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Suttkus

12/21/2010, 20:10

Last Updated: December 7, 2011, with LOTR LEs and the last chase

The goal: To collect all the actual information we have for all HeroClix-related releases in 2011 that aren't large enough or sufficiently detailed (yet) to deserve their own The Evidence thread, and to provide links to the places we got that information from. This post will be updated when more information appears.

See The Evidence: Index (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5403563#post5403563) for threads on products not covered here.

This thread is sorted in release date order, where known.

Lord of the Rings

There will two different games produced based on the Lord of the Rings properties. One game will be a HeroClix compatible mini-set. The other will be a co-op game. For information on the non-HeroClix game, see The Evidence: Non-HeroClix releases (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=302125).

The HeroClix release will come in traditional booster format, as well as a "all-in-one campaign style box". The campaign box will feature a price point similar to the Watchmen box set. There will also be a smaller starter. (The campaign box, as a "all-in-one" product, has not been mentioned in a very long time, and is not currently on any release schedule. It seems likely that this product has been canceled.)

The campaign box will (was to?) include "everything a player needs", including "new epic rules" and maps.

There will be 21 figures in the booster set.

There will be two table-top displays in a case.

This product is scheduled for December 7.

The counter top display unit for the boosters will have 24 single-figure boosters in it.

The sculpts are based on the movies.

Figures are designed to work both in small-scale combats (such as the fight on Weathertop) and in mass combat.

Confirmed figures include the following. Some of these figures may be from the starter and not the main set.

Aragorn (http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/315017_10150372855284079_133811649078_8494637_1664482789_n.jpg)
Bilbo, old?
Black Rider (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/016-black-rider.jpg)
Boromir (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/013-boromir1.jpg)
Cave Troll?
Éowyn (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/017-eowyn1.jpg)
Faramir (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/014-faramir.jpg)
Frodo: Common. Leaked! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6042854&postcount=119) Keywords Leaked! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6044157&postcount=146)
Frodo and Sam Duo (http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297363_10150354659179079_133811649078_8384596_436753517_n.jpg)
Gandalf the Grey (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/018-gandalf-the-grey.jpg) Uncommon #018
Gimli (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/005-gimli.jpg)
Gollum: Uncommon. Leaked! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6044050&postcount=1)
Gorbag: Common Leaked! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6044165&postcount=147)
Legolas (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/004-legolas.jpg)
Lurtz (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/296779_10150363060819079_133811649078_8445271_2044035034_n.jpg)
Merry (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/011-merry.jpg)
Merry & Pippin duo: Chase Leaked! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6057151&postcount=1) Updated!
Mouth of Sauron (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/021-mouth-of-sauron2.jpg)
Mr. Underhill (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/024-mr-underhill.jpg): Frodo in clear plastic
Pippin (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/012-pippin.jpg)
Ringwraith (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/006-ring-wraith.jpg)
Sam (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393576_10150384770114079_133811649078_8540327_2133888071_n.jpg)
Saruman (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/019-saruman.jpg)
Servant of Sauron: Rare
Shagrat (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/008-shagrat.jpg)
Ugluk (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/009-ugluk.jpg)

Epic Rules:

An epic game is one with a build total between 400 and 1000 points.

Players in an epic game can give characters epic actions. You have one epic action per turn.

Epic abilities are abilities that require epic actions to use. They are marked by an icon that looks like a book.

Epic actions cannot be used to trigger normal abilities.

Horde Tokens:

Horde tokens are similar to bystander tokens.

Horde tokens can be stacked. Individual tokens can be stacked and unstacked during combat.

Stacked tokens act as though they have multiple clicks (all with the identical values).

Horde tokens can have horde abilities, essentially special powers that scale up with the size of the stack. (Unclear is whether they can be used when the figure is a "stack" of 1 or not. Presumably, this are represented on the face by the "white" special powers, but, again, this is not made clear.)

In epic games, you can return defeated horde tokens to the battlefield as "calling up reinforcements", in some way proportional to the build total.

If your force is reduced to the point where it contains nothing but horde tokens, it is defeated.

Horde tokens have a "M=" followed by a number on the front of their disk. What this means has not been made clear. (Obvious speculation: Maximum stack size.)

More Horde Token rules (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6033124&postcount=21)

Campaign Rules:

Campaign rules cover conflicts over multiple battles. Examples given are Weathertop to the Mines of Moria to Amon Hen to the Black Gates and to Mordor. (Presumably, these represent maps that come in the starter, but that is not confirmed.)

Victories and losses in one battle will have impact in subsequent battles.

Campaign battles are story driven and are specific scenarios. Individual battles may require specific characters, maps, and have special rules.

Victory brings rewards. (The word "treasure" was used. Special objects?) Examples include Mithril Shirt and Hammerhand's Horn. However, losing teams get "reinforcements" in subsequent battles.

It now seems that the Lord of the Rings will get an OP kit (in store prizes).

It follows the usual kits-to-case ratio as the regular OP kits, 1:2, 2:7, 3:12.
The kit solicitation suggests it will have enough material to run ten weeks of games.
Kit contents include (directly quoted):

6 limited editions figures, three each of two Nazgul (Nazgul and One of the Nine) Dials leaked! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6057110&postcount=1) Updated!
5 One Rings special objects, which cost 15 points, require a 6 to pick up, and grant Stealth, PC and Leadership, but you must roll each turn and on a 1 drop the ring and take one unavoidable damage.
6 each of the following Horde tokens: Eagles (M=3), Ents (M=5), Dead Man of Dunharrow (M=4), Mumakil (M=4), Orc Catapult (M=3), and Mountain Troll (M=3).
10 single sided Maps (24” x 36). They seem to be the same as one of the starter maps (Battlefield Outdoors).
1 Organized Play Instruction Sheet

Sources:

WizKids announcement article (http://heroclix.com/blog/2011/01/18/two-games-to-rule-them-all/).

Bluesummers reports on GAMA (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5399229&postcount=1)

Figures.Com article on SDCC (http://www.figures.com/forums/news/13709-sdcc11-heroclix.html)

Picture of display at Gen Con (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150258592588964&set=a.10150258584733964.329860.11068873963&type=1&ref=nf)

Confirmation that Legolas is in the set, but wasn't on display at GenCon. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5822366&postcount=191)

Alliance solicitation. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5837075&postcount=1)

An advertising picture (http://milsims.cdn.kept.com.au/sites/milsims.com.au/files/imagecache/product_full/prodimg/hclotr1_0.jpg)

Design Corner Lord of the Rings HeroClix (http://heroclix.com/heroclix/design-corner-lord-of-the-rings-heroclix/)

Pictures of the boosters. (http://yfrog.com/mejexxj)

Lord of the Rings OP Kits! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5946195&postcount=1)

OP Kit solicitation (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lotr-op-kits-clix-solicitation.pdf)

Release date changes (http://heroclix.com/announcements/a-friday-update-from-the-office/)

Release date pushed back another two weeks. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6022267&postcount=1)

The rest of the set revealed on ebay. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6029753&postcount=364)

Australian early release spoilers! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6033005&postcount=1)

And more (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6033958&postcount=51)

And still more (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6034082&postcount=57) (includes loose descriptions of LE figure and token special powers)

Lord of the Rings Starter

The starter features 8 miniatures. Three of the figures are exclusive to the starter, the others are redialed sculpts from the regular set (see above).

Like the main set, this will release on November 23.

The starter includes Campaign rules, which "let you recreate the battles of Middle Earth over multiple maps and sessions".

There will be six maps, including:

Battlefield Outdoors
Moria
Helm's Deep
Helm's Dike, which combines with the Helm's Deep map
Minis Tirith
Pelennor Fields, which combines with the Minis Tirith map.

At least some of the maps have special terrain and "battlefield objectives" (presumably, they tie into the campaign rules).

Special text for the Minis Tirith map:

Trebuchet:
These squares are hindering terrain. Give a character from Force B in this area a power action and roll 2d6; choose which of the dice will indicate the target square with the same orange number on the Minis Tirith map. You may immediately use Pulse Wave as a free action as if you occupied the target square and possessed a range value as indicated by the result of the other die: 1-2:4:bolt:, 3-4:6:bolt:, 5-6: 8:bolt:. A character occupying the target square is dealt 3 penetrating damage.

There will be a rulebook and themed dice "forged from the depths of Mount Doom".

There will be 48 32 horde tokens.

For information on new rules, see the entry for the set above.

Confirmed figures are:

Captain Lurtz (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150310158609079&set=a.10150301106479079.346539.133811649078&type=1&ref=nf)

Esquire of Rohan (Merry) (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/203-esquire-of-rohan.jpg)

Guard of the Citadel (Pippin) (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/204-guard-of-the-citadel.jpg)

Olog Hai (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/206-olog-hai.jpg)

Ringbearer (Frodo Baggins) (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/201-ring-bearer.jpg)

Sauron (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/80851/HCRealms.com/images/preview_lotr208.jpg)

Strider (Aragorn) (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/202-Strider.jpg)

Witch-King of Angmar (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/207-witch-king.jpg)

Confirmed Horde tokens include:

4x Halidar's Archers (Front (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/haldirs-archers-token1.png), Back (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/haldirs-archers-back2.png))

4x Ithilien Rangers (Stats (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6033124&postcount=21))

8x Orc (Front (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/orc-token.png), Back (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/orc-back.png))

8x Riders of Rohan (Front (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/riders-of-rohan-token.png), Back (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/riders-of-rohan-back1.png))

4x Uruk-Hai (Front (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/uruk-hai-token1.png), Back (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/uruk-hai-back.png))

4x Warg Riders (Stats (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6033124&postcount=21))

Sources:

Alliance solicitation. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5837075&postcount=1)

A picture of the starter (http://milsims.cdn.kept.com.au/sites/milsims.com.au/files/imagecache/product_full/prodimg/hclotrstarter.jpg)

Design Corner Lord of the Rings HeroClix (http://heroclix.com/heroclix/design-corner-lord-of-the-rings-heroclix/)

Special text for Minas Tirith map (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5959995&postcount=262)

Release dates changed (http://heroclix.com/announcements/a-friday-update-from-the-office/)

Starter released in Australia spoilers (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6033005&postcount=1)

Munchoboy explains the 48/32 horde token discrepancy. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6043014&postcount=123)

Hulk Microset

There will be a microset released in a gravity feed based on the Hulk set (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=322998) due out in December.

This set will release on November 30.

The set will have ten figures in it.

