Zook

Template:Characterbox (Skylanders) Template:Q Template:Q Zook (ズゥーク in Japanese) is a Bambazooker who is one of the playable Skylanders in the Skylanders series. He first appeared in Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure. He also has an American independence counterpart who is available in the Lost Islands on July 2013.

Background

Personality

Zook is a resourceful, peace-loving Bambazooker but prefers to be secretive.

Biography

Zook hails from a strange and unusual species called Bambazookers, who once lived their entire lives standing in place... until Zook discovered they could walk simply by stepping out of the mud. After that, he became a wandering hero, seeking peace, tranquility and interesting things to blow up with his hand-carved bamboo tube. Campfire songs were even written about him, although Zook would have preferred some nice haiku poetry if given a choice. Now, Zook spends his time as a Skylander, figuring he can be an even bigger hero and have even more songs written about him.

Story

History

Zook is something of a folk hero among the Banbaooker forest folk. After centuries of standing still, Zook decided not to be a stick in the mud anymore. He simply lifted his leg and stepped forward. He then wandered the woods spreading the word - Bambazookers can move! But nobody took much notice. The first time an outsider saw a bambazooker was when Zook saved an elven mapping expedition. The elves were watching Zook and placing bets on the purpose of his bamboo tube (some said it was a telescope, while others maintained it was a didgeridoo). The elves were caught unawares when a mighty mountain troll stomped menacingly towards them.

Suddenly, Zook brought all betting to a close when he lifted the great tube to his shoulder. Out shot a shower of exploding thorns that sent the troll into a speedy retreat. 'Ahhhh, a bazooka!' the elves exclaimed. To this day, no other bambazooker has ever taken a single step. So, as the only mobile Bambazooker in history, Zook has a special place in the Skylanders squad.

Abilities

Zook can summon a wall made of foliage to protect himself. In addition, he uses his multi-purpose bamboo tube for pretty much everything, including a telescope and a didgeridoo... and of course, a bazooka, which fires special explosive thorns grown in a secret bramble patch known only to his people.

Stats

Series 1Series 2

Quotes

Battle Cries

• "Let's lower da boom, BIG TIME!"
• "Time for da boom!"
• "Bring in da boom!"
• "Let's do this!"
• "Zook it up!"
• "Look out, the Zook's out!"
• "Hey, how you like that?"
• "Locked and loaded!"
• "Beat them bad!"
• "Heh heh, yeah!"
• " I be winnin' da fight!"
• Ha! Ha! Better luck next time to you!"
• "Comin' through!" - When opening a gate
• "Super Spring!" - When using a bounce pad
• "Feel the power!" - When checking Stats Info
• "Ya makin' me strong!" - When checking Stats Info
• "Look incredible!" - When putting on a hat
• "Dats my kinda hat!" - When putting on a hat
• "Hey, I like it!" - When given a nickname
• Great job on the name!" When given a nickname

Commercial Quotes

• "Let's go, Skylanders!"

Character Trailers

• File:Skylanders Spyro's Adventure - Zook Preview (Locked-and-Loaded)
• File:Meet the Skylanders Zook (extended)
• File:Skylanders Spyro's Adventure - Zook Trailer (Locked-and-Loaded!)
• File:Skylanders Giants - SERIES 2 ZOOK Official Trailer

See also

• Evil Missile Minion

Gallery

• Zook Trailer
  Zook Trailer
• Zook in his elemental background.
  Zook in his elemental background.
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  Zook in toy form
• File:Zook.jpg
• Zook fighting against two Drow Spearmen
  Zook fighting against two Drow Spearmen
• File:Image zook2.jpg
• Zook in gameplay.
  Zook in gameplay.
• Zook In Spyro's Universe
  Zook In Spyro's Universe
• Zook remodel for Skylanders Giants
  Zook remodel for Skylanders Giants
• Zook's Redesign
  Zook's Redesign
• Zook on the Portal of Power
  Zook on the Portal of Power
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  Zook in his toy packaging
• Zook Prototype card and/or redesign
  Zook Prototype card and/or redesign
• File:Gameplay-Download-L-Zook-3 (1).png
• Series 2 Zook trailer screenshot
  Series 2 Zook trailer screenshot
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  Zook's concept illustration
• Zook taking on Chompies and Trolls
  Zook taking on Chompies and Trolls
• Zook in game
  Zook in game
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  Stone Zook
• Zook taking on Cyclopses
  Zook taking on Cyclopses
• Zook blasting bad guys with his Bazooka
  Zook blasting bad guys with his Bazooka
• Series 2 Zook Promotional Art
  Series 2 Zook Promotional Art

Trivia

• His species' name is a combination of bamboo and bazooker.
• In the Skylanders commercial 'Blow it Up!', Zook speaks with an Australian accent, while in the games, he speaks with a Jamaican accent.
• One of his upgrade names (Full Splinter Jacket) is a play on the war movie Full Metal Jacket.
• In the boss battle with the Evil Missile Minion; his shrapnels last longer than those of the real Zook's and do more damage, but are slower; his missiles also have a slower rate of fire.
• Some fans dislike Zook for his "unusual" character design.
• In his Series 2 figure, he has his Bazooka upgraded to the Old Growth Bazooka upgrade on the Artilleryman upgrade path.
• He and Trigger Happy are the only Skylanders from Spyro's Adventure with three fingers on each of their hands.
• Zook is the only Life Skylander in Spyro's Adventure whose soul gem does not involve healing.
• On his packaging, his catchphrase is 'Bamboo-yah!'.