5 to watch: GSX Edition

[anonym0use]

<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=14563" style="width:200px;padding-right:5px" align="left">Five to Watch:
Giant Sized X-men Edition

One of the best things about each new HeroClix expansion is how it breathes new life into older figures. Step inside and take a look at 5 picks for possible comebacks when Giant Sized X-Men hits game store shelves.

[anonym0use]

Don't call it a comeback...

These figures have been here for years. With every new game expansion team building possibilities increase exponentially, as new characters invigorate older figures either through power combinations or theme options (or possibly both).

HeroClix is a dynamic game in that where one character released years ago may have seen a lot of play time over the course of the game's history that same figure slowly worked its way to the back of the tacklebox in favor of the new hotness.

This article takes a look at a few Clix that players may be dusting off or hunting down to complete keyword teams and give options on the battle maps when GSX is released next month.

First up, we take a look at mutant hater, and former Hellfire member Donald Pierce, who made his debut in Mutant Mayhem.
<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/units/mm088.jpg" style="width:200px;">
Keeping it real with baby blue tights and ruffles since 1981

mm088 U Donald Pierce
Team: No Affiliation
Range: 0 :bolt:
Points: 73
Keywords: Hellfire Club, Martial Artist, Scientist, Reavers, Robot
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I've always loved the steadiness of Donald Pierce's dial design. In the Ultimates era it was extremely rare to find a figure with two matching clicks on their top dial. Hit him for 3 and he's still as strong as his starting point. Donny's dial foreshadowed current design, where figures remain strong and steady throughout. Granted Mr. Pierce starts to lose usefulness on his back end. His overall defense numbers are low, sinking fast once he's off his Poison clicks.

Still, expect this figure to make a comeback when GSX hits the shelves. This cybernetic menace should see plenty of map time, thanks to the inclusion of his team of cyborgs - the Reavers. Perhaps more often he'll be paired with his former Hellfire Club members, and thanks to the new Hellfire Guard minion granting Mastermind, Pierce's Poison is that much deadlier.

Also watch for U Lady Deathstrike - the only other keyword Reaver that didn't get remade in GSX.
<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/units/xp092.jpg" style="width:200px;">
Secret Origin of Lady D:
Fell off the Ugly tree where she hit every Ugly branch on the way down
Then got hit by the ugly truck. Then got cybernetic upgrades.

She's not as competitive, but Lady D will help Golden Age players round out a theme. Seriously, how did she not get a remake?

While we're on the subject of the Hellfire Club, expect former Hellions like Firestar to get some new use.
<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/units/mm043.jpg" style="width:200px;">
I joined the Hellions for their awesome costumes...

ws020 E Firestar
Team: Avengers and Spider-man
Range: 8 :bolt:
Points: 81
Keywords: Avengers, Hellions, Marvel Diva, New Warriors
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(Damage) Absorb and Re-Channel Radiation: Whenever Firestar would take damage from Energy Explosion or Pulse Wave, ignore the damage dealt, heal her of 1 damage, and modify her damage value by +1 until end of turn. This power can't be ignored.

She shines as a free move taxi capable of dishing out penetrating damage, but her Wild Card TA makes her extremely useful when paired with other Hellion keyword figures like Warpath or Emma Frost, swapping clicks with the X-men TA. Firestar's not only a Hellion, but a Marvel Diva, and while it remains to be seen if Nextwave leader Monica Rambeau has the Diva keyword, it probably won't stop extreme theme players from a girl powered team-up.

Also watch for E Magma.
<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/units/aw031.jpg" style="width:200px;">
Another "hottie" Hellion

A cheap barrier piece that is sure to round out Golden Age Hellion teams.

