SDCC: Iron Maiden HeroClix!

[Xuco]

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Iron Maiden HeroClix. Small booster packs it seems. Must be that small set (8 Collectible Figures) that was mentioned some time ago. What do you guys think? Honestly, I personally have no idea what to think...

Source: Toy News International (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=2010_SDCC%2FPreview_Night%2FNECA&pic=DSC06773.jpg&dispsize=800&start=60)

[Troma99]

So its going to be All variations of Eddie? Hmm

[Crow]

Oh wow... not just Eddie, but can you imagine pitting Air-Raid Siren Bruce Dickinson against some super-heroes?

I would love it if they sculpted the album cover from Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. In fact, just make a figure out of every album cover.

[Hesster56]

*checks his calender*

Nope, not the first day of the fourth month. Whiskey tango foxtrot.

I'd have assumed Gene Simmons would have locked down WK with KISS before Eddie got involved.

[commandercool]

What the #### is this? Is this a fan-made mock up, or have I gone insane?

[Troma99]

Yeah Same here. I was actually hoping for an Alice cooper Hc/Hrc "From The Insiiiiide"

[spider_ham]

You'd better head for the hillside brick and mortar store quickly to get these, otherwise you're dead at the hands of heroclix players on the edge.

:confused:

[Troma99]

I don't know what to say. Head for the hills?

RUUUUN FOR YOUR LIIIIIVESSSS


Actually I honestly Hope this is HC/HRC (like everything remotely violent0 So I can run The Ancient Mariner with him...

[commandercool]

After recovering from my brief complete bafflement at this bizarre development, I have two thoughts:

First of all, I guess I support this. I'm not an Iron Maiden fan by any stretch, but I kind of think the "super tiny set, one figure boosters, oddball licensed property" is cool.

Second, if we're gonna make figures out of heavy metal bands, can I please have Tarot and/or Nightwish figures? PLEASE?! I WILL GIVE YOU MONEY! I want a tiny plastic Marco Hietala on a Heroclix dial, and I will go to fairly great lengths to get one.

At any rate, this is literally the last thing I expected to see this morning when I got out of bed, so... thanks for that, I guess.

[TheRedHood]

That is so Awesome! I am assuming they are 8 Eddies in different poses. I am all over this! Love Maiden!

I think the small boosters are due to the small size of the set.

[Old Purple Puss]

I hope powerslave eddie isn't a super rare.

[spider_ham]

Second, if we're gonna make figures out of heavy metal bands, can I please have Tarot and/or Nightwish figures? PLEASE?! I WILL GIVE YOU MONEY! I want a tiny plastic Marco Hietala on a Heroclix dial, and I will go to fairly great lengths to get one.

KISS 'clix would be cool as well, and make the most sense to make. I'm assuming that G.S. decided to opt out or wasn't approached. I'm hoping the former is true, as he's a huge comic book fan.

[Old Purple Puss]

kiss blows. iron maiden kicks ###.

[docsweeney]

What, no ABBA-clix? WTF!!!!

[indymark13]

WOW!! Just think, a Killers Eddie with BCF, Trooper Eddie with Charge, Fear of the Dark Eddie with stealth, and Somewhere In Time Eddie with EE/PB!! Aces High could have the vehicle keyword. Seriously, who wouldn't buy Eddie flying an old school fighter plane to go against Thor's chariot?!?!

[Xuco]

Having taken some time to digest it, I think this is an interesting idea and I might pick up a booster or two. Will more heavy metal bands get similar treatment? I am now intrigued!

[CuriousLurker]

Yeah... Iron Maiden before Kiss is pure heresy.

[TheRedHood]

kiss blows. iron maiden kicks ###.

Personal opinions aside(yeah, right) I think most bands do not translate well to clix. I don't think too many people want regular guys in street clothes. KISS is the most "superhero like" band, followed by Alice Cooper, and maybe Insane Clown Posse or Slipknot. The reason Maiden works, is because of Eddie and the years of art representing him in various roles(axe murder, futuristic warrior, cowboy, WWII pilot, soldier, etc., etc., etc.) Megadeth may be able to pull this off as well, but I don't know if they would have the fan base for it.
Just my thoughts on it.

[Hesster56]

Let the speculation on special powers begin!

Speed: Run to the hills. Eddie can use charge and running shot, and is not affected by hindering terrain for movement purposes.

Attack: Run for your life. Eddie can use Steal Energy and phasing/teleport

[vampricyoda]

Eh. It's odd. But I'd pick up a booster if I ever saw one in the shop.

And crack up when they're all game breaking must have figures.

[VGA d1sc1pL3]

Is this a joke? Or is it for real?

[hair10]

OMG! If this is real this will be one of the most awesomest thing that WK has ever for HeroClix!! This ranks right behind DC HeroClix but in front of Marvel HeroClix!!


UP THE IRONS! :a-fist:


Edit... looked at the pic again and I don't think it's a fake. I think it's from the WK booth at SDCC... below it is a box for Doc Manhattan. And if you look at the next pic you see the shelf below the Iron Man display.

Edit, edit... keep looking through the pics and you'll see some of NECA's figures coming out, including Iron Maiden ones.

[commandercool]

Eh. It's odd. But I'd pick up a booster if I ever saw one in the shop.

And crack up when they're all game breaking must have figures.

I'm thinking Alpha-like dials, probably. Maybe with a few special powers.

And of course, I'm reminded of that Meatwad quote:

"From now on, it's only heavy metal bands that gonna boss me around. Them people speak the truth. They got this six-story skeleton named Eddie, and he like opens his mouth all crazy fang-like.. He's crazy as hell."

[Troma99]

I'm thinking Alpha-like dials, probably. Maybe with a few special powers.

And of course, I'm reminded of that Meatwad quote:

"From now on, it's only heavy metal bands that gonna boss me around. Them people speak the truth. They got this six-story skeleton named Eddie, and he like opens his mouth all crazy fang-like.. He's crazy as hell."

I want candy Bubble gum and taffy

[charlesdward]

As a lifelong Maiden fan, I have no choice but to grab a few of these the second I see them.
And Eddie vs Megadeth's Vic Rattlehead woulod be awesome, btw.

[MattMinus]

"Woe to you, Oh Earth and Sea, for the Devil sends the
Clix with wrath, because he knows the time is short...
Let him who hath understanding reckon the number of the
Clix for it is a human number, its number is Six hundred and
sixty six."

[Troma99]

As a lifelong Maiden fan, I have no choice but to grab a few of these the second I see them.
And Eddie vs Megadeth's Vic Rattlehead woulod be awesome, btw.

vs.???? Why not have them team up....

AND FOR FUN They can Make Evil Ernie Clix.. The Unholy Trinity

[VGA d1sc1pL3]

I figured this should have its own thread so people can geekgasm over the Spidey figs :)

Anyways:
http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=2010_SDCC%2FPreview_Night%2FNECA&pic=DSC06773.jpg&dispsize=800&start=60

Iron Maiden Heroclix. Small booster backs it seems. Must be that small set that was mentioned some time ago. What do you guys think? Honestly, I personally have no idea what to think...

What, no ABBA-clix? WTF!!!!

Better yet... Air Supply Clix. LOL!

[SWTony]

Better yet... Air Supply Clix. LOL!

Alright, please exit the thread and leave your testicles by the door.

[VGA d1sc1pL3]

You've got to be ####ing kidding me.

And I can guarantee I will not embrace them in my tournaments.

I play HEROclix! Not RockbandClix, SmurfClix, RainbowBrightClix, PedoBearClix, or any other bull#### Clix.

It's called HeroClix... it's based on comic book characters. I will refuse to let anyone use them in tourneys at my venue.

Basically, it boils down to this:

"A shared universe, like any fictional construct, hinges on suspension of disbelief. When continuity is tossed away, it tatters the construct. Undermines it." -- Peter David

[y2schwabe]

Can we get WizKids to confirm this?????

I SOOOO want this. I would even get an Eddie kill list for my signature.

[commandercool]

You've got to be ####ing kidding me.

And I can guarantee I will not embrace them in my tournaments.

I play HEROclix! Not RockbandClix, SmurfClix, RainbowBrightClix, PedoBearClix, or any other bull#### Clix.

It's called HeroClix... it's based on comic book characters. I will refuse to let anyone use them in tourneys at my venue.

Basically, it boils down to this:

"A shared universe, like any fictional construct, hinges on suspension of disbelief. When continuity is tossed away, it tatters the construct. Undermines it." -- Peter David

Your custom title is "Upsetting the status quo". You are doing this by aggressively insisting that things stay the way they are. Please pick one or the other.

Also, who's Peter David?

[Troma99]

Your custom title is "Upsetting the status quo". You are doing this by aggressively insisting that things stay the way they are. Please pick one or the other.

Also, who's Peter David?

ARguably one of the greatest Comic Book Writers ever:
HE wrote the mother####in HULK!!!

HE also wrote some really really good Supergirl issues

[commandercool]

ARguably one of the greatest Comic Book Writers ever:
HE wrote the mother####in HULK!!!

HE also wrote some really really good Supergirl issues

NOW I KNOW!

[Troma99]

NOW I KNOW!

And Knowing is half the battle...Sorry that should have Said Mother ####in Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolverine

[commandercool]

And Knowing is half the battle...Sorry that should have Said Mother ####in Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolverine

Yes, it is.

Oh, he wrote that? I liked that. It was good times.

[Vestige]

I play HEROclix! Not RockbandClix, SmurfClix, RainbowBrightClix, PedoBearClix, or any other bull#### Clix.


Come on,it will be Guitar HEROclix.

[Troma99]

Yes, it is.

Oh, he wrote that? I liked that. It was good times.

OH #### no....Hmmm Why'd I think that?


But its the same level of good writing....For Example:
Hulk Fights Santa....(well Rhino Dressed as Santa. And they stop fighting because a little girl asks why Santa's Getting beat up by an Ugly Big man)

[vamroc]

Alright, please exit the thread and leave your testicles by the door.

At least he's not a Winger fan :a-sharpshooter::bolt:

[Kid Ridiculous]

Can GWAR be far behind?

...hmm.....now that would be sweet!

[zyxba]

The only thing that could be cooler would be GWAR clix.

[Ribbon]

I'll buy a super-rare live after death eddie

[zyxba]

I'd be all over some GWAR clix. They've fought some epic monsters, and they have plenty of members over the years. Sidekicks, slaves. All the murder and mayhem one could possibly want. And a Metalocalypse set to go with it. Then take them all for a spin and destroy the comics universes with the power of METAL!

[Old Purple Puss]

predictons/b0nercones

Trooper Eddie (past, soldier)
Killers Eddie (brute, monster)
Maiden Japan (martial artist)
Powerslave Eddie (giant, deity, herald)
Somewhere in time Eddie (future, robot)
Run to the Hills Eddie (warrior)
Aces High Eddie (double based flying transporter)
Flight of Icarus Eddie (...flying blowtorch monster?)

