Skylanders strangely complex histories with pirates

[@AveragealienWhocosplays-gj2tg]

The only types of pirates we see in the games are the bearded things that always want to play sky stones which is even weirder considering these 3 are all different species of aquatic creatures

[@Steakknifejr_Jorpele]

Don’t forget about the squids

[@clonetrooper2003]

Fun fact: mags calls pirates blue berries

[@FloopytheStinker]

Literally all of Dark water cove and Leviathan Lagoon:

[@anthonystrangio]

Kid named Brawlrus:

[@Elgi72]

No, there are also Sky Pirates, ghosts and birds in the skyhighlands.

[@darkestcarving8735]

I would love an indepth video on the Arkeyans. I love their style, and how brutal their reign must have been.

[@clonetrooper2003]

Which is tragic because they were originally the defenders of skyland

[@Kingofportals]

Gill Grunt has one of the most tragic backstories in the whole franchise. The fact that for years he’s nonstop searched for that Mermaid even though she’s probably long gone and he’ll probably never see her again. It feels personal whenever I play as him in pirate levels

[@Ashdude555]

Actually according to Alex ness toys for bobs chief of staff at the time, gill grunt managed to rescue her before becoming a skylander.

[@DrSmug-yj9ot]

In Superchargers, Gill Grunt OURIGHT SAYS he's still looking for her when talking to Buzz, so no, the pirates still have her.

[@Ashdude555]

@@DrSmug-yj9othonestly, never played superchargers or imaginators, but that is good to know. Thank you

[@Folia..]

@@Ashdude555 aside from the Superchargers thing it's also worth mentioning every single piece of lore relating to Gill Grunt that existed prior to that point mentions he's still looking for his girlfriend, the official backstory for him, the Ultimate Collection, the Book of Fire and Water, and the Machine of Doom book for instance it's sometimes nice to note what the developers have said but it's also important to treat all of these with a inch of salt (the same goes for instance to Boomer who according to one dev lost all his limbs in some freak accident)

[@Ashdude555]

@@Folia.. fair point.

[@clonetrooper2003]

Good i an glad he said something that wasnt as stupid as superchargers and swap force are in a different timeline from the other games #LameFakeRetcon

[@LowkeyJouta]

I'm surprised you didn't bring up the fact that the crew of the Phantom Tide were also the main villains of the 3DS Version of Giants. Really big shame that they didn't use that opportunity to put Thumpback in the starter pack for that game considering his involvement lore wise with the main villains, also wished we got a comic story covering how he felt having to fight against his old crew after so long during the events of 3DS Giants.

[@thesingingsirenz4714]

Wait the way you worded this comment, are you telling me the lores of the console games and the 3ds games are actually connected or even one in the same? I thought they were separate! If they aren't separate then I gotta know more!

[@LowkeyJouta]

@@thesingingsirenz4714 Well, there's nothing saying that both versions are in different continuities, so I just personally head canon that the 3DS games happen shortly after the events of their console versions.

[@thesingingsirenz4714]

@@LowkeyJouta that makes a lot of sense, after all spyro can't be fighting Kaos and hektor at the same time now can he? Plus ironically I grew up on the 3ds games before migrating to console because of superchargers (I felt the 3ds version was lacking, and personally unlike most I actually don't hate superchargers, I like it, some of the levels are fun for me, plus the supercharged skylanders actually SPEAK other than their catchphrases, do I know why I like these things? Nope!) And I love the 3ds games, they're portable, full of content, and decent graphics for 3ds (unless I'm blind) plus trap team 3ds is easier than console cause u don't NEED trap masters to open the elemental gates, so having someone out there consider the 3ds stories as Canon and important, makes me feel very happy

[@LowkeyJouta]

@@thesingingsirenz4714 I only grew up with Swap Force 3DS personally, but I do wish to play all of the 3DS games one day. Speaking of, the main villain of 3DS Swap Force, Count Moneybone also shows up in Super Chargers as a boss and major villain, which I think is another point to the 3DS games being canon due to him being there, most likely as a nod to the 3DS fans by Vicarious Visions.

[@thesingingsirenz4714]

@@LowkeyJouta Yes, I pointed that out in my other reply as I thought it was the only connection, I had NO IDEA the 3ds giants villain was also mentioned in the consoles, also I love all the 3ds games as I said, but not just for game play, I also appreciate the fact the main antagonist isn't the same character over and over like Kaos on console, you have Hektor for spyros adventure, the pirates in giants, count moneybone in swap force, and dream sheep in trap team, it felt like an actual variety and it ACTUALLY felt like the darkness had a further reach compared to like... two people

[@evilbrine1919]

Fun fact: Malefor does appear in Skylanders Superchargers as a skystone.