As usual, these will use the sculpts from the main set, but with new dials.

Characters include:

Abomination (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6019998&postcount=2)
Bruce Banner (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6030158&postcount=2)
General Thunderbolt Ross (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6015666&postcount=2)
Hulk (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6028734&postcount=2)
Hulkbuster Squad Leader (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6013188&postcount=2)
The Leader (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6021943&postcount=2)
Punisher (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1014&pictureid=19536)
Red Hulk (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1014&pictureid=19478)
She-Hulk (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6034534&postcount=2)
Skaar (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/80851/HCRealms.com/images/Deepdishskaar.jpg)

A figure from the cluttered desk picture (heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_30191.jpg) is a Hulk with a common-colored tab, but not the #001 Hulk from the main set. It is an AE with no trait and the standard icons. It could be from this product.

The tabletop display will have 24 single figure boosters in it.

Sources:

Tempest33's report on the Montreal retailer trade show. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5665024&postcount=1)

Secrets of secretness.

Alliance Solicitation (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5835860&postcount=1)

Solicitation poster (http://www.ikoncollectables.com.au/images/Hulk-Counter-Display_3.png)

Spider-Man in the gravity feed reported (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6028260&postcount=352) (Nope, not in the set)

Toys 'R Us GSX Colossals, second wave

A second wave of GSX colossals will be released at Toys 'R Us stores in November.

They will reuse sculpts from the GSX Super Boosters, but with new dials.

A future general retail store release is under consideration.

The figures will be:

Frost Warrior (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/frost-warrior-ver2.jpg)

Nemesis (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/nemesis-ver2.jpg)

Onslaught (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Onslaught-ver21.jpg)

Sources:

WK Announcement (http://heroclix.com/heroclix/giant-size-action-returns-to-toys-r-us/)

Hulk Fast Forces Pack

There will be a Hulk Fast Forces pack, based on the Hulk set (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=322998) scheduled for December.

This set will release December 14.

The Hulk Fast Forces set will include codes that unlock "related" content on HeroClix online.

There will be six figures in the set, with sculpts from the main set and new dials.

There will be six figures, 2 themed dice, and a double-sided map.

The figures will be:

Abomination: #004, 100 pts.
General Thunderbolt Ross: #005, 24 pts.
Hulk: #001, 125 pts.
Hulkbuster Wrangler: #002, 25 pts.
The Leader: #006, 75 pts.
She-Hulk: #003, 75 pts.

All the dials have been leaked, check the Units section!

A figure from the cluttered desk picture (heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_30191.jpg) is a Hulk with a common-colored tab, but not the #001 Hulk from the main set. It is an AE with no trait and the standard icons. It could be from this product.

Sources:

Tempest33's report on the Montreal retailer trade show. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5665024&postcount=1)

Tempest33 reports figures he saw from a distance in the Fast Forces pack. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5677094&postcount=14)

HeroClix Online unlock codes revealed. (http://hcforums.icarusstudios.com/hcforums/showthread.php?t=1286)

Secret sources!

Alliance Solicitation (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/album.php?albumid=326&pictureid=18231)

Picture of the pack (http://www.ikoncollectables.com.au/images/MV17-Hulk_6pack-mock_3.png)

Release date changed (http://heroclix.com/announcements/a-friday-update-from-the-office/)

Figure costs revealed (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6032179&postcount=1)

Superman "Battle for Smallville" Fast Forces

This set will be available in December 2011.

Characters include:

Superman (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/6-001-Superman1.jpg): Can be played at 200 or 150 points.
Supergirl (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/6-002-supergirl2.jpg)
Steel (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/6-003-steel.jpg)
Lex Luthor (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/6-004-lex-luthor.jpg)
Bizarro (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/6-006-bizarro.jpg)
Kryptonian Renegade (http://heroclix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/6-005-Kryptonian-renegage.jpg): The sculpt is the Kryptonian Infiltrator, from the main set, with the Superman Ally TA

The dials have been leaked! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6017146&postcount=84)

All figures have sculpts from the main Superman set, with new dials.

Includes two new maps and a rules insert.

One of the maps will be the Kent Farm.

Includes a code to unlock the figures and map in HeroClix Online.

Sources:

Alliance Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/AllianceGameDistributors#!/photo.php?fbid=10150274359985904&set=a.382625155903.169877.97571415903&type=1&theater)

Details on the unlockable content. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5928600&postcount=240)

Picture of the product. (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/album.php?albumid=2095&pictureid=18951)

More information on Lex Luthor (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5936147&postcount=240).

More figure information (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5936259&postcount=247).

Dials leaked! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6017146&postcount=84)

Iron Maiden

There will be a HeroClix compatible Iron Maiden release, possibly in a gravity feed.

The intended release date is "this year-ish".

The first set will have 8-10 figures.

The second set will follow the first set "fairly quickly" and bring the number of figures to 20. (indicating another 10?)

After six months of no information, the same (?) packaging mock-up was presented at the 2011 Toy Fair, as well as a sample figure.

Boosters will be $2.99.

There will also be a non-HeroClix board game. See the non-HeroClix thread (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5289417) for information on this.

Sources:

ICv2 Announcement (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/18009.html)
Large picture of box prototype (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=2010_SDCC%2FPreview_Night%2FNECA&pic=DSC06773.jpg&dispsize=800&start=60)
Toy Fair picture of boosters (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TF2011/NECA/image66.asp)
Toy Fair picture of figure (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TF2011/NECA/image65.asp)
Comical reports on prices (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5332720&postcount=4)
Bluesummers' GAMA report (http://poparistocrat.blogspot.com/2011/03/gama-day-1.html)

Other HeroClix Related Information

Justin Ziran is reported to have stated that "tournament software" would be up in "a couple months" (it isn't clear whether this means from the point where he made the statement, or from the release of Giant Sized X-Men, which was the big announcement at the time). It will allow reporting of in-store game results to WizKids for ranking. (Report from Alliance Games Open House (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5048249&postcount=168))

"The system will allow stores to schedule events, manage in store gaming and track ratings, ranking and achievements (all of which will be tied back to our store locator hosted on our Website)." (Source (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19264.html))

Justin Ziran confirms an experimental program to boost in-store gaming. (Source (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=296788))

More on the "Zero to Hero" program. (Source (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19264.html))

Justin Ziran indicated that the Classics line will be "tweaked" in 2011. Is this a reference to the Fast Forces packs, or an indication of future releases under the "Classics" banner? (Source (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19264.html))

A recent note from Justin Ziran indicates that the product placement policy will be posted "in the coming weeks" and that the figures have been made. (Source (http://heroclix.com/blog/2011/01/29/3149/))

thanosstar

12/21/2010, 20:13

awesome job compiling this man...rep to you

rorschachparadox

12/21/2010, 20:30

cant rep you, but i approve! *subscribes*

Suttkus

12/22/2010, 01:13

If anyone can give me the links to WKs occasional statements about restarting the damaged figure exchange program again, I would add them to the first post.

Hatut Zeraze

12/22/2010, 11:24

Presumed Late-year Marvel Set

There is no information about this set at this time.

Late year? Marvel? I say Halloween is kinda late year, so the logic is inescapable: there will be a Marvel Horror-themed set in 2011!!

Who could possibly dispute that?

Suttkus

12/22/2010, 12:55

Obviously, totally inescapable, as in you cannot escape from the horror! : - )

red king

12/22/2010, 13:15

Very nice work man.

Suttkus

12/22/2010, 13:29

Some minor information added.

viciousbuddha

12/22/2010, 16:42

Late year? Marvel? I say Halloween is kinda late year, so the logic is inescapable: there will be a Marvel Horror-themed set in 2011!!

Who could possibly dispute that?

oh PLEASE!!!

Suttkus

01/06/2011, 20:05

I updated the first post to include a rumor squashing section on the ongoing claim/speculation that Avengers and forward will not be retired.

Hellboy

01/07/2011, 21:37

Subscribing here as well. these threads are the new go-to place for solid info on upcoming releases!

WakandaMan

01/08/2011, 03:59

Suttkus my man....any chance you'll be doing that Star Trek Evidence thread any time soon? I'm having trouble find info on it, and would love to have one of these threads for it. :cool:

Suttkus

01/08/2011, 21:31

I'm seriously considering a Star Trek Evidence thread. I'm judging at a new venue tomorrow and prep for that, along with real life, has taken up a lot of my free time lately, so I haven't dove in and given it a try. Maybe next week. Or not, if next week goes like this week. I guess we'll find out! : - )

Suttkus

01/16/2011, 23:27

Updated, with new sections for the Champions dials and Fast Forces packs.

Shuttle

01/17/2011, 08:06

Another useful thread to subscribe to. Excellent work Suttkus!

Terman8er

01/17/2011, 08:12

Most excellent work kind sir!

Honcho of Spades

01/17/2011, 20:52

This is a beautiful thread.

For example, I had no idea that the Fast Forces deal were confirmed to be Hammer of Thor oriented. I will start saving now.

Suttkus

01/17/2011, 23:07

One Thread to rule them all, One Thread to find them,
One Thread to bring them all and in HCRealms bind them

Yep, I've added the LOTR rumors!

wonderboy8917

01/18/2011, 01:14

Wasn't there a rumor about some rock group being made into clix or was that just a joke?

Hatut Zeraze

01/18/2011, 10:33

Wasn't there a rumor about some rock group being made into clix or was that just a joke?

Wizkids brought boxes of them to one of the retailer events. I remember seeing the pictures. I assume the boxes were empty, but the boxes actually showing up at a show-off-my-new-stuff event made it seem like more than a rumor.

It has, though, been pretty quiet on the Iron Maiden front for a long time.

refrusdraob

01/18/2011, 10:55

TYPE "wizkidsgames LOTR"
into Google search first link is

LOTR : Wizkids/NECA, IncTesting LOTR Page Structure. Will This appear in white? Do we need to increase the transparency? adasdasdlasdasd. asdlakjsdhadaslkdh.
wizkidsgames.com/lotr/

stir the pot a little more lol

Uberman

01/18/2011, 11:27

You think WK maintained the LOTR license from way back when they announced the CMG version (http://webzoom.freewebs.com/tolkienboardgamecollecting/LOTR%20EpicBattleGame1.jpg) of it [that looked a lot like a prototype of what Arcane Legions ended up being]?

