Disney Infinity

[PatrickvD]

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where does he get those shirts?

"Of course we all wanna see more of The Incredibles", said the director of Cars 2.




Deliver on that and give us The Incredibles 2. THE PEOPLE WANT IT.

[qindarka]

The last thing we need is another sequel to a Pixar movie. Are Toy Story 3, Cars 2, Monsters U and Finding Nemo 2 not enough?

[SWillie!]

The last thing we need is another sequel to a Pixar movie. Are Toy Story 3, Cars 2, Monsters U and Finding Nemo 2 not enough?

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You're the only person in the world who doesn't want Incredibles 2.

[qindarka]

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You're the only person in the world who doesn't want Incredibles 2.

The original stands alone just fine. Perhaps The Incredibles is more conducive to a sequel than Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo, Cars and Monsters Inc but sadly, pre/sequels for those films already exist and another sequel would add to the current glut. Why must every successful animated film merit a sequel? Bad enough that Cloudy and Despicable Me are getting sequels this year with Hotel Transylvania 2 and Rio 2 also on the horizon.

Though I guess their rabid fans would no longer be able to use this point to lord it over Dreamworks. Oh wait, they will just say that Pixar sequels are done out of love and have a story to be told, as if stuff like Monsters U and Cars 2 have any good reason for existing.

Just really sick of this trend in general. Also wouldn't want a sequel to Wreck-it-Ralph. I know Rich Moore is enthusiastic about it but would rather he work on something else instead.

Doesn't mean that pre/sequels are automatically bad. I actually liked Cars 2. But did the story of that film and that for Monster U really need to be linked to an existing property? The decision to make Monsters U really is baffling. Make a story about friendship set in a university setting if you want but what on earth does it have to do with Monsters Inc? Ditto for Cars 2 which really has no thematic relevance to the original, instead being a spy action film that could have been done using original characters and setting. Not to mention Toy Story 3 which slightly undermined the ending of the second by showing us a lot of events which didn't need to be shown. Whole movie was unnecessary really, just retreading the same ground. Again, I do like it but its strengths come from how entertaining it is, not by its relation to the other two.

[SWillie!]

...its strengths come from how entertaining it is, not by its relation to the other two.

While I understand what you mean, and I totally get that a movie about spies, or college roommates or what have you, could be done with original characters... I think you're ignoring the fact that when people love a certain character or characters, they *want* to see more of them. Maybe not the filmmaking crowd, who has your opinion... but the general public is genuinely excited for more adventures with their favorite characters. People don't go see these sequels because the story looks entertaining (even if that's what makes them like the movie in the long run), they go see them because they love the characters.

And that's why a game like this has so much appeal to those same people (myself included). I love these characters, and I want to see more from them, whether that be movies, games, toys, etc.

[Sotiris]

The decision to make Monsters U really is baffling. Make a story about friendship set in a university setting if you want but what on earth does it have to do with Monsters Inc? Ditto for Cars 2 which really has no thematic relevance to the original, instead being a spy action film that could have been done using original characters and setting.

Well said.

Whole movie was unnecessary really, just retreading the same ground.

Yes, I too feel that Toy Story 3 recycled many themes and ideas from Toy Story 2.

[DisneyEra]

The decision to make Monsters U really is baffling. Make a story about friendship set in a university setting if you want but what on earth does it have to do with Monsters Inc? Ditto for Cars 2 which really has no thematic relevance to the original, instead being a spy action film that could have been done using original characters and setting.

Well said.

Whole movie was unnecessary really, just retreading the same ground.

Yes, I too feel that Toy Story 3 recycled many themes and ideas from Toy Story 2.

So you guys aren't looking foward to Disney's Planes than?
Yeah, me neither.

[thelittleursula]

Looks like a rip off of Spyro Skylanders. Which was like $ 100 for a game but plus more that you spend on the toys.

No thanks.

[disneyboy20022]

Disney Infinity Aims To Mimic Skylanders

http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Disney ... 51601.html

Disney Interactive is looking to cash in on the kids who love the Skylanders approach to gaming: using real-life action figures to help fuel in-game progression. Bridging toys with gameplay, Disney Infinity enables consumers to buy figurines and figurine bases and when played in connection with the game, it unlocks new missions, playable characters and in-game content.

The announcement for Disney Infinity came via a massive press conference with tons of video footage and details released for the product. The game will initially cost $75 as an entry point and will sport the roll-out of Disney-related figures for just over $10 a pop. The base that you'll see in the video can also be exchanged for bigger and better figurine bases that offer special power-ups and abilities.

The game is set for release on June 18th for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Wii U and later for iOS.

There will be some measure of customization available including tossing buildings here and there and making some modifications to the townsfolk in each scenario.

It's a little like Lego Universe but it doesn't seem to be promoted as an MMO, despite the play-style, questing and theme-park setup seeming quite similar to that of an MMO. There is some light platforming, some melee combat and vertical scaling present just like Cryptic's Champions Online, which is what the gameplay seems to closest resemble.