The Brotherhood gets a burst of power with new versions of Blob, Mystique, Pyro and Sabretooth, and as longtime readers know these characters also ran under the name of Freedom Force along with Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter).
<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/units/si011.jpg" style="width:200px;">
Quit calling me Lady Venom!!!

si011 E Arachne
Team: Avengers
Range: 0 :bolt:
Points: 50
Keywords: Force Works, Freedom Force, Omega Flight, West Coast Avengers
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(Damage) Psi-Webs: Arachne can use Incapacitate as if she had a range of 8.

Now known as Arachne, Carpenter ran with 'hood when they had government sponsorship. Secret Invasion isn't too *old* an expansion for most players to recognize this wall crawler, but many may not know of her ties (or shared keywords) with Freedom Force.

Also watch for pit crew staple Destiny to make a return.
<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/units/xp022.jpg" style="width:200px;">
I made the list? Who saw that coming?

As another FF/Brotherhood member Destiny is infamous for her lost cost free move Probability Control.

An oldie but a goodie to look for is the only Summers brother not to make the cut:
<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/units/mm039.jpg" style="width:200px;">
Bad costume design rule #1:
NEVER draw a bullseye on your chest.

mm039 V Havok
Team: X-Men
Range: 8 :bolt:
Points: 44
Keywords: X-Factor, Starjammers, X-Men
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Beside the obvious ties to the X-men, Cyclops and Vulcan, Havok should see some play time thanks to his min/max dial providing a cheap source of 4 damage, Leadership, and the X-factor keyword (for fans of Peter David's legendary run). With Multiple Man confirmed this mutant is guaranteed to make the rounds along with his teammates Quicksilver, Strong Guy, and Polaris. Speaking of Classic X-men...

Also look for Banshee.
<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/units/aw022.jpg" style="width:200px;">
"Hey, is that the Blackbird? Hey guys slow down and... urk..."

With Siryn confirmed, many will want to team the two up for a family reunion.

I'm calling it now - the sleeper keyword of GSX will be Fallen Angels the "maxi" series of the 1980's that dealt with emo teens before the term emo hit mainstream use. That said, the Angels members don't come any bigger than:
<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/units/mu040.jpg" style="width:200px;">
I eat rainbows and poop butterflies!

mu040 U Devil Dinosaur and Moon Boy
Team: No Affiliation
Range: 0 :bolt:
Points: 151
Keywords: Animal, Fallen Angels, Monster, Past
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Along with fellow members Madrox, Siryn and Tabitha Smith the dino-monkey combo should go on a rampage that will tear up the map. Imagine the carnage from a dino-duo attack that's super-perplexed by Multiple Man to unleash up to 13 damage on an opponent per turn. Grrrar!

Additionally, Devil Dinosaur fought Nextwave as a Dynamic Uno (having admitted to eating Moon Boy), so if he's not paired up with Boom-Boom, he may well be squaring off against her and the Nextwavers.

Also watch for U Warlock.
<img src="http://www.hcrealms.com/units/ff093.jpg" style="width:200px;">
Self am need remake badly.

The bizarro techno-organic alien who's also a Fallen Angel and who happens to have a special bro-mance with GSX New Mutant/Hellion Cypher should get dusted off to be teamed up with both.

Thanks for reading. As always, feel free to share your comments, speculations, and guesses as to who the "sleeper" comeback of GSX will be!

[Monkaroni]

Stoked on Destiny, hopefully I'm not the only one hahaha.

[sol]

Donald Pierce is from Mutant Mayhem.

[simonexus]

[...]
First up, we take a look at mutant hater, and former Hellfire member Donald Pierce, who made his debut in Ultimates.
[...]

Pierce was in Mutant Mayhem actually. You know, mm088;).

[miracleman83]

Along with fellow members Madrox, Siryn and Tabitha Smith the dino-monkey combo should go on a rampage that will tear up the map. Imagine the carnage from a dino-duo attack that's super-perplexed by Multiple Man to unleash up to 13 damage on an opponent per turn. Grrrar!

...super-perplex? Has Jamie been confirmed to have a super-perplex ability? :O

[sol]

...super-perplex? Has Jamie been confirmed to have a super-perplex ability? :O

No, but they are cheap enough the effect can be achieved with 3 or more Madrox(i).