[Ironman1994]

Cool. If it weren't for the song Alexander the Great, my dad wouldn't have researched him, and my name wouldn't be Alexandros.

Definitely picking up a few for my dad. Now we need a clix game (NOT HC) where you can make your own band. Could be a neat boar/tabletop game.

[Troma99]

Cool. If it weren't for the song Alexander the Great, my dad wouldn't have researched him, and my name wouldn't be Alexandros.

Definitely picking up a few for my dad. Now we need a clix game (NOT HC) where you can make your own band. Could be a neat boar/tabletop game.

Guitar HERO: Tabletop Edition. For those too Introverted to even go out and Play the ####in Game

[DiscoHippo]

What is this!? i don't even

[Ironman1994]

Guitar HERO: Tabletop Edition. For those too Introverted to even go out and Play the ####in Game
Not like that. Like, with actual licensed bands.

"Hey guys check out my 800 point band! I have... James Hetfield as a vocalist (I love his growling vocals special power), Mike Portnoy as drummer (He has an awesome band changing power on click 6), Steve Harris as my bassist, (300 points but what a beast!), Slash as Lead Guitarist, and Jonathan Cain on keyboard."

[UndeadEnigma]

Iron Maiden Heroclix?

Hell yes!

8 sculpts,

Predictions
Killers Eddie
Peace of Mind Eddie
Somewhere in Time Eddie
Trooper Eddie
Power Slave Eddie
2 Minutes to Midnight Eddie
Fear of the Dark Eddie
A Real Live one Eddie

All of these would be incredible different sculpts with different powers. It fits the game, and I'm going to be getting them all.

UP THE IRONS! SCREAM FOR ME HC REALMS!

[mhmike]

if they make Manowar clix i will literally puke on youtueb for everyone

my ex-wife hated manowar and i once told her

KISS MY (BUTT) IF YOU DON'T LIKE ME I DON'T CARE

We like it hard, we like it fast
We got the biggest amps, man they blast
True metal people wanna rock not pose
Wearin' jeans and leather, not cracker jack clothes

PLEASURE SLAVE LE

[commandercool]

if they make Manowar clix i will literally puke on youtueb for everyone

my ex-wife hated manowar and i once told her

KISS MY (BUTT) IF YOU DON'T LIKE ME I DON'T CARE

We like it hard, we like it fast
We got the biggest amps, man they blast
True metal people wanna rock not pose
Wearin' jeans and leather, not cracker jack clothes

PLEASURE SLAVE LE

Ah, Manowar. That might be good 'Clix.

There's a Rhapsody of Fire cover of Manowar's "Power of Thy Sword" that will literally kill you if you listen to it. I've seen it happen. Those it doesn't kill are deafened and bleed from the ears for the next six months. It's spectacular.

[SlayerOfAres]

behind the times.

[Ironman1994]

PLEASE give us Coheed clix that are compatible with this, and amory wars clix cross compatible with this and regular Heroclix.

[charlesdward]

Did someone say GWAR clix??
Oh, I would SO be in there elbows deep!

[GSInc]

You've got to be ####ing kidding me.

And I can guarantee I will not embrace them in my tournaments.

I play HEROclix! Not RockbandClix, SmurfClix, RainbowBrightClix, PedoBearClix, or any other bull#### Clix.

It's called HeroClix... it's based on comic book characters. I will refuse to let anyone use them in tourneys at my venue.

Basically, it boils down to this:

"A shared universe, like any fictional construct, hinges on suspension of disbelief. When continuity is tossed away, it tatters the construct. Undermines it." -- Peter David

*GSInc bows and gives praise to any and all gods that he does not play at VGA d1sc1pL3's venue*

[edward_nigma]

Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner: Eddie can use HSS

[d_knight7]

If they have the British Soldier Eddie cheap online I might pick one up for nostalgia, as I always liked the image.

Otherwise I'll only be picking any up if they're very cheap, and I can think of a modding use.

[Prof. Aragorn]

KISS is the most "superhero like" band, followed by Alice Cooper, and maybe Insane Clown Posse or Slipknot.

Heroclix is a miracle.

F'n rainbows.

[bludd72]

i'll be looking for a 'maiden japan' samurai eddie! never would have thought in a million years my favorite metal band would be made into clix. i'm still skeptical:noid: is this for real?!

[d_knight7]

i'll be looking for a 'maiden japan' samurai eddie! never would have thought in a million years my favorite metal band would be made into clix. i'm still skeptical:noid: is this for real?!

Yes, it appears to be very much for realz.

Know what I'm sayin'?

[hanzoslash]

It's called HeroClix... it's based on comic book characters. I will refuse to let anyone use them in tourneys at my venue.

But Eddie is my hero.




Just one more thing,


GWAR!!!

[bludd72]

Iron Maiden Heroclix?

Hell yes!

8 sculpts,

Predictions
Killers Eddie
Peace of Mind Eddie
Somewhere in Time Eddie
Trooper Eddie
Power Slave Eddie
2 Minutes to Midnight Eddie
Fear of the Dark Eddie
A Real Live one Eddie

All of these would be incredible different sculpts with different powers. It fits the game, and I'm going to be getting them all.

UP THE IRONS! SCREAM FOR ME HC REALMS!

don't forget 'maiden japan' eddie....two katanas means bcf and flurry :grin: or live after death eddie...a full dial of regen :grin:
it's actually 'piece' of mind. his brain was on a plate(picture disc version), it was meant to be a play on words. either way, who gives a rat's ### it's nice to see some fellow maiden fans showin some love for eddie clix. <holds up lighter> \m/

[Wade Wilson]

Don't forget the chase figure! Prince of Darkness Ozzy

[d_knight7]

Don't forget the chase figure! Prince of Darkness Ozzy

With edible bat candy!

[MattPetersen]

You've got to be ####ing kidding me.

And I can guarantee I will not embrace them in my tournaments.

I play HEROclix! Not RockbandClix, SmurfClix, RainbowBrightClix, PedoBearClix, or any other bull#### Clix.

It's called HeroClix... it's based on comic book characters. I will refuse to let anyone use them in tourneys at my venue.

Basically, it boils down to this:

"A shared universe, like any fictional construct, hinges on suspension of disbelief. When continuity is tossed away, it tatters the construct. Undermines it." -- Peter David

WOW, good thing I don't play at your venue.
And I hope there is NO ONE new who starts playing clix because of this that happens upon your venue only to be turned away because someone has a set idea on what heroclix should be and forces everyone else to comply with their beliefs AND standards to play.
Well played sir! That is certainly fostering a friendly and social heroclix community to be sure!

Me? Not an Iron Maiden fan and so I don't really care one way or another.
However, I DO have a friend who is a HUGE fan (like first date with his future wife was at an IM concert), I shot him an email to the picture and he called me and said he would accompany me to the comic store on clix nights if they really are compatible.
If you don't like it, then ignore it, let those who do enjoy it and play them when they want to.

[Saklas]

PLEASE give us Coheed clix that are compatible with this, and amory wars clix cross compatible with this and regular Heroclix.

This!

Hey, WK, If you're reading. I want this ASAP! Heck, it's more appropriate anyway. :cool:

On Topic: I'm all for some Iron Maiden clix

[VGA d1sc1pL3]

*GSInc bows and gives praise to any and all gods that he does not play at VGA d1sc1pL3's venue*

WOW, good thing I don't play at your venue.

And I hope there is NO ONE new who starts playing clix because of this that happens upon your venue only to be turned away because someone has a set idea on what heroclix should be and forces everyone else to comply with their beliefs AND standards to play.
Well played sir! That is certainly fostering a friendly and social heroclix community to be sure!

To be 100% honest, with no rhetoric, which I had plenty of it in my last post...

I'd leave it up to the players if they were allowed. An example of this... I despise house rules, such as the Highlander Rule. But the majority of my regular players wanted me to institute it. So I did.

If the majority of regular players want to turn HeroClix into GenericAnythingGoesClix, I'll give them what they want.


But to quote MattPeterson:

"...a set idea on what heroclix should be...

What should it be? It's called HeroClix. It's a freakin' SUPER HERO game, based on comic books! Not based on records, not based on movies, not based on 4Chan and PedoBear, not based on Star Trek, not based on Care Bears, etc.

It's based on Super Heroes, hence the name HEROCLIX!!!!!

WizKids is opening pandora's box with Iron Maiden... They will water down and over commercialize HeroClix... pimping it out to anyone they can get a license from.

Sorry for my passion, but I don't want to see my favorite SUPERHERO game turned into a cornucopia of licenses that have nothing to do with comic book heroes or villains.

[MattPetersen]

But to quote MattPeterson:

"...a set idea on what heroclix should be...

What should it be? It's called ####ing HeroClix for ####s sake. It's a freakin' SUPER HERO game, based on comic books! Not based on records, not based on movies, not based on 4Chan and PedoBear, not based on Star Trek, not based on Care Bears, etc.

It's based on Super Heroes, hence the name HEROCLIX!!!!!



So I can have:
Haracles
Theseus
Achilles
Perseus
Odysseus
Bellerophon
Jason and his Amazing Argonauts
Orpheus
And so many more.........



I mean it IS HEROclix.

To me, heroclix is anything that has to do with Good versus evil. Heroclix do not necessarily have to have anything to do with comics IMHO. That's just what we've seen so far. It CAN be so much more.
Literary heroes are something I'd love to see myself.
Give me:
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Professor Challenger
The Three Musketeers
Frankenstein's Monster
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (I smell an Alter Ego)
Dr. Abraham van Helsing
The Invisible Man
Baron Munchausen
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Reverend Syn (or Dr. Syn)
and so on and so forth.....

Now Yes, Iron Maiden is a stretch, but I would not give a rats patoot if someone ELSE wanted to play them.

[Wade Wilson]

Is there going to be a brick figure? I am so going to get this...wonder how many in a case! Are there going to be generics that are Fans?

[waaagh1]

It's called HeroClix... it's based on comic book characters. I will refuse to let anyone use them in tourneys at my venue.

good luck with that.

[Rottingghost]

kinda reminds me of horror clix. i like it. i dont see y not, we have marvel zombies and other monsters in the game. bring on eddie! :grin:

[Surfer13]

I am more likely to end up owning some of these than I am to not have any.

Kissclix would be great, but does anyone know if Kiss owns all of their comic images?
Could Wizkids make a 'normal' Kiss and then double up with 'Psycho Circus' Kiss, or does McFarlane own those images?

I can only count 6 Kiss figures (adding the Ankh and the Fox to the four) without using Psycho Circus.

[UndeadEnigma]

don't forget 'maiden japan' eddie....two katanas means bcf and flurry :grin: or live after death eddie...a full dial of regen :grin:
it's actually 'piece' of mind. his brain was on a plate(picture disc version), it was meant to be a play on words. either way, who gives a rat's @$$ it's nice to see some fellow maiden fans showin some love for eddie clix. <holds up lighter> \m/


Heh, damn I know that. That's what I get for writing this in less than two minutes. :knockedout:


Maiden Japan would be a cool addition as well. Honestly whatever 8 they choose I'm gonna play them, even if it's just at home. Eddie is just so iconic, and could be interpreted in so many different ways that I'm just excited to see him in clix form.

