Skylanders: Giants - Crusher, Chill, Swarm, Zook, and Lightning Rod

Chill's a force to be reckoned with.

Skylanders: Giants is one of the Wii U launch-day titles, and the marketing is in full swing. You can check out the video intros for Crusher, Chill, Swarm, Zook, and Lightning Rod after the break.


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It's Crush Hour! Crusher knew from the moment he put on his father's mining helmet that his true passion in life was crushing rocks. He was fascinated with rock-lore and traveled all throughout Skylands in search of rare minerals to pulverize with his powerful hand-crafted rock hammer, which he also named Crusher. But along his travels, he discovered that the evil Arkeyan King was also searching for rocks -- to melt down into weapons of war. Crusher's fury built up like an avalanche. After all, crushing was his job! So he put aside his life's passion and decided to use his hammer for a greater purpose - crushing Arkeyan Robots!

Skylander Name: Crusher
Element Family: Earth 
Catch Phrase: It's Crush Hour!





Stay cool! Chill was the sworn guardian and personal protector of the Snow Queen. As captain of the queen's guard, her many heroic deeds had earned her the respect of the entire Ice Kingdom. But when the Cyclops army began to expand their empire into the northern realms, the Snow Queen was taken prisoner during her watch, and Chill has never forgiven herself for letting it happen. Ashamed and embarrassed, she left the Ice Kingdom behind and swore never to return until she could reclaim her honor. Now as a member of the Skylanders, she remains courageous and strong, while always on the lookout for her lost queen.

Skylander Name: Chill
Element Family: Water Catch
Phrase: Stay Cool!


 


Bring the Sting! Swarm was once a prince from a proud race of mysterious insect warriors that had built their entire civilization inside a giant honeycombed pyramid. Growing up as one of the 9,000 members of the royal family, he was never permitted to leave the hive. But unlike his brethren, there was a magical quality to Swarm that caused him to grow much larger than the rest of his kind. No longer able to fit amongst the rest of his colony, the young prince broke the long standing tradition and stepped out into the open world -- where his size and strength would be put to good use in the legendary battle between the Giants and the Arkeyans.

Skylander Name: Swarm
Element Family: Air
Catch Phrase: Bring the Sting!


 


Locked-And-Loaded! Zook hails from a strange and unusual species called Bambazookers, who once lived their entire lives standing in place... until Zook discovered they could walk simply by stepping out of the mud. After that, he became a wandering hero, using his hand-carved bamboo tube as a bazooka that fires special explosive thorns. Campfire songs were even written about him. Now, Zook spends him time as a Skylander, figuring he can be an even bigger hero... and have even more songs written about him.

Skylander Name: Zook
Element Family: Life
Catch Phrase: Locked-And-Loaded!


 


One Strike And You're Out! Lightning Rod once lived in the majestic Cloud Kingdom, where his countless acts of heroism along with his winning smile and electric physique made him the most famous storm giant in the realm. He was a true celebrity, and the palace halls were littered with statues of the chiseled hero. But all the praise and admiration could never quite satisfy Rod, who yearned for something more. As luck would have it, he met an adventurous young dragon named Spyro, who told him fantastic stories of faraway places and dangerous adventures. Rod was spellbound, and he set off with Spyro to seek an audience with Eon to join the Skylanders.

Skylander Name: Lightning Rod
Element Family: Air
Catch Phrase: One Strike And You're Out!