It's that time of year again and parents are frantically searching high and low for all the “most wanted” items on their children's wish lists.
For many of you, this list includes the ever elusive Kaos Trap.
What is the Kaos Trap?
The Kaos Trap is similar to all the other Traps in Skylanders Trap Team, but as you might expect, it can only Trap one specific Villain. (That would be Kaos.)
When was the Kaos Trap Released?
The Kaos Trap was actually released on Day 1 (with a limited supply, just as Activision warned us about).
It was most often found at Toys R Us, but I got a few reports of folks finding Kaos Traps at Target as well.
In most cases, stores only received one case of 24 Kaos Traps. Some larger stores received 2 cases. However, especially in major metropolitan areas, even 48 Kaos Traps is simply not enough for the hundreds and thousands of Skylanders fans in each city.
When Wave 2 rolled in (about a week or two later) some stores were able to put out another case of Kaos Traps, but as you know those disappeared just as quickly as the first cases.
Are there different Kaos Traps?
There are in fact two versions of the Kaos Trap. There is the regular Kaos Trap which you can buy in a Single Pack and there is the Ultimate Kaos Trap which is available exclusively in the Dark Edition Starter Pack.
The Ultimate Kaos Trap has a larger head and paint on Kaos' face.
However, in the game, the two Traps function exactly the same.
The Dark Edition Starter Pack is rapidly disappearing, but it is still currently the most cost-effective way to get your hands on a Kaos Trap. This is precisely why I recommended the Dark Edition to anyone and everyone who asked me about it back in September and October.
How many times have you walked down the Skylanders aisle looking for a Kaos Trap and walked right by a Dark Edition Starter Pack?
More Kaos Traps are Here…
Just this past week most Toys R Us locations got a new shipment of Sklyanders in. This included the Wave 3 Minis:
Gill Runt & Thumpling
Small Fry & Weeruptor
and a surprise shipment of Wave 2.5 Traps:
1 Air Hourglass
2 Air Screamer
1 Air Toucan
2 Earth Hourglass
1 Earth Toucan
2 Fire Screamer
1 Life Toucan
1 Magic Axe
1 Magic Hourglass
2 Tech Angel
2 Tech Hand
2 Undead Axe
2 Undead Hand
1 Water Angel
1 Water Axe
2 Kaos
That's right there are 2 Kaos Traps in each case of 24 Traps. Most locations received multiple cases and I know a few of you had some luck getting your Kaos Trap this time around.
I think most TRU stores have sold through these cases quickly, but I would keep an eye out especially at other retailers to see if they get the same Wave 2.5 cases in soon.
Even more Kaos Traps Coming Soon…
I announced this a while ago, but we know that there will be more Kaos Traps coming out with Wave 3.
However, it will be very similar to the Wave 2.5 scenario. There are only 3 Kaos Traps per case and they will probably sell out in the same day that they are put on the shelf.
Follow Me to be Notified of More Kaos Traps
I do my best to stay on top of all the latest Skylanders news. Around this time of year I especially try to stay on top of new shipments coming into stores.
As I mentioned above, I know my latest notification of the Wave 2.5 shipment helped some of you secure your very own Kaos Trap. I'm glad that I was able to help out.
When I hear about a new shipment, whether it's on Amazon.com or at Toys R Us or some other retailer here's what I do:
1) I post about it on the SCL Facebook Page
2) I tweet about it on @sclmatt
then if the news is big enough (which more Kaos Traps would certainly qualify as “big enough”)
3) I send out an email to the SCL Mailing List
So, if you're still waiting to get your Kaos Trap (at a decent price) or if you want to be the first in your area to know about new release Skylanders, I would highly recommend following SCL on Facebook or Twitter or joining the Mailing List (you can use the form at the bottom of the left-hand column on any page).
Thanks for reading. Happy Hunting!
Thanks for the info.
Don’t think ill possibly find this before Christmas. it would be nice if you did a competition to give away one of each a Single Pack and Ultimate Kaos Trap (maybe single also?)