[Krueger666]

I WANT THIS NOW! I MEAN, NOW!!!!!

Eddie rips up Heroclix!

[Thunderwebs]

Arrrrgh!!! NECA/Wizkids (NEKKIDS?) wants all my money! I'll have to get these. Just saw Maiden in concert last month (being in the Pit ROCKED)! :cool:

[eliotblacknigh]

i like ironmaden clix......yesssssss!!!!!!

im a big fans of heavy metal band.....i like kiss,metalica,deep purple,poison..etc..etc......I LIKE IT VERY MUCH!!!!!!

[Krueger666]

This thread is so amazing, because:

a) WE GET IRON MAIDEN CLIX! What else can I say?? Excuse me, but my bowels are all jumpy...

b) It brought so many Maiden fans to it. Very, very nice to meet you all! I'm number 1 maiden fan (or so to speak, as some of you might say the same) from Portugal and I really feel right at home here!

There are so many Eddie versions that I'm so eager to see them translated to heroclix powers! :laugh:

[PaxZRake]

You've got to be ####ing kidding me.

And I can guarantee I will not embrace them in my tournaments.

I play HEROclix! Not RockbandClix, SmurfClix, RainbowBrightClix, PedoBearClix, or any other bull#### Clix.

It's called HeroClix... it's based on comic book characters. I will refuse to let anyone use them in tourneys at my venue.

Basically, it boils down to this:

"A shared universe, like any fictional construct, hinges on suspension of disbelief. When continuity is tossed away, it tatters the construct. Undermines it." -- Peter David

I remember that kickass Crossgen/Spider-Man/City of Heroes crossover:rolleyes:

[phantalien]

Oooooh I like this.

I would think that band mascot's would be interesting in clix form. The game play will not phase me.

I am not a collector of Iron Maiden things except their CDs, which I have all of them, and one Eddie (The Trooper) statue that I got at 75%off. Since this mixes my love for one of the most distinguishable mascots and my favorite table top game I think I am going to get it. I am a little afraid of the price.

Apparently there are only 8 to collect. :) I really really hope they have the Somewhere in Time Eddie.

[Norb]

OMG! If this is real this will be one of the most awesomest thing that WK has ever for HeroClix!! This ranks right behind DC HeroClix but in front of Marvel HeroClix!!


UP THE IRONS! :a-fist:


Edit... looked at the pic again and I don't think it's a fake. I think it's from the WK booth at SDCC... below it is a box for Doc Manhattan. And if you look at the next pic you see the shelf below the Iron Man display.

Edit, edit... keep looking through the pics and you'll see some of NECA's figures coming out, including Iron Maiden ones.

Well well Hair10 is a Maiden fan. My judge and I will freaking flip out if this is real.

[Puuka]

I wonder if they will have the monster keyword. It's one way to get "zombie" clix.

[Norb]

You've got to be ####ing kidding me.

And I can guarantee I will not embrace them in my tournaments.

I play HEROclix! Not RockbandClix, SmurfClix, RainbowBrightClix, PedoBearClix, or any other bull#### Clix.

It's called HeroClix... it's based on comic book characters. I will refuse to let anyone use them in tourneys at my venue.

Basically, it boils down to this:

"A shared universe, like any fictional construct, hinges on suspension of disbelief. When continuity is tossed away, it tatters the construct. Undermines it." -- Peter David

Boy he's realy not going to like Wordgirl Clix, or Aquateen Hungerforce.

[hair10]

Well well Hair10 is a Maiden fan.
Oh yeah, been a Maiden fan since I was probably about 16 (25 years ago now :eek: ). Saw their "Somewhere in Time" tour way back when. Iron Maiden and Judas Priest were my introduction to heavy metal thanks to a friend of mine at the time. :classic:

I'm certain we'll see...

Piece of Mind
Somewhere in Time
The Trooper
Killers

Those are all too "iconic" not to make. The other 4 could be any number of Eddies.

[Krueger666]

Oh yeah, been a Maiden fan since I was probably about 16 (25 years ago now :eek: ). Saw their "Somewhere in Time" tour way back when. Iron Maiden and Judas Priest were my introduction to heavy metal thanks to a friend of mine at the time. :classic:

I'm certain we'll see...

Piece of Mind
Somewhere in Time
The Trooper
Killers

Those are all too "iconic" not to make. The other 4 could be any number of Eddies.

Great news! Hair10 is (as expected by his nickname) a fan of "hairy" music! :laugh: Glad to know that!

I've been watching their live shows since 1988 (Seventh Tour of a Seventh Tour) and since then I haven't missed one single show here in Portugal. Highlights were the "Brave New World Tour" and last year's "Somewhere Back in Time" tour. Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner live and in an open air festival is something I'll never forget.

The first heavy-metal song I've heard (and that got me into metal) was Alexander the Great. After that, my life changed drastically, musically speaking! I got all their albums, all their DVDs, every shirt from every tour I was at and nothing gets me more excited than the anticipation of a new Maiden album or a new live gig!

Until NECA got into that equation! This amazing deal came in the exact time I was going to give up on heroclix. The prices are too expensive for my not so good economical situation, so bricks were out for me. But now, after seeing this, I'll continue to support NECA as much as I can, because this is a dream come true!

THANK YOU NECA!!!!!!

PS: Live After Death Eddie clix is a must! And obviously The Number of the Beast Puppet-Master Eddie too!

[T. Paul Stiles]

*checks his calender*

Nope, not the first day of the fourth month. Whiskey tango foxtrot.

I'd have assumed Gene Simmons would have locked down WK with KISS before Eddie got involved.

Simons tried to get Tuttle to make KISS Clix. But in his infinite wisdom wasn't interested.

Let's hope NECA are more visionary.

The only thing that could be cooler would be GWAR clix.

Oh hell yes!!

I am playing Iron Maiden Clix at EVERY TOURNEY FROM NOW ON!!!

Monster keyword would have me teaming them up with Hellboy, baby!!!

[Totengraber]

What about Number of the Beast Eddie? It would make an awesome giant and even more awesome colossal!

As for GWAR, I'd spend my rent money for those!
(There was a GWAR metal minis game about 10 years or so ago; I never was able to get any of the minis, though)

[charlesx]

Oooooh I like this.

I would think that band mascot's would be interesting in clix form. The game play will not phase me.

I don't know how you brought about Maidenclix, but congrats.

You must be the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, or something of the sort. :cool:

I will definitely buy these games pieces and field them to the tune of "Aces High"!

[MattMinus]

Simons tried to get Tuttle to make KISS Clix. But in his infinite wisdom wasn't interested.

Let's hope NECA are more visionary.


You're kidding, right? Simmons tries to license KISS for just about everything, and the only person that ever makes money on it is Simmons.

It's like he preys on fanboys and convinces them that the world wants comics, videogames, toys, etc. based on a 30 years past it's sell-by date band more famous for wearing make-up than for their horrible music. When the junk is released the world shrugs and ignores it, and Gene Simmons laughs all the way to the bank.

[PaxZRake]

I would be happy if the whole set was Eddie :)

[phantalien]

Did anyone notice that there are 15 boosters in the case. Hence you need 1 case and 1 really lucky pack to split 2 sets among friends.

[Ironman1994]

Did anyone notice that there are 15 boosters in the case. Hence you need 1 case and 1 really lucky pack to split 2 sets among friends.
Wouldn't you need a really lucky case, too?

I'd bet more safely on being able to complete 2, or almost 3 sets with 2 cases.

[Krueger666]

Dance of Death's Eddie will translate well into an heroclix figure. It's somewhat similar to Nekron's sculpture!

Oh boy, I'm excited!!!!!

[songwriterz]

Who the bleep is this Eddie guy? I know absolutely nothing about the Iron Maiden rock band, but I absolutely will be all over this set if it is compatible with Marvel/DC Heroclix.

Some help for the uninitiated, please?

[incredible]

I'm glad I changed my avatar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zero_cochrane]

Well, it's out of left field but I can't say that I'm not curious.

And I would kinda like Alice Cooper and KISS clix.

[Ironman1994]

Who the bleep is this Eddie guy? I know absolutely nothing about the Iron Maiden rock band, but I absolutely will be all over this set if it is compatible with Marvel/DC Heroclix.

Some help for the uninitiated, please?
He's the band's mascot. They even have had robotic "Eddies" at their concert. Give me a sec and I'll link you to a pic.
http://biloxxxi.com/biloxxxi/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/IronMaidenEddie8.jpg
Eddie as a British soldier.

He's such an icon for the band that, since one of the members of IM is a pilot, they bought a plane for tours called 'Ed Force One'
http://fixuplooksharp.co.nz/hambo/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/ed-force-one.jpg

[songwriterz]

To be 100% honest, with no rhetoric, which I had plenty of it in my last post...

I'd leave it up to the players if they were allowed. An example of this... I despise house rules, such as the Highlander Rule. But the majority of my regular players wanted me to institute it. So I did.

If the majority of regular players want to turn HeroClix into GenericAnythingGoesClix, I'll give them what they want.


But to quote MattPeterson:

"...a set idea on what heroclix should be...

What should it be? It's called ####ing HeroClix for ####s sake. It's a freakin' SUPER HERO game, based on comic books! Not based on records, not based on movies, not based on 4Chan and PedoBear, not based on Star Trek, not based on Care Bears, etc.

It's based on Super Heroes, hence the name HEROCLIX!!!!!

WizKids is opening pandora's box with Iron Maiden... They will water down and over commercialize HeroClix... pimping it out to anyone they can get a license from.

Sorry for my passion, but I don't want to see my favorite SUPERHERO game turned into a cornucopia of licenses that have nothing to do with comic book heroes or villains.

Nope. All wrong.

If it says "Heroclix" on the box and contains figures that are 100% compatible with the Heroclix Rules - then it should be allowed. I don't care if its Metal Clix or ABBA Clix or Strawberry ####ing Shortcake Clix. If its compatible (and legal) ... its playable.

Hell, I've never even heard Iron Maiden's music before and I'm already up for this set!

[ChiRocker]

I would totally be down with some Gorrilaz Clix:

2-D, Noodle, Murdoc, Russel, Cyborg Noodle, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Shaun Ryder's head, and Bruce Willis

[songwriterz]

He's the band's mascot. They even have had robotic "Eddies" at their concert. Give me a sec and I'll link you to a pic.
http://biloxxxi.com/biloxxxi/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/IronMaidenEddie8.jpg
Eddie as a British soldier.

He's such an icon for the band that, since one of the members of IM is a pilot, they bought a plane for tours called 'Ed Force One'
http://fixuplooksharp.co.nz/hambo/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/ed-force-one.jpg

Thank you. So I guess the speculation is that this set consists of various Eddie persona? That's cool. I'll be in for a case. Why not? Looks like fun!

[Bat-Phreak]

Looks like NECA is bringing some much needed death and destruction to the tabletop!!