[Disney's Divinity]

I think you're ignoring the fact that when people love a certain character or characters, they *want* to see more of them. Maybe not the filmmaking crowd, who has your opinion... but the general public is genuinely excited for more adventures with their favorite characters.

I suppose this post could also be used to justify Cinderella II: Dreams Come True.

Just because an unnecessary sequel is commercially viable does not mean the decision to make one should be lauded or respected. (That said, I've always been open to Toy Story and The Incredibles sequels although TS is the only one that really called for a sequel)

[SWillie!]

I think you're ignoring the fact that when people love a certain character or characters, they *want* to see more of them. Maybe not the filmmaking crowd, who has your opinion... but the general public is genuinely excited for more adventures with their favorite characters.

I suppose this post could also be used to justify Cinderella II: Dreams Come True.

Just because an unnecessary sequel is commercially viable does not mean the decision to make one should be lauded or respected. (That said, I've always been open to Toy Story and The Incredibles sequels although TS is the only one that really called for a sequel)

You're definitely right... But honestly I think it really does apply to Cinderella II. While you and I know that its pretty awful, the audience it's aimed at likes it regardless. My little sister used to watch it over and over again back when it came out.

Not that I think the decision to make it was a great one, especially in hindsight, but all I'm trying to say is that the only reason sequels are looked down on so harshly is because of the fact that previous examples haven't usually been great. But I don't think that's reason enough to assume the film will be bad, or to wish they would never consider making them.

Anyways, even if they did decide to make Incredibles 2, we'd be looking at 2017 or so by this point, so it's hardly something to worry about now.

[Disney's Divinity]

But honestly I think it really does apply to Cinderella II.

So did I, and that's why I disagree with you. I think the fact that the original film ends with nothing left to tell is reason enough that they shouldn’t consider making them. I’m sure money and business have been reason enough for much worse things to happen in the world (global warming, war, disease, etc. ), but that doesn’t mean the existence of sequels and prequels is a “good” development either. But I’m pushing us off-topic.

I don’t even know what Skylanders is, tbh, but I find it hard to believe that parents can find the money to buy these overly expensive games in the present economy. I would think getting the system alone is hard enough (I know my parents would only buy them 5 years or so after first release once the price had decreased when I was young, just as a next gen was about to begin--wash, rinse, repeat).

[SWillie!]

So did I, and that's why I disagree with you.

Yeah, fair enough. Don't get me wrong, I totally agree that the over saturation of sequels was out of hand. But in the past few years I think things have definitely taken a turn for the better... The Tink films have been well received and TS3 was obviously a hit any way you look at it. Cars 2 is really the only sequel in the past few years to lead us to believe that sequels are a bad idea. At least in my opinion.

Anyways, I totally understand the pricing issue. This could definitely be an expensive hobby. But with the success of Skylanders it's apparent that parents are indeed finding the money somewhere, so I think they'll find it for this as well. I think it will be a matter of understanding that you can't possibly have ALL the characters. It will really make people choose which characters they really want to play as.

[SWillie!]

Here's a nice breakdown of the three different starter play sets, as well as pics of the packaging and interviews with four of the game's creators.
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2013/01/di ... ty-wave-1/

Also, UK pre-orders are up for the first wave over on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_nos ... y+infinity

[monorail91]

I am not a gamer by any means, but this looks so cool!!! I will definitely be picking this up on Day 1!

[Kyle]

Minor nickpick I suppose but I hate how the design aesthetic completely removes, (or tones down at least) Elastagirl's curves, I mean her hips are her defining feature.

[SWillie!]

An "unofficial" Disney Infinity Fans forum has been launched:

http://www.disneyinfinityfans.com

It's called unofficial, and yet Disney Infinity are posting it on their Facebook page and encouraging people to join the conversation. I'm sure they're keeping tabs on what people are talking about, and what people want to see. I'm assuming the "Sheriff Woody" moderator is someone at Disney Interactive.

*Edit* JUST KIDDING! They faked me out. I thought it was the official Disney Infinity facebook page that posted the link, but it was a different fan page with the same profile pic. So I guess this is indeed in no way affiliated with Disney.

[disneyboy20022]

http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-inf ... ine-60942/

They have appeared on Amazon for the Wii, Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360 and the 3DS.


Starer Pack PS3

Starter Pack 3DS

Starter Pack for the Nintendo Wii

Starter for the Wii U

Starter Pack for XBOX 360


Captain Barbossa

Violet

Syndrome


Dash

Davy Jones

Mrs. Incredible

Mike Wozowski

[Will Barks]

Where's that blue duck with the hat from? Never seen this character before.

[Super Aurora]

Where's that blue duck with the hat from? Never seen this character before.

He's from the tv show phineas and ferb. And it's not a duck. It's suppose to be a platypus.