BTW, 'mouse - The Donald Pierce correction comes mainly from the fact that I got his stinkin' ### as my purple ring from the Mutant Mayhem regional tournament. Not something one is ever likely to forget.:tired:

Years later I acquired the one I should have gotten all along: Gladiator (yes! because I deserve it!)

[candusima]

I endorses this topic for the inclusion of Devill Dinosaur (and to a lesser extent, Moon Boy).

Rep to you sir :)

[Blubeard]

nice thread, mentioning some great comics i read back when they came out..and i thought i was the only one excited to play fallen angels when DD&MB came out....

[IceHot]

Nice Write Up

What about Raza?.....love to dust off the Starjammers....with Ch'od.

[Superfly]

Nice Write Up

What about Raza?.....love to dust off the Starjammers....with Ch'od.

I was actually expecting that to be one on this list, myself. The old Starjammers (Hepzibah, Binary, Corsair, Raza) may not be very competitive in the Modern Age but I'm guessing a few people will pull them out for play one more time, now that Ch'od has been made.

Still, a nice write-up on this topic. :)

BTW, in case readers are not aware, the Firestar pictured is from Mutant Mayhem, not WOS. The Rookie from that set (mm043) DOES have the Hellions keyword, though, and clocks in at 45 points.

[maddragon13]

Not to be picky anonoym0use, but you mentioned that Pierce and Deathstrike were the only keyword Reavers not to be made in GSX. Not true. We aren't getting Cole, Reese, and Macon either. But dispite that small oversight, nice article. Keep up the stellar work. ;)

[Ringer]

donald pierce is one of my favorite older pieces. I almost always run him with damage shield and armor piercing. his attacks always stick that way, and opponents hurt themselves by hurting him in close combat. it generally makes him a suicide piece, but he almost always takes out at least his point value in opposition.

[DaeRave]

lol because i need an excuse to play Destiny more then I already do.
Trust me, she's the least dusty piece in my entire collection.

[bluelantern01]

Not to be picky anonoym0use, but you mentioned that Pierce and Deathstrike were the only keyword Reavers not to be made in GSX. Not true. We aren't getting Cole, Reese, and Macon either. But dispite that small oversight, nice article. Keep up the stellar work. ;)

No, he correctly said "remade".

[Troma99]

Surprised black king didn't make the list

[maddragon13]

No, he correctly said "remade".

Then take out Reese and Macon. We got Cole in Ultimates.

[simonexus]

Not to be picky anonoym0use, but you mentioned that Pierce and Deathstrike were the only keyword Reavers not to be made in GSX. Not true. We aren't getting Cole, Reese, and Macon either. But dispite that small oversight, nice article. Keep up the stellar work. ;)

No, he correctly said "remade".

Actually, we already have this guy:
ul202 LE Wade Cole
Team: No Affiliation
Range: 6 :bolt::bolt:
Points: 32
Keywords: Hellfire Club, Soldier, Warrior
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And he's not getting a remake. BUT with no keyword, so the m0use is still correct.

[DaeRave]

Yeah Black Kings coming back to me in a big way, I love that guy.

[heavyarms71]

i'm suprised mastermind didn't make the list for brotherhood and hellfire teams.

[Repulsor rage]

Awesome I was trying think of a team for DD MM

[Superclone]

Grrrrr ... Master Mind, Donald Pierce, Lady Deathstrike and Black King remain pieces that I can't seem to get my hands on. Now they will become even harder! :(

[sol]

Grrrrr ... Donald Pierce, Lady Deathstrike and Black King remain pieces that I can't seem to get my hands on. Now they will become even harder! :(

Really? Let me look in my extras. I know had extras of at least two of those.

[MacGyver2506]

Interesting article, but personally, if a figure isn't good in the first place, I won't play it just because it fits the right point cost for my keyword team.