'Clix 'til your ears bleed!!!

[Haven13]

To be 100% honest, with no rhetoric, which I had plenty of it in my last post...

I'd leave it up to the players if they were allowed. An example of this... I despise house rules, such as the Highlander Rule. But the majority of my regular players wanted me to institute it. So I did.

If the majority of regular players want to turn HeroClix into GenericAnythingGoesClix, I'll give them what they want.


But to quote MattPeterson:

"...a set idea on what heroclix should be...

What should it be? It's called ####ing HeroClix for ####s sake. It's a freakin' SUPER HERO game, based on comic books! Not based on records, not based on movies, not based on 4Chan and PedoBear, not based on Star Trek, not based on Care Bears, etc.

It's based on Super Heroes, hence the name HEROCLIX!!!!!

WizKids is opening pandora's box with Iron Maiden... They will water down and over commercialize HeroClix... pimping it out to anyone they can get a license from.

Sorry for my passion, but I don't want to see my favorite SUPERHERO game turned into a cornucopia of licenses that have nothing to do with comic book heroes or villains.

You've said this kind of thing before.

But really, WHERE was this ever stated??

So, the name of the game is HEROClix. Different people have different heroes. Different people have different definitions of what a hero may be.

Yes, at some point Wizkids said the game was based on "your favorite comic book heroes" but they never specified DC and/or Marvel. And the statement in the first place is just one of those asinine marketing statements that companies use in their advertising! How do they know who MY favorite hero is?

So, you defined you reality based on a small area and a narrow definition and now it's coming apart around you? Welcome to the Cave Allegory!

Oh, and if you're truly upset about MaidenClix; RUN TO THE HILLS! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!

I'm so totally psyched about this. I was just commenting recently on that HorrorClix character who is basically Eddie from The Trooper.

But the most important thing to remember is that we are getting a Somewhere in Time Eddie.

I'm hoping to see:

Eddie from the Don't Drink And Drive Campaign
Power Slave Eddie (Am I really the first to mention this?)

So, does anyone think there's going to be any link to Ed Hunter the video game??

[Krueger666]

Thank you. So I guess the speculation is that this set consists of various Eddie persona? That's cool. I'll be in for a case. Why not? Looks like fun!

To compliment on ironman1994's great explanation, I'll add that every Maiden cover has Eddie in different impersonations, representing the spirit of the album. It's been the most well known mascot in heavy-metal history. Derek Riggs was the designer who created it and he's done amazing jobs with their covers. Check all of them and you will be amazed!

Check this Wikipedia entry for the full story on Eddie the Head:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_the_Head

[Uberman]

Dammit, I was gonna make a Bruce Dickinson joke, when I realized I was actually making fun of Dave Mustaine. Oh, well.

Anyway, I want all of these if only, at the very least, to be Black Lantern Corpse-men. Or Marvel Zombie dudes. Either way, they will be awesome.

Also, I [I]hope someone gets their panties in a bunch about using non-Superheroes in Heroclix, because I will then use an Eddie on every single team ever from that point onwards. It will be my mission in life.

And I don't even like Megadeth. Wait, Iron Maiden. Dammit again.

[KallieK]

Keyword = Metal

[Trader2699]

I want the "Somewhere in Time" Eddie.

And this "VGA" guy should keep quiet. MAIDEN RULES!

[Gentlegamer]

UP THE IRONS!

[Krueger666]

@ my friend VGA d1sc1pL3:

We can actually face this the positive way. What if this release can actually bring non-heroclix players into the game? I mean, metal and Iron Maiden fans (probably the largest fan base in the world) could be interested in knowing about the game, when they see their beloved Eddie depicted in Heroclix style! This could be a good thing, don't you think? More players playing the game means more players at your venues, checking your amazing website and buying your venue's figures!

Come on, since 2.32 (when this thread was started) and up until now, we've had 104 posts and 1301 views. This must mean something!

This is by far the best business move made by NECA!

[Gentlegamer]

"Woe to you, Oh Earth and Sea, for the Devil sends the
Clix with wrath, because he knows the time is short...
Let him who hath understanding reckon the number of the
Clix for it is a human number, its number is Six hundred and
sixty six."
Clix, clix, clix!
The game of the beast!
Eddie with BCF was born to be released!

[Gentlegamer]

You've got to be ####ing kidding me.

And I can guarantee I will not embrace them in my tournaments.

I play HEROclix! Not RockbandClix, SmurfClix, RainbowBrightClix, PedoBearClix, or any other bull#### Clix.

It's called HeroClix... it's based on comic book characters. I will refuse to let anyone use them in tourneys at my venue.

Basically, it boils down to this:

"A shared universe, like any fictional construct, hinges on suspension of disbelief. When continuity is tossed away, it tatters the construct. Undermines it." -- Peter DavidVGA doesn't like it?

EVEN BETTER. :mad:

[Gentlegamer]

*reps all the Irons*

Fun Fact: Before settling on Gentlegamer as my username for gaming, it was almost either Powerslave or SeventhSon.

[Troma99]

Well, it's out of left field but I can't say that I'm not curious.

And I would kinda like Alice Cooper and KISS clix.

You and me Both Ghostrider ...you and me both

[Bat-Dude]

This is...just...the best toy/gaming news I've heard in, well, a very long time.

I think this warrants an Avatar change.

[Munchoboy]

I want the "Somewhere in Time" Eddie.

And this "VGA" guy should keep quiet. MAIDEN RULES!

Agreed on all points.

So very excited for this (and what it could mean down the line)!!!

[Bat-Dude]

I think this warrants an Avatar change.

Ah, that's better :cool:

[MaxFortune]

I want a Robert Johnson fig. He'd totally pwn any other musician Clix.

[Gentlegamer]

Ah, that's better :cool:Good idea! :a-fist:

[Krueger666]

You guys are making me soooo, soooo happy looking at your avatars!!!

Rep to all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheRedHood]

I mean it IS HEROclix.

To me, heroclix is anything that has to do with Good versus evil. Heroclix do not necessarily have to have anything to do with comics IMHO. That's just what we've seen so far. It CAN be so much more.
Literary heroes are something I'd love to see myself.
Give me:
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Professor Challenger
The Three Musketeers
Frankenstein's Monster
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (I smell an Alter Ego)
Dr. Abraham van Helsing
The Invisible Man
Baron Munchausen
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Reverend Syn (or Dr. Syn)
and so on and so forth.....

Now Yes, Iron Maiden is a stretch, but I would not give a rats patoot if someone ELSE wanted to play them.

I would buy that set :cool:

[Troma99]

So I can have:
Haracles
Theseus
Achilles
Perseus
Odysseus
Bellerophon
Jason and his Amazing Argonauts
Orpheus
And so many more.........



I mean it IS HEROclix.

To me, heroclix is anything that has to do with Good versus evil. Heroclix do not necessarily have to have anything to do with comics IMHO. That's just what we've seen so far. It CAN be so much more.
Literary heroes are something I'd love to see myself.
Give me:
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Professor Challenger
The Three Musketeers
Frankenstein's Monster
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (I smell an Alter Ego)
Dr. Abraham van Helsing
The Invisible Man
Baron Munchausen
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Reverend Syn (or Dr. Syn)
and so on and so forth.....

Now Yes, Iron Maiden is a stretch, but I would not give a rats patoot if someone ELSE wanted to play them.


What about the Invisible man? No one can see an Invisible Man Come or go...He'd Be unstoppable. POWER CREEP : P


I'd actually would like to see a Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Duo with Probability Control

[ChiRocker]

What about the Invisible man? No one can see an Invisible Man Come or go...He'd Be unstoppable. POWER CREEP : P


I'd actually would like to see a Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Duo with Probability Control

But Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead =[[

[CuriousLurker]

You've got to be ####ing kidding me.

And I can guarantee I will not embrace them in my tournaments.

I play HEROclix! Not RockbandClix, SmurfClix, RainbowBrightClix, PedoBearClix, or any other bull#### Clix.

It's called HeroClix... it's based on comic book characters. I will refuse to let anyone use them in tourneys at my venue.

Basically, it boils down to this:

"A shared universe, like any fictional construct, hinges on suspension of disbelief. When continuity is tossed away, it tatters the construct. Undermines it." -- Peter David

Smurfs were a comic originally. ;)

[CuriousLurker]

But Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead =[[

Nope... They're undead!

In theaters now!

http://www.flixster.com/movie/rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-undead

[Troma99]

Nope... They're undead!

In theaters now!

http://www.flixster.com/movie/rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-undead

I heard about that I MAY see it if I get the chance.


Well I suppose this is as good a time as any to bolster my Maiden Knowledge.

[wonderboy8917]

Didn't they call the Star Trek package "heroclix" but it actually isn't compatible at all with clix? Maybe this will be the same thing?

[mbstoner]

I wonder if they'll change :a-fist: to a fist throwing the horns? \m/

[Gentlegamer]

I wonder if they'll change :a-fist: to a fist throwing the horns? \m/That's for DioClix!

[KillerSavage]

Sweet! Only a matter of time now until clix rock n' rolls all night and parties everyday.

KISS clix FTW!!!!!

[Typhon]

I need KISS HeroClix Rock Star Edition! You know it's just time before we see a Guitar HeroClix. ;)

[theanalogkid]

Oh yeah, been a Maiden fan since I was probably about 16 (25 years ago now :eek: ). Saw their "Somewhere in Time" tour way back when. Iron Maiden and Judas Priest were my introduction to heavy metal thanks to a friend of mine at the time. :classic:

I'm certain we'll see...

Piece of Mind
Somewhere in Time
The Trooper
Killers

Those are all too "iconic" not to make. The other 4 could be any number of Eddies.

You and me both, as Krueger already knows from playing in the Fantasy Leagues with me. I was... 16 or 17 when I saw them at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, Michigan for that tour and it was phenomenol. I will buy and play them.

[hair10]

My only question now is WHEN CAN I GET THESE!! I would so love to pick these up at GenCon (even though I know it won't be that soon). I haven't been this excited for a clix fig since I found out Blue Devil was in CD.


*runs off to start up his Iron Maiden channel on Pandora

[Nordic Winter]

WOW!! Just think, a Killers Eddie with BCF, Trooper Eddie with Charge, Fear of the Dark Eddie with stealth, and Somewhere In Time Eddie with EE/PB!! Aces High could have the vehicle keyword. Seriously, who wouldn't buy Eddie flying an old school fighter plane to go against Thor's chariot?!?!

I would, this guy right here.:prereq:

[hair10]

2 Minutes to Midnight Eddie with 10 range, RCE, Stealth, and the Sharpshooter ability!

[CowboyBebop]

Because no one asked for it: Iron Madien clix! Seriously. Who thought this was a good idea? I love NECA but this is confusing. I imagine they have some market research to suggest this will sell and I hope it does but I don't get it.

[Thrumble Funk]

Looks like WK is taking my advice by going the one per box, blind-box collectible figure route!

