All the figures can be used on different platforms interchangeably. I should think there would be involvement with the gamepad, but otherwise:

It's "the same release in different packaging".

All the figures can be used on different platforms interchangeably. I should think there would be involvement with the gamepad, but otherwise:

It's "the same release in different packaging".

See: http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/51729/skylanders-swap-force-wii-will-be-very-close-to-the-hd-versions/