If you do decide on a Xmas giveaway.. i hope you will include NON US residents 🙂
Good info about the Wave 2.5 and 3 having at least some Kaos Traps. I still have never seen a Kaos trap in store but I got lucky and found one on eBay for like $1 more than in store but with free shipping and I was using my eBay Bucks anyways. Throw in it was right near my daughter’s birthday and we have a winner. I know some people don’t want to use eBay or pay more than retail but desperate times….
So if you’ve been having trouble finding the trap locally, keep an eye on eBay as well – I’ve seen a few eBay power sellers get some and if you bought multiple items the cost per item ended up the same as in store.
Just like your post, my local toys r us at 7am this morning had about 8 on the shelves(kaos traps) I snagged one for a family friend and left the rest for some other lucky shoppers. Once again good post. Thanks.
I wanted the Dark Edition for that AND I thought that Wildfire looked better in black and silver than he does in solid gold… but no one had that on sale for Black Friday, just the regular one. Kind of made my choice for me.
So about 2 weeks ago found one at the Toys R Us Location in Moline, Illinois 61265., They had an abundance of them, and from what I found out they still do. They are at 4555 16th St, Moline, IL 61265(309) 797-3602
Try calling and checking to see if they will ship.
I went to TRU yesterday and asked if they had any Kaos Traps they said they haven’t received any since they first came out. I have looked everywhere. It’s the only thing on my sons Xmas list. Sad!!!
I have a Kaos trap I bought off ebay for $60 but I had not realized that another family member also bought my son one off ebay for $50. I wish I could sell it to you for cheap but Im willing to let it go for $45 if you really want it. I know it is still a bit expensive but I figured I would put it out there for you and see if you were interested at all. Let me know. hollyhenry21@yahoo.com
Holly, not sure if you received my email but I gave in and purchased one off ebay too. Thanks you checking. Happy Holidays!!
I work at a Target store, and I’ve been keeping a close eye out for any Kaos traps. There is a space for it in our Skylander section. But when I recently scanned it to check if it was in stock, my heart sank. At least for every target in our district of MD, it’s been discontinued, meaning we won’t be receiving more. For me EBay is out cause sellers ask an arm and a leg and bidders will pay through the nose to win bids for it. Hoping my local TRU will get some in
How many kaos traps do I need? I have two kids and they each want their own saved game in Skylanders Trap Team. Do I need a kaos trap for each kid’s saved game?
They can share the Trap.
Thanks Matt, your answer made life MUCH easier.
Be patient if you haven’t gotten one yet.
I was able to snag one by just making repeat visits to the stores I frequent. There was only one hiding behind several elemental traps, so I bought it at the retail price, not the amount the sharks are gouging people for on the web.
$60-80 could buy a lot of characters, IMHO.
The employees at a gamestop I went to said the only way to get a Kaos Trap was to buy the Dark Edition. I told them There was also an individual trap and they argued with me about it. I told them I had seen one with my own eyes and they seemed mad. It might be they were just burned out from the holidays. Still looking for one of my own at the stores but won’t pay scalpers prices.
honestly I think this is a sale tactic for employees, I also went to more than one gamestop and they argued the same thing. I’m not sure someone who sells these things day after day would be so ill informed which leads me to believe this is how Gamestop sells their dark editions. Otherwise we have a wave of employees that just like to argue with us, the last employee looked at us like we were insane.
Any new news on these traps? Our nine year old received the game for Christmas and of course I didn’t do enough research beforehand to know he needed a special trap for Kaos. Thanks!
The Kaos Trap is still really hard to find. I did have some luck at one of our local Gamestops. The girl looked it up and said one was in transit. It wasn’t in the back but was on its way. She took my name and number to call me when it gets in. I’ve been looking at Toys R US, Gamestop and Target and asking the sales people about it. Most do not know what I’m talking about or know very little. This girl didn’t know much about Skylanders but was able at least look it up for me. Just keep stopping by and checking and asking.
At GameStop the only way is to buy the dark edition. They don’t ever get Kaos traps. I have a close relationship with the asst mgr there and he’s never seen them at there.