Because you KNOW they listen to me. ;)

[malger]

I hate it. I would be OK with it if it were compatible, but not tournament legal. I just hate the idea of my hero, villain or hero/villain team facing a rockers team. It would be no fun for me. I like the idea of comic heroes and villains fighting it out too much.

[Gentlegamer]

Who thought this was a good idea?
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[presidentluthor]

KISS 'clix would be cool as well, and make the most sense to make. I'm assuming that G.S. decided to opt out or wasn't approached. I'm hoping the former is true, as he's a huge comic book fan.

No, Gene would demand an all new Kiss(c) game called KissKlix(c) with all rights held by KissInc(c) sold exclusivley on KissOnline.com(c). And btw, Charlotte the harlot show me some leg! I don't get it, but I love Maiden clix already!

[r2fu2]

I personally love the idea and want them all, especially a Number of the Beast Eddie!

[SlayerOfAres]

I hate it. I would be OK with it if it were compatible, but not tournament legal. I just hate the idea of my hero, villain or hero/villain team facing a rockers team. It would be no fun for me. I like the idea of comic heroes and villains fighting it out too much.

so you hate the idea of made up characters fighting against other made up dudes cause it isnt real?

[hair10]

Because no one asked for it: Iron Madien clix! Seriously. Who thought this was a good idea? I love NECA but this is confusing. I imagine they have some market research to suggest this will sell and I hope it does but I don't get it.

NECA is paying for the license for other Maiden themed toys. All the clix figs are is a way for them to maximize their return on investment. They paid for the license so it might as well get used.


I hate it. I would be OK with it if it were compatible, but not tournament legal. I just hate the idea of my hero, villain or hero/villain team facing a rockers team. It would be no fun for me. I like the idea of comic heroes and villains fighting it out too much.
But it's not the band members in clix form... it's their mascot, a supernatural powered zombie essentially. How does that not fit into a mostly comic themed universe?

[GSInc]

I hate it. I would be OK with it if it were compatible, but not tournament legal. I just hate the idea of my hero, villain or hero/villain team facing a rockers team. It would be no fun for me. I like the idea of comic heroes and villains fighting it out too much.

I see what you are saying, but I don't think these will be "rocker" clix. I am 99% certain (as other posters have mentioned) that these will be of Maiden's mascot, Eddie the 'Ead, who is very comic book-like. Heck, the Somewhere In Time version is practically Deathlok! :) Check out some of the album covers and you'll see what I mean.

I would rather see someone fielding Eddie than the usual "competitive" team of whatever most powerful figures exist. Seeing Superman alongside Destiny, Jean Grey, Black Panther and 3 Con Artists makes even less sense to me than facing Eddie.

[Jarosa]

Iron Maiden is ####### awesome. Eddie was my favorite character to draw all over everything in high school. Was always into punk rock but Maiden was one of the few heavy metal bands that did the occult story telling songs correctly. What's next Vic Rattlehead? some Pushead characters? So many cool metal characters.

[Jarosa]

I don't think it should be Heroclix compatible though. Keep it separate.

[Gentlegamer]

NECA is paying for the license for other Maiden themed toys. All the clix figs are is a way for them to maximize their return on investment. They paid for the license so it might as well get used. This is the awesome potentiality of NECA owning clix! Who knows what other licenses could be clixed?

[Jarimy123]

Not something I am really interested in buying, but I'll get the useable ones as singles for sure.

The more the merrier. Clix, clix, clix - everyone is invited I don't give a damn if they are heroes or not, if they are useable I'll get them.

I'm not an Iron Maiden fan, that was a tad before my time - but it's so hilarious that I was at Wal-Mart a few months ago and they had an Iron Maiden t-shirt on clearence so I got it - and it's the same thing that's on the box there - this skeleton rocking his metal hair hahaha. I'm wearing that to Gencon now for sure.


Edit - these are definitely CLIX right? I thought we were told that the Gremlins and Freddy/Jason were going to have clix bases and they dont.

[wintremute]

Because no one asked for it: Iron Madien clix! Seriously. Who thought this was a good idea? I love NECA but this is confusing. I imagine they have some market research to suggest this will sell and I hope it does but I don't get it.

"You were not put on this earth to 'get it'."

[flatmatt]

Sounds to me like this mascot has been in some comics, so ooookay. I have to admit I would buy a small set of KISS Clix.

[wintremute]

I'm late to this thread, but I am near the top of the list of people who are excited for Maiden Heroclix. When I saw the pic I left my office and ran to the the neighboring 7-11 to tell our fellow Maiden fan there about this. He had no idea what HeroClix was, but he sure as hell wants these.

To all the haters: There's only 8, and it's not getting in the way of traditional HeroClix being released. Run away and try to hide, because Iron Maiden's gonna get alllllll of you!

[Ultim8 Avenger]

whack.


9 and counting...

[Bloodsword]

if they make Manowar clix i will literally puke on youtueb for everyone

my ex-wife hated manowar and i once told her

KISS MY (BUTT) IF YOU DON'T LIKE ME I DON'T CARE

We like it hard, we like it fast
We got the biggest amps, man they blast
True metal people wanna rock not pose
Wearin' jeans and leather, not cracker jack clothes

PLEASURE SLAVE LE

I friggin LOVE Manowar!!! My favorite band of all time!

My father was a wolf
I'm a kinsman of the slain
Sworn to rise again
I will bring salvation, punishment and pain
The hammer of hate is our faith
Power and dominion are taken by the will
By divine right hail and kill!!!!!

[JTClickman]

Sweet now we need deathclock clix.
If I can get them and venture bros I would be a happy clixer.

[Dr. Morbius]

I want a "Holy Diver" figure from DIO....LOL...sorry, but Heavy Metal Clix is just carp!

[WYVERN85]

SWEET!!!!

long time iron maiden fan, even seen em in concert several times ( waayyy back in the day)

as long as its just versions of eddie, and not the band, i can definitely see playing these in a tourney

cant wait to gets me some

[CarlosMucha]

Fruking Man of the bird!

I wake up in a Parallel Universe again?!

-going back to bed-

[wolfwood13]

Personal opinions aside(yeah, right) I think most bands do not translate well to clix. I don't think too many people want regular guys in street clothes. KISS is the most "superhero like" band, followed by Alice Cooper, and maybe Insane Clown Posse or Slipknot. The reason Maiden works, is because of Eddie and the years of art representing him in various roles(axe murder, futuristic warrior, cowboy, WWII pilot, soldier, etc., etc., etc.) Megadeth may be able to pull this off as well, but I don't know if they would have the fan base for it.
Just my thoughts on it.

insane clown posse doesn't translate well to anything. they are straight awful.

[robedestroyer]

I have zero interest in playing a Heroclix game that isn't related to comics. I know there are fanboys that want this kind of stuff, but that is definitely not me. Can we get a Derek and the Dominos clix too? I just think it's stupid. This will be the first clix that I will buy none of. I'm sticking with DC/Marvel/Indy.

[doctor_x]

I don't understand why Iron Maiden and not Kiss?

At least Kiss had comic books about them.

I want a Kiss Collector's set!

I need an Ace Frehley with a cosmic keyword!!!

Shock ME!

[Hellfire117]

Maybe they'll have Blaze Bailey as a chase. At least no one will care if they don't get it. :p

[elfholme]

Wow, that's lame.

People complain about Buffy and other Indy Heroclix as being "too niche", and we get THIS? I don't get the logic of this offering. At least Indy supers are comic book superheroes, Eddie has nothing to do with comic book superheroes, so why is he being made in a comic book superhero game?

For Horrorclix I'd be fine with it. He looks like a zombie, and he's kind of iconic. I have no desire to see this across the board at my venue at a Heroclix tournament though.

[szude]

Not like that. Like, with actual licensed bands.

"Hey guys check out my 800 point band! I have... James Hetfield as a vocalist (I love his growling vocals special power), Mike Portnoy as drummer (He has an awesome band changing power on click 6), Steve Harris as my bassist, (300 points but what a beast!), Slash as Lead Guitarist, and Jonathan Cain on keyboard."

Rock keyboardist discussion begins and ends with FNM's Roddy Bottom.

[robedestroyer]

Wow, that's lame.

People complain about Buffy and other Indy Heroclix as being "too niche", and we get THIS? I don't get the logic of this offering. At least Indy supers are comic book superheroes, Eddie has nothing to do with comic book superheroes, so why is he being made in a comic book superhero game?

For Horrorclix I'd be fine with it. He looks like a zombie, and he's kind of iconic. I have no desire to see this across the board at my venue at a Heroclix tournament though.

I agree 100%. This mistake of a set was probably developed by members of management at Wizkids/Neca sitting around in a room discussing ideas such as "Hey, how about we make a set of werewolves...from the future!?!?" but that seemed too reasonable so they came up with this garbage.

[Sheeplover]

Yet more NECA product to be available at a Big Lots near you.

[Pepsirox08]

cant wait for Metalliclix!!

[Pepsirox08]

Sweet now we need deathclock clix.
If I can get them and venture bros I would be a happy clixer.

Brock Sampson would be CRAZY!!! but i would run the Monarch everyday of the week.... THE MONARCH!!!

[elfholme]

You've said this kind of thing before.

But really, WHERE was this ever stated??

Among other places, it's the first sentence of the 2010 Core rulebook:

"The Heroclix Core Game is a tabletop combat game using 3-D collectable miniature figures of your favorite comic book characters."

That's what it is. I guess there's some leeway for characters that have appeared in comics but aren't supers, but Eddie? Eddie isn't a comic book character at all. In fact, he's got nothing to do with comics.

All an offering like this does is dilute the brand. Does anyone truly think this will bring new players into Heroclix? I don't. What I do see happening is the beginning of forces in Heroclix games that have nothing to do with the theme of the game. It's a game of comic book characters. Eddie is a band icon, nothing more. Granted he's one of the cooler band icons, but he's no comic book character. I think this is a mistake for the game as a whole.

[Ironman1994]

Ok, so I wish there was neg rep right now.

Because I'm getting sick of the "KISS THEYR SUPRHEROS!!!1!!!1" argument.

Coheed and Cambria. Please look them up. The Amory Wars should actually have it's own collector set.

[squirecam]

My only question now is WHEN CAN I GET THESE!! I would so love to pick these up at GenCon (even though I know it won't be that soon). I haven't been this excited for a clix fig since I found out Blue Devil was in CD.


*runs off to start up his Iron Maiden channel on Pandora

Hair10 is being positive about heroclix???

If Munch says something negative, I'll know im on Earth-3...:p

[spike1138]

I'm not a hardcore Maiden fan but I totally want Number of the Beast Eddie. That was the first Iron Maiden album I ever heard. I'm going to have to load it into my iPhone and listen to it on the way to Comic-Con in a few hours...

[hanzoslash]

Among other places, it's the first sentence of the 2010 Core rulebook:

"The Heroclix Core Game is a tabletop combat game using 3-D collectable miniature figures of your favorite comic book characters."

