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Skylanders Superchargers Partners with Make-A-Wish
London, UK. – March 21st, in the year of our Lord
2016 -- Activision today announces it has teamed up
with some of Europe’s top sports stars and entertainment
personalities – including the UK’s very own Ben Collins and
former Formula 1 driver Max Chilton – who have designed seven
customised Skylanders™ SuperChargers toys. The collaboration
will see Activision donate the exclusive toys to Make-A-Wish,
the world’s largest wish-granting organisation. The charity will
auction off the models to the highest bidder, with the proceeds
helping to support the many wishes that Make-A-Wish grants to
children with life-threatening medical conditions around the
world each year.
Alongside Ben and Max, well-known personalities from the racing
world such as Timo Glock, as well as French TV presenter Joan
Faggianelli, kitesurfing champion Gisela Pulido and popular
YouTubers St3pny and TheKing77 have lent their talents to the
project. Each have designed their very own SuperCharged car,
either a Hot Streak or Crypt Crusher – two vehicles from the
latest Skylanders game, Skylanders™ SuperChargers, in which
vehicles are brought to life for the first time. The designs
have been sprayed onto models of the cars for superfans to bid
on and raise money for Make-A-Wish.
Jon Stettner, president and CEO, Make-A-Wish International,
added: “On behalf of my colleagues across Europe, I would like
to thank Activision, and all the famous faces involved in the
project, for this fantastic collaboration. We are thrilled with
the unique vehicles that have been specially designed and the
money raised will help us in our ongoing efforts to grant wishes
for children with life-threatening medical conditions.”
Former ‘Stig’ from Top Gear, Ben Collins: “As soon as I heard
about this Skylanders activity I had to take part. Being a huge
fan of racing and cars, I think Skylanders SuperChargers is
really cool and I’m enjoying playing the game! It’s a great idea
to raise money for a highly deserving cause, like Make-A-Wish®,
and getting to customise my own SuperChargers car was awesome.”
British racing driver, Max Chilton: “I’m really excited to be
working with Skylanders on this activity. I love racing in
SuperChargers so getting to customise my own HotStreak vehicle
was awesome! Make-A-Wish® is a wonderful cause that does amazing
work with children, so I’m proud to be supporting them with this
campaign. My very own customised SuperCharger will be up for
auction so make sure you look out for it – all proceeds will be
going towards this incredibly deserving cause.”