This is just bad information.
Until last week it was spot on accurate. Even now after spending most of the evening looking for GS stores with them in stock the Dark edition is still your best bet .
I just picked up the Kaos Trap at Gamestop. This was the first one that they had ever seen. I had been going in there off and on and the girl behind the counter saw that they were getting one in. She called and held it for me until I got there. $5.99. If you add in all the leg work to find one, you might be better off on eBay. I just hate the price gouging there.
I just bought one from my local Gamestop yesterday. I had called the one closest to me and the girl told me there was none in the region. I felt she was not very helpful, so I tried the next closest and they had one and held it for me.
For anyone looking online at Gamestop, you have to type “chaos trap” into the search instead of “kaos trap”
I checked the Gamestop website yesterday for Kaos trap but it is listed as Chaos Trap. You have to search for store availability as it is not online. Found a store 30 miles away showing they had it. I called and they had it so I asked them to hold it as I drove up. They also had a lot of the new Skylanders items as Jan 10 is Gametop Skylander day. I will be stopping in today to get the new ltd edition light trap.
I checked this am for Kaos (Chaos) traps on the Gamestop website and more stores have it listed as available so I suggest going that route.
Found one at Best Buy, Thousand Oaks, CA. I was so excited that I didn’t bother to see if they had more. I did notice that their trap selection was replenished so the theory that kaos is shipping in onsies and twosies per case of traps must be true.
I went to TRU prior to BB and spoke to the guy who actually put the SLTT wall. He said he hasn’t seen one since release.
Go here quickly, just released and got my confirm! http://www.gamestop.com/accessories/skylanders-trap-team-gems-bundle-with-chaos-water-and-earth-trap-packs/119726
Sold out as of 3:10pm pst! Keep checking though guys and be sure to do separate searches under Kaos, Chaos & Trap Team Gems Bundle as they keep quietly putting bundles up. Happy Hunting 🙂
Got mine at GameStop. Searched online each day looking for one in my area and many times they were already held. Finally got lucky and one came available across the highway from my work. Called and they held it for me. Got off from work and picked it up. Finally my search is over.
I just bought the kaos trap from Gamestop. I was told their stores received only one each. Their website allows you to search within 100 miles of your zip code.
ebgames.com is listing bundles that include the Kaos trap for $17.97 (online only)
I finally found one at GameStop I was 99% close of losing it because someone was holding and if they didn’t come at 12:00 pm I would’ve lost I was so luck I just really hope you guys get one good luck guys!!☺
Thanks to finding this site I just ordered the bundle mentioned below with Kaos trap from gamestop.com/ $23.97 total w/shipping. I checked yesterday & they weren’t available, so just like Lotto-“you never know…” 😉 I ordered the Kaos/Water/Magic bundle but there were others. Still available- for online only. Though I guess I’ll wait to see if it actually makes it to my house!
These bundles were first listed a few weeks ago, but they sold out very quickly. All orders were shipped.
It’s good to see that they’re back.
Just found 2 yesterday at my local Best Buy. Score!
They’re out there. They’re just trickling in slowly.
Have two fire traps 15 each email danielleschunn@yahoo.com
We found one at a Walgreens in Tucson
Just picked up a 3 pack of traps with the kaos trap in it from a best buy. Got lucky as it was the only one on their display.
this is recent I know but I just graduated and I decided to buy Trap team to enjoy this summer after work, I know the kaos trap can be found at wal mart, but does anyone know when they get in new shipments of traps, or even Trap Master Skylanders? Currently looking for life, earth, light and dark trap masters.
Since the new skylanders game is coming out next month most places are clearing out inventory of Trap Team items. Toys r Us was selling traps for buy one get one free in store the last time I checked and offering clearance pricing on trap masters. As for a Kaos trap you can go on Amazon and grab a 3 trap pack that includes 1 Kaos, 1 fire and 1 tech trap for $14.99. Also saw they have undead traps for $5. Hope that helps, happy gaming!
Also I was too late cause someone bought a kaos trap right when I walked in, but they can be found at the source as well