That's what it is. I guess there's some leeway for characters that have appeared in comics but aren't supers, but Eddie? Eddie isn't a comic book character at all. In fact, he's got nothing to do with comics.

All an offering like this does is dilute the brand. Does anyone truly think this will bring new players into Heroclix? I don't. What I do see happening is the beginning of forces in Heroclix games that have nothing to do with the theme of the game. It's a game of comic book characters. Eddie is a band icon, nothing more. Granted he's one of the cooler band icons, but he's no comic book character. I think this is a mistake for the game as a whole.

Somebody, quick, make an Iron Maiden comic!!!

[DrZero]

When they release the KISS HeroClix figures, the point values of the four band members needs to add up to 200. And they need to include "KISS versus Dr. Doom" scenario rules.

[Ironman1994]

cant wait for Metalliclix!!
Ok, but do I get some of those zombies like in ALN?

All Nightmare Long has one of the most complex, most awesome music videos of all time.

[Denim Demon]

Too cool!!!! Up the Irons!!!

[RockMan]

Among other places, it's the first sentence of the 2010 Core rulebook:

"The Heroclix Core Game is a tabletop combat game using 3-D collectable miniature figures of your favorite comic book characters."

That's what it is. I guess there's some leeway for characters that have appeared in comics but aren't supers, but Eddie? Eddie isn't a comic book character at all. In fact, he's got nothing to do with comics.

All an offering like this does is dilute the brand. Does anyone truly think this will bring new players into Heroclix? I don't. What I do see happening is the beginning of forces in Heroclix games that have nothing to do with the theme of the game. It's a game of comic book characters. Eddie is a band icon, nothing more. Granted he's one of the cooler band icons, but he's no comic book character. I think this is a mistake for the game as a whole.

I understand the idea. The brand needs a larger niche to thrive so this is an attempt to sell more figures. Sure some will go to people who don't even know the game exists but sells are sells and that helps NECA thrive. Looking at pictures from their booth it appears they have a full Iron Maiden license and I'm sure a Heroclix set didn't cost much to be included with the action figures. I'm glad there are people excited for this release but I don't share the enthusiasm.

Elfhome's point about diluting the brand is exactly what is happening in my mind. I fear that everything NECA produces will begin to get a Heroclix release. I'm sure some of those licenses I will enjoy but most I won't. I bought a case of Heroclix day one and have bought a case plus of every set since. I'm going to skip Iron Maiden clix and that may open the door to skipping more and more sets until I just don't come back. I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I'm not alone. I hope the casual sells are worth the hardcore loses.

[algrim]

I friggin LOVE Manowar!!! My favorite band of all time!

My father was a wolf
I'm a kinsman of the slain
Sworn to rise again
I will bring salvation, punishment and pain
The hammer of hate is our faith
Power and dominion are taken by the will
By divine right hail and kill!!!!!

I love Manowar too!!! Kings of Metal was my frist Manowar album!

[DrZero]

Also, since nobody seems to have quoted Bill and Ted yet, I guess I have to:

Iron Maiden? EXCELLENT!

[sparks4289]

I won't be buying this product. If it's actually compatible with the rest of the heroclix world, I'll probably be re-considering whether wizkids/neca gets anymore of my money for any other product either.

Iron Maiden isn't a comic book.

[Denim Demon]

Wrong. After telling two buddies about the Maiden clix they are going to buy them and play clix with me.Its just a matter of time til their hooked on the game as a whole!



:


All an offering like this does is dilute the brand. Does anyone truly think this will bring new players into Heroclix? I don't. What I do see happening is the beginning of forces in Heroclix games that have nothing to do with the theme of the game. It's a game of comic book characters. Eddie is a band icon, nothing more. Granted he's one of the cooler band icons, but he's no comic book character. I think this is a mistake for the game as a whole.

[Nightrob]

For the love of God!!! Please, please PLEASE!!! If they are starting to make clix of rock bands and musicians I WANT VANILLA ICE!!! I would play him and just him against all the Marvel Zombie clix just so I can watch him get torn apart in one turn!... Wait... Maybe put him in the middle of a Predators vs. Aliens battle... WAIT, maybe have him go against all the BlACK LANTERNS!!! Ice would be destroyed before he was even placed on the map!!! Ahhh, that would be a good day indeed!

[Denim Demon]

I won't be buying this product. If it's actually compatible with the rest of the heroclix world, I'll probably be re-considering whether wizkids/neca gets anymore of my money for any other product either.

Iron Maiden isn't a comic book.

Wow, you will stop buying clix because of this lil niche set?

Well, goodbye then, dont let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.

[larthosgrr8]

it amazes me that ppl are excited about a band mascot getting clixed, but would tear their eyes out to see indy clix,video games,anime and other properties clixed!! i'm a fan of the game. if you make figs i can either buy it or pass. i don't understand all the love for this, but hate for the other. didn't know there were so many hypocrites on here.

BTW, i love these and think it's awesome for them to take something that ppl like and make it in clix form. i'll get at least one just to support the game and own ppl with eddie. as an artist and i've drawn him tons of times at conventions and know the band. i'm happy for hardcore maiden fans! ROCK ON!!

[Ignatz_Mouse]

Of all the random licenses they could have picked, this ranks right around the bottom of my potential interest. Ugh.

[larthosgrr8]

For the love of God!!! Please, please PLEASE!!! If they are starting to make clix of rock bands and musicians I WANT VANILLA ICE!!! I would play him and just him against all the Marvel Zombie clix just so I can watch him get torn apart in one turn!... Wait... Maybe put him in the middle of a Predators vs. Aliens battle... WAIT, maybe have him go against all the BlACK LANTERNS!!! Ice would be destroyed before he was even placed on the map!!! Ahhh, that would be a good day indeed!

i'll take vanilla ice in a ninja turtles set. oh, and if the black lanterns kill him, you'll need the LE black lantern vanilla ice! AWESOME!

[Ironman1994]

I just wanna throw a little something out there.

For those who are sad because they can't have GI Joe/Transformers/Buffy/whatever, consider this a start. Hopefully this will be a supa-groovy set and will pave the way for all kinds of crossovers.

Let's just hope they're not pulling the same thing they did when they announced Star trek stuff. Make it heroclix branded, but don't make it compatible with heroclix.

[Batarang96]

Seriously, who would ever buy this? This definitely wouldn't attract new players to the game.

Neca must want Wizkids to go down under again.

[Mjolnir]

Originally Posted by hair10:
My only question now is WHEN CAN I GET THESE!! I would so love to pick these up at GenCon (even though I know it won't be that soon). I haven't been this excited for a clix fig since I found out Blue Devil was in CD.


*runs off to start up his Iron Maiden channel on Pandora
Got a playlist on my Ipod of only 'maiden stuff......
This could be fun...

And to those complaining about diluting the game, we have had hookers, army soldiers (WWII no less, Cosmic Justice) just to name a few. Yes this is tretching it but for those of us that bought Indyclix and then had to read up on the figs so we would know why they all have bcf and stealth... it was interesting.

Up the irons! I'll play these clix... and if they stink? I'll die with my boots on. \m/

[Contingency Plan]

Of all the random licenses they could have picked, this ranks right around the bottom of my potential interest. Ugh.

This is exactly how I feel. Not interested in these at all.

[Ignatz_Mouse]

This is exactly how I feel. Not interested in these at all.

I'm a completist in general-- but I will wait for the discount sales for these, or trade for them. Nothing I can't wait for.


A few more things like this, though-- and I won't even be a completist anymore.

[Thrumble Funk]

But it's not the band members in clix form... it's their mascot, a supernatural powered zombie essentially. How does that not fit into a mostly comic themed universe?

Well, if you're anything like me, you'll be modding one of these into Evil Ernie the first chance you get!

[larthosgrr8]

Seriously, who would ever buy this? This definitely wouldn't attract new players to the game.

Neca must want Wizkids to go down under again.

HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT?? just because you hate it doesn't mean everyone will. at the end of the day NECA is a company that wants to make money. do you think everyone that works at NECA loves harry potter, or gears of war?? hell no!! they still make those figures because lots of ppl do. iron maiden, and many other rock bands/tv shows/movies/videogames have cult like followings. who's to say that some of them don't like comics as will. this could be the figure that helps bridge the gap for them.

it's silly of you to make such a statement when you're not the only person that buys heroclix. this is part of the reason why it's taking so long to get other properties off the ground. who would want their property made when they come of the boards and read posts like this. you don't like it, don't buy it! i've seen one superman figure get folks looking at the game, why wouldn't eddie do the same thing?

[Thrumble Funk]

Seriously, who would ever buy this? This definitely wouldn't attract new players to the game.

Neca must want Wizkids to go down under again.

I've got a toy/Iron Maiden enthusiast buddy who is itching to buy them.

[antedoX]

Um, I love Iron Maiden and all, but what?

Are we going to get some Heroclix-compatible Sportsclix soon? I'd like to team Captain America up with Kobe Bryant if at all possible.

[RockMan]

I'm a completist in general-- but I will wait for the discount sales for these, or trade for them. Nothing I can't wait for.


A few more things like this, though-- and I won't even be a completist anymore.

That is exactly what I was saying. Once I've skipped Iron Maiden and Ozzy clix what happens when a Marvel set comes out full of figures I don't really want?

[goldpony]

not sure if anyone mentioned this, but if you go back through the pics, there are previews for WOS. That Spiderman and Venom sculpt (same sculpt, two figs) looks insane!

[krusticlese]

July 22nd, 2010

The Day Heroclix Jumped The Shark.

:cry:

[Haven13]

Heck, the Somewhere In Time version is practically Deathlok!

I've been wanting to make this Mod for YEARS!!!

[Krueger666]

Seriously, who would ever buy this? This definitely wouldn't attract new players to the game.

Neca must want Wizkids to go down under again.

I think the exact opposite, as I've said before. I am sure with a license like this, a greater niche on the world will open their eyes to Heroclix. A niche that wouldn't be reached in any other way - the heavy-metal/maiden.

And I also believe people will buy this even if it's only for collection purposes. NECA stroke a bullseye on this one! Maiden is one of the most well established brands in the world. Everything they do is turned into gold by his followers, the most dedicated fans in the world.

NECA, make good advertising out of this and in the right places, and you've got a winner.

Obviously, everyone is intended to have an opinion. If you don't like it, you have the right to put it aside. I've been playing and collecting Heroclix for years and I know jack, zero about comics and comic book characters, but I do love the game.

NECA, please don't give up.

[Munchoboy]

Among other places, it's the first sentence of the 2010 Core rulebook:

"The Heroclix Core Game is a tabletop combat game using 3-D collectable miniature figures of your favorite comic book characters."

Emphasis mine. I hope that helps. ;)

Hair10 is being positive about heroclix???

If Munch says something negative, I'll know im on Earth-3...:p

No negativity here! I LOVE this idea. :classic:

[Haven13]

"You were not put on this earth to 'get it'."

Who is saying they don't like MaidenClix? Huh? Friends of yours? Now this really pisses me off to NO END!!!!