Oh, and where's my Batmobile!??!

refrusdraob

01/18/2011, 12:08

FROM FACEBOOK

NECA - N.E.C.A Lol so you guys found the page, huh? Nice ;)
Details coming today!

http://wizkidsgames.com/lotr-test-page/

go there GO THERE

so there you have it lol

EDIT THAT LINK DOESN'T WORK, BUT wizkidsgames.com/lotr does

Uberman

01/18/2011, 12:18

FROM FACEBOOK

http://wizkidsgames.com/lotr-test-page/

go there GO THERE

so there you have it lol

Such a... confusing internal reaction. Is it REAL real compatible? Or, like, faux-compatible like Star Trek?

But nuts to it, I'm gonna LOVE playing a bunch of Nazgul against Spider-Man. And it will not be hard to fold these guys into the next biennial Mage Knight game, either. Let's do this.

refrusdraob

01/18/2011, 12:26

Such a... confusing internal reaction. Is it REAL real compatible? Or, like, faux-compatible like Star Trek?

But nuts to it, I'm gonna LOVE playing a bunch of Nazgul against Spider-Man. And it will not be hard to fold these guys into the next biennial Mage Knight game, either. Let's do this.

I'm betting compatible the way horrorclix was compatible with heroclix

refrusdraob

01/18/2011, 20:55

Suttkus you can update the LOTR link as working and confirmed

Suttkus

01/18/2011, 23:37

I was trying to get here! But it's been a very, very busy day... : - )

Tim Drake

01/24/2011, 02:02

Isn't Avengers now a Golden Age set? I seem to remember that coming up in an announcement a while back, but I can't find it on Heroclix.com...

Suttkus

01/24/2011, 12:10

It is not. Golden Age is determined by the Comprehensive Tournament Rules document, and that one still includes Avengers as modern.

Hellboy

01/24/2011, 13:00

So is the Star Trek License the only line you don't have notes on?

Suttkus

01/24/2011, 13:35

refrusdraob

01/24/2011, 14:03

I don't have notes on non-HeroClix games. To date, that includes only Star Trek and Iron Maiden (though we haven't heard a word about Iron Maiden in ages anyway) that I can think of.

My primary reason in not including them are that I don't want to have to track down all the little bits of Star Trek information scattered around (I didn't do one for DC75 for the same reason). Anything that's announced from here on out, I'll probably start collecting for, though it will probably get its own thread to keep it clearly separated from the HeroClix stuff.

But Star Trek is a Heroclix game!

http://heroclix.com/blog/2010/06/08/announcing-star-trek-based-games-from-wizkids/

June 8, 2010 (Hillside, NJ) – WizKids/NECA and CBS Consumer Products today announced that they have entered into an agreement wherein WizKids/NECA will create HeroClix branded miniature games to be sold both physically and digitally, set in the Star Trek universe, including all of the Star Trek television shows and Star Trek feature films.

lol but really i'm just giving you a hard time for using that as an excuse lol, don't mind me infact "IGNORE ME!"

Suttkus

01/24/2011, 15:24

Just to make it clear to anyone reading this, Star Trek was originally announced as "HeroClix branded", but quickly clarified to just be using the clicky dials, not actually compatible with HeroClix. This led to a large fan outcry along the lines of, "If they aren't compatible, why in the world are you marketing them with the HeroClix brand?", though mostly with more insults. It looked for a while like WK was going to drop the ill-considered "HeroClix" branding for Star Trek, but all the latest announcements are using "HeroClix" in them again. Grrr!

Regardless of branding, neither Star Trek game is HeroClix compatible.

refrusdraob

01/24/2011, 19:16

wonderboy8917

01/25/2011, 11:38

How come there's no mention of the Iron Maiden clix on the OP? Where's all the gathered information on that? I know there are even pics out there somewhere? Should this be in the rumored squashed section? I thought I heard it was a WK prank when they displayed the boxes at the con, but I don't know if that's true.

Suttkus

01/25/2011, 14:45

Iron Maiden is mentioned in the OP! Read the second paragraph.

"Note that non-HeroClix compatible material will not be tracked here. This includes the various Star Trek games, Mage Knight, and the Iron Maiden game. They may get their own threads eventually, but it won't be in the HeroClix rumors forum if they do."

SentryWill

01/26/2011, 21:16

Wizkids should start paying you.......cash, money or clix.

Suttkus

01/26/2011, 21:29

Why are you posting that here? Go post it in the "Dear WizKids" forum! : - )

michiganj24

01/26/2011, 21:31

But the Iron Maiden game was supposed to be Heroclix compatible (at least it was when announced) Not that I care but that was how it was announced
Iron Maiden is mentioned in the OP! Read the second paragraph.

"Note that non-HeroClix compatible material will not be tracked here. This includes the various Star Trek games, Mage Knight, and the Iron Maiden game. They may get their own threads eventually, but it won't be in the HeroClix rumors forum if they do."

Suttkus

01/26/2011, 21:38

I'm afraid not. All of the earliest announcements were that it would be a stand alone game.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/18009.html

michiganj24

01/26/2011, 21:42

Yet thy specifically call it a HEROCLIX game which they didnt do with products like Star Trek or Horror or Halo
They were clix games but not actually
Heroclix games....You may be right but that seems really stupid to call it Heroclix if ts stand alone. It should be call Iron Maiden Clix then
I'm afraid not. All of the earliest announcements were that it would be a stand alone game.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/18009.html

Suttkus

01/26/2011, 21:48

Actually, they referred to Star Trek as "HeroClix" to start with, and still have "HeroClix" on the box on the website. Look at what it says in the description of the "Expeditions" game. Contents include:

"...6 highly detailed HeroclixTM painted 3D miniatures..."

We KNOW this game isn't compatible, but they're throwing the word "HeroClix" all over it.

michiganj24

01/26/2011, 21:53

Oh ok so its their marketing monkeys at it again. Bait and Switch is not cool...not cool at all.
Of course I think Iron maiden clix is DOA anyway joining Planetary, Heroes and the other poll choices in the great Clix in the sky
Actually, they referred to Star Trek as "HeroClix" to start with, and still have "HeroClix" on the box on the website. Look at what it says in the description of the "Expeditions" game. Contents include:

"...6 highly detailed HeroclixTM painted 3D miniatures..."

We KNOW this game isn't compatible, but they're throwing the word "HeroClix" all over it.

Suttkus

01/26/2011, 22:13

Planetary? There were serious discussions of Planetary Clix?

PLEASE?! WANT!

michiganj24

01/26/2011, 22:39

Yeah last time I asked what the poll choices we had to vote on I was told it was 2099, Invincible, Planetary and 2 others. I cant find the thread so i dont know what they were

But I recall the scandal about Inviicble where the guy who doe sthe book basically called out his minions to influence the vote. he even admited he had no idea what the game was or anything he just wanted to see his characters turned into figures and he said this was his only chance
Planetary? There were serious discussions of Planetary Clix?

PLEASE?! WANT!

Suttkus

01/28/2011, 11:26

Updated with bits of information pulled from Ziran's ICv2 interview (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19264.html).

Suttkus

01/29/2011, 23:21

Updated with today's Big Green Announcement, including the stuff that's not Green Lantern related.

The Incredible Mate

01/30/2011, 00:47

the only thing I'm hating about the Green lantern mini set is the fact that i'm getting a movie kilowog and movie salaak before I get an updated version of kilowog and an actual Salaak

refrusdraob

01/30/2011, 13:56

the only thing I'm hating about the Green lantern mini set is the fact that i'm getting a movie kilowog and movie salaak before I get an updated version of kilowog and an actual Salaak

you do realize that they are fictional, regardless what media(medium?) they are in? (rhetorical question)

Just think about Kilowog as a different artists rendition of the character, It is still updating the character for clix, regardless of how he looks and what set he is released with LOL

Suttkus

01/30/2011, 19:06

you do realize that they are fictional, regardless what media(medium?) they are in? (rhetorical question)

Oh, yeah? Then explain all the "imaginary stories" that DC put out in the sixties? If all the stories were imaginary, they couldn't put out special imaginary issues, could they? You can't explain that, can you! Ha ha! Superman is totally real!

Marvel's probably fictional. I mean, come on, some of the things that go on there are completely unrealistic.

refrusdraob

01/30/2011, 19:27

Marvel's probably fictional. I mean, come on, some of the things that go on there are completely unrealistic.

"anything that happens in Marvel stays unread at Marvel" (as long as Joe Q is in charge anyways, "whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas")

Charlemagne7

02/06/2011, 09:26

Late year? Marvel? I say Halloween is kinda late year, so the logic is inescapable: there will be a Marvel Horror-themed set in 2011!!

Who could possibly dispute that?

This is something that I've been desperately wanting since Heroclix first began.

Man-Thing, Ghost Rider(s), Dracula, Blade, Hannibal King, Dr. Strange, Jennifer Kale, Frank Drake, Morbius, Vengeance, Zarathos, Caretaker, Noble Kale, Werewolf by Night, Daimon Hellstrom, Rachel Van Helsing, Deacon Frost, etc. etc.

Plus, it would be a perfect tie-in for a returning Horrorclix. :D

As a side-note, I'd also love to see a similarly-themed DC set:

Swamp Thing, John Constantine, Tim Hunter, Swamp Thing's daughter, Blue Devil, plus more characters that I'm too tired to remember.

thebigZZZZZ

02/11/2011, 20:07

As a side-note, I'd also love to see a similarly-themed DC set:

Swamp Thing, John Constantine, Tim Hunter, Swamp Thing's daughter, Blue Devil, plus more characters that I'm too tired to remember.

oh....Warlock's Daughter, Blaze, Satanus, the Demons Three (Rath, Abnezagazar, and Ghast), Succubus, 7 Deadly Sins, Cain and Abel (imagine that!!! whoo), Madame Xanadu, Mister E, NERON!!!, Phobos and Deimos, Hades, Eris, Cerberus, Styx, Charon, Nebiros (Blue Devil's foe), and more....:)

RSIxidor

02/11/2011, 23:47

Sentinels of Magic in one box would be awesome with iconic foes in a box next to them.

Suttkus

02/14/2011, 00:54

Updated with Captain America miniset information!

Suttkus

02/14/2011, 01:26

Updated again!

Tim Drake

02/14/2011, 03:59

Very happy about the Cap mini-set, although I must admit the packaging at least looks a little cheesy.

Not sure where Suttkus is getting the notion that the dials for the GL fast forces pack will be different from those clix with the same sculpts in the GL mini-boosters. I think that's taking what Justin said faaaaaaaaar too literally.

jhunt

02/14/2011, 04:12

Last Updated: February 14, 2011, With Captain America stuff!