Out of what you've listed, I'd only ever play:
Arachne, R or E Destiny, V Havok, and Devil Dinosaur and Moonboy...
I never stopped playing them in the first place, so GSX won't make a difference about whether I play them or not. R Destiny has always been my go to PCer.

The only thing about this set that will influence what I play (thus far) is the common Cyclops with his Trait that allows 2 clicks of healing for the X-Men team ability. Now I'll more likely run Jean Grey Phoenix instead of Dark Phoenix because I can have 3 R Multiple Mans next to her and heal up to 6 clicks of damage in a single turn. That Cyclops will definately make me want to run characters with the X-Men TA more often.

[Arsenalroy2k]

"Hey, is that the Blackbird? Hey guys slow down and... urk..."

Brilliance. I'm looking forward to playing the whole Cassidy clan; Banshee, Siryn, Black Tom (and his running buddy Juggernaut).

Great article. Another team that's definitely going to get dusting off will be The Starjammers! With news of Ch'od being in the set, Corsair, Raza and Hepzibah will all finally get a chance of being run.

Hepzibah also gets the bump because with Our Pal Cal being made, one can run the OG WolverTeam circa Messiah CompleX.

[Mr. Cranberry]

I'm with others here, Raza will definitely see more play time. He was a staple fig for me til SN went Golden Age. Same with Binary.

Vet Sunspot is another fig I see being used more now. Hellfire Club keyword and decent enough stats to be a tertiary attacker, plus Cont Plan helps a bunch.

Tessa & Sage, easily my #1 pick for returning due to her overall usefulness & keywords. Actually, she hasn't really left play since she has the Spy keyword too.

Exp Nocturne is one I know I'll field again, but I don't see many others doing the same as like Floronic Man most folks don't see the usefulness.

Vet AW Psylocke isn't on the list, and shouldn't be, due to her not losing competitiveness over time.

MM Skullbuster, any version is cheap enough for point filler as a random cyborg for Reavers teams, and the Vet is a beast at 39pts.

The granddaddy powerhouse is Xorn & his Magneto LE from Ultimates. Great keywords & dials. Either or Both backing up the new Magneto will be crazy trouble.

Cassandra Nova, depending on keywords in the next set she could be huge.

[CustomCreator]

Did somebody say "Giant-Sized Ax-Man"?

http://www.itswickedfun.net/images/fs085.jpg

[elfholme]

Interesting article, but personally, if a figure isn't good in the first place, I won't play it just because it fits the right point cost for my keyword team.

Out of what you've listed, I'd only ever play:
Arachne, R or E Destiny, V Havok, and Devil Dinosaur and Moonboy...
I never stopped playing them in the first place, so GSX won't make a difference about whether I play them or not. R Destiny has always been my go to PCer.

The only thing about this set that will influence what I play (thus far) is the common Cyclops with his Trait that allows 2 clicks of healing for the X-Men team ability. Now I'll more likely run Jean Grey Phoenix instead of Dark Phoenix because I can have 3 R Multiple Mans next to her and heal up to 6 clicks of damage in a single turn. That Cyclops will definately make me want to run characters with the X-Men TA more often.

See, I think this set will really make Donald Pierce more playable. I haven't really looked at it from a Reavers standpoint (because I hate them), but I think the new Hellfire Club pieces will encourage more use of that team, and he's one of the most useful members we currently have, made MUCH more useful because of the Hellfire Club Guard Minion ability. Now if you want to keep him on those top clix, or those Poison clicks, you can. I expect to see Mastermind, Tessa, and Black King make a comeback as well.

The WoS Firestar is still in the front of my tacklebox as I think she's a good piece, but the Hellions will give more opportunities to run her on cool theme teams.

Good article. I was already thinking about Hellfire Club members after I read the Hellfire Club preview! :)

[Thrumble Funk]

Arachne is one I still bust out from time to time. GREAT piece.

[Arsenalroy2k]

See, I think this set will really make Donald Pierce more playable.