[@SorielHDTBers]

That does NOT count.

[@LittleLexi24]

Thats an interesting fact

[@bignelly9476]

In rift into overdrive Thumpback is seen cheering on a pie eating contest and later in the book he stands as a vanguard around the core of light. Near the end of the book he charges Kaos’s forces and him along with Hothead, Bouncer, Tree Rex, and Crusher use there earth shattering strength and split the island in two separating the Skylanders and Koas forces (I’m aware it’s not pirate related but it’s still cool)

[@onlyosprey5888]

I remember reading the website for all the Skylander backstories but I never read any of the books/comics so this video was interesting to get a peak into those. I am so here for more of these Skylanders lore videos and especially the Arkeyan Empire one

[@clonetrooper2003]

Yeah the arkeyan empire is pretty trsgic if you think about it.

[@Enigmatic_ssf]

Ah yes, Toys for Bob didn’t get Gill Grunt his mermaid wife, but instead gave him like 7 variants.

[@charziz6693]

I remember that either Adventure or Giants has a Heroic Challenge called Flame Pirates on Ice. Wonder if they're a real crew sailing through the seven lava lakes somewhere.

[@quepow7840]

Checked the wiki, and it's from giants due to it being flashwings challenge. ( If you knew, then I ig this is a reminder)

[@arturomontemayor5781]

7:39 Hey that's me.

[@YaBoiL006]

If you’re going to make an Arkeyan video, they you’d need to look up Chop Chop, Krypt King, Bouncer, Drill Sergeant and even Terrafin since he’s the one who hit Drill Sergeant with the good ol’ W A K E U P B O N K (Technically not accurate since Eon just powered him on but it’s funny so…eh)

[@kai_3788]

Not to mention that to fully cover Spyro lore you’d have to talk about the original games and the legends games, reincarnation, multiverse theory, on top Cynder and Malefor and their other incarnations.

[@Zepenev]

I’m always glad for new sky landers content!

[@bestgames64]

Yoopieeeeee i love skylanders lore, cant wait for more! (Maybe like a lore video for skylanders characters once two months or smt.)

[@Spartan-bl4pq]

Dark Wash buckler is definitively in my top 5 skylanders

[@masedaace5473]

Thumpback did appear in a choose your own adventure book called "The trouble with Doubles". Kaos used energy from the Dragon Kings throne to become massive and all powerful, so Thumpback was summoned to hold him off while the other Skylanders turned off the power siphoning machine.

[@Idontexist505]

if you like Thumpback origins you need to play Skylanders superchargers as soon as I saw captain fright beard I connected the dots so I collected my sea trophy thumpback reef ripper and Skylanders superchargers and he didn’t recognize me

[@funnyhahax3679]

Dude these videos came at the perfect time, I currently have a skylanders hyperfixation, I’m replaying through giants, and planning a skylanders themed dungeons and dragons campaign…I’m sane I swear (Amazing video by the way)

[@blakewyattdunfee2]

Hex is also connected to malefor/malephor.

[@pogggaming4470]

Do this next “Skylanders that have complex history with kaos” (as in they are recruited to Skylanders due to smacking Kaos around) cover smolderdash

[@_nightshade_gaming4792]

New favorite youtuber I love lore vids...especially about skylanders

[@mowskul]

Average skylanders fan realising Spyro isn’t from skylanders

[@Emily12471]

I think they mean spyro in skylanders

[@Lexie-nc2vl]

Do Roller Brawl lore for a video please. Her backstory would be so interesting man!!!!

[@Eurakachika_Nukz]

I’ve tried to learn about all the Skylanders lore but it can quickly become overwhelming, there’s just so many characters to learn about and they all have such unique and complicated backstories. I like these videos so far about the Skylanders lore cuz you focus on good topics to help slowly explain and unpack the complex skylanders universe 👌

[@disconibba4965]

I just started looking for Skylanders lore and these videos are perfect, PLEASE keep up the good content

[@ArcticpriceThefallenangel]

3:38 was that last half necessary?

