I really am curios about that second version shown above (as reflected by the observation that there were three different versions of this character shown in that 'leaked' prototype picture).
Beyond that, I can certainly say that Slam Bam would be the safest driver! He is the only one who could keep BOTH hands on the wheel while simultaneously shifting through the gears AND shooting his weapon at the bad guys!!!
I did conceive of the vehicles being smaller, Skylander sized. But I must say, I am intrigued at the direction they are moving. I didn't see it coming and it's not boring!
Soo...No straight up gimmick landers per se'...not a bad move.
No standard cores this go 'round ( so far as we know at this juncture).
All Skylanders playable....very glad to see them continue this. It's surprising and pleasing to me that they are the only one of the franchises to fully provide this. In some ways, it may be their most unique feature!
All Skylanders can use the vehicles...good.
Looks like one vehicle of each type to access most or all of the game areas.(I am curious about any elemental gates.) If true, that would be far more reasonable than the required 8 or so Trap Masters needed to fully experience Trap Team.
20 vehicles provide a broad empty canvass to really have some fun and explore the possibilities! I'm looking forward to these more than anything else. I think I will be most interested in the vehicles that push the boundaries (my brain keeps going to a Solar Sailor type wind vehicle...I'm not saying it's logical!)
This ground up redesign of standard characters has pitfalls and possibilities!