This 2-Wisp Sonic Colors pack appeared in the USA in late 2010, after the release of the game, in most TRU stores. It's about 12.99 and comes with 2 wisps. (white and orange) The white wisp is NOT Yakker, contrary to rumor. Sonic's hands are NOT modified to hold the wisps and the backs do not have pegs. This Sonic is identical to their previous 5 inch line releases, so he is unlike the Australia pre-order bonus Sonic.
Opinion: Only buy this if you NEED wisps. You're essentially paying 13.00+ dollars for 2 wisps because almost everyone already owns a Sonic just like this one from their previous releases. It is not known why they didn't just port the AU/EU pre-order release to the USA so that we'd have open-hand Sonic who could hold wisps. Is a "wisp pack" in the future?
Here's a sort of mock up type photo (neither of the wisps here are real, they're CG but shown with a photo of the 5 inch size Sonic Colors figure) The white wisp is what was made but...he was at one point supposed to have the drill wisp instead of the one he got? (orange) Was the drill yellow wisp ever actually made? Why did they do this photo? Why don't they just get more money by releasing some cool "all wisps" pack for the fans? These are interesting questions.
His off-hand is sculpted just fine, and his expression and paint remain the same good quality. This one may have looser wrists (in that they are normal) This is THE best 'regular Sonic' figure ANYone has produced to date, due to the accuracy. Yes, his head is still heavy due to the accurate spikes, but he'll still stand and pose well. This figure is an A+, and should be aquired if at all possible.
Discovered by SonicTheMainMan
Here are the Wisp packs / pre-orders MIB. You can see that each game came in a big box with the Sonic figure (seen in detail below) & 3 wisps. Each pack got different wisps, so if you wanted all 6, you had to buy both. Look where they put the blue cube wisp in the box. It's quite hidden, and looks like a corner of the packaging. These packs could be bought at JB HI FI.
If you pre order Sonic Colors / Colours in Australia, you get this free Jazwares 5 inch line Sonic figure and 3 wisp figures! Each version of the game comes with a Sonic, but has different wisps! So if you want them all, you've got to go for both DS & Wii
As shown here, Sonic's been modified to have holes in his palms, and the wisps all have pegs so he can 'hold' them. The DS game shot here may be in error as that cube shaped wisp is supposed to be exclusive to the Wii version of the game (so why only give it out with the DS?) Only the final product will tell which ones go with what version. This is a fantastic pre order bonus! Who wouldn't enjoy a free, well made figure, plus the wisps?
Discovered by IndigoSonic
Discovered by BenTheBrilliant
Collectible, colorful, well done (since it's JW) DS photo discovered by IndigoSonic, Wii photo discovered by SonicBoy19
With this photo, you can see that the wisps are really detailed, with molded eyes and even painted tips (notice the gradient on the orange one) In this shot, you can see that the Sonic is VERY like their SBK size one...only look at his hand. It's in a curved position rather than flat, like the photos above show. Which version will be released?
These Wisps were FIRST confirmed for Australia, but England confirmed them second. (At Argos stores) If you fail to pre-order in England, you'll have to pay 14.99 pound to get the figure & wisps. (if you do pre order, it's free) in JB HIFI stores of Australia, you can also get a Sonic Color Blue 'classic style' controller for the Wii as a pre order. The picture at above right is supposed to be from Argos as well, but look how shiny Sonic's head is. It also shows him holding wisps in both hands (proving each hand has a hole) and is UNlike the left photo with one curled hand.
Here are the fan-photos for the Wisp-Holding Sonic figure that was a pre-order bonus for Sonic Colors in the UK AND Australia also. Look how Sonic can hold them up! His arm-joints aren't too floppy, because the wisps are solid. They stay in the holes in his hands, and seem appropriately sized. A great bonus!