Captain America Miniset New!
A gravity feed box (single figure boosters) was displayed at Toy Fair 2011.

Box text indicates ten figures, which are displayed on the box: Captain America (Bucky-Cap?), Black Widow, Sin, Nick Fury, Klaw, Red Skull, Howling Commando, Hydra ??? (second word not legible), SHIELD Agent, SHIELD Specialist.

The sculpts do not appear to be based on the movie.

Presuming the set release will be aimed to coincide with the movie, it can be expected around July 2011.

Sources:

Toy Fair Gravity Feed box (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TF2011/NECA/IMG_8876.JPG) Improved!

the HYDRA fig. the 2nd word is Agent

Carbon Rod

02/14/2011, 10:42

I am so flippin' excited about the Cap microset! That Nick Fury will have to be pretty amazing to beat out SI Fury, but I am sure If I don't like the dial that much I could always mod one into the Max Fury LMD in Brubaker's "Secret Avengers".

New Black Widow, new Klaw and Captain F'n Bucky (O'Hare!). Glorious.

The only change I would make is replacing one of the Shield generics with a new Falcon. But I'm sure he's coming down the pike in the next Marvel set, espeically with his increased role in the "Captain America" and "Heroes for Hire" books.

Suttkus

02/14/2011, 11:09

Not sure where Suttkus is getting the notion that the dials for the GL fast forces pack will be different from those clix with the same sculpts in the GL mini-boosters. I think that's taking what Justin said faaaaaaaaar too literally.

Taking things too literally is what I do!

Actually, I think I'll weaken the language in that line a bit.

***

the HYDRA fig. the 2nd word is Agent

Ooops, I forgot to fix that when the better picture was posted. Good catch.

Rep and rep

Suttkus

02/17/2011, 16:03

Updated with a release date for Captain America miniset and the Superman set

refrusdraob

02/17/2011, 20:02

Updated with a release date for Captain America miniset and the Superman set

so does mean its time to start:

"The Evidence: Superman"

??????

Do I have to wear horrible Hedda Hopper hats?

Edited to add: Thanks for the link. I don't think that's solid enough to start a "The Evidence: Next DC Set" thread yet. : - )

Suttkus

02/17/2011, 21:12

When they confirm that the Superman set is the Next Big Set, it will get it's own thread. All we know now is that something Superman-y will be released in September.

refrusdraob

02/17/2011, 21:25

When they confirm that the Superman set is the Next Big Set, it will get it's own thread. All we know now is that something Superman-y will be released in September.

something Street Fighter-y has its own thread and is only a mini set

JUST SAYING lol but I agree we will just have to wait

but after icv2.com said

Look for details and pictures of the Captain America and Superman HeroClix releases to appear here over the coming weeks.

we should find out soon enough, I'm just excited for all the upcoming releases

Suttkus

02/17/2011, 21:54

refrusdraob

02/17/2011, 21:59

I probably wouldn't give Street Fighter its own thread if I was doing it now. I don't intend to do a separate thread for the GL or CA sets. Of course, I'm still making up the rules as I go along, and would love to know what other people think.

I'm just giving you a hard time lol. I don't think you need to give any of the mini sets its own thread at all I do like this Miscellanea thread.

But if(when) we find out that the Superman set is a full 60 figure set I do think it deserves its own thread.

and btw I really do appreciate your "Evidence" threads

Suttkus

02/17/2011, 22:11

Here's hoping you have to change your signature!

Suttkus

02/17/2011, 23:19

Updated with prices for GL miniset

Hellboy

02/17/2011, 23:33

I love these single booster minisets way more than Classic packs. I'm excited for the Captain America set! I can't wait to get even more SHEILD agents!n (I'm totally serious!)

WakandaMan

02/18/2011, 00:18

I probably wouldn't give Street Fighter its own thread if I was doing it now. I don't intend to do a separate thread for the GL or CA sets. Of course, I'm still making up the rules as I go along, and would love to know what other people think.

I think the way you're doing it now is great. And I think that Street Fighter deserves it's own thread anyway as:

- It's a new property
- 24 figures is a lot more than 10

New sets can get upgraded to their own threads once we know that they're big sets and have a set name etc. (ie. Superman).

refrusdraob

02/18/2011, 14:07

Here's hoping you have to change your signature!

if your referring to "Did Rufus call it?" that quote has been there since we found out the black lanterns in BATB lol

Hellboy

02/18/2011, 17:25

WOO!

the Captain America Mini set launches on my Birthday~!!

Suttkus

02/21/2011, 23:31

Updated with HeroClix online.

PsychoHippie

02/24/2011, 22:42

New Info on Cap'n A, courtesy of PlotTwistComics and Allaince (rep PTC for me): Cap gets his own full set!!!
the solicit from alliance, with some great info:
America's greatest comic hero leads the charge against the world's most sinister villains in Marvel HeroClix: Captain America! Featuring 63 new, collectible HeroClix figures (59 new sculpts), Marvel HeroClix: Captain America also introduces a major subtheme: Removable Pieces! Have you ever dreamed of hurling Captain America's shield at Red Skull, or going Super Nova as the Human Torch? Each Removable Piece figure comes with an element that can be attached and removed to enhance your play experience! Marvel HeroClix: Captain America is offered in individual booster packs as well as Gravity Feeds - a 10-figure set containing the most popular heroes and villains from the booster release, completely re-dialed for a new gameplay experience! Each Gravity Feed comes with 24 single-figure blind boosters.

vlad3theimpaler

02/25/2011, 01:52

Just posting to say that Suttkus does a great job collecting all the information here.

Suttkus

02/25/2011, 02:30

New Info on Cap'n A, courtesy of PlotTwistComics and Allaince (rep PTC for me): Cap gets his own full set!!!

But you're the one who put it in this thread, PsychoHippie, so you're the one who gets rep from me, not PTC, who gets NOTHING!

Nothing beyond what I gave him already in the other thread, anyway. : - )

One brand, spanking new The Evidence thread, coming in a few minutes!

Suttkus

02/25/2011, 03:07

I've updated this thread so that it links to the Captain America full set.

Suttkus

02/25/2011, 03:30

Another update: Confirming that the microset and the full set of Captain America will not have the same dials. YAY!

Suttkus

02/28/2011, 23:21

Another update. The big addition is the flier and NECA presale text for the Captain America miniset, but there isn't a lot new that we didn't already know. A few minor updates in other places, mostly bookkeeping stuff I didn't bother marking. I changed the order of the entries to more accurately reflect release dates, though I'm not sure that's the best order.

comical

03/03/2011, 14:11

Hellboy

03/03/2011, 14:18

We now have an official release date for the GL 6-pack:
From the NECA email solicitation of March 3 ...

"Green Lantern HeroClix will be released on May 18th"

This may mean the 1-figure boosters also, but they are going to be mass market only, and are not available to hobby shops.

WHAT!?

why would they do that? Why stick it to the core audience? that irritates me. Do you know how hard it will be for me to get to a mega-box-store around here?

in the Big Apple, we don't have Walmarts.

comical

03/03/2011, 16:04

WHAT!?

why would they do that? Why stick it to the core audience? that irritates me. Do you know how hard it will be for me to get to a mega-box-store around here?

in the Big Apple, we don't have Walmarts.

Why only the 6-pack for hobby shops? Beats me. I started a thread on it in GenDiscussion. I'm thinking it much be a contractual requirement that Wizkids couldn't argue out of. There isn't any other rational explanation. :)

and playing the straight man ...
Do you have Targets?

Hellboy

03/03/2011, 16:12

nope

there's a Kmart or two...

will they carry them?

how about Toys R us? We have a bunch of those.

Suttkus

03/03/2011, 17:46

Updated! Thanks, Comical. I'd rep you, but it's too soon. (Or I don't rep enough people or something.)

Suttkus

03/03/2011, 17:52

Reupdated when I realized I misread Comical's post. : - )

WakandaMan

03/03/2011, 18:29

Why only the 6-pack for hobby shops? Beats me. I started a thread on it in GenDiscussion. I'm thinking it much be a contractual requirement that Wizkids couldn't argue out of. There isn't any other rational explanation. :)

and playing the straight man ...
Do you have Targets?

I'm more worried that australian Targets, Kmarts, etc won't carry them at all. I think aussie Targets eventually got those Batman Alpha packs, but it was months.

refrusdraob

03/03/2011, 18:32

Reupdated when I realized I misread Comical's post. : - )
TRY AGAIN LOL

COMICAL
We now have an official release date for the GL 6-pack:
From the NECA email solicitation of March 3 ...

"Green Lantern HeroClix will be released on May 18th"

This may mean the 1-figure boosters also, but they are going to be mass market only, and are not available to hobby shops.

Suttkus

03/03/2011, 21:03

Sorry, one fix is all I'm giving it, this error will just have to stand!

: - )

refrusdraob

03/03/2011, 21:19

Sorry, one fix is all I'm giving it, this error will just have to stand!

: - )

Just keeping you on your toes

Carbon Rod

03/03/2011, 21:20

I'm going to avoid the large chain stores and just go online and get the full 10 figure set for both GL and Cap when they come out (and probably a couple of extras of the generics). Doesn't make sense to me to buy a case of it like I would a full release. And I'm not going to stand around and try to cherry pick in a Target from a gravity feed.

WakandaMan

03/03/2011, 22:13

Suttkus

03/10/2011, 23:52

Updated with information from the new Online Clix article (http://heroclix.com/blog/2011/03/10/heroclix-online/). If you haven't seen it, check it out, now!

Also, some bookkeeping adjustments.

comical

03/11/2011, 01:04

TheScarletCrit

03/11/2011, 16:02

Suttkus do you know if you will be able to glean info from the current new beta testers of HeroClix Online or if they are sworn to secrecy. I figured if anyone knew it'd be a sleuth like you.

Suttkus

03/11/2011, 19:14

Everything I can glean that I am not sworn to secrecy on will be in the Evidence threads. That's all I'm going to say on the matter.

theavengerthor

03/13/2011, 23:14

The first glimpse of an image from the new Superman set?

Justin's laptop (http://yfrog.com/gz42bkuj)

Suttkus

03/13/2011, 23:39

Good enough to get on the thread. Is that link going to remain good for a while? I don't know YFrog.

theavengerthor

03/14/2011, 07:24

I have no idea. This is where I found it, linked from the twitter post made by Justin Z.