[wintremute]

Somebody, quick, make an Iron Maiden comic!!!

What's that you say? You want that? Done (http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/uncategorized/iron-maiden-el-dorado-promo-pics/)!

[mr_obvious]

Wow, just wow! This is a stretch for HEROclix. If Star Trek isn't going to made compatible, why would Iron Maiden? I sure hope this is a joke or, despite the Heroclix logo, that it's actually a Horrorclix expansion. I know many are excited and will disagree, but this is just dumb. Maybe, if they had done a slow transition, like some GI Joe and Ninja Turtles and then into rockstars, but this is a jump.

I'm conflicted here. I want Wizkids to be successful and keep making more COMIC BOOK Heroclix. However, I hope this set is not successful, as I'd rather not see more like it.

Ugh.

[IceHot]

Maybe they will make Jonas Brother Clix and Twighlight Clix and Barbie Clix and Strawberry SHortcake Clix and Smurf Clix (they got a new movie coming out).

I dont have a problem with those games being seperate but compatible. But if you allow those to be legal at WK HeroClix Events thats just stupid.

I would rather play a game of Clix with Brazil.

[Nightrob]

July 22nd, 2010

The Day Heroclix Jumped The Shark.

:cry:

Didn't Fonzie make that jump?...Well not in the Southpark Version...but he did make it in the actual show, right?... Anyway, this is a bit of a risk on the part of WK...but that is good. Heroclix is a small brand and for it to go on long term there needs to be a larger base of collectors and players. Trying new clix related product such as this may actually lead to more people getting interested in the brand.. While Iron Maiden may or my not be the answer it does show that WK/Neca is trying new things... Good for them. Sometimes you have to take risks to move forward.

[Gentlegamer]

I think some of you guys are exhibiting exactly the outlook that explains why comics themselves are not mass market or mainstream anymore.

The more, the merrier, I say.

[TurboCretin]

Awesome-Awesome-Awesome with a side of Awesome smothered in Awesome sauce and garnished with Awesome.

[wintremute]

For those of you who are passionately upset that these are being created, please tell me why the existence of just EIGHT Iron Maiden clix is so abominable that...

1) You may stop playing the game
2) You may never buy more HeroClix
3) You may think these will not be profitable for NECA
4) You may think that it will ruin the game of HeroClix

[Munchoboy]

I think some of you guys are exhibiting exactly the outlook that explains why comics themselves are not mass market or mainstream anymore.

The more, the merrier, I say.

Agree 100%

[Haven13]

Among other places, it's the first sentence of the 2010 Core rulebook:

"The Heroclix Core Game is a tabletop combat game using 3-D collectable miniature figures of your favorite comic book characters."

Sweet! Thanks for the exact quote.

It's a bunch of marketing garbage, though. What about the player whose favorite comic book characters are TMNT??? Doh! That sentence just totally LIED to them!!

I actually can't disagree with the people who are saying that this is totally out of left field, and that there are scores of other properties that "should" have been "Clixed" first. Those are all good and valid points.

BUT I DON'T FRIGGIN' CARE, MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This out of left field property is perfect for me and I'm totally psyched about it!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so psyched that they may need to straight jacket me (again) and put me in a room with several chains keeping me in the center . . . Oh, wait, that wasn't me THAT WAS EDDIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To those who aren't into Maiden and hate this idea:

I totally understand where you are coming from. If Neca/Kids had put out a new property and it wasn't something that I wanted and it was as random as this I'd be crying that my favorite property (probably TMNT) didn't get picked.

I feel your pain.

[AndarPul]

And Knowing is half the battle...Sorry that should have Said Mother ####in Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolverine

Except Peter David did not write Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolverine (actually no one wrote that, but he didn't write Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk either).


And I apologize to all the naysayers and toothnashers about the Iron Maiden clix. NECA made them for me.

[malger]

I think this is more suited to HorrorClix than HeroClix. Let Iron Maiden Clix revive HorrorClix!

[Munchoboy]

It's a bunch of marketing garbage, though.

Disagree. It's a fairly accurate statement.

What Elfhome is overlooking, IMHO, is that The 2010 Rulebook states "Heroclix CORE game" leaving room for both interpretation and expansion.

[gambit38]

Man o man..if this is true, then this isn't so much as a slippery slope as a greased toboggan run.

Cast your mind forward to 2012 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NECA, have anounced that they have stopped supporting Heroclix, to concentrate on their core product lines.
Heroclix is a fantastic brand and we are actively seeking a buyer.
We are currently in talks with the hanging donkey company.~~~~~~

[Haven13]

Disagree. It's a fairly accurate statement.

What Elfhome is overlooking, IMHO, is that The 2010 Rulebook states "Heroclix CORE game" leaving room for both interpretation and expansion.

Disdisagree. What about the kid whose favorite comic character is Sonic? Then, the statement is totally false!

I get where you're coming from, but I just dislike marketing rhetoric.

It's so tired, when you're young, to be told, "You're having fun!"

(Speaking of bands that need Clix. . .)

[kuthell]

I believe I would buy Twilightclix before this and I could care less about those.
That said, if this is the idea Justin had in his thread of 1 or 2 figures in a booster, cool. Something impulse for an IM fan to pick up and maybe get into the game is a good thing. And it opens the door for other licenses that I may actually buy.
Not something I'm interested in, but a good move by WK.

[Munchoboy]

Disdisagree. What about the kid whose favorite comic character is Sonic? Then, the statement is totally false!

I get where you're coming from, but I just dislike marketing rhetoric.

It's so tired, when you're young, to be told, "You're having fun!"

(Speaking of bands that need Clix. . .)

I think you're reaching here.

A fan who's favorite comic is Sonic or TMNT would not come to Heroclix particularly for the reasons you state. The Marketing is fine, its the Clix universe that needs to be adjusted. ;)

[Uberman]

I think this is more suited to HorrorClix than HeroClix. Let Iron Maiden Clix revive HorrorClix!

This I don't disagree with.

Honestly, these are gonna be premium figures [I]IF they stick to this proposed 4 bucks a booster deal. For that price, and given the size of the set, there's really no good reason not to dual-design them and include cards for both systems.

Hell, Jake, honest to god, if you read this, contact me and I will convert them to Horrorclix for you, for free. They can't be in production yet, right? There's still time!!!!

You're bringing Halo back for pete's sake, don't miss the boat on this.

And I can tell you with 199% assurance, Horrorclix players will buy this with FAR MORE enthusiasm than Heroclix players.

[Behemoth]

As a person never consciously exposed to Iron Maiden's music, (Movies and radio indirectly) I have no beef with this set. I have seen their album covers and think that Eddie would make for some great sculpts.

Eddie is a fictional entity, and after reading everyone's posts about him it sounds like he has quite the backstory to him. That to me sounds like a good candidate for a Clix.

I would also like a Sherlock Holmes clix, but it is a public domain figure so I don't think NECA will be going that route anytime soon.

Jake should have expected this poop storm and had a post on the Heroclix homepage waiting for it.

[Tarnish]

I remember how I used to joke that putting to many properties into clix would end up with things like teams of Wolverine, Pacman, and Lemmy from Motorhead....

I was scoffed at.....

Tarnish

[bigbro911]

expanding the brand = adding to the buyer base = $$$ = they keep making clix

I'm ok with that

the fact that you or I won't buy a particular product does not mean it wont sell

for an example see the case of: Chocolate vs. Vanilla
:p

[Munchoboy]

I remember how I used to joke that putting to many properties into clix would end up with things like teams of Wolverine, Pacman, and Lemmy from Motorhead....

I was scoffed at.....

Tarnish

Madness! :eek:




Wait a tic!

*looks at Tarnish's Avatar*

They made you a Mod?!?

Madness! :eek:






:laugh: ;)

[voNvinGeLimeR]

...zero interest.

[Gentlegamer]

Madness! :eek:

Can I play with Madness? :a-fist:

[wintremute]

I believe I would buy Twilightclix before this and I could care less about those.
That said, if this is the idea Justin had in his thread of 1 or 2 figures in a booster, cool. Something impulse for an IM fan to pick up and maybe get into the game is a good thing. And it opens the door for other licenses that I may actually buy.
Not something I'm interested in, but a good move by WK.

WHAT! Who are you to come in here spewing common sense and rational thought? GET OUT OF HERE REASONABLE PERSON!!

[Munchoboy]

Can I play with Madness? :a-fist:

In Golden Age events? Sure! :classic:

[Tarnish]

Madness! :eek:




Wait a tic!

*looks at Tarnish's Avatar*

They made you a Mod?!?

Madness! :eek:






:laugh: ;)


:noid: :confused:

Ok that was fast. And now everyone's posts have shiney new buttons on them...

Must resist...... urge to push...... the shiney red buttons......:speechles

Tarnish

[squirecam]

I do see the point made earlier about Star Trek. The figures could have been made available to HC as well as its own game. I would not have minded masterminding damage to Ensign Crusher.

I dont care about IM clix. Happy for those who do. I wont be buying any (unless one figure is "HOT cap overpowered"), and then only because of the dial, not the figure.

[Hellboy]

Okay. This is a weird choice, but I embrace this one.

Normally, I wouldn't want to mix the regular superheroes with out of gamut clix... but this is a property I enjoy, and I have to admit, even if I don't play these guys, I will thoroughly enjoy painting and displaying them. I already want two extra sets so I can paint them and give them to two friends for Christmas. They'll both drop bricks when they open them. (and neither are gamers)

Do I hope this heralds more compatible non-Heroclix of this sort (KISS aside, since Eddie must do battle across time against the Psycho Space Circus) No.

But I would sill like to see products like this, in this format. More Indy-comic-centered, but yes.

I also hope that this might be a sign of a return of a fully compatible Horrorclix line. It wouldn't take much Game Design muscle to retrofit the old sets to be 100% compatible and re release the sculpts to make production costs lower. With new side properties that are compatible (Since they all use the Heroclix rules, or play under an alternate system alot like the original Horrorclix rules that exploits the same new modern dials) and new licenses added to fill out expansions, Horrorclix could be huge. NECA have the horror entertainment contacts to acquire lots of little releases like this.

So I say Thumbs up. This could be the start of something good.

[kuthell]

WHAT! Who are you to come in here spewing common sense and rational thought? GET OUT OF HERE REASONABLE PERSON!!


I'm sorry. I should have learned from showing up at work every day that common sense is frowned upon.

[spike1138]

:noid: :confused:

Ok that was fast. And now everyone's posts have shiney new buttons on them...

Must resist...... urge to push...... the shiney red buttons......:speechles

Tarnish

Seeing "Moderator" attached to your avatar brings me much joy. I cannot explain why. :classic:

[Haven13]

I believe I would buy Twilightclix before this and I could care less about those.
That said, if this is the idea Justin had in his thread of 1 or 2 figures in a booster, cool. Something impulse for an IM fan to pick up and maybe get into the game is a good thing. And it opens the door for other licenses that I may actually buy.
Not something I'm interested in, but a good move by WK.

