13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
He does what he says he does.. and he does it well,
November 15, 2011 Minh (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Skylanders Spyro's Adventure: Stump Smash (Accessory)
Stump Smash is a tree (or an ent, if you will) with two giant tree stumps as hands, in which he puts to good use for smashing enemies. His basic attack just alternate smashes with his hands, but does quite a bit of damage. His second attack spews out rolling acorns (that can bounce off walls) which does low damage but can slow down any enemy it hits, which is useful since Stump Smash isn't the fastest Skylanders. Stump Smash also seems to have the highest amount of health compared to any other Skylanders, thus, making him great for players who aren't as careful and just likes to run in and destroy things.
And for those who are wondering about his element: it's life. This means that he covers an element that is NOT a part of the starter pack (which only has Tech (Trigger Happy), Magic (Spyro), and Water (Gill Grunt)).
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
One grumpy ent who smashes with the best of 'em!,
November 23, 2011 Jayson Klein (Winter Garden, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skylanders Spyro's Adventure: Stump Smash (Accessory)
Stump Smash is a Life-type Skylander. His initial attacks are his stumpfist combo (time it just right to get a REALLY painful third hit, which deals double the normal smashes), and he can spit out spinning acorns, which, though deal low damage, compensate by slowing enemies down. This ability comes in handy since Stump Smash isn't the fastest Skylander, off the bat.
One downside, however, to his attacks side is because he's actually pretty big, his stumpfists actually have a TEENY tiny bit of reach, which makes him vulnerable is an enemy is right in his face. This can be resolved when you upgrade him with a Meganut attack (you can make Stump Smash roll this big, spiky nut-thing, acting like an attack ball).
Now, onto his speed, even THAT can be fixed if you choose the Smash-N-Bash path, and give him Stumpfist Combos (His Stumpfist Charge makes him much faster, and it's a deadly combo to begin with).
I wish I could give him 4 1/2 stars, because he's not...Read more
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Your getting used.,
January 9, 2012 Sephiroth du Lac (realist) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skylanders Spyro's Adventure: Stump Smash (Accessory)
Every seller here is price gouging you. Your better off waiting until the initial popularity dies down and buying them for the original $7.97 price at wal-mart and various other places like Best buy or Target. Even Toys R' Us is only $9.99 every one of these retailers are rip off artists looking to steal your money. Even Drill Sergeant and Whirlwind are going to be released at the end of this month as part of a 3 pack in the states so they are no longer exclusive. So don't pay these prices. Boycott Amazon's price gouging and just be patient.
Well, Stump Smash is my children's favorite character. We bought him after christmas for 7.97 at Wal-Mart. He is a tough old tree for certain. His smash attacks and acorn shot is pretty impressive and his hammers even grow when upgraded. A bit slow for my taste but very very powerful. A must have in my opinion.