Suttkus

03/16/2011, 19:22

I added the logo previews. Um... enjoy! Or pound your head in frustration. One or the other, your choice.

WakandaMan

03/17/2011, 02:37

bluesummers has posted heaps of info from GAMA.

You can find it here (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=307985)

Suttkus

03/17/2011, 21:40

Excellent, thanks! I'll update tonight or tomorrow.

Suttkus

03/18/2011, 04:45

Updated with GAMA information. Needs a bit of cleanup, though.

Suttkus

03/24/2011, 21:55

Updated with new release dates for the Captain America Microset and the Thor Fast Forces pack.

scottthoude

03/24/2011, 21:58

Great job I love having all the information in one place

M.Drake

03/27/2011, 04:18

Found this when I read the day 1 report of GAMA (sorry to suttkus if you already have that, didn't see it in the OP):

Iron Maiden:
Already known by most gamers, this release targeted at old Metal fans comes in 2 forms. First will be a stand-alone board game with 4 highly detailed figures of Eddie, the IM mascot/zombie/warrior. There will also be a Heroclix compatible set of the figs in a gravity feed or something. More on that tomorrow. Release date, "This year-ish".

michiganj24

03/27/2011, 05:23

I wonder if they will try and sell that product at Iron maiden concerts
Found this when I read the day 1 report of GAMA (sorry to suttkus if you already have that, didn't see it in the OP):

M.Drake

03/27/2011, 06:00

michiganj24

03/27/2011, 07:20

Ok i see Thor, The Warriors Three and Loki but where do you see he generic Asgardian (a little sad no Destroyer though
Here is a pic from the fast forces pack of thor

https://www.pegasusshop.de/?thisoperationid=2&Action-Display-Detailansicht=WIZ70243

it seems to have Thor, Loki, the warriors 3 and an asgardian Warrior in it

refrusdraob

03/27/2011, 16:20

Ok i see Thor, The Warriors Three and Loki but where do you see he generic Asgardian (a little sad no Destroyer though

you can see his sword and horns behind the label a little

WakandaMan

03/27/2011, 18:45

Nice choices. I kept trading away my SR Loki, so it will be nice to have him again, and point options for the Warriors Three is great. Also nice to get another Asgardian Warrior. I really wonder what to point costs will be now!

Thor 150
Loki 150
Asgardian Warrior 50
And then perhaps Fandral at 50 and Volstagg and Hogun at 100 each?

That would allow for a tonne of different team options at 200, 300 and 400pts.

michiganj24

03/27/2011, 19:19

Sounds like the whole pack is 500 points so I guess soemthing like 100 point for Loki and Thor, 85 each for the Warriors three, 45 for Asgard Warrior
Nice choices. I kept trading away my SR Loki, so it will be nice to have him again, and point options for the Warriors Three is great. Also nice to get another Asgardian Warrior. I really wonder what to point costs will be now!

Thor 150
Loki 150
Asgardian Warrior 50
And then perhaps Fandral at 50 and Volstagg and Hogun at 100 each?

That would allow for a tonne of different team options at 200, 300 and 400pts.

ultronMFer

03/27/2011, 19:28

The Hammer of Thor FF pack should be pretty interesting. Since it's movie related, I would expect Loki and Odin to be included despite their original figures' SR status. I'm guessing both will feature radically watered-down dials to keep purists from going too crazy over their re-release. Say, 100 or 150 for Loki and 150-200 for Odin.

Edit: Just saw the pic. NM on Odin. *orphan face*

WakandaMan

03/27/2011, 19:29

Sounds like the whole pack is 500 points so I guess soemthing like 100 point for Loki and Thor, 85 each for the Warriors three, 45 for Asgard Warrior

Right, I didn't see that in the write up text. I don't see how the point costs you suggest make multiple 300pt teams though. I also doubt they'll go with such odd numbers.

I'm still thinking Thor and Loki at 150 each then, as that allows you to play them together as a team if you like. Maybe the Warriors Three and the Asgardian are all 50pts then? 50 seems a little light for them, but that's probably just because we got over-powered versions of them last time. Realistically they should be at a similar level to a normal Asgardian Warrior, or just slightly higher if anything.

michiganj24

03/27/2011, 19:51

No way the Warriors Three are at the same level as Asgardian Warrior
If anything 60,60,60 and 20 point Asgardian as they are def more skilled than a regular Asgardian (not necessarily more powerful but way more in the way of skills and smarts.)
Right, I didn't see that in the write up text. I don't see how the point costs you suggest make multiple 300pt teams though. I also doubt they'll go with such odd numbers.

I'm still thinking Thor and Loki at 150 each then, as that allows you to play them together as a team if you like. Maybe the Warriors Three and the Asgardian are all 50pts then? 50 seems a little light for them, but that's probably just because we got over-powered versions of them last time. Realistically they should be at a similar level to a normal Asgardian Warrior, or just slightly higher if anything.

WakandaMan

03/27/2011, 21:28

No way the Warriors Three are at the same level as Asgardian Warrior
If anything 60,60,60 and 20 point Asgardian as they are def more skilled than a regular Asgardian (not necessarily more powerful but way more in the way of skills and smarts.)

Depends on the Asgardian though really. Some of the 'regular' asgardians could be just as good as the Warriors Three.

Having them all at 50 points would mean you could mix and match them with the 150pt Thor/Loki as you see fit to make a lot of different 300pts teams.

60, 60, 60 & 20 would would mean you could only play the three with the generic. And you could still only have one 300pt team with those point levels as well (Thor and Loki). I really think 50 for each is the best solution, even if it means that the three are a little under-powered.

Suttkus

03/28/2011, 14:34

Found this when I read the day 1 report of GAMA (sorry to suttkus if you already have that, didn't see it in the OP):

I've let myself fall well behind in getting the non-HeroClix thread updated (my life has been ridiculous the past few weeks), but everything should be back to normal now and I hope to have everything fixed by the end of the day. That includes moving Iron Maiden to the real-clix side of the world.

mattsolo

03/28/2011, 14:44

posting to keep track of this thread. I can't find it when I need to reference something.

Suttkus

03/29/2011, 00:46

Updated with Thor Fast Forces information.

michiganj24

03/29/2011, 01:26

Real Life over plastic figure crack....Where are your priorities man
I've let myself fall well behind in getting the non-HeroClix thread updated (my life has been ridiculous the past few weeks), but everything should be back to normal now and I hope to have everything fixed by the end of the day. That includes moving Iron Maiden to the real-clix side of the world.

Hatut Zeraze

03/29/2011, 11:03

Here is a pic from the fast forces pack of thor

https://www.pegasusshop.de/?thisoperationid=2&Action-Display-Detailansicht=WIZ70243

it seems to have Thor, Loki, the warriors 3 and an asgardian Warrior in it

I wasn't planning on buying any of these Fast Forces packs, but since Volstagg is in this one, I will get it. I was never able to pull him in the many boosters I opened.

Suttkus

03/29/2011, 14:13

Updated with the Iron Maiden HeroClix set, and some bookkeeping.

jak7890

03/30/2011, 12:25

Here are a few more minor details (http://hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299103) regarding the retail Dr. Manhattan.

tempest33

03/30/2011, 12:33

Just to subscribe.

thanosstar

03/30/2011, 12:38

gotta rep u suttkus..its aswsome haveing all this info in one thread

Suttkus

03/30/2011, 15:09

Here are a few more minor details (http://hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299103) regarding the retail Dr. Manhattan.

Thanks for that, updated!

Darkined

03/30/2011, 17:13

I am excited about how they will change up the dials for the Thor fast pack. Will have to wait and see in May but this is a great opportunity for people to get access to this characters and I hope the keywords remain the same for these figs to really make them shine together.

sgtregis

04/07/2011, 11:19

Is there any definitive answer on the release date for the Thor FF pack? According to what you have, Suttkus, the date is May 6 when the movie comes out. On the poster shown today it shows July. Can you confirm? Thanks.

Suttkus

04/07/2011, 16:15

Contradictory information is contradictory. My suspicion is that the poster is more accurate, for being straight from the company (not that they haven't released inaccurate information before) and for being more recent.

Suttkus

04/07/2011, 16:44

And... updated!

comical

04/07/2011, 19:17

It's not just the poster.
the NECA solicitation says, (and this is a cut and paste quote)

"For Release on July 5th!"

I started a thread with the official solicitation but a mod moved it and I can't find it.

Suttkus

04/07/2011, 19:32

I believe you'll find it was tacked into the "Hammer of Thor Fast Forces" in this subforum. At least, if it's the post I'm using as a reference (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5466083&postcount=133) in the first post.

wonderboy8917

04/30/2011, 13:34

Have we heard anything on a release date for LotR?

Also we could put this link on the OP for Gears of War:
http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/album.php?albumid=727&pictureid=15924

Thunderclese

05/04/2011, 12:06

Okay so normal comic-type stores and hobby places can order the Green Lantern Fast Forces from Alliance/Diamond, but not the GL gravity feed set. Does anybody have any confirmations about which retailers will be carrying this product, yet?

Tim Drake

05/04/2011, 13:18

So do we have confirmation yet whether the Green Lantern Fast Forces dials are different from the Green Lantern Gravity Feed dials?

sol

05/04/2011, 13:24

So do we have confirmation yet whether the Green Lantern Fast Forces dials are different from the Green Lantern Gravity Feed dials?

Of course i can't say where, but I'm 99.9999% certain they already confirmed that.

WakandaMan

05/04/2011, 22:56

Pretty sure that came directly from Ziran

Suttkus

05/09/2011, 15:01

Updated!

Have we heard anything on a release date for LotR?

Nothing yet other than late this year. Getting frustrating, isn't it? Want hobbits now! : - )

Also we could put this link on the OP for Gears of War:
http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/album.php?albumid=727&pictureid=15924

Done! Take some rep.

***

Okay so normal comic-type stores and hobby places can order the Green Lantern Fast Forces from Alliance/Diamond, but not the GL gravity feed set. Does anybody have any confirmations about which retailers will be carrying this product, yet?

If someone can supply this, I'll put it in the post. That would be great to know!

***

So do we have confirmation yet whether the Green Lantern Fast Forces dials are different from the Green Lantern Gravity Feed dials?

Weirdly, I don't think this has been directly confirmed. Ziran originally stated that fast forces packs in general would have different dials than other uses of the same sculpts, though.

Suttkus

05/09/2011, 15:02

Oh, if anyone can identify the figures in the Gears of War poster for me, there's some precious rep in it for you. Maybe even foil-enhanced premium rep!