Okay. Care less about these. Let me know when you could not care less.

[Haven13]

I think you're reaching here.

A fan who's favorite comic is Sonic or TMNT would not come to Heroclix particularly for the reasons you state. The Marketing is fine, its the Clix universe that needs to be adjusted. ;)

Of COURSE I'm reaching! Have you read some of my other posts??

But a man's reach should exceed his grasp; or what's a Heaven for?

HEY! Didn't Maiden do a song based on another poem by that guy??

Oh, and good point on adjusting the ClixVerse.

[bigbro911]

How it might work out with these smaller sets is that NECA adds a license to make XYZ action figures, and slips in an agreement at the same time to do XYZ clix. I think that works as we will have access to much more IP than we have now. A little something for everyone works!

[Haven13]

This I don't disagree with.

Honestly, these are gonna be premium figures [I]IF they stick to this proposed 4 bucks a booster deal. For that price, and given the size of the set, there's really no good reason not to dual-design them and include cards for both systems.

Hell, Jake, honest to god, if you read this, contact me and I will convert them to Horrorclix for you, for free. They can't be in production yet, right? There's still time!!!!

You're bringing Halo back for pete's sake, don't miss the boat on this.

And I can tell you with 199% assurance, Horrorclix players will buy this with FAR MORE enthusiasm than Heroclix players.

I don't disagree with your not disagreeing.

The same thoughts went through my mind.

Let me be the first to wholeheartedly (the Metal allusions just keep on coming!) second your call for this to be HorrorClix compatable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SurreptitiousOne]

If the boosters are random I'm not so interested. Hope it works out for Neca though.

[Gentlegamer]

Special Object: Albatross - This object cannot be destroyed or removed from the game. Only one Albatross object per game. When any player rolls a critical miss, that character is assigned Albatross. While assigned Albatross, the character has no speed value. After the game, the player whose character was assigned Albatross must travel the world telling his tale.

[Cyaegha]

I want it Horrorclix compatible
AND
Can't wait to have an army of Eddie running around Gotham City

[Toughest 1 there is]

Are you ######## me. I just officially quit heroclix. I'm done buh bye. See ya. I would have accepted Care Bear clix over this. Next were gonna gt Lil Jon and the Eastside Boys set with Miley Cyrus and Zack Efron soon after. Death of clix starts now.

[Munchoboy]

Are you $h1t1ng me. I just officially quit heroclix. I'm done buh bye. See ya. I would have accepted Care Bear clix over this. Next were gonna gt Lil Jon and the Eastside Boys set with Miley Cyrus and Zack Efron soon after. Death of clix starts now.

Someone else needs a hug too.

Too bad this thread is totally Metal!!! The only hugs you'll get here are the axe in the back variety!!!!! :a-fist::a-fist::a-fist:

:a-duo:


:devious:

[Ironman1994]

Wow, just wow! This is a stretch for HEROclix. If Star Trek isn't going to made compatible, why would Iron Maiden? I sure hope this is a joke or, despite the Heroclix logo, that it's actually a Horrorclix expansion. I know many are excited and will disagree, but this is just dumb. Maybe, if they had done a slow transition, like some GI Joe and Ninja Turtles and then into rockstars, but this is a jump.

I'm conflicted here. I want Wizkids to be successful and keep making more COMIC BOOK Heroclix. However, I hope this set is not successful, as I'd rather not see more like it.

Ugh.
Wizkids just made one product that I and a few other people don't like!

Boy, I sure hope it's not successful. I would hate to see people enjoying figures that aren't easily identified as comic book characters.

Has it been said they're not compatible?

[Uberman]

Are you $h1t1ng me. I just officially quit heroclix. I'm done buh bye. See ya. I would have accepted Care Bear clix over this. Next were gonna gt Lil Jon and the Eastside Boys set with Miley Cyrus and Zack Efron soon after. Death of clix starts now.

And its ruined corpse will rise again, and look something like THIS! (http://www.newlaunches.com/entry_images/0608/26/eddie-murphy-head-thumb-450x337.jpg)

No, wait, this. (http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee336/MTNCUSTOM/Iron%20maiden%20eddy/thetrooper.jpg)

I refuse to explain the joke.

[Surfer13]

Okay, here is where my head is about this whole thing right now:

1) Everyone that likes this... Stand by. If NECA begins to try and find a Heroclix use for more licenses that they get, then you may be seeing things brought into Heroclix that you don't like.

2) Everyone that hates this... Do you want only Marvel, DC, and the rare 'other' comic book characters and nothing else? If so, then who defines what is a comic character?
Buffy? It was a tv show. Yeah, there was a comic, but that doesn't mean that it isa comic. We can really start slicing the meat pretty thin if you want.
Because if you have no problem with Buffy, then what about Scooby-Doo? What about the Flintstones? What about Archie?

I am seeing some complaining about this and then saying that there should be anime or video game characters.
The door is open. If you want your video game characters, that door is opened, but you have got to realize that Eddie is what has opened it.

You can't complain about this not belonging and then say that you want some video game character. It doesn't work.

3) This is going to be here, it is going to move on, and it is going to be done. That is my prediction. These aren't going to be evergreen, and the likelihood of a second series of Maidenclix is not something that I am going to place any money on.
So if you like them, great. Enjoy them. If you don't, then hang on and I am sure that you will get over it.
But by then something else may have moved in.

If this works they may end up making Trekclix in a similar fashion, with Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Sulu, Chekov, Uhura, a redshirt and a Klingon.

Is it just exploiting the game (and it's players) for all they're worth until they close the doors? Are the guys in Maiden comics fans and when offered they jumped at the chance to get their own supercharacter in the game?
Who cares? Seriously. If this sort of thing means that sets like WoS and DC75 keep coming, then why am I going to complain?

I may not buy it, and I have no problem saying as much, or anyone saying it, but you aren't going to catch me saying that something shouldn't be made. I am not buying the Watchmen set, but I have no problem with it being made.
There is a lot of difference in me saying that I will not buy Buffyclix or that I would rather have Kissclix than Buffyclix and me saying that they shouldn't make Buffyclix.
If they can make money on it, then I am all for them making Buffyclix.


I am more concerned with the feel of the game. I do not think that Eddie dilutes the feel of Heroclix, nor, for that matter would Buffy. Scooby-Doo is a different story. Comics? Yeah, but if you think people will complain if future-cyborg-zombie Eddie KOs Hulk with a blast from his gun, just wait until Shaggy or Scooby-Doo KO Hulk.


Anyway, I am hoping for Powerslave and Somewhere in Time. They have to make those, don't they? After that, we'll see. :cool:

[space_cowboy]

How long 'till we get Twisted Sister? Oh, oh how about "Warrant", with the Chase "New Lead Singer"? I've got a feeling that this will be at the dollar tree by Thanksgiving.

[RockMan]

Maybe I don't qualify as passionately upset, I understand why this is being made and I'm happy for those people getting a new favorite set, but I'll do my best to address the questions.

For those of you who are passionately upset that these are being created, please tell me why the existence of just EIGHT Iron Maiden clix is so abominable that...

1) You may stop playing the game
2) You may never buy more HeroClix

I'm addressing these question together because they are related. I'm not going to immediately stop playing the game or collecting but I can see this as the beginning of the end. I have always been a completionist but I will not be getting these eight figures. Now that figures exist that I have no interest in collecting it will be easier to not collect future figures. Collecting less will lead me to have less interest and that interest possibly waning completely. A percentage of all people who collect have a similar mindset and they are marketed toward (see chase figures). While we are not the majority, we are a segment of the market that a product outside the core can cause to be completely turned away.

3) You may think these will not be profitable for NECA
I actually believe the set will be very profitable. As I posted before, it appears the license was cheap and it will sell to players and random metal heads that want a convenient sized Eddie sitting on their desk.

4) You may think that it will ruin the game of HeroClix
Mechanically it won't change the game. It is only more pieces. What it will do is change my perception of the game. The game that I perceive to be about superheroes is becoming about more. From a gaming perspective I'm fine with that, from a collectors standpoint it bugs me. Though I'm an avid gamer the collector in me will be bothered by an incoherent collection and that may ruin the game for me for reasons detailed in answers to question 1 and 2.

[Hellboy]

Are you $h1t1ng me. I just officially quit heroclix. I'm done buh bye. See ya. I would have accepted Care Bear clix over this. Next were gonna gt Lil Jon and the Eastside Boys set with Miley Cyrus and Zack Efron soon after. Death of clix starts now.



I just find this post very funny coming from someone called "Toughest 1 there is"

[Thrumble Funk]

For those of you who are passionately upset that these are being created, please tell me why the existence of just EIGHT Iron Maiden clix is so abominable that...

1) You may stop playing the game
2) You may never buy more HeroClix
3) You may think these will not be profitable for NECA
4) You may think that it will ruin the game of HeroClix

Just eight clix. Unless this endeavor succeeds. Then we're looking at a lot more than eight.

But, meh. Not my thing, won't be buying it. Simple as that.

[Superman Green]

This is interesting and highly unexpected. What I'd much rather see, though, is a 'Yellow Submarine' set:

Regular Beatles
Sgt. Pepper Beatles
Jeremy
Old Fred
Lord Mayor of Pepperland (probably just a pog)
Blue Max
Generic Blue Meanies
Snapping Turks
Exploding Clowns
Green Apple Bonkers
Flying Glove
Junkyard Dog Handlers (or whatever they were called)
Sea of Monsters Creatures

[gambit38]

I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want.......
Well if someone's touting the beatles ( nursery rhymes for drug addicts ) I want some spice....
Slippery slope people.

[Denim Demon]

My Iron Maiden "Ed Hunter" CD special edition comes with a Eddie video game(it's horrible) and a Eddie comic book! So all you "it's not a comic whaaa whhaaaa" people are wrong about that also!

The set will feature Iron Maiden's mascot, not members of the band! Im not a big Turtles guy but i wont cry and threaten to not buy anymore Wiz Kids product again if they release Turtles in clix form.

[antedoX]

Someone read our Powerbomb thread and took it waaaaay to seriously.

Next, we'll have a limited-edition, collector's set of 'NSync, with a super-rare Barry Gibb Talk Show Justin Timberlake.

Oh, and don't forget to pick up your special eight figure set of 1996 US Olympic Basketball team clix with the special Space Jam Michael Jordan chase!

Once again, I love Iron Maiden, but this is akin to country music in Rock Band. It just doesn't jive with me.

[brendanbrown]

Praise NECA for bringing my two greatest interests together!! The naysayers may naysay all they want, if NECA was your company you could make the call. For those who say that their existence will demean the honor of Heroclix I have 3 words for you: Halle Berry Catwoman.

And now I want a Set Abominae from Iced Earth's concept albums. Great story and last I heard Shaeffer was trying to get it turned into a graphic novel so the source material could potentially be there.

[Thrumble Funk]

So all you "it's not a comic whaaa whhaaaa" people are wrong about that also!

I drew myself in a comic book once when I was five. Is a clix of me coming down the pike? :ermm: