From the Press Release
Exclusive Buddy Packs:
- On the same day as the launch, Walmart
will offer an exclusive Mini “Buddy Pack”, which includes the two mini
character figures, Gill Grunt and the fully-playable Mini Gill Runt.
It’s the first of two “Buddy
Packs” to become available exclusively at Walmart stores and at
Walmart.com. An additional “Buddy Pack” featuring the mini characters,
Hog Wild Fryno and Small Fry, will be available in stores and online
Nov. 1.The buddy packs include:
- 2 Skylander Figures
- 2 Trading Cards
- 2 Sticker Sheets with Secret Codes
Skylanders In-Store Event
Skylanders fans will get an exclusive in-store retailtainment experience at Walmart. Here’s how it works:
- First, customers download the Skylanders Collections Vault app from the iTunes App Store. The Skylanders Collection Vault lets fans explore all the different Skylanders and track their collection as well as share and compare their Skylanders collection with friends.
- Then, visit a local Walmart store and / or go to Walmart.com.
- Once they arrive at the store / on Walmart.com, customers will look for the “Meet the Minis’ icon on specific Skylanders Trap Team signage located in various departments throughout the store. (Hint – check out the video game and bakery aisles, to name a few).
- Once they find the signage, they can enter codes into the Skylanders Collection Vault app to unlock five minis and other exclusive content such as wallpaper, videos and images.
Customers can also trade in their video games and apply the value immediately towards the purchase of a new Skylanders game
at Walmart.