[@jrdahl18]

Im loving these videos! You earned yourself a new sub. Hope you can cover more of these skylander backstories, hopefully including my favorite, Roller Brawl

[@kingwolf3044]

Anyone else want an “every sky lander explained” series? Like after going over all the different groups we get a dedicated video for each individual.

[@PenguinBoi27]

I still have the "a-z if skylanders" whitch is basicaly a lore book for everything pre trap team

[@BeaningtonHeinz]

Really good video just like the last one, i'd love to see a video all about the lore on variants

[@eway44]

If ya talk about Spyro, you gotta talk about his games. Like his pre-Skylanders games

[@Slimyoweo]

Loving ur lore vids bro, thinking on doing an Arkeyan lore video myself so can’t way to see the comparison of the two

[@Minerrian]

Loving these Skylanders videos man, keep up the great work! Hope you get accepted for the partner programme!

[@sentinel_01]

Actually malaphor shows up in one level, that being dragon's peak

[@rimfire8217]

Gill Grunt was the First Skylander I put on the portal

[@robxholicfoxyfan8552]

I mean, since Skylanders is different to Legend of Spyro, yeah Malefor would probably be different. Not to mention the other version of Cynder, and especially not to mention the at least three (or four if Reignited Trilogy leads to a better sequel like with the Crash Bandicoot franchise) different Spyros. It is a deep rabbit hole, like what Bianca does in Spyro 3 to steal dragon eggs for The Sorcerous to rip off dragon hatchking wings for magic.

[@FloopytheStinker]

Keep these up! I love them!

[@sidedspike7471]

Hell yah definitely subscribing and I am ready for some skylander shit

[@benjaminthewolf]

Huh, I didn't know Wash Buckler was an orphan! I knew that Tread Head was, but not Wash Buckler! Now I'm just imagining the two of them bonding over being orphans, Hamilton and Burr style.

[@RiffRift]

Loving the law videos!

[@NoahBridgesSonicLord]

Do the complex histories or stories about Skylanders robots next, please.

[@Theagentofchaos-r5q]

The robots are related to the arkeans since they all have The same colour scheme.

[@krealyesitisbeta5642]

*Turn them back to normal before Twitter found out.*😂😂😂😂😂

[@InfinityX1108]

Let's go eventually would you be able to Make a timeline video

[@jamiechronister6225]

Commenting to help with the algorithm

[@StingDR8]

More skylanders stuff please

[@Candjstudios2024]

You have to play the spyro reboot trilogy if ya wanna talk about malefor. Heck if you want to talk about spyro you have to talk about every single spyro game.

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

toys for bob could change the gameplay and even they could have no toys to life just digital we could have all of the dlc and even could definitely have imaginators and swap force but digital. And for me I would definitely love to see thumps wampa island dlc levels and it would be at price and I hope it would happend. And just get rid of the toy tag and toy pad too.

[@yaboismashing5066]

He shows up once in imaginators. He isn't major.

[@cristalmewtwo4160]

What about the 2 siblings the eye giant and the other one who I can't remember

[@clonetrooper2003]

0:25 Oh boy this timeline you just showed…..is REALLY NOT GOOD 1. Most importantly, Imaginators and ring of heroes are not canon. 2. Academy is an alternate timeline and is not canon to any of the games and I have so many reasons why

[@Theagentofchaos-r5q]

I disagree on the Imaginators part. But Imaginators is canon.

[@clonetrooper2003]

@@Theagentofchaos-r5q no it is not it contradicts and retcons ssc.

[@Theagentofchaos-r5q]

@@clonetrooper2003 why not just ignore Imaginators existence.

[@clonetrooper2003]

@@Theagentofchaos-r5q i do! With the exception of my rewrite of it which i regard as canon

[@Theagentofchaos-r5q]

@@clonetrooper2003 yeah I see your point.

[@hiroanimations9045]

I LOVE THE VIDS

[@StingDR8]

Love

[@TheLimepatch]

Help this man get a (totally legal) emulator

[@tirzahroseroot]

More please

[@blue_froggy0968]

They put toph in Fortnite

[@lunactiathemoth]

yar har

[@natesaurus4089]

Honestly Trap Team is the final game in the series. Fight me if you disagree because the last 2 suck it’s better if the were erased from history

[@Ant_Eater78]

I honestly really liked inaginators

[@clonetrooper2003]

@@Ant_Eater78 but its story was crap

[@clonetrooper2003]

And as for you natesaurus, imaginators ia gree with but why superchsrgers? That game’s story was a solid finale that onky needed to be split into two parts to be perfect