Skylanders: Giants - more details

The following information comes from Nintendo Power...

- the new regular sized Air type Skylander is now called Jet-Vac (formerly Vac-Eagle)
- The new regular magic type Skylander is now called Pop Fizz (formerly Alchemist)
- The new Life Giant is now called Tree Rex (formerly Tree Wrecks)
- console version of the game will include Tree Rex, Jet-Vac, and a G2 Cynder
- 3DS version of the game will include a Tree Rex, Pop Fizz and a G2 Cynder
- 16 New Characters 8 Giants and 8 Regular
- new Molds for G1 Characters
- 8 new "LightCore" Skylanders. 4 are G1 Characters and 4 are G2 Normal sized characters
- LightCore Skylanders will have exclusive powers and light up
- The Only Confirmed LightCore Skylander as of now is LightCore PrismBreak
- all 8 Giant's will also light up but they are not "LightCore" Characters
- Level Cap for the Game has been Raised form 10 to 15
- new Branches will be available.
- Mega Blocs deal made for Skylander Mega blocs in stores this fall
- Nintendo Power will be revealing 4 Skylanders in every mag until the game launches

Thanks to Jordan for the heads up!