3 Skylanders: Pop Fizz, Whirlwind, and Trigger Happy. Of the three, Pop Fizz is my favorite, as he can transform into "Beast Mode" for stronger melee attacks. He can also use different potions for other effects (one causes an explosion, one creates a potion minion, and one makes a puddle of poison). Whirlwind is also pretty good; she can deal damage with storm clouds and rainbows, but she can also heal her allies, which is nice for the game's story mode. Trigger Happy has low health, but he uses guns and coins to shoot enemies while keeping his distance.

Only 2 characters worked, marked new but original packaging taped closed.

This product was as advertized. I particularly liked the fact that I was able to purchase three characters together as opposed to singularly. The price was very competitive and I saved money by having this be a triple pack. This was a huge hit with my grandchild for Christmas.

Pop Fizz and Trigger Happy are both freakin' nuts! A lot of fun to play, especially Trigger Happy. His actions and voice is hilarious, he's obsessed with gold and loot and wants "more more more!" Pop Fizz is a maniac that can transform and wolf out into a beast, a lot of fun too! Whirlwind not too exciting, but I think he shoots rainbows if you're into that sorta thing!