Rottgutt

05/09/2011, 15:37

Oh, if anyone can identify the figures in the Gears of War poster for me, there's some precious rep in it for you. Maybe even foil-enhanced premium rep!

The names seem to be in the box pictured in the ICV2 article:

http://www.icv2.com/articles/article_image.php?ig=16954

I can make out the names:

Delta Squad (top row): Damon Baird, Anya Stroud, Marcus Fenix, Dominic Santiago, Augustus Cole

I can't really make out the names of the creatures below them, except maybe the guy on the far right who seems to be a Locust Drone.

Another ICV2 article:

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19932.html

mentions one of them as General Raam.

Suttkus

05/09/2011, 15:57

Ooo, thanks for the articles and the eye-strain reading tiny text. Repped. Updating in progress.

refrusdraob

05/09/2011, 19:20

Ooo, thanks for the articles and the eye-strain reading tiny text. Repped. Updating in progress.

Mauler
Skorge
General Raam
Kantus
Locust Drone

from left to right

WakandaMan

05/09/2011, 20:07

If someone can supply this, I'll put it in the post. That would be great to know!

Yeah I have it for you, at least the Australian release. Seems the aussie hobby stores are able to order the gravity feed (probably because aussie targets won't carry it). My venue owner rang the distributor here the other day and was told 15th of May.

Suttkus

05/10/2011, 22:39

Mauler
Skorge
General Raam
Kantus
Locust Drone

from left to right

I offer my thanks to you and kujonomore (in an IM) for reading the very tiny text for me! I couldn't do this stuff without you guys.

***

Yeah I have it for you, at least the Australian release. Seems the aussie hobby stores are able to order the gravity feed (probably because aussie targets won't carry it). My venue owner rang the distributor here the other day and was told 15th of May.

Thanks! And Updated!

WakandaMan

05/10/2011, 22:48

Since they're showing up in US Targets at the moment, I'm thinking the 15th might be the International Release date.

michiganj24

05/10/2011, 22:53

A Sunday is a very unusual release date
Is that common for International stuff as the US its always a Tues (Mass market Retail) or Weds (Comic stores)
Since they're showing up in US Targets at the moment, I'm thinking the 15th might be the International Release date.

thebigZZZZZ

05/21/2011, 15:27

say wondering if you can update with 2012 releases such as I am curious about Avengers, Hulk, Infinity Gauntlet, etc...?

rorschachparadox

05/21/2011, 17:14

say wondering if you can update with 2012 releases such as I am curious about Avengers, Hulk, Infinity Gauntlet, etc...?

Here ya go :laugh:
http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5403720

Suttkus

05/21/2011, 20:37

say wondering if you can update with 2012 releases such as I am curious about Avengers, Hulk, Infinity Gauntlet, etc...?
We really don't have a lot of information about those sets as yet. I'm really looking forward to announcements about how they intend to handle the shorter sets. I sense a sea change in the wind here...

WakandaMan

05/23/2011, 01:02

Hey Suttkus, I just saw comical post some release dates that look different to what I've seen before. Since he's one of the best sources of info on the realms I thought I'd point it out to you:

http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5583847&postcount=6

Suttkus

05/24/2011, 01:48

Suttkus

06/09/2011, 00:10

Updated with the Watchmen Fast Forces pack.

Suttkus

06/10/2011, 21:55

Updated with new stuff about the Halo set.

WakandaMan

06/14/2011, 21:57

Hey Suttkus, the release date for the Cap microset wasn't changed for international, so shouldn't you have two release dates listed for it? When I saw that in the announcement I cam here to check when the international release date should be but you'd already changed it to just the new one for the US.

Suttkus

06/15/2011, 21:52

WakandaMan

06/15/2011, 22:55

Okay, but I haven't updated it. It has been listed as June 29th since Comical reported the date changed back in May. The latest press release isn't new information as far as I can tell.

And nobody has given me an International release date yet, which is why I haven't listed it. All three of my release-date sources don't specify what they are referring to, so were presumably the US date.

Yeah I just realised that.

I'm thinking that comical knew about the change long before the official announcement, so I suspect that means that the international release date is the old one mentioned in the ICv2 article....which would be today?

I'll check with my store and see if they know anything.

Suttkus

06/15/2011, 23:35

Yeah I just realised that.

I'm thinking that comical knew about the change long before the official announcement, so I suspect that means that the international release date is the old one mentioned in the ICv2 article....which would be today?

I'll check with my store and see if they know anything.

There have been three release dates. The ICv2 article said June 15th. It was then delayed until June 22nd, and then re-delayed until June 29th. Where the International release date is, I wouldn't care to guess.

WakandaMan

06/15/2011, 23:42

There have been three release dates. The ICv2 article said June 15th. It was then delayed until June 22nd, and then re-delayed until June 29th. Where the International release date is, I wouldn't care to guess.

I reckon it will be the 22nd then. That seems the most likely, since that was announced as a general delay, then I spotted comical's release dates saying it was put back to the 29th, but we hadn't heard anything officially then.

Suttkus

06/29/2011, 00:01

And... Updated!

Suttkus

06/29/2011, 01:44

Updated again, but just to link to the threads where the Captain America gravity feed and Hammer of Thor Fast Forces pack are being spoiled.

Suttkus

07/04/2011, 14:10

I've added the Hulk microset gravity feed and the Fast Forces pack.

Suttkus

07/04/2011, 23:58

I updated the starter date for HaloClix (and it's position in the chart appropriately) per Comical, who remains a treasure.

Captain13

07/09/2011, 06:01

THANK YOU! All I wanted was a straight answer to the Halo stuff. I tell ya I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going on with Halo and "clix":laugh: Again THANK YOU!!!

Suttkus

07/22/2011, 23:34

Updated, and some released stuff has been removed.

Suttkus

07/28/2011, 00:29

Updated with a new estimate on how many figures will be in the Lord of the Rings HeroClix set.

sphin

08/01/2011, 15:40

New Gears of War info (and the first four dials) here: http://www.figures.com/forums/news/13748-gears-war-heroclix-week-advance-preview-1-a.html

Thunderclese

08/01/2011, 15:49

Hey, that's some cool info, thanks! The TAs and the grenade mechanic seem interesting. And they have good flavor special powers!

michiganj24

08/01/2011, 18:33

Has it been confirmed whether this is Lord of the Rings based on the movies??? or the Books (I guess the movies but you never know)

Suttkus

08/01/2011, 21:01

New Gears of War info (and the first four dials) here: http://www.figures.com/forums/news/13748-gears-war-heroclix-week-advance-preview-1-a.html

Thank you! Rep! Updated!

***

Has it been confirmed whether this is Lord of the Rings based on the movies??? or the Books (I guess the movies but you never know)

It hasn't been 100% confirmed, but the press release that announced the set did include New Line Cinema in the "About our companies" blurb. That's strongly suggestive, if nothing else.

rowdyoctopus

08/02/2011, 17:34

WizKids has pics on their site of all 10 Gears of War figures, you just have to click the gallery button:

http://wizkidsgames.com/gears-of-war-3/

Suttkus

08/02/2011, 20:15

Added, thanks!

And when Figures.com puts up another preview page, please someone let me know.

sphin

08/03/2011, 13:07

And when Figures.com puts up another preview page, please someone let me know.

Article #2 is up with Kantus, Skorge, and General RAAM!

http://www.figures.com/forums/news/13764-gears-war-heroclix-week-advance-preview-2-a.html

Suttkus

08/03/2011, 23:01

Updated! Thanks and rep! (I'm surprised I was able to rep you again so soon.)

vlad3theimpaler

08/04/2011, 05:18

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Kill it! Kill it with fire!

sphin

08/04/2011, 11:09

Updated! Thanks and rep! (I'm surprised I was able to rep you again so soon.)

I'm highly rep-able. :cool:

More Gears coming tomorrow; I'll post as soon as it's up!

Suttkus

08/04/2011, 21:19

Kill it! Kill it with fire!

Don't help spammers do their work by quoting their posts with the links intact! I mean, I can't imagine anyone is dumb enough to click on a spam link ever, but somebody must be because people keep buying spam advertisement, so it must be profitable somehow... so, you know, help us fight evil and don't spread the disease.

Suttkus

08/04/2011, 22:31

Updated with the Lord of the Rings clix picture from Gen Con. My eyes aren't as good as they used to be (and they used to be garbage) so I'd appreciate someone younger staring at the picture and making sure I IDed everyone correctly.

vlad3theimpaler

08/04/2011, 23:21

Don't help spammers do their work by quoting their posts with the links intact! I mean, I can't imagine anyone is dumb enough to click on a spam link ever, but somebody must be because people keep buying spam advertisement, so it must be profitable somehow... so, you know, help us fight evil and don't spread the disease.

Good point.

sphin

08/05/2011, 13:05

Final Gears of War article with Damon Baird, Augustus Cole, and Marcus Fenix is up here:

http://www.figures.com/forums/news/13781-gears-war-heroclix-week-advance-preview-3-a.html

Suttkus

08/05/2011, 22:25

Updated! Thanks and rep! (A third time with the rep? Did you get a special exception from the usual repping limits or am I just repping more people than normal lately?)

vlad3theimpaler

08/05/2011, 23:56

Updated! Thanks and rep! (A third time with the rep? Did you get a special exception from the usual repping limits or am I just repping more people than normal lately?)

Didn't the limits change so that now you only have to rep 5 other people before you can rep the same person again instead of what it is was before (I think 20)?

WakandaMan

08/06/2011, 00:28

Updated! Thanks and rep! (A third time with the rep? Did you get a special exception from the usual repping limits or am I just repping more people than normal lately?)

Maybe now that you're a mod you're not limited on rep?

WakandaMan

08/06/2011, 00:44

I've been trying to identify all the characters in the LotR display too. There's a better photo of them here (http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284135_10150258592588964_11068873963_7615926_2422440_n.jpg) courtest of Ironman1994 (his thread is here (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=327923))

Going left to right, starting at the front I can see:

- Gimli
- The Mouth of Sauron (pretty sure, although it could be another Nazgul)
- The Witch-King
- Invisible Frodo
- Hobbit duo (looks like Frodo and Sam to me, but could be Merry and Pippin)
- 2 Nazguls
- The One Ring
- Faramir (could be Legolas, but looks a lot more like Faramir)
- An Orc (I think...could be an Urukhai)
- Gandalf the White (or possible Saruman)
- Gollum
- Gandalf the Grey
- Nazgul
- A Troll
-A Hobbit (looks like the same one as in the duo and might even be the same sculpt as the invisible Frodo, so my feeling is that it's Frodo. In fact I think the duo might be using that sculpt as well)
- An Urukhai (maybe Lurtz)
- A Nazgul (making 4 different ones plus the Witch-King)

So some major ones still missing: Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas especially.

Suttkus

08/06/2011, 00:55

vlad3theimpaler

08/06/2011, 00:59

Clearly, I have to watch the movies again with the picture on hand to check costumes. : - )

I think you're right about that being the Mouth of Sauron. Meri was the one with the yellow waistcoat in the movie, which is why I said the duo was Meri and Pippin, but I don't think any of them wore a red cloak. Compare this image (http://tolkien-movies.com/images/archive/characters/newline-merrypippin.jpg).

I'm also not certain that the One Ring in the picture is meant as a game piece rather than just a visual prop, like Thanos' stand in the other Gen Con display. At least, I hope that's not a game piece... what would it do? : - )

Make one invisible and/or corrupt the wearer's mind. C'mon Suttkus, you know you want to put it on...:devious:

Suttkus

08/06/2011, 01:08

Of course I want to put it on! What's the point of corruption that you don't want?

Least successful bad guy ever: "Sell me your soul and I'll make you hideous and repulsive to the opposite sex!"

Wait, that's actually close to what happened to Alberich (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Rheingold), isn't it? I may have to rethink this. I mean, I'm a nerd. What have I got to lose? GIMME THE RHINE GOLD!

WakandaMan

08/06/2011, 06:52

Clearly, I have to watch the movies again with the picture on hand to check costumes. : - )

I think you're right about that being the Mouth of Sauron. Meri was the one with the yellow waistcoat in the movie, which is why I said the duo was Meri and Pippin, but I don't think any of them wore a red cloak.

The one on the left of the duo just looks like Sam to me, and the other one does look like the same sculpt as the solo Hobbit and the clear one. Perhaps they just reused the same sculpt for all the Hobbits a la the Hellions.....yeesh I hope not. It could easily be Merry and Pippin...they do make the most sense as the duo (how many Frodos to we really need?)/

I'm also not certain that the One Ring in the picture is meant as a game piece rather than just a visual prop, like Thanos' stand in the other Gen Con display. At least, I hope that's not a game piece... what would it do? : - )

I'm hoping it's included in the Starter just for funsies. I certainly want one. :p

Thunderclese

08/06/2011, 14:41

So are the actual heroclix pieces of LOTR going to be this large? Or just the epic Nazgul game, or whatever? They seem really large in comparison to normal clix, or maybe that's just me.

WakandaMan

08/06/2011, 19:25

So are the actual heroclix pieces of LOTR going to be this large? Or just the epic Nazgul game, or whatever? They seem really large in comparison to normal clix, or maybe that's just me.

They look normal sized to me. The Nazgul look a little big, but they are quite big. And obviously the Troll is massive. But they are just standing on the poop cresents rather than whole clix bases, so I think that is throwing a lot of people off on the scale.

Suttkus

08/24/2011, 20:10

Updated with the Comedian preview.

Also, I wanted to mention that the Iron Maiden clix set was mentioned in an article on That Unmentionable Website (PM me if you don't know what I'm talking about) and is still being worked on.

Suttkus

08/25/2011, 19:16

I fixed the Hulk Fast Forces report to more accurately reflect the uncertainty of the one figure. I didn't mark it as new because it isn't really.

theavengerthor

08/25/2011, 20:57

vlad3theimpaler

08/25/2011, 21:02

I don't know if this has been mentioned, but Legolas was not on display at Gen-Con due to paint issues. In talking with Justin he specifically told me that Legolas was of course in the set, but wasn't displayed because he wasn't happy with the paint job. In his words, "The hair on the display piece was far too yellow, and not the white-blonde that it was supposed to be, so we chose not to display something we weren't happy with."

Hey, it says "Moderator" by your name, but you're not red. I'm confused.

Suttkus

08/26/2011, 16:16

I don't know if this has been mentioned, but Legolas was not on display at Gen-Con due to paint issues. In talking with Justin he specifically told me that Legolas was of course in the set, but wasn't displayed because he wasn't happy with the paint job. In his words, "The hair on the display piece was far too yellow, and not the white-blonde that it was supposed to be, so we chose not to display something we weren't happy with."

Good info. Thanks and updated!

***

Hey, it says "Moderator" by your name, but you're not red. I'm confused.

You're not going to be prejudiced by the color of his font are you? : - )

Suttkus

08/30/2011, 01:54

Updated with the Dr. Manhattan preview and a neat revelation about the Hulk Fast Forces set. Oh, and I fixed a link on the LOTR set that was all messed up. Where was my squad of proofreaders on that one? You all failed me and will have your pay docked appropriately.

vlad3theimpaler

08/30/2011, 02:27

Where was my squad of proofreaders on that one? You all failed me and will have your pay docked appropriately.

Ten percent of nothing is—let me do the math here. Nothing into nothin'. Carry the nothin'...

Suttkus

08/30/2011, 21:38

Yeah, maybe I'll dock your nothing 500%, then you'll owe me! Didn't think of that, did you?

Suttkus

08/30/2011, 23:04

Updated with some some secretly leaked info for the Hulk Fast Forces and microset!

Suttkus

09/01/2011, 01:00

Updated with Hulk and LOTR stuff.

michiganj24

09/01/2011, 01:13

vlad3theimpaler

09/01/2011, 01:46

Yeah, maybe I'll dock your nothing 500%, then you'll owe me! Didn't think of that, did you?

Now, I'm no math whiz, but I'm pretty sure 500% of nothing is still nothing, so I would owe you...nothing.

And 10% is better because it let me use a firefly quote.:cool:

Suttkus

09/01/2011, 02:29

Yeah, but it's negative nothing. You didn't factor that into your calculations!

comical

09/01/2011, 12:27

Just a head's up for everyone on an error the LotR "alliance facebook" post someone presented on the 31st. The pricing is incorrect. They are listed as cheaper than previous starters and counter displays, but they are not, in fact, cheaper. Alliance also doesn't post store solicitations via facebook, so I'm not sure where they got that info. The rest of the solicitation is correct.

Unforgiven88

09/01/2011, 14:45

Yeah, please remove the Lotro prices as those are not correct MSRP.

Suttkus

09/01/2011, 17:58

WakandaMan

09/01/2011, 19:56

You know I get Hulk being everywhere but I dont see why we really need 3 versions of Abomination (regular, FF and GF) Heck the same could be said of the leader but at least he has a variety of ways to be done...Abomination is just a one brick wonder....such a waste

Variable point costs? At least it will be nice to have some playable Abominations, as we've never actually had that so far.

But yeah looking forward to getting Hulks and She-Hulks with different TAs. :)

michiganj24

09/01/2011, 22:31

Which could be achieved just as well with new Mutidial design like with Black Adam...as lets face it Abomination's point values never changed

Plus we all saw how well they did that in the Thor FF with giving us Warriors Three at new point costs lol

I also think they could have been smart and held off the FF for a few months and push it around the time of either the cartoon or movie
Variable point costs? At least it will be nice to have some playable Abominations, as we've never actually had that so far.

But yeah looking forward to getting Hulks and She-Hulks with different TAs. :)

Suttkus

09/02/2011, 20:52

Updated with an improved picture of the Hulk Fast Forces pack.

Gunstarheroes

09/07/2011, 15:13

http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/09/06/wizkids-previews-heroclix-superman-set/

This article mentions the release of Iron Maiden in the future. Just thought i'd post in that it verifies that it's still kicking around.

Suttkus

09/07/2011, 21:56

That's the second mention Iron Maiden has gotten recently. Seems it isn't dead after all.

michiganj24

09/08/2011, 00:49

Yep apparently Heroes didnt pay the rent got evicted and Iron Maiden went back on tour ;)
That's the second mention Iron Maiden has gotten recently. Seems it isn't dead after all.

michiganj24

09/08/2011, 04:21

Hulk Microset has Bruce Banner
http://www.ikoncollectables.com.au/images/Hulk-Counter-Display_3.png

Suttkus

09/08/2011, 18:30

Hulk Microset has Bruce Banner
http://www.ikoncollectables.com.au/images/Hulk-Counter-Display_3.png

And Red Hulk. Thanks! Updated!

WakandaMan

09/08/2011, 20:28

Here's an even better pic of the Fast Forces pack. Definitely looks like General Ross:

http://www.ikoncollectables.com.au/images/MV17-Hulk_6pack-mock_3.png

Suttkus

09/08/2011, 20:50

Thanks for that, WM! Repped!

michiganj24

09/08/2011, 21:33

I figured he was already confirmed from the first time we saw the Booster so I dint mention him
And Red Hulk. Thanks! Updated!

Yep either Ross ...or Old Army Man lol... I hope thats all we get of him though I will be annoyed if he is the GF as well
Here's an even better pic of the Fast Forces pack. Definitely looks like General Ross:

http://www.ikoncollectables.com.au/images/MV17-Hulk_6pack-mock_3.png

WakandaMan

09/08/2011, 22:17

Yep either Ross ...or Old Army Man lol... I hope thats all we get of him though I will be annoyed if he is the GF as well

Considering his prominence in the Hulk mythos, I expect he will be in the Gravity Feed as well.

Now that I've seen a close up picture of Abomination, I think they've sculpted him so that he can just be re-painted blue for A-Bomb. He has wierd armour plating which A-Bomb usually has but not Abomination.

michiganj24

09/08/2011, 22:43

Totally lame no way we need 3 versions of an old man
The regular set one will probably be an AE to Rulk
And the FF might boost the Soldier ala Rock but the third will be a total waste
Considering his prominence in the Hulk mythos, I expect he will be in the Gravity Feed as well.

Now that I've seen a close up picture of Abomination, I think they've sculpted him so that he can just be re-painted blue for A-Bomb. He has wierd armour plating which A-Bomb usually has but not Abomination.

WakandaMan

09/08/2011, 23:01

Which 10 figures do you want in the GF then? We know there is Hulk, Red Hulk, Leader Abomination and Banner, and I'm happy to get an additional version of those three. I'd like a 'Hulk-less' Banner like he was recently ideally. I expect we'll get She-Hulk who it will be good to have another of. That leaves four spaces left.

Hopefully they will put three generics in the GF (soldier, AIM and something else) so that will leave one more space. Personally I'd like an alternate Thundra, but I doubt she is prominent enough. It will probably be General Ross.

michiganj24

09/08/2011, 23:15

This would be my Gravity Feed

Hulk
Red Hulk
Leader
I would have left out Abomination and Banner
and the last 7 would be
She Hulk
AIM
Hulkbuster (not the Solider but the armored ones especially the ones who remind me of Ripley in Aliens)
Ghost Rider
Red King
Absornbing Man
(and Yeah I too would like Thundra as the last person in but that aint likley so my realistic 10th pick is...)
Skarr

Which 10 figures do you want in the GF then? We know there is Hulk, Red Hulk, Leader Abomination and Banner, and I'm happy to get an additional version of those three. I'd like a 'Hulk-less' Banner like he was recently ideally. I expect we'll get She-Hulk who it will be good to have another of. That leaves four spaces left.

Hopefully they will put three generics in the GF (soldier, AIM and something else) so that will leave one more space. Personally I'd like an alternate Thundra, but I doubt she is prominent enough. It will probably be General Ross.

WakandaMan

09/12/2011, 20:02

Just found a picture of the LotR starter:

http://milsims.cdn.kept.com.au/sites/milsims.com.au/files/imagecache/product_full/prodimg/hclotrstarter.jpg

Here's the text about it:
The battle of Middle-Earth continues with your favorite heroes and villains in the Lord of The Rings Starter!

Featuring 3 figures exclusively found in the Starter and 5 other figures completely redialed from the base set! The Starter also boasts Campaign Rules, which lets you recreate the battles of Middle Earth over multiple maps and sessions.

The Starter set is a perfect way for New HeroClix players to learn the ropes of the HeroClix realm as it provides everything you need to start a game with your friends!

Contents:
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8 Figures (3 exclusive to the starter)
6 Lord of The Rings maps
48 Horde tokens
1 2011 Official Rulebook, including optional campaign rules
2 themed dice forged from the depths of Mount Doom

Fully compatible with all other Heroclix miniatures games.

Looks to me like the figures are:
- Aragorn
- Lurtz (or just an Uruk-hai)
- Sauron!
- 3 Hobbits (Merry, Pippin and Frodo? Or is one Sam?)
- A Troll
- The Witch King

WakandaMan

09/12/2011, 20:14

Found another pic on the same site referring to the single figure boosters:

http://milsims.cdn.kept.com.au/sites/milsims.com.au/files/imagecache/product_full/prodimg/hclotr1_0.jpg

-Gandalf the Grey
- Gollum
- Frodo
- Gimli
- Legolas
- 2 Nazgul

Suttkus

09/12/2011, 23:24

Updated, thanks!

Tim Drake

09/15/2011, 12:35

Just making sure you saw this, Suttkus:

Superman Fast Forces (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=333672)

Suttkus

09/15/2011, 14:52

I had not seen it, thanks, rep and Updated!

Xer0Gravity

09/16/2011, 20:27

I didn't see it on there (probably missed it somewhere though), but I could have sworn I read somewhere that the bricks for Halo were going to be of a smaller size due to the set being smaller. Is there any solid info on that? I'm trying to budget and see if I can afford a case of both Halo and Superman, and might just baaaarely be able to pull it off :-X

refrusdraob

09/22/2011, 18:56

A bunch of LOTR stuff previewed today

Sauron (http://twitter.com/#!/wizkidsgames/status/116983524736770050/photo/1)

http://heroclix.com/heroclix/design-corner-lord-of-the-rings-heroclix/
-Ringbearer
-Witch-King of Angmar
-Olog Hai
-Strider
-Esquire of Rohan
-Guard of the Citadel
-Horde Tokens: Haldir's Archers, Riders of Rohan, Orcs, Uruk-Hai

Captain Lurtz (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150310158609079&set=a.10150301106479079.346539.133811649078&type=1&ref=nf)

Owlman

09/22/2011, 20:12

Man, the only thing I want out of that starter is the Olog-Hai. Couldn't care les about the other pieces, the Olog-Hai just looks cool.

Suttkus

09/22/2011, 21:10

WakandaMan

09/23/2011, 01:32

Now that we know what Horde Tokens are, do you realise what this means? The LotR starter has FIFTY-SIX figures in it! Amazing!

michiganj24

09/23/2011, 01:44

Oh there are ten tokens each ??? It explains the lack of generics in the Boosters but seems counter intiuitve to drive sales...guess they figure it will sell without that gimmick
Now that we know what Horde Tokens are, do you realise what this means? The LotR starter has FIFTY-SIX figures in it! Amazing!

Suttkus

09/23/2011, 01:48

I found the Sauron picture on the front page, so I'm not looking for it.

Wow, that took forever, in part thanks to my stupid computer freezing up while I was trying to update. Gah! but UPDATED!

It will probably need some cleanup and I need to look at the old pictures to see what I can do to identify them now that some have been made clearer.

Suttkus

09/23/2011, 01:50

Oh there are ten tokens each ??? It explains the lack of generics in the Boosters but seems counter intiuitve to drive sales...guess they figure it will sell without that gimmick

We don't actually know that the boosters will lack generics, but with the revelation of the horde tokens, it does seem likely. Still, I'm actually curious how this will play out, and at least they're doing something new and interesting with the figure-token concept.

Also, each booster could have a horde token in it. that could drive up sales to me! : - )

WakandaMan

09/23/2011, 01:53

Oh there are ten tokens each ??? It explains the lack of generics in the Boosters but seems counter intiuitve to drive sales...guess they figure it will sell without that gimmick

We know there are 48 tokens in the starter. We don't know how many different types there are though.

I think this is a clever way to give us massive armies quickly. And it also means that it will be possible to play through a campaign with just the starter, which is really neat.

Although I think most people will want all the extra characters from the boosters as well.

Suttkus

09/23/2011, 02:24

We know there are 48 tokens in the starter. We don't know how many different types there are though.

We know that there are at least six different types (the archers are #H006).

WakandaMan

09/23/2011, 03:41

We know that there are at least six different types (the archers are #H006).

So possibly we are getting 8 of each, but I think it's more probable that we will get as many of each as the 'max' number for that unit.

Suttkus

09/23/2011, 14:15

I'd be kind of disappointed if that's all we got for some of them. They're supposed to be hordes! A horde you can fit into a single stack is hardly a horde at all! I want hordes of hordes so I can horde them!

michiganj24

09/23/2011, 14:24

No not entirely but lets face it after all the confirmed figures there is not really a heck of a lot of room for them
We don't actually know that the boosters will lack generics, but with the revelation of the horde tokens, it does seem likely. Still, I'm actually curious how this will play out, and at least they're doing something new and interesting with the figure-token concept.

Also, each booster could have a horde token in it. that could drive up sales to me! : - )

Mhh but lets face it..even in heroclix when you have figures that fight in hordes like Kree Soldiers or Hydra Trooeprs when was the last time you ever seen them played that way...Although it would seem that LOTR is encouraging bigger games....I wonder if they do a tournament it will be epic format Bring a Fenris Wolf as a Warg
I'd be kind of disappointed if that's all we got for some of them. They're supposed to be hordes! A horde you can fit into a single stack is hardly a horde at all! I want hordes of hordes so I can horde them!

refrusdraob

09/23/2011, 16:19

NEW TRU Colossal Exclusives
http://heroclix.com/heroclix/giant-size-action-returns-to-toys-r-us/

-Frost Warrior
-Nemesis
-Onslaught

Suttkus

09/23/2011, 23:22

NEW TRU Colossal Exclusives
http://heroclix.com/heroclix/giant-size-action-returns-to-toys-r-us/

-Frost Warrior
-Nemesis
-Onslaught

Thanks and Updated!

bugleboy

10/07/2011, 21:53

Just a bit of extra info for the Fast Forces packs. I just received a Superman solicitation, and the Hulk Fast Forces says the same thing.

From WizKids/NECA. Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman battles to defend his hometown from the villainy of Lex Luthor and Bizarro in this exciting 6-figure HeroClix Fast Forces pack! Featuring all-new dials, two exclusive maps, a rules insert, and a low price, this Fast Forces pack is an excellent purchase for established and new players! Designed for fast and easy play, Fast Forces packs include figures for quick team-building as well as custom dice! The "Battle for Smallville" Fast Forces pack will also include a code to unlock the 6 figures and 1 map in HeroClix Online. Scheduled to ship 12/07/11

Just more precise info on the unlock codes. They sound pretty cool.

Suttkus

10/07/2011, 23:40

Just a bit of extra info for the Fast Forces packs. I just received a Superman solicitation, and the Hulk Fast Forces says the same thing.

Just more precise info on the unlock codes. They sound pretty cool.

That's great news! Can you give the the original source for that information?

refrusdraob

10/10/2011, 14:41

Lord Of the Rings Display
http://yfrog.com/mejexxj

and a little bit of the Hulk boosters on the side

Suttkus

10/10/2011, 17:29

Lord Of the Rings Display
http://yfrog.com/mejexxj

and a little bit of the Hulk boosters on the side

Thanks, rep and Updated!

Suttkus

10/11/2011, 02:09

New picture of the Superman Fast Forces posted.

Tim Drake

10/11/2011, 03:52

Okay... has there been any confirmation on a Sam Gamgee in the LOTR sets? I'm really starting to get worried. I know the chances are slim that he isn't there, but we're aware of almost all the other figures, and we've seen neither hide nor hairy foot of him...

Suttkus

10/11/2011, 13:48

Not that I can see, but you can look through the picture yourself (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150258592588964&set=a.10150258584733964.329860.11068873963&type=1&ref=nf). There was some speculation that the duo figure was Frodo/Sam, but I'm pretty sure it's Merri/Pippin.

Suttkus

10/11/2011, 16:31

A bunch of updates about the Superman Fast Forces pack, mostly details about the figures,and one of the maps will be the Kent Farm!

Milagro

10/11/2011, 17:09

Hi Suttkus: LOTR is still scheduled for November 15th? im a bit lost and wanna know for make my order ;). Ty for all the info!.

Suttkus

10/11/2011, 17:49

Hi Suttkus: LOTR is still scheduled for November 15th? im a bit lost and wanna know for make my order ;). Ty for all the info!.

I can't talk about "still", only that if they've changed the date, nobody has told me!

Comical usually keeps us up to date on changes, though.

pokolo

10/11/2011, 23:51

a 50 point supergirl sounds really stupid.