With those Hellfire Guards, he's definitely going to become more playable. Especially once he lands on those Poison clicks and just passes any further damage to the cannon fodder.

[Ribbon]

I don't think I've gone to a game since I started without an extra destiny or two floating around in my box. Definitely looking forward to running her with themes again.

[anonym0use]

A few notes on my choices -

Almost no MuMo pieces were mentioned: I tried to exclude most of Mutations and Monsters figures for the same reason I forewent talking about WoS Nightcrawler and Warpath - they're just too new to have been "forgotten." I highly suspect people will play the AoA pieces from that set and Mastermind will cause a lot of problems (as will Dark Beast! Go Morlocks!). I made an exception for DD&MB, as a not so obvious choice from a mutant heavy set, and Firestar for her not so obvious connection to the Hellions and the Divas.

Black King - Will likely see some play time (as will Selene, among others). I wanted to include only one HFC member and Donald Pierce made the cut for his double dipping of keywords, and power combination. Besides, Black King will likely not take advantage of the Hellfire Guard's Mastermind because he wants to take damage (though Magneto may in turn push damage onto Shaw).

Starjammers. Sigh. Even the semi-goodness that is Raza, can't make up for the rest of suck that is the team. Hepzibah? Corsair? Bleah. Unlike Fallen Angels, which should be comeptative, Starjammers needed more than just Ch'od to make a comeback, and then - who would I choose? Which one of them really improves with these new figures? Ch'od will have to pull more than his own weight to make up for the 'jammers deficiencies.

I figure Morlock teams may make a resurgence thanks to Leech and Caliban, but again - who to pick? Callisto with her 15 defense? The almost useless Morlock REVs? Marrow? There's not a "I must revisit this figure" among them.

[anonym0use]

Interesting article, but personally, if a figure isn't good in the first place, I won't play it just because it fits the right point cost for my keyword team.

Out of what you've listed, I'd only ever play:
Arachne, R or E Destiny, V Havok, and Devil Dinosaur and Moonboy...
I never stopped playing them in the first place, so GSX won't make a difference about whether I play them or not. R Destiny has always been my go to PCer.

The only thing about this set that will influence what I play (thus far) is the common Cyclops with his Trait that allows 2 clicks of healing for the X-Men team ability. Now I'll more likely run Jean Grey Phoenix instead of Dark Phoenix because I can have 3 R Multiple Mans next to her and heal up to 6 clicks of damage in a single turn. That Cyclops will definately make me want to run characters with the X-Men TA more often.

I really think Donald Pierce is worth the points now that he can use Mastermind. :ermm:

[anonym0use]

Tessa & Sage, easily my #1 pick for returning due to her overall usefulness & keywords. Actually, she hasn't really left play since she has the Spy keyword too.


Yeah, she never left my list either. Oddly, I refuse to use her with the HFC until I can get a "big bun hair" Tessa sculpt.

[anonym0use]

The WoS Firestar is still in the front of my tacklebox...


Mine too. I just never saw people use her that much outside of sealed, I think because they saw the 9 AV...

[anonym0use]

I am also looking forward to seeing more previews and figuring out who else might make a comeback. This list was made with very little of the set previewed, so anything could happen yet (and I suspect Storm and Phoenix to provide support similar to Cyclops and Magneto).

[tidge]

I'm wondering if the Sentinel BIG figures will in some way make Bastion or Nimrod more playable.

[anonym0use]

*snicker* Nimrod? More playable? You tease.

[tidge]

*snicker* Nimrod? More playable? You tease.

Perhaps...50 point Sentinels with 12+ clicks of life that grant Mastermind to any "Robot" keyworded figure over 200 points?

[weaponizedsoul]

LE Norman Osborne BABY!!!

ff201 LE Norman Osborn
Team: No Affiliation
Range: 8 :bolt::bolt:
Points: 99
Keywords: Celebrity, Hellfire Club, Scientist
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I mean look at this guy's dial. The problem with him was trying to keep him on the money top click. With the all-new all-AWESOME Hellfire Guard, he gets MASTERMIND!:grin: You can't outwit it either coz you need to get rid of the Hellfire Guard first who can hide behind a wall (SP doesn't require LOF) while Osborne dishes damage off the the older Hellfire Guards. FEAR THE PUMPKIN BOMB!

gx004 R Hellfire Club Guard
Team: No Affiliation
Range: 6 :bolt:
Points: 37
Keywords: Hellfire Club
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(Damage) Minion: True Pawns: If a friendly character of a higher point value with the Hellfire Club Keyword is within 8 squares, that character can use Mastermind, if they can't already, but only to deal damage to characters with the Hellfire Club keyword.

[vlad3theimpaler]

I like that Destiny made the list, but for me, she's not making a comeback, because she never went away.

[darkjacen]

Great article. I was going over the units section for a tourny tomorrow and I realized that Ultimates Phoenix has the Hellfire Club keyword. She was always useful in the past but with mastermind thanks to the Hellfire grunts she'll also make a comeback! :)

[KirbyLee]

I may be missing a criteria to make this list, but I would think that Kitty Pride would be high on this list, to be used with Lockheed. Also, when making the Hellfire team, don't forget that Trevor Fritzroy can be used as well (Man that is turning out to be a strong, deep team). You could add Calisto, and the Morlock common, to Leech and Caliban, to form a Morlock team.
Or you could add Cable, Warpath, and Shatterstar, to Cannonball, Tabatha Smith, and Siryn to make an original X-Force team.

[invisibo]

SR Quiksilver and Scarlet Witch are going to be showing up again, I imagine (though I doubt scarlet witch ever went away, anywhere).

[Mr. Cranberry]

I figure Morlock teams may make a resurgence thanks to Leech and Caliban, but again - who to pick? Callisto with her 15 defense? The almost useless Morlock REVs? Marrow? There's not a "I must revisit this figure" among them.

Morlock Leader LE

[Puuka]

I think R&E Tessa might also make a comeback. 39/60 points for a support fig for the Hellfire club.

39 points would give Emma Frost a 10 attack, with Psy Blast and 4 damage. Magneto gets 5 damage.

60 Point E version has Outwit with Perplex further down the dial. Good for Briliant Tactitian.

[Big Rick Clix]

I cant wait to use pierce with the new guards but one fig i didn't see up there that should be getting alot of playing time is Black King with that awesome dial for mastermind.

[Amora's_best_friend]

I've always loved Donald Pierce's dial. 2 damage feels so classy on him.

[hoojeebo]

I hate that stupid Warlock dial. If anyone brings him out of retirement, I predict a lot of muffled chuckling on my part. :tired:

[hoojeebo]

I've always loved Donald Pierce's dial. 2 damage feels so classy on him.

You say the weirdest ####.

[anonym0use]

I may be missing a criteria to make this list, but I would think that Kitty Pride would be high on this list, to be used with Lockheed. Also, when making the Hellfire team, don't forget that Trevor Fritzroy can be used as well (Man that is turning out to be a strong, deep team). You could add Calisto, and the Morlock common, to Leech and Caliban, to form a Morlock team.
Or you could add Cable, Warpath, and Shatterstar, to Cannonball, Tabatha Smith, and Siryn to make an original X-Force team.

There really is no criteria, except that I try not to go the obvious route with my 5 main picks. For instance I could have said "watch for WoS Nightcrawler" since he's an X-man, but I would have gotten booed offstage.

I also try and pick a character that will double dip into two themes if I can. Donald Pierce = Reavers and HFC. Firestar = Diva + Hellion. Arachne is someone I consider a casual fan of the game (and only familiar with the cartoon or movies) wouldn't know to team with the Brotherhood. Kitty Pride seems an obvious choice to me. :ermm:

[Bat-Phreak]

BTW, in case readers are not aware, the Firestar pictured is from Mutant Mayhem, not WOS. The Rookie from that set (mm043) DOES have the Hellions keyword, though, and clocks in at 45 points.

This is one of the best anatomically-correct sculpts Heroclix has ever had! :cool: This explains what made Firestar a SUPER Friend, grrrrowl ;)

[MantisWarrior]

Seems appropriate that my first post ever is in response to an anonymouse article as it was your primer reviews that got me into HCR.

As I've only been playing since 'Avengers' I don't have many blasts from the past but my Infinity Challenge Starter rookie Scarlett Witch will be back if I can get me a Magneto. I don't have Destiny and for 24 points she's the next best thing in free-move prob. Probably.

[Mr. Cranberry]

Seems appropriate that my first post ever is in response to an anonymouse article as it was your primer reviews that got me into HCR.

As I've only been playing since 'Avengers' I don't have many blasts from the past but my Infinity Challenge Starter rookie Scarlett Witch will be back if I can get me a Magneto. I don't have Destiny and for 24 points she's the next best thing in free-move prob. Probably.

Well, Destiny is 20pts...but still, the IC Scarlet Witch is so outclassed by her 35pt FF & AV counterparts that she's not likely to see play over them.

The SR has both the ICs keywords plus Mutant & Mystical. The FF version is just lacking the Avengers keyword.

Higher Attack, Damage & Range plus either Stealth or :m-wing: and you'll find much more use for those two at just 6pts more.

[MantisWarrior]

Well, Destiny is 20pts...but still, the IC Scarlet Witch is so outclassed by her 35pt FF & AV counterparts that she's not likely to see play over them.

The SR has both the ICs keywords plus Mutant & Mystical. The FF version is just lacking the Avengers keyword.

Higher Attack, Damage & Range plus either Stealth or :m-wing: and you'll find much more use for those two at just 6pts more.

But I don't have those :( (Sulk mode deactivated)

I'll have a look at them on the units section now though ta!

(thats 'ta' yorkshire accent for thanks not 'TA' clix speak for team ability)

Now which Quicksilver to ressurect?

[Mr. Cranberry]

But I don't have those :( (Sulk mode deactivated)

I'll have a look at them on the units section now though ta!

(thats 'ta' yorkshire accent for thanks not 'TA' clix speak for team ability)

Now which Quicksilver to ressurect?

Well, the FF version shouldn't be too terribly hard to come by.

Quicksilver? I'd go with the AV Uncommon, mostly due to his Ult TA making sure he doesn't really need to worry about terrain.

The AW Vet is nice, a bit pricey, but strong enough numbers that he's not a total waste. Even the AW Exp & LE have their uses.

I'd only really use the AV SR if I needed to save on points.

[JAKECOBB10]

But I don't have those :( (Sulk mode deactivated)

I'll have a look at them on the units section now though ta!

(thats 'ta' yorkshire accent for thanks not 'TA' clix speak for team ability)

Now which Quicksilver to ressurect?

personally, the Armour Wars rev set..

I've used the rookie + ap for a good stand in for Speedy in a Young Avengers team (sadly, not a 'teen'), the exp. one has the Avengers ta and 'inhuman' as a keyword (married to Crystal IIRC). although not the vet, unless you are running high point x-factor theme team.

I dislike the SR from the Avengers set, and the only saving grace on the other is the Ultimates TA.

[Jawapimp]

I'm thinking Mastermind will see some growth with his Hellfire Club and Brotherhood keywords.

[deathstroke77]

with the new hellfire gaurd the mm magneto is also a piece to recon with now that he can use mastermind, and tessa is looking awesome as well

[Masopic]

Dagnabbit! Every time I see this post's title, the following rhyme pops into my head:

"Five to find - three are one!
One gives access: The bladed sun!"

But getting back on-topic, I recently ordered the Julia Carpenter Spider-Woman - in part, because of this thread - and I hope to pick up the others that I'm still